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Money-back guarantee

A money-back guarantee is a seller’s promise that the buyer will receive a full refund of the price paid for a product if it is unsatisfactory and the stated return conditions are met.

In plain English

This means the seller is assuring the buyer that they can get all their money for the product back. The promise applies if the product is not satisfactory and the seller's stated return conditions have been met.

In context

Here, "Money-back guarantee" names a promise that, for covered marketplace cases, the buyer can receive a full refund of the price paid if the product is unsatisfactory and the stated return conditions are met.

Situation
Using marketplace listings, seller messages, ratings, reviews, and buyer protection
What it communicates
names a refund promise shown for covered marketplace cases

Meaning limits

The term alone does not say which cases are covered or what the stated return conditions are.

Examples

“When the headphones proved unsatisfactory, he claimed the money-back guarantee and received a full refund after meeting the stated return conditions.”

Core meaning

“The kettle came with a money-back guarantee, subject to the seller's return conditions.”

In context