The following refund policy applies to quotations issued by Pine Marketing (legal entity name: Pine Marketing International Ltd.).
Upon client confirmation via email reply, the quotation shall be deemed mutually agreed and contractually binding. Both parties shall adhere to the terms listed herein as the basis of execution.
If a separate formal, signed, and stamped contract is executed between both parties, the terms of that formal contract shall take precedence.
Refund Policy by Service Type
1. Social Media Management (e.g., Facebook/Instagram account management, post planning)
If the project has not yet officially commenced, but content planning, calendar scheduling, or strategic preparation has been initiated, relevant planning and consultation fees will be charged. The remaining amount will be refunded.
If posting, content production, or account setup has already begun, partial refunds may be offered based on the progress completed.
No refunds will be granted for months in which social media services have already been executed.
2. Paid Media Management (e.g., Google Ads / Meta Ads)
Partial refunds may be granted if cancellation is requested before campaign launch. However, if strategic planning, keyword research, or account setup has been performed, those fees will not be refunded.
Once ads are launched or data begins collecting, only unused media budget (e.g., platform balance) may be refunded. Management and setup fees are non-refundable.
Refunds based on performance dissatisfaction will not be accepted.
3. Content Marketing (e.g., blog articles, brand storytelling, SEO copywriting)
If strategic discussions, keyword planning, or content outlines have already been initiated—even if writing has not yet begun—planning and consultation fees will still apply.
Once writing has begun (even as a draft), the project is considered active. Only unfinished portions may be considered for refund.
No refunds will be issued after final delivery of content.
4. Graphic Design (e.g., social visuals, banners, key visual design)
If design work has not yet started but moodboards, layout directions, or visual planning have been completed, a creative development fee will apply.
Once the initial draft is delivered, the service is deemed to have commenced. Refunds will be calculated based on the work completed.
Refunds due to subjective preferences (e.g., stylistic dissatisfaction) will not be granted. However, one revision is included.
5. Video Editing & Production (e.g., short videos, brand videos)
If production has not yet started but scripts, storyboards, or video plans have been developed, corresponding creative and planning fees will apply.
Once editing or special effects production begins, fees will be charged proportionally to the work completed.
No refunds will be provided after final video delivery unless there is a clear breach of contract.
Even if the copy has not yet been delivered, if brand positioning analysis, competitor research, or creative direction planning has begun, relevant planning fees will be charged.
Once the initial draft is submitted, the service is considered partially delivered and will not be fully refundable.
Refunds will not be granted if termination is requested due to subjective preferences or personal taste.
7. Online Service Setup (e.g., GA4, GTM, Google Search Console, Google Merchant Center)
If setup has not begun, a refund may be requested. However, if account creation, tracking architecture, or administrative access work has already been completed, planning and setup fees will be charged.
Once accounts are connected or tracking codes have been embedded into client properties (even for initial testing), the service is deemed active and will not be fully refundable.
No refunds will be issued after setup has been completed and delivered, even if tracking is not yet officially activated.
Refund Request & Processing Procedure
Clients must provide payment proof and reason for refund when submitting a request, sent to the designated account email.
Our team will review the request within 5–10 business days upon receiving complete information.
Upon approval, the refund will be processed to the original payment account within 14 business days.
Policy Amendment Clause
Due to the ever-evolving nature of the media and digital marketing landscape, Pine Marketing reserves the right to amend this refund policy at any time to maintain service flexibility and align with industry changes.
Any updates will be published on the company website or as an attachment to official quotations.
In the case of significant changes, existing clients will be notified as appropriate.