Billing Terms
Last updated: December 3, 2025
These Billing Terms govern all payment and subscription services for SnapGenius operated by FIRAT (Foresight Institute of Research and Translation). By subscribing or making a purchase, you agree to these terms.
1. Payment Methods
1.1 Accepted Payment Methods
We accept the following payment methods:
- Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
- Debit cards with credit card processing capability
- Polar.sh payment processing
- Other payment methods as made available on our checkout page
1.2 Payment Processing
- Payments are processed by third-party payment processors
- We do not store your full credit card information
- All payment data is encrypted and transmitted securely
- Payment processor fees are included in displayed prices
- You authorize us to charge the payment method provided for all fees
1.3 Payment Currency
- All prices are displayed in United States Dollars (USD)
- Your bank may apply currency conversion fees
- International transaction fees may apply based on your payment method
- We are not responsible for any additional fees charged by your bank or card issuer
2. Subscription Plans
2.1 Available Plans
- Free Plan: Basic features with limitations
- Premium Monthly: Billed monthly with full access to premium features
- Premium Annual: Billed annually at discounted rate with full access
- Enterprise Plans: Custom pricing with dedicated support (contact sales)
Features and pricing details are available at snapgenius.tech
2.2 Plan Changes
- Upgrades: Take effect immediately; you'll be charged the pro-rated difference
- Downgrades: Take effect at the end of current billing period; no partial refunds
- Switching frequency: Monthly to annual or vice versa allowed once per billing cycle
- Changes can be made from your account dashboard
3. Billing Cycles and Renewals
3.1 Billing Frequency
- Monthly subscriptions: Billed on the same calendar day each month
- Annual subscriptions: Billed on the same date each year
- If subscription date is the 29th, 30th, or 31st, billing may occur on the last day of months with fewer days
- You'll receive a receipt via email after each successful charge
3.2 Automatic Renewal
Important: Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period unless cancelled.
- Renewal charge is processed 1-2 days before the renewal date
- Renewal occurs at the then-current subscription rate (see Section 5)
- No additional authorization is required for renewal charges
- Email reminder sent 7 days before renewal date
- You may disable auto-renewal anytime before the next billing date
3.3 Billing Date Changes
- Your billing date may change if you upgrade/downgrade plans
- Pro-rated charges apply when billing dates are adjusted
- You'll be notified of any billing date changes via email
4. Failed Payments and Account Suspension
4.1 Payment Failure Process
If your payment fails, we will:
- Day 1: Notify you via email and attempt to retry payment immediately
- Day 3: Second retry attempt; account moved to grace period (limited access)
- Day 7: Final retry attempt; account access restricted
- Day 10: Account suspended; all forms made inaccessible
- Day 30: Account data eligible for deletion (see data retention policy)
4.2 Updating Payment Information
- Update payment methods at any time in your account dashboard
- Update before renewal date to avoid service disruption
- You're responsible for maintaining valid payment information
- Email notifications sent to primary account email when payment methods expire
4.3 Account Reactivation
- Pay any outstanding balance plus current period subscription
- No reactivation fees for accounts suspended less than 30 days
- Accounts suspended over 30 days may require manual review
- Data recovery not guaranteed after 60 days of suspension
5. Price Changes
- We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time
- Price changes for existing subscribers require 30 days advance notice
- Notice will be sent via email to primary account address
- Price changes take effect at your next renewal date
- You may cancel before renewal to avoid price increase
- Continuing subscription after notice period constitutes acceptance of new prices
- Promotional pricing may change without notice
- Grandfathered pricing (if applicable) subject to terms of the original promotion
6. Cancellation Policy
6.1 How to Cancel
- Cancel anytime from your account dashboard under "Subscription Settings"
- Alternatively, email support@snapgenius.tech with "Cancellation Request"
- Cancellation is effective at the end of the current billing period
- You maintain full access until the end of your paid period
- No partial refunds for unused time (see Refund Policy for exceptions)
6.2 Cancellation Timing
- Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal to avoid being charged
- Cancellations made after renewal charging has begun do not qualify for refunds
- You'll receive email confirmation upon successful cancellation
- Cancelled accounts retain data for 90 days (subject to data retention policy)
6.3 Resubscription
- Resubscribe anytime by selecting a plan in your account dashboard
- Previous pricing may not be available upon resubscription
- Data available for 90 days after cancellation
- After 90 days, account may be permanently deleted
7. Code Redemption and Credits
7.1 Premium Access Codes
- Codes grant specified period of premium access
- Redeem codes from account dashboard or during signup
- Codes are single-use and cannot be transferred
- Code expiration dates are final and cannot be extended
- Once redeemed, codes cannot be reversed or refunded
- Codes have no cash value and cannot be exchanged
7.2 Account Credits
- Credits may be issued for service outages, refunds, or promotions
- Credits automatically apply to next billing cycle
- Credits cannot be transferred between accounts
- Credits have no cash value
- Unused credits expire 12 months after issuance
- Credits do not extend beyond account lifetime
7.3 Promotional Offers
- Promotional codes and discounts subject to specific terms
- Promotions cannot be combined unless explicitly stated
- One promotional code per account per promotion period
- We reserve the right to cancel fraudulent or abusive promotional redemptions
- Promotional pricing reverts to standard pricing upon renewal unless stated otherwise
8. Taxes and Fees
- Prices shown may not include applicable taxes
- You are responsible for all sales, use, and other taxes
- Tax amounts will be calculated and displayed at checkout
- Tax rates based on billing address provided
- VAT/GST charges may apply based on your location
- Provide accurate tax information; you're responsible for errors
- Tax exempt organizations must provide valid documentation
9. Billing Disputes
9.1 Dispute Process
If you believe you've been incorrectly charged:
- Contact support@snapgenius.tech within 60 days of the charge
- Include invoice number, date, amount, and reason for dispute
- We will investigate within 5-7 business days
- You'll receive written response with our determination
- If error confirmed, we'll issue credit or refund within 10 business days
9.2 Chargebacks
Important: Contact us before initiating a chargeback with your bank.
- Chargebacks trigger immediate account suspension
- Fraudulent chargebacks may result in permanent account termination
- Chargeback fees (typically $15-$25) may be billed to your account
- We will contest invalid chargebacks with supporting documentation
- Legal action may be pursued for fraudulent chargebacks
- Most disputes are resolved faster through direct communication
10. Enterprise and Custom Billing
- Enterprise customers may have custom billing arrangements
- Invoice billing available for qualified enterprise accounts
- Net-30 or Net-60 terms subject to credit approval
- Purchase orders accepted for enterprise accounts
- Contact partnerships@firat.rw for enterprise inquiries
- Minimum contract values may apply for custom billing terms
11. Contact Information
For billing questions or issues:
Billing Support: support@snapgenius.tech
Enterprise Billing: partnerships@firat.rw
Response Time: 2-3 business days
These Billing Terms are part of our Terms of Service. See also our Refund Policy for information about refund eligibility and process.