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Refund dispute timeline

Suggested chronology events when a refund was promised or expected but has not landed.

  1. Order placed / booking made (amount paid, order number).
  2. Goods received or service date (if relevant).
  3. Cancellation, return started, or complaint raised.
  4. Return posted / collection arranged (tracking if any).
  5. Seller confirms return received or cancellation accepted.
  6. Refund promised (quote their words and any date they gave).
  7. Follow-up chases when the refund did not appear.
  8. Bank or card statement checked — still no refund (date of check).
  9. Any credit note, partial refund, or refusal recorded.

Label evidence: order confirmation, return receipt, chat/email promising refund, and bank screenshot showing absence of the credit. Pair with the refund dispute page and complaint email evidence.

Disclaimer: CaseFirst is legal technology, not a law firm. This timeline guide is organisational only — not legal advice on refunds or chargebacks.

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