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Refund for a service or online course: step-by-step guide

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You may cancel a service at any time, paying only the provider's actual incurred costs.

You may cancel a service at any time, paying only the provider's actual incurred costs.

A step-by-step plan — no fluff, with citations.

Action plan: 1. Send a written withdrawal. 2. Demand a refund for the unused portion. 3. The provider must prove its costs. 4. If refused — a claim and lawsuit.

Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.

Norms & sources
  • Закон РФ «О защите прав потребителей», ст. 32
  • ГК РФ ст. 782

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What if the contract says 'no refund'?

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This material is informational and not legal advice. The law changes — verify against the primary source.

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