Refund Policy

How refunds work before hiring, during an order and after delivery.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Refund Policy

When you can request a refund

You can request a full or partial refund if a writer misses the deadline, delivers work that does not follow your original instructions after revision, or if the order is cancelled before work begins.

Before a writer is hired

Posting an order is free. If you cancel before hiring a writer, nothing is charged.

After a writer is hired

Your payment is held in escrow. If you cancel before the writer starts, the full amount is returned to your balance. If work has started, a partial refund may apply depending on the progress made.

After delivery

Request a free revision first. If the revised work still does not meet the original instructions, open a refund request within 14 days of delivery and our support team will review it.

How refunds are paid

Approved refunds are returned to your StudyAce balance immediately, or to your original payment method within 4 to 6 business days.

What is not covered

Changes to the original instructions after hiring, dissatisfaction with a grade where the work followed the instructions, or requests made after the 14-day period.