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Refund Policy

We believe in transparency. This policy clearly explains when refunds are granted and when they aren't — so there are no surprises. Please read carefully before subscribing.

📅 Last Updated: May 2026 📋 Version 1.0 ⏱ 7-day refund window
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Plain English Summary

We offer refunds when our server fails and we can't fix it — that's our responsibility. We do NOT offer refunds when the issue is with your device, internet connection, player app, or if you simply change your mind. Our free 24-hour trial exists so you can test everything before paying.

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Refund Eligible

  • Server-side technical issues we cannot resolve within 72 hours
  • Complete server failure exceeding 24 consecutive hours within first 7 days
  • We failed to deliver your credentials within 24 hours of payment
  • Credentials provided don't work and we cannot fix them
  • Refund requested within 7 days AND less than 10% of period used
  • Duplicate payment due to technical error on our end
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NOT Refund Eligible

  • You refused to update your IPTV player app when required
  • Issues caused by your internet connection or broadband
  • Issues with your device (Firestick, Smart TV, MAG box, etc.)
  • Using outdated, unofficial, or modified player apps
  • Specific channels not meeting your expectations
  • Buyer's remorse or simply changing your mind
  • Subscriptions over 7 days old or more than 10% used
  • Account suspended for violating Terms of Service

Contents

  1. Our Refund Philosophy
  2. Try Before You Buy
  3. When Refunds Are Granted
  4. When Refunds Are NOT Granted
  5. App Update Refusals
  6. 7-Day Window Rule
  7. How to Request a Refund
  8. Refund Processing Time
  9. Refund Methods
  10. Partial Refunds
  11. Chargebacks & Disputes
  12. EU Consumer Rights
  13. Cancellation vs Refund
  14. Changes to This Policy
  15. Contact Us

01Our Refund Philosophy

At Emerald Stream, we believe in being upfront and transparent about refunds. Our policy is built on a simple principle:

If we fail to deliver what we promised, you get your money back. If the issue is outside our control or our responsibility, we cannot offer a refund.

We provide an IPTV subscription service. Our responsibility is to deliver working credentials and maintain functional servers. We are not responsible for issues with your device, internet connection, or third-party player apps — these are outside our control.

To help you make an informed decision, we offer a free 24-hour trial so you can test our service on your specific device and network before paying. We strongly encourage all customers to use the free trial first.

02Try Before You Buy — Free 24h Trial

The best way to avoid any refund concerns is to test our service first. Our free 24-hour trial exists for exactly this reason. It gives you the chance to verify:

  • The service works on your specific device (Firestick, Smart TV, Android, etc.)
  • The streaming quality is acceptable on your internet connection
  • The channel lineup includes what you want to watch
  • The player app of your choice works properly with our service
  • Our customer support meets your expectations
Strong Recommendation: Always test our service with the free 24-hour trial before purchasing a paid subscription. The trial gives you full access — no credit card required. If you skip the trial and subscribe directly, you accept that no refunds are available for issues that would have been identified during a trial period.

03When Refunds Are Granted

You may be eligible for a full or partial refund in the following specific circumstances:

Server-Side Failures We Cannot Fix

If our streaming servers experience a technical issue that we are unable to resolve within 72 hours of being notified, you are eligible for a refund. This includes:

  • Servers down completely with no resolution within 72 hours
  • Authentication system failures preventing your credentials from working
  • Persistent stream failures across all channels (not just specific channels)

Extended Server Outage

If our service experiences a complete server failure exceeding 24 consecutive hours within the first 7 days of your subscription, you are eligible for a refund.

Failed Credential Delivery

If we fail to deliver your credentials within 24 hours of payment confirmation, and you have contacted us about it, you are eligible for a full refund.

Broken Credentials We Cannot Fix

If the credentials we provide do not work, and we are unable to resolve the issue or provide working alternatives within a reasonable timeframe, you are eligible for a refund.

Duplicate Payment Due to Our Error

If you are accidentally charged twice due to a technical error on our payment system, the duplicate payment will be refunded automatically.

Common Thread: All eligible refund cases involve issues that are our responsibility — server failures, delivery failures, or technical problems we cannot fix. We stand behind our service when we fail to deliver it.

04When Refunds Are NOT Granted

To be transparent and protect both parties, refunds are NOT granted in the following circumstances:

Issues With Your Device or App

  • Your Firestick, Smart TV, MAG box, or other streaming device is malfunctioning
  • Your chosen player app (IPTV Smarters Pro, Smarters Player Lite, etc.) is not working correctly
  • Your device's operating system is outdated or incompatible
  • You purchased the wrong device or your device doesn't support IPTV streaming

Issues With Your Internet Connection

  • Your broadband speed is insufficient for streaming (requires 10+ Mbps for HD, 25+ Mbps for 4K)
  • Your internet connection is unstable or experiencing outages
  • Your ISP is throttling or blocking streaming services
  • Your Wi-Fi signal is weak or unstable

App Update Refusals

  • You refused to update your player app when an update was required
  • You're using an outdated version of a player app
  • You're using an unofficial, modified, or pirated version of a player app
  • The player app you chose has been discontinued by its developer

Content & Channel Issues

  • Specific channels you wanted are not included
  • Channel lineup has changed (channel availability is subject to change)
  • Specific shows or events are not available
  • VOD library doesn't include specific movies or series you wanted

Personal/Subjective Reasons

  • Buyer's remorse or change of mind
  • You no longer want or need the service
  • You found a cheaper service elsewhere
  • Personal circumstances changed (relocation, financial reasons, etc.)

Terms Violations

  • Account suspended or terminated for violating our Terms of Service
  • Credential sharing beyond plan limits
  • Reselling or commercial use without authorisation
  • Fraudulent activity

Time-Based Restrictions

  • Subscription is more than 7 days old
  • More than 10% of the subscription period has been used
  • Subscription has expired

05App Update Refusals — Important Clarification

READ CAREFULLY: Player apps (IPTV Smarters Pro, Smarters Player Lite, TiviMate, IBO Player, etc.) are third-party applications. Emerald Stream does NOT own, develop, maintain, or control these apps in any way.

Your Responsibility for App Updates

Player apps periodically release updates to:

  • Fix bugs and crashes
  • Improve performance and stability
  • Add support for new operating system versions
  • Maintain compatibility with streaming services like ours

It is your responsibility to keep your player app updated. If an update is available and you choose not to install it, any resulting service interruption is your responsibility — not ours.

No Refund for App Update Refusals

Specifically, refunds will NOT be granted if:

  • You refuse to update your player app when an update is available
  • You delay updating your app and the old version stops working with our service
  • Your player app has been removed from your app store (e.g., IPTV Smarters Pro on iOS was removed in 2023) and you refuse to use an alternative we recommend
  • You insist on continuing to use an unsupported or discontinued player app
What We DO Provide: If your current player app stops working, we will recommend up-to-date alternatives that work with our service (we maintain setup guides for the most popular player apps). You can switch player apps at no cost — your Emerald Stream subscription continues to work regardless of which player you use.

06The 7-Day Window Rule

For eligible refunds, the following timing rules apply:

Within First 7 Days

Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of subscription start (the date you receive your credentials). Submissions after 7 days are not eligible for refunds under any circumstances.

Less Than 10% Usage

Additionally, less than 10% of the subscription period can have elapsed. For example:

  • A 1-month subscription: less than 3 days used
  • A 3-month subscription: less than 9 days used
  • A 6-month subscription: less than 18 days used
  • A 12-month subscription: less than 36 days used
Why This Rule Exists: The 7-day / 10% rule prevents abuse where someone uses our service for an extended period then requests a refund. Once you've used a significant portion of your subscription, the digital service has been delivered and consumed.

07How to Request a Refund

If you believe you qualify for a refund, follow these steps:

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Contact Us First

Before requesting a refund, contact us via WhatsApp at +44 7309 572838 or email [email protected]. Many issues can be resolved quickly without needing a refund.

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Allow Reasonable Time to Resolve

Give our support team a reasonable opportunity to fix the issue. Many problems are resolved within minutes or hours via WhatsApp.

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Submit Formal Refund Request

If the issue cannot be resolved, email [email protected] with subject line "Refund Request" including: your username, date of purchase, amount paid, payment method, and detailed reason for the refund.

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Review Period

We will review your request within 3-5 business days and respond with a decision. We may ask for additional information or evidence.

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Refund Processing

If approved, your refund will be processed to the original payment method within 7-14 business days depending on payment provider.

08Refund Processing Time

Once a refund is approved, the time to receive your money back depends on your original payment method:

  • Credit/Debit Card: 5-10 business days (depending on your bank)
  • Bank Transfer: 3-7 business days
  • Revolut: 1-3 business days
  • PayPal: 1-5 business days
  • Cryptocurrency: Refunded in the same crypto at current market rate (note: due to volatility, the exact equivalent value may differ from your original payment)
Processing Times Are Estimates: Bank processing times are outside our control. We initiate refunds promptly, but your bank or payment provider determines when the money actually appears in your account.

09Refund Methods

Refunds are issued to the original payment method used for the purchase. We do not issue refunds to different cards, accounts, or methods than the one originally used.

If the original payment method is no longer available (e.g., closed bank account, expired card), please notify us so we can arrange an alternative refund method, which may require additional verification.

10Partial Refunds

In certain circumstances, we may offer partial refunds rather than full refunds. Partial refunds are calculated as follows:

Formula: (Total Paid) ÷ (Total Subscription Days) × (Unused Days)

For example: If you paid €60 for a 12-month subscription (365 days) and request a refund after 30 days of use, your refund would be:

  • Daily rate: €60 ÷ 365 = €0.16 per day
  • Unused days: 365 - 30 = 335 days
  • Refund amount: €0.16 × 335 = approximately €55

However, partial refunds are only offered at our discretion in cases where a full refund isn't justified but we feel a goodwill gesture is appropriate. They are not a standard entitlement.

11Chargebacks & Payment Disputes

Please contact us first before initiating a chargeback. Chargebacks are a last resort and should only be used when communication with us has failed.

If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute without first contacting us:

  • Your account will be immediately suspended
  • You may be permanently banned from using Emerald Stream in the future
  • We will dispute the chargeback with full transaction evidence
  • If the chargeback is invalid or fraudulent, we may pursue further action

Fraudulent chargebacks (where the customer received the service but disputes the payment dishonestly) may be reported to payment processors and recovery agencies.

12EU Consumer Rights

Under EU consumer protection law, you typically have a 14-day "cooling off" period for online purchases. However, this right does not apply to:

  • Digital content delivered without a physical medium
  • Services that have been fully or substantially performed

By accepting our credentials and accessing our service, you expressly consent to immediate performance of the service and acknowledge that you lose your statutory right to withdrawal. This is consistent with EU Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights.

However, you still retain your statutory rights under EU consumer law in cases where:

  • The service is fundamentally different from what was described
  • The service is defective or not as described
  • Unfair contract terms apply

If you believe your statutory rights have been violated, please contact us or your local consumer protection authority.

13Cancellation vs Refund

It's important to distinguish between cancellation and refund:

Cancellation

Since our subscriptions do not auto-renew, you don't need to formally cancel. Simply don't purchase a new subscription period and your service will end at the expiry date. There is no cancellation fee or notice period.

Refund

A refund is a return of money already paid. Cancelling your service mid-period does not automatically entitle you to a refund of the remaining time. Refunds are only available in the specific circumstances outlined in this policy.

In Summary: You can stop using our service at any time. But once paid, your subscription fee is generally non-refundable except in the specific circumstances detailed above.

14Changes to This Policy

We may update this Refund Policy from time to time. Any changes will:

  • Be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
  • Apply only to subscriptions purchased after the policy change
  • Be communicated to existing subscribers via email or WhatsApp if material

The refund policy applicable to your subscription is the version in effect at the time of your purchase.

15Contact Us

For refund requests, questions about this policy, or to discuss your specific situation, please contact us:

  • Email (preferred for refunds): [email protected]
  • WhatsApp (for urgent issues): +44 7309 572838
  • Contact Form: Visit our contact page

Please include your username, payment date, and detailed reason for the refund request. The more information you provide upfront, the faster we can review and respond.

Need to Discuss a Refund?

Get in touch — we treat every refund request fairly and respond within 3-5 business days.

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