Important: TheViralKit is a review and recommendation site. We are NOT the seller of any product featured on our site. We earn affiliate commissions when readers purchase through our links. All refunds, returns, and warranty claims are handled by the merchant who sold you the product.
How refunds work for products you bought through TheViralKit
When you click a product link on TheViralKit and complete a purchase, the merchant on the destination page is the seller of record. They handle:
- Payment processing
- Order fulfilment and shipping
- Customer service for your order
- Returns, refunds, and replacements
- Warranty claims
TheViralKit do not have access to your order, payment details, or merchant systems. We cannot process refunds, issue replacements, or change your order status.
How to request a refund
To request a refund, contact the merchant directly. Here is the typical process:
- Find your order confirmation email from the merchant
- Check the merchant's refund policy (usually linked in the email or on their site)
- Contact the merchant's customer service within their stated refund window
- Provide your order number and reason for the refund
- Follow the merchant's return shipping instructions if applicable
- Wait for the merchant to process your refund (usually 5 to 14 business days)
Refund windows for products we feature
The four products we currently recommend have generous refund policies. Here is what we know based on each merchant's published terms:
Refund windows shown are based on the merchant's published terms at the time of writing. Policies can change. Always verify the current refund window with the merchant before purchase.
What you typically need to provide
Most merchants will ask for:
- Your order number (from the confirmation email)
- The email address used to place the order
- Reason for the refund
- Photos of the product (if damaged or defective)
- Tracking number for return shipping (when applicable)
Common reasons refunds are approved
- Product not as described: the product differs significantly from what was advertised
- Damaged or defective: arrives broken or stops working within the warranty period
- Wrong item delivered: received a different product than ordered
- Not satisfied: within the merchant's money-back guarantee period
- Order never arrived: shipment lost in transit
Common reasons refunds are denied
- Request submitted after the refund window has expired
- Product returned without original packaging (when required)
- Damage caused by misuse or normal wear and tear
- Items marked "final sale" at the time of purchase
- Failure to follow the merchant's specific return process
What TheViralKit can help with
While we cannot process refunds directly, we may be able to help by:
- Pointing you to the merchant's correct support contact
- Sharing your feedback with the merchant if a product consistently fails to deliver
- Updating our review if a product or merchant changes their policy
- Removing a product from our recommendations if quality drops
If a merchant refuses a legitimate refund: contact us at contact@theviralkit.com. While we cannot force a merchant to refund you, we can record the complaint and review whether to continue recommending that product. Your feedback helps us keep our recommendations honest.
Chargebacks and disputes
If a merchant refuses to honour a valid refund claim, you may have additional options:
- Contact your credit card company to file a chargeback (typically within 60 days of the purchase)
- File a complaint with PayPal Buyer Protection if you paid via PayPal
- Report the merchant to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
- File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Contact your country's consumer protection agency
Our role in refund issues
TheViralKit takes recommendation quality seriously. If a merchant in our directory:
- Stops honouring stated refund policies
- Has unresolved customer complaints we can verify
- Changes product quality without notice
- Engages in deceptive marketing practices
We will remove that product from our recommendations and update our editorial notes.
Need help with a refund?
First: contact the merchant directly using the support details on your order confirmation email.
If they will not help: email us at contact@theviralkit.com with your order number and a description of the issue.
We respond to refund support enquiries within 5 business days.