Refund Policy
Fair, transparent, and honest. No trial traps. No subscriptions to cancel. Two products, two clear refund rules.
Last Updated: May 2026Our Promise
We sell two things: PRO Lifetime ($19 one-time, full builder forever) and BRAND ($99/year one-time, custom domain + email + hosted CV). Both are one-time payments — no subscriptions, no auto-renewals. Refund rules differ by product because the cost we incur is different.
Overview
FreeCV.org offers both free and premium services. Our core CV builder remains completely free, but we also offer premium templates and CV website hosting for users who want an extra edge.
All paid purchases are processed securely through Creem.io, our authorized payment provider. This refund policy covers every paid product and service offered through FreeCV.org.
The short version: 7-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. If you're not satisfied, we'll refund you — simple as that.
Refund Rules by Product
PRO Lifetime ($19 one-time)
Refundable
- Within 24 hours of purchase
- Provided you have NOT downloaded any PDF or DOCX
- Full $19 refunded to original payment method
Not Refundable
- After you download a PDF or DOCX (you got what you paid for)
- More than 24 hours after purchase
- Chargebacks filed without contacting us first
Why this rule: the value of PRO Lifetime is the unlimited downloads + AI. Once you've taken a download, you've consumed the product.
BRAND ($99/year one-time)
Refundable
- Within 7 days of purchase
- Provided the domain has NOT yet been registered with the registrar
- Domain registration typically happens within 24 hours of checkout
- Full $99 refunded to original payment method
Not Refundable
- Once your domain has been registered in your name
- More than 7 days after purchase
- Partial refunds for unused months (1-year service is delivered at registration)
Why this rule: once we register the domain in your name with the registrar (Namecheap/Cloudflare), the registration fee is paid to a third party and is not recoverable. You keep the domain regardless — you can transfer it elsewhere any time.
How to Request a Refund
Requesting a refund is straightforward. Here's what to do:
- Visit our Contact Page and select "Refund Request" as the subject
- Include your purchase details: the email address used for payment and the approximate date of purchase
- Tell us why (optional but helpful) — your feedback helps us improve
That's it. No lengthy forms, no support ticket ping-pong. We aim to acknowledge every refund request within 1 business day.
Important: Please contact us before filing a chargeback with your bank. Chargebacks take longer to resolve and may result in temporary suspension of your account. We're always happy to resolve things directly and quickly.
Exceptions
While we aim to be as generous as possible, there are a few situations where refunds may not be granted:
- Repeated refund abuse: If a pattern of purchasing and immediately requesting refunds is detected, we reserve the right to decline future refund requests
- Fraudulent transactions: Purchases made with stolen payment methods or through other fraudulent means
- Violation of Terms of Service: If your account was suspended due to a breach of our Terms of Service
Even in edge cases, we'll always communicate clearly and give you a chance to respond before making a final decision.
Processing & Timing
Once your refund request is approved, here's what to expect:
- Approval: Within 1–2 business days of your request
- Processing: Creem.io processes the refund within 5–10 business days
- Back to your account: Depending on your bank or payment provider, it may take an additional 3–5 business days to appear on your statement
Refunds are issued to the original payment method used at the time of purchase. We cannot process refunds to a different payment method.
Creem.io handles payment processing
All transactions are processed by Creem.io, our payment provider. Refunds will appear on your statement from Creem.io, not FreeCV.org. This is normal and expected.
No Subscriptions
FreeCV does not sell any recurring subscriptions. There is nothing to cancel because there is nothing recurring. Both PRO Lifetime and BRAND are one-time payments:
- PRO Lifetime: pay $19 once, own it forever, never charged again
- BRAND: pay $99 for 1 year of service. When the year is up, we email you 30 days before expiry. If you want to keep the domain, you re-purchase manually. Otherwise it lapses — no auto-charge
If you previously had a monthly or yearly subscription from before May 2026, it was canceled and converted to PRO Lifetime free — you keep PRO forever with no further charges.
Our Free Service
Just to be clear: our core CV builder is and always will be free. Premium templates and CV website hosting are optional upgrades. You never need to pay to create, edit, and download a professional CV on FreeCV.org.
If you purchased a premium feature by mistake, let us know and we'll sort it out immediately — no questions asked.
Contact Us
Have questions about a refund or need help with a purchase? We're here for you.
Get in Touch
Visit our Contact Page to reach our team. We typically respond within one business day and we'll always treat you fairly.