PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
Legal Entity: CLOUD HIVE DC LTD
Effective Date: February 2026
1. Payment Terms
We accept Cards, PayPal, Cryptocurrency, and SEPA.
2. Refund Policy
30-day money-back guarantee for new customers.
3. Non-Refundable Items
- Setup/Installation fees
- Domain registrations
- SSL certificates
- Third-party software licenses
- Add-on services (backups, monitoring)
- No Refunds for Abuse: No refunds will be issued if your account is terminated due to a violation of our Terms and Conditions (e.g., spamming, mining, or illegal activities).
4. Cryptocurrency Payments
4.1 Crypto Refunds: Refunded in GBP equivalent at the current exchange rate. Processing: 5-10 days. Network fees deducted.
4.2 Price Protection: Crypto volatility is not grounds for a refund. Prices are locked at payment.
5. Consumer Rights (UK)
Waiver of Cooling-Off Period: You agree to immediate contract performance and waive your right to a 14-day cancellation period.
6. Refund Processing
Timeframes:
Cards: 3-5 days
PayPal: 1-2 days
Crypto/Bank: 5-10 days.
Process: Submit ticket -> Fraud Check -> Refund to original method.
7. Chargeback Protection
7.1 Prevention: We provide clear descriptions and confirmations.
7.2 Response: Account is immediately suspended upon chargeback. Evidence is sent to the bank. Restoration only upon reversal. Lost dispute fees are charged to the customer.
8. Account Limitations
8.1 Fraud: Multiple refunds trigger review. False info voids eligibility.
8.2 Fair Usage: One money-back guarantee per customer lifetime. Abuse leads to account closure.
9. Technical Issues
9.1 Failures: We offer service extension first, then refund if unresolved.
9.2 Network: No refunds for IP blacklisting (we assist with removal) or regional geo-blocking.
10. Dedicated Servers
10.1 Cancellation: No refunds after provisioning. 4-hour setup window for cancellation. Hardware costs are non-recoverable.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Internal: Sales team review -> Management escalation (5 days).
11.2 External: Citizens Advice, Financial Ombudsman, or Small Claims Court (UK).
12. Contact Information
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By purchasing our services, you agree to these terms.