Money-back guarantee

Last updated: 13 February 2026

Referr offers buyer protection through our money-back guarantee. Here's what's covered and how to request a refund.


What's Covered

You may request a refund within 7 days of purchase if:

Duplicate Lead

  • ❌ You already had this lead from another source
  • ❌ Same person submitted to you multiple times

Lead Doesn't Meet Stated Terms

  • ❌ Your lead request had specific terms the seller agreed to
  • ❌ The lead clearly doesn't meet those terms

What's NOT Covered

Refunds are not available for:

Normal Business Outcomes

  • ✅ Lead didn't convert to a sale
  • ✅ Lead went with a competitor
  • ✅ Lead changed their mind
  • ✅ Lead's timing changed

Subjective Quality Concerns

  • ✅ Lead wasn't as good as expected
  • ✅ Lead has a lower budget than hoped
  • ✅ Lead is shopping around

Buyer-Side Issues

  • ✅ You didn't contact the lead promptly
  • ✅ Lead couldn't be reached but contact details were accurate
  • ✅ Your team didn't follow up

Time Expired

  • ✅ Request made more than 7 days after purchase

How to Request a Refund

Step 1: Gather Evidence

Before requesting, prepare:

  • Evidence the lead doesn't match requirements

Step 2: Submit Request

  1. Go to Purchased Leads
  2. Find the lead in question
  3. Click on the lead to open details
  4. Click Contact Support about this Lead
  5. Select the reason
  6. Provide explanation and evidence
  7. Submit

Step 3: Review Process

Our team will:

  1. Review your request
  2. Check the evidence provided
  3. Verify with our records
  4. Make a decision (typically within 1 business day)

Step 4: Resolution

If approved:

  • Refund processed to original payment method
  • Usually arrives within 5-7 business days
  • You'll receive email confirmation

If denied:

  • You'll receive an explanation
  • Can appeal with additional evidence

Refund Timeline

Stage Duration
Submit request 5 minutes
Review period 2-3 business days
Decision notification Via email
Refund processing 5-7 business days
Total Up to 10 business days

What Happens to the Seller?

When a refund is approved:

  • Seller's earnings for that lead are reversed
  • Amount is deducted from their balance
  • Seller is notified of the refund

Evidence Requirements

Doesn't Meet Terms

Acceptable evidence:

  • Your lead request terms clearly stated
  • Proof the lead doesn't qualify
  • Example: Term said "homeowner" but lead is renting

Best Practices for Buyers

Contact Quickly

  • Try reaching leads within 1-2 hours
  • Multiple contact attempts
  • Different methods (call, email, text)

Document Everything

  • Save evidence of contact attempts
  • Screenshot any issues
  • Note dates and times

Be Thorough

Before requesting refund:

  • Have you tried all contact methods?
  • Multiple times?
  • At different times of day?

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the refund deadline?

7 days from purchase date.

Can I get a partial refund?

Potentially, in some cases our Customer Service team may decide that a partial refund is a fair resolution - often funded by Referr instead of the seller. 

What if I accidentally purchased a lead?

This isn't covered by the guarantee. Be careful before clicking purchase.

Can sellers dispute refunds?

Sellers can provide their perspective during our review. Referr's decision is final. 

Will my account be affected by many refund requests?

Excessive refund requests may be reviewed to ensure appropriate use of the guarantee.

What if the lead was valid but just won't respond?

This isn't grounds for refund. Some leads simply don't respond.


Important Notes

Time Limit

7 days is firm. After this period, refunds cannot be processed.

Legitimate Issues

The guarantee is for legitimate issues:

  • Don't abuse the system
  • Provide honest evidence
  • Respect the process
  • Users who abuse the guarantee may be removed from our platform 

One Refund Per Lead

Each lead can only be refunded once.


Preventing Issues

For Buyers

  • Set clear terms in your lead request
  • Specify location requirements
  • Contact leads quickly
  • Read messages from Sellers as they may want to discuss leads with you before purchase to confirm terms/ criteria are satisfactory 

For the Platform

  • Lead validation catches many issues upfront
  • Score system indicates quality
  • Duplicate detection prevents repeats


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