Your refund was approved.
The money hasn’t returned yet.
Then something else happens.
Features stop working.
Access is limited.
Some actions are blocked.
You’re not banned — your account is temporarily restricted due to a refund.
Why Refunds Can Trigger Access Limits
- The system pauses access to prevent double benefits
- Refunds temporarily invalidate the active license
- Billing status switches to “pending” during processing
- Entitlements are rechecked after the refund completes
This is common with subscriptions, digital services, and SaaS tools.
What Usually Gets Restricted
- Premium features or exports
- Team or workspace access
- API usage or automation
- Downloads tied to the refunded plan
Login often still works — but paid functions don’t.
How Long the Restriction Lasts
- Until the refund is fully settled
- Typically 1–7 business days
- Longer for international or card-based refunds
Once the refund completes, access is either restored or the plan ends.
What You Should Do Now
- Check refund status in billing history
- Look for emails confirming “refund completed”
- Do not repurchase until the refund finishes
- Contact support only if the restriction exceeds the refund window
During a refund, limited access is normal — not a punishment.