Refund Policy
Effective Date: 18 July 2025
Thank you for supporting Young Surgeons Ireland, a student-led initiative dedicated to funding surgical research among Irish medical students.
We value transparency and accountability. Please review our refund policy carefully before making a donation or engaging with our site.
General Policy
All donations made to Young Surgeons Ireland — whether one-time or recurring — are final and non-refundable.
As a non-commercial, student-led initiative, we use 100% of donated funds toward supporting the development, review, and disbursement of our scholarship awards. Once a donation is processed, we are unable to reverse the transaction or return the funds.
Non-Profit Disclaimer
Young Surgeons Ireland is not a registered charity or non-profit organisation under Irish law. Donations made through our platform are not eligible for tax deduction and are considered voluntary, goodwill contributions to support our student-led cause.
Exceptions
Refunds will only be considered in the following rare circumstances:
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If a duplicate payment is made in error.
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If your card was fraudulently used to make a donation (subject to bank verification and confirmation).
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If a technical error on our website resulted in an incorrect charge or multiple charges for the same transaction.
📩 In such cases, please email us at youngsurgeonsireland@gmail.com within 14 days of the transaction with the subject line “Refund Request” and include:
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Your full name
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Date and amount of donation
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Payment method (e.g., Visa, Apple Pay)
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Reason for your refund request
Refunds approved under these exceptions will be processed via the original method of payment within 15–30 business days.
Chargebacks and Disputes
We encourage you to contact us directly with any concerns before initiating a chargeback through your payment provider. If a chargeback is filed, we reserve the right to contest it by providing proof of the transaction and the applicable refund terms outlined here.
Changes to This Policy
Young Surgeons Ireland reserves the right to update or modify this refund policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated “Effective Date.”
Contact
For any questions about our refund policy, please contact: