Refund Policy

At SkinsWave, we strive to provide the best trading experience for our users. This Refund Policy outlines the circumstances under which refunds may be issued and the procedures for requesting them.

1. General Policy

Due to the nature of virtual item trading, all trades and transactions completed on SkinsWave are considered final. Once a trade is confirmed and items have been exchanged, refunds are generally not available. However, we understand that exceptional circumstances may arise, and we handle each case individually.

2. Eligible Refund Scenarios

Refunds may be considered in the following situations:

• Technical Errors: If a technical error on our platform resulted in an incorrect trade or duplicate transaction
• Unauthorized Access: If your account was compromised and unauthorized trades were made (subject to verification and security investigation)
• Item Misrepresentation: If the item received significantly differs from what was displayed on our platform due to an error on our end
• Failed Delivery: If items were not delivered within the expected timeframe due to issues with our system
• Processing Errors: If you were charged incorrectly or experienced duplicate charges

3. Non-Refundable Situations

Refunds will NOT be issued in the following cases:

• Changes in market value or item prices after a trade is completed
• User error or change of mind after confirming a trade
• Items lost or damaged due to Steam trading restrictions or external factors
• Trades made with incorrect trade URLs provided by the user
• Account restrictions or bans imposed by Steam or other third parties
• Normal market fluctuations in item values
• Dissatisfaction with item appearance or wear that was accurately represented

4. Refund Request Process

If you believe you are eligible for a refund, please follow these steps:

1. Contact our support team at support@skinswave.com or through our Live Chat within 48 hours of the transaction
2. Provide your transaction ID and detailed description of the issue
3. Include any relevant screenshots or evidence supporting your claim
4. Wait for our support team to review your request (typically within 1-3 business days)
5. Cooperate with any additional verification steps if required

Please note that refund requests submitted after 48 hours of the transaction may not be eligible for review.

5. Refund Processing Time

If your refund request is approved, the processing time will depend on the payment method used:

• Platform Balance: Refunds to your SkinsWave balance are typically processed within 24 hours
• Item Returns: Item exchanges or returns may take 2-5 business days depending on availability
• External Payments: Refunds to external payment methods may take 5-10 business days to appear in your account

6. Partial Refunds

In certain circumstances, we may offer partial refunds or alternative compensation such as:

• Platform credit or bonus balance
• Item exchange for equivalent value
• Discount on future transactions
• Partial monetary refund combined with platform credit

7. Fraudulent Refund Requests

We take fraudulent refund requests seriously. Any attempt to abuse our refund policy or submit false claims may result in:

• Immediate rejection of the refund request
• Suspension or termination of your SkinsWave account
• Reporting to relevant authorities if fraud is suspected
• Legal action in cases of significant abuse

8. Chargebacks

If you initiate a chargeback with your payment provider without first contacting our support team, we reserve the right to:

• Immediately suspend your account pending investigation
• Terminate your account if the chargeback is deemed unjustified
• Pursue recovery of lost items or funds
• Ban your account from future use of our platform

We strongly encourage you to contact our support team before initiating any chargeback procedures.

9. Steam Trade Restrictions

SkinsWave is not responsible for refunds related to:

• Steam trade holds or cooldowns
• Steam account restrictions or limitations
• Third-party marketplace policies
• Regional trading restrictions

Users are responsible for understanding and complying with Steam's trading policies and restrictions.

10. Changes to Refund Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Refund Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.

11. Contact Information

For refund requests or questions about this policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@skinswave.com
• Live Chat: Available 24/7 on our platform
• Response Time: Typically within 24-48 hours

12. Dispute Resolution

If you are not satisfied with our response to your refund request, you may escalate the matter by:

• Requesting a review by our senior support team
• Providing additional evidence or documentation
• Engaging in good-faith negotiation to reach a resolution

We are committed to resolving all disputes fairly and in accordance with applicable laws.