Cancellation & Refund Policy

Introduction

This Cancellation and Refund Policy ("Policy") is binding on, forms an integral part of the Terms of Use ("Terms") (available via the URL https://www.thedatecrew.com/terms-of-service) of The Date Crew ("TDC", "we", "us" or "our") and hereby governs a User's ("You", "Your", "Yourself", "User") voluntary access, browsing, interaction with, usage of, purchase of, subscription of and availing of any of the offered Services on any platforms developed and provided by Oak Connections LLP ("Us", "We", "Our", "Company") available via the URLs https://www.thedatecrew.com/, https://thedatecrew.club/ (each, a "Site").

Kindly note that any capitalised terms (words with the first letter of such word capitalised) used but not expressly defined in the Policy shall be ascribed the same meaning as ascribed to such capitalised terms in the Terms published on the Site.

The Company reserves the exclusive and discretionary right to, in any way that it deems fit, amend, expand, restrict, update or alter in any manner the Policy, as well as any other agreement or document or policy or terms uploaded on the Site, governing Your usage of the Site, Services etc. at any point in time. Any such amendment, expansion, restriction, update and/or alteration shall be effective as on the date of publication on the Site. Your continued usage of the Site and availing of any Services shall constitute Your unconditional acceptance of the updated Policy.

The Policy is binding and enforceable with respect to Your usage of the Site and Services. Your willful disregard or disagreement to be bound by the Policy as a part of Your usage of the Site and the Services shall automatically constitute grounds for terminating the provision of the Services by the Company to You, as well as grounds for terminating Your access to Your Profile registered on the Site.

You hereby agree and understand that for availing any Services, You are required to read, understand and agree to consent to be bound by the Policy. Further, any purchase, subscription, access or use of any Service, including but not restricted to TDC Membership and the Partner Search Program, shall indicate that You have read, understood, acknowledged and unconditionally agree to be bound by the Policy. Without such consent, the Company reserves the right to, at any time, terminate Your access to the Site, Services, including any paid Services, without the provision of refunds.

A. Nature of Services

We primarily offer curated, human-led partner search services for You in order to find a potential match for You. However, it must be understood that at no point in time will TDC be considered either of the following: (i) a dating application; or (ii) a matrimonial platform; or (iii) a guarantee-based matchmaking agency.

The scope of Services offered to You, which are personalised and tailored to provide an enriching experience to You, involve substantial human effort and usage of operational resources, including, without limitation:

  1. Profile review and verification;
  2. Matchmaker evaluation;
  3. Internal database analysis;
  4. Match curation;
  5. Potential partner search advisory and consultancy;
  6. Relationship and Compatibility Assessments; and
  7. Customer Support and Grievance Redressal.

In addition to the above, in order to provide a personalised experience, substantial time and efforts are dedicated from Our team immediately upon Your onboarding, creation and approval of Your Profile and its activation, provision and availing of a Service.

In light of the same, You are hereby informed that unless and until the same is explicitly stated herein or communicated in writing to You by a TDC representative, any and all payments made to TDC are non-refundable and no discounts, offers on the same can be availed.

B. Cancellations and Refunds – TDC Membership

The TDC Membership is a curated, access-based membership within the TDC ecosystem. However, TDC hereby represents and warrants that the TDC Membership is and shall not be, at any point in time, considered a guaranteed matchmaking tool.

Payment of the specific membership fees for purchasing the TDC Membership shall enable You to avail the below mentioned benefits, which are provided subject to the sole discretion of TDC:

  1. Inclusion in the TDC network;
  2. Profile verification and onboarding;
  3. Matchmaker review against active requirements;
  4. Curated introductions based on estimated compatibility;
  5. Magic Link and Profile representation tools; and
  6. Ongoing Profile visibility within the TDC ecosystem.

However, the same is subject to the below mentioned conditions:

C. No Guarantee of Matches or Outcomes

By purchasing, availing, accessing the TDC Membership, You acknowledge and agree that:

  1. TDC does not guarantee introductions, matches, dates, conversations or formalised relationships.
  2. Match timelines shall vary materially based on compatibility, specifications, geography, age bracket, flexibility, availability, responsiveness and other material factors affecting potential partner searches directly and indirectly.
  3. It is possible, in circumstances beyond TDC's control, that members may experience varying timelines in relation to receiving potential introductions for potential matches.
  4. The absence of introductions, delayed introductions, potential matches or relationship outcomes with a potential match shall not, by itself, constitute a deficiency in Service, at any point in time, nor shall the same be considered non-performance by TDC or failure of the TDC Membership or a material breach of the Other Agreements entered into between TDC and a User.

D. Refund Eligibility Prior to Activation

Subject to the Terms, Privacy Policy, this Policy any other agreement or document or policy or terms uploaded on the Site, in the event that a User, post reviewing the onboarding expectations and membership structure, determines that the TDC Membership shall be unable to fulfil such User expectations, a request for a refund for any amounts paid may be forwarded to the Grievance Redressal Officer via the below mentioned mechanism:

Designation: Grievance OfficerContact Information: hello@datecrew.comPlease add to the email subject: "Re Grievance Redressal Officer: [insert Your subject matter]"

However, it must be noted that:

(i) Any information submitted during the Pre-Activation stage wherein an automated link is set to create a User Profile, is subject to scrutiny by TDC.

(ii) At any point in time prior to the completion of onboarding, post provision of information by a User during the Pre-Activation stage, if any information submitted by a User is found to be false, incomplete, manipulated, doctored, misrepresenting, stolen or misleading in any manner, TDC reserves the right to decline any requests for refunds of any amounts paid. However, any grievances related to the same may be raised through the contact information provided. TDC is not obligated to provide refunds on account of initiation of a refund request in such circumstances, save and except for severe cases wherein TDC may, at its sole discretion, accommodate a request post a detailed review of facts and circumstances.

Further, kindly note that acceptance of any and all refund requests are subject to TDC's sole discretion. Further, any request for refunds must be raised prior to the formal verification and/or activation of a User Profile. Upon the occurrence of either of the following: (i) Profile verification; (ii) Profile activation; (iii) Completion of internal review of User information by TDC, any amounts paid to TDC shall be non-refundable, including but not limited to any amounts paid towards the TDC Membership.

In the event that a refund request is approved by TDC, the following deductions shall be applicable:

  1. A processing and operational deduction of a minimum of 50% (fifty percent) of the amount paid shall apply, and shall not be subject to any disputes or grievances; and
  2. The balance amount, if any, shall be refunded in the manner and within the timelines determined by TDC.
  3. Refunds shall be credited to the original mode of payment through which a User made such payments, subject to applicable processing timelines and any deductions applicable under Indian law and this Policy.

E. Non-Eligibility of Refunds, Cancellations

A User is not eligible to receive any refunds post the activation of the TDC Membership, including but not limited to under the following circumstances:

  1. Non-receipt of introductions within expected timelines;
  2. Personal dislike or disapproval of User Profiles shared with You;
  3. Potential matches do not materialise into relationships;
  4. User inactivity or unresponsiveness in any manner;
  5. Voluntary discontinuation or pause of Services being availed;
  6. User preferences altering materially in the form of restrictiveness, non-flexibility, narrowness over time;
  7. Selection of a match through any platform, source apart from TDC;
  8. Voluntary disregard of potential introductions offered or facilitated by TDC.

F. Partner Search Program: Refund and Cancellation Policy

The Partner Search Program is an elevated, tailored partner search service that goes the extra mile and offers involvement from dedicated teams at TDC handling operations, resources, matches, communications etc. For more information relating to the program, kindly refer to our website, accessible via the URL https://www.thedatecrew.com/how-we-work

A User availing the Partner Search Program shall have access to the following, as applicable:

  1. dedicated matchmaking support;
  2. active sourcing and outreach;
  3. personalised search strategy;
  4. continuous review and coordination;
  5. external ecosystem exploration;
  6. partner search consultations; and
  7. feedback and follow-up support.

Given the operational intensity and customised nature of the Partner Search Program, all payments made for the Partner Search Program are non-refundable, except where expressly approved by TDC in writing.

G. No Guaranteed Outcome – Partner Search Program

While TDC undertakes sincere, thoughtful and continuous efforts to ensure meaningful compatibility, You hereby agree, acknowledge and accept that TDC does not guarantee any of the following:

  1. Marriage or relationship success;
  2. A minimum number of introductions;
  3. Any particular pace or speed of outcomes;
  4. Acceptance, interest or responsiveness from potential matches;
  5. Approval or acceptance by families or other third parties.

Further, You hereby accept and agree that matchmaking is inherently subjective and depends on mutual interest, compatibility, availability, communication and independent decisions made by potential matches.

H. Refund Requests

Subject to the Terms, Privacy Policy, this Policy any other agreement or document or policy or terms uploaded on the Site, any potential refund requests under the Partner Search Program shall be evaluated solely at TDC's discretion and only in exceptional circumstances as determined by TDC.

TDC shall not be liable to entertain or accept any request for a full or partial refund under the Partner Search Program on account of either of the following:

  1. dissatisfaction with the pace of the search;
  2. rejections, non-responsiveness or lack of interest from prospective matches;
  3. subjective compatibility expectations;
  4. a change in personal readiness for marriage or commitment;
  5. family objections or changes in family preferences;
  6. relocation, professional commitments or other life changes;
  7. temporary emotional fatigue or burnout from the matchmaking process;
  8. finding a partner independently or through another source; or
  9. a decision to discontinue, pause or deprioritise the search.

I. Program Commencement

The Partner Search Program shall be deemed to have commenced upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

  1. onboarding has started;
  2. verification has been initiated;
  3. a matchmaker consultation has occurred;
  4. internal search work has commenced;
  5. Your Profile has been activated, reviewed or considered for potential matches; or
  6. match curation discussions, sourcing or outreach have commenced.

Once the Partner Search Program commences, any and all amounts paid towards the Partner Search Program shall become non-refundable.

J. Successful Matches or Outcomes

Under no circumstances will TDC entertain refund requests or extend refunds in case a User:

  1. Discovers a compatible match through TDC; or
  2. Discovers a match independently or through another source.

TDC's role is to support the relationship discovery journey through curated, human-led efforts. TDC does not offer any pay-per-match, pay-per-date, pay-per-response or outcome-guaranteed services.

K. Promotional Benefits, Bonus Introductions and Complimentary Services

Subject to the Terms, Privacy Policy, this Policy any other agreement or document or policy or terms uploaded on the Site, TDC may, at its sole discretion, offer promotional or complimentary benefits, including:

  1. complimentary introductions;
  2. bonus matchmaking efforts;
  3. promotional upgrades;
  4. extended Profile visibility;
  5. additional consultations; or
  6. free service extensions.

All such promotional or complimentary benefits:

  1. have no cash value;
  2. are non-transferable;
  3. are non-refundable;
  4. shall not be included in any refund calculation; and
  5. may be modified, withdrawn, substituted or discontinued by TDC at any time.

L. Courses and Consultations – Refunds

Inclusive of and subject to the Terms, Policy, TDC reserves the right to offer courses related to matchmaking ("Course"), as well as limited, one-on-one expert advice sessions with matchmaking experts selected by TDC ("Consultation") (collectively, "Courses and Consultations").

Any and all Courses and Consultations offered by TDC shall be offered in accordance with the following conditions:

i. Courses and Consultations shall individually be subject to pricing determined solely by TDC, payable in accordance with the payment specifications required under such Course or Consultation.

ii. Courses and Consultations offered by TDC shall be subject to the Terms, Privacy Policy as well as this Policy (and any other policy, guideline, regulation, notice etc. as may be published by TDC on the Site from time to time) at all times.

iii. Courses and Consultations are and shall remain exclusive of and unrelated to the TDC Membership, Partner Search Program. Further, availing either the TDC Membership or enrolling into the Partner Search Program does not and shall not entitle a User to avail any discounts with respect to any Course, Consultation.

iv. Subject to the Terms, Privacy Policy, this Policy any other agreement or document or policy or terms uploaded on the Site, any potential refund requests for any Course shall be evaluated solely at TDC's discretion and only in exceptional circumstances as determined by TDC.

v. TDC shall not be liable to entertain or accept any request for a full or partial refund under any Course on account of either of the following:

  • dissatisfaction with the Course material or advice rendered during a Consultation;
  • subjective compatibility expectations;
  • a change in personal readiness for marriage or commitment;
  • family objections or changes in family preferences;
  • relocation, professional commitments or other life changes;
  • temporary emotional fatigue or burnout from the process;
  • finding a partner independently or through another source; or
  • a decision to discontinue, pause, deprioritise or abandon the Course or Consultation; or
  • personal disagreements, difference in opinion or attempted, actual misbehaviour (online, offline) with any TDC expert, coach during a Consultation or Course.

vi. Kindly note that in case of a Consultation, no refunds shall be offered at any point in time by TDC.

vii. In the event that You, post reviewing a Course's structure, module, determine that the Course shall be unable to fulfil Your expectations, a request for a refund for any amounts paid may be forwarded to the Grievance Redressal Officer via the below mentioned mechanism:

Designation: Grievance OfficerContact Information: hello@datecrew.comPlease add to the email subject: "Re Grievance Redressal Officer: [insert Your subject matter]"

However, it must be noted that:

(i) Any information submitted by You is subject to scrutiny by TDC.

(ii) At any point in time if any information submitted by You is found to be false, incomplete, manipulated, doctored, misrepresenting, stolen or misleading in any manner, TDC reserves the right to decline any requests for refunds of any amounts paid. However, any grievances related to the same may be raised through the contact information provided. TDC is not obligated to provide refunds on account of initiation of a refund request in such circumstances, save and except for severe cases wherein TDC may, at its sole discretion, accommodate a request post a detailed review of facts and circumstances.

Further, kindly note that acceptance of any and all refund requests are subject to TDC's sole discretion.

In the event that a refund request is approved by TDC, the following deductions shall be applicable:

  1. A processing and operational deduction of a minimum of 50% (fifty percent) of the amount paid shall apply, and shall not be subject to any disputes or grievances; and
  2. The balance amount, if any, shall be refunded in the manner and within the timelines determined by TDC.
  3. Refunds shall be credited to the original mode of payment through which a User made such payments, subject to applicable processing timelines and any deductions applicable under Indian law and this Policy.

M. Misconduct and Profile Violations

Inclusive of and subject to the Terms, TDC solely reserves the right to suspend, reject, or terminate User Profiles without the provision of refunds (in case of any payments made) in case a User does or attempts to do any of the following, or TDC gains knowledge of a User engaging in any of the following (without limitation):

  1. Provision of false, incomplete, manipulated, doctored, stolen and/or misleading personal information, documentation at any time prior to, during or post onboarding;
  2. Doing or attempting to, threaten, disrespect, create an uncomfortable environment, harass, blackmail, extort, falsify information concerning any other User of the Site or TDC representative or engage in any act or omission deemed violative of the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Other Agreements by the Company and Applicable Law, as the case may be;
  3. Doing or attempting to violate, vilify, diminish, demean, disobey or directly defy any specific behavioural guidelines, as well as any guidelines concerning the availing of Services by You as may be framed, effectuated by the Company from time to time;
  4. Have been flagged or reported to be involved in any incidents of any actual or attempted misrepresentation or impersonation or falsification or fraud regarding any material fact, circumstance, position concerning Your Profile or any other User Profiles or Services as well as any harmful, illegal, or nefarious usage concerning Your Profile or any other User Profiles or any Services;
  5. Undertaking any act or omission that poses or may pose, in the Company's sole view, a threat to the Company and its operations, the Site, Services.

All decisions and outcomes concerning refunds and cancellations by TDC shall be final and binding on any User.

By using our Services, You acknowledge that matchmaking outcomes are subjective, emotionally driven, and dependent on multiple external variables beyond TDC's control. TDC commits to making sincere, thoughtful, and human-led efforts toward meaningful introductions — but cannot guarantee relationship outcomes.

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