Refund Policy

1. No Refunds Policy

Entry fees for chess tournaments and membership fees are non-refundable once payment is processed.

2. Exceptions

Refunds may be considered:

  • Tournament cancelled by Chess Association Kerala (full refund)
  • Payment gateway duplicate charge (full refund after verification)
  • Fraudulent transaction (case-by-case basis)

3. Refund Process

  1. Email chessassociationkerala@yahoo.com with Transaction ID, Roll Number, and reason
  2. Submit within 7 days of transaction
  3. Processing takes 10-15 working days
  4. Refunds via original payment method

4. Non-Refundable Items

  • Tournament entry fees (after registration confirmation)
  • Membership fees
  • Coaching/Training fees

5. Chargebacks

Do not initiate chargebacks. Contact us first.

All refund decisions are final.

Last Updated: March 5, 2026