Refund Policy Overview
Quick reference summary
This policy outlines Drink Tech's position on refunds for all payments made in connection with our RO water purifier rental service. Please read this carefully before completing your booking.
Not Refundable
- Rs.349 Booking Fee (ever)
- Plan amounts (post-activation)
- Partial unused plan period
- Damage deductions from deposit
Refundable
- Security deposit (conditions apply)
- Pre-install deposit (if cancelled)
- Failed / duplicate payments
- Overcharged amounts
Booking Fee — Non-Refundable
Rs.349 paid at time of booking
The Rs.349 booking fee is NON-REFUNDABLE under all circumstances
Once a booking is placed and payment of Rs.349 is successfully processed, this amount will not be refunded regardless of the reason — including cancellation before installation, change of mind, relocation, or any other circumstance.
The booking fee serves the following purposes and is therefore non-refundable:
- It confirms and locks your installation slot with our technicians
- It covers administrative processing, order verification, and technician dispatch costs
- It includes applicable GST and payment gateway charges
- It reflects the cost of resources already committed by Drink Tech upon booking confirmation
Security Deposit — Conditionally Refundable
Rs.999 (Domestic) / Rs.1,500 (Commercial)
Security deposit is refundable — subject to conditions
The full security deposit is refunded after the equipment is returned in good condition, subject to the minimum usage and return conditions described below.
Minimum Usage Requirement
Security deposit refund requires a minimum of 6 months of active service
Customers who terminate or return the unit before completing 6 months of active rental service from the date of installation will forfeit the security deposit. The deposit is fully refundable only after 6 months of continuous use.
Deposit Refund Schedule
| Scenario | Deposit Refund | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Plan ends after 6+ months, unit returned in good condition | Full Refund | Within 7–10 business days of unit retrieval |
| Early termination before 6 months of service | No Refund | Deposit is forfeited as per policy |
| Cancellation before installation (post-booking) | Full Refund | If deposit was paid; refunded within 5–7 business days |
| Unit returned with physical damage | Partial / Nil | Repair/replacement cost deducted before refund |
| 12-Month Domestic Plan | No Deposit Charged | No deposit collected — nothing to refund |
Deposit Refund Timeline
Plan / Subscription Amount — Non-Refundable
Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly & annual plans
Subscription plan amounts are non-refundable once the service is activated
Once the RO purifier has been successfully installed and the rental period has commenced, the plan amount paid (whether monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annual) will not be refunded for any unused portion of the period.
This applies in the following scenarios:
- Customer decides to cancel mid-plan — no pro-rata refund for the remaining days
- Customer relocates to an unserviceable area mid-plan
- Customer upgrades or downgrades their plan mid-period
- Service is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or force majeure
If service is unavailable for an extended period (more than 7 consecutive days) due to Drink Tech's inability to provide a replacement unit, a pro-rata credit may be applied to your next billing cycle at Drink Tech's sole discretion.
Failed & Duplicate Payments
Auto-reversals & overcharges
In the event of a technical error or payment gateway failure, the following applies:
- Failed payment debited from account:If your bank account or card is debited but the payment is not confirmed on our system, the amount will be automatically reversed by your bank within 5–7 business days. No manual action is required from your end.
- Duplicate payment:If you are charged twice for the same booking, the duplicate amount will be refunded within 5–7 business days upon verification by our team.
- Overcharge:If you have been charged more than the displayed amount due to a technical error, the excess amount will be refunded within 5–7 business days.
How to Request a Refund
Step-by-step process
To initiate an eligible refund request, please follow these steps:
Exceptions & Special Cases
Edge cases handled individually
Drink Tech reserves the right to handle the following situations on a case-by-case basis at its sole discretion:
- Bereavement or medical emergency causing inability to continue the service — may be eligible for compassionate consideration
- Relocation to a city where Drink Tech does not operate — partial goodwill credit may be offered for unused plan period
- Extended service outage caused entirely by Drink Tech's failure — credit or compensation at management's discretion
Exceptions are not guaranteed and are evaluated individually. To raise an exceptional case, please write to info@drinktechro.com with full details and supporting documentation.
Contact for Refund Queries
We're here to help
For any refund-related queries, please reach out to our support team:
- WhatsApp: +91 9625718007 (fastest response)
- Phone: +91 9625718007
- Email: info@drinktechro.com
- Response Time: Within 4 business hours on WhatsApp