Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This Cancellation & Refund Policy ("Policy") forms part of Pluto's Terms & Conditions and explains how cancellations, rescheduling, and refunds are handled for services booked through the Pluto platform ("Platform").
Pluto is a technology platform that connects customers ("Users") with independent service providers ("Partners") offering a range of online and in-person services. Pluto acts solely as an intermediary facilitating bookings and payments and does not directly provide the services listed on the Platform.
By booking a service through Pluto, you agree to this Policy.
1. Services Available on Pluto
Pluto currently facilitates the following types of bookings:
A. Instant Services
Services that begin immediately or as soon as a Partner becomes available.
B. Scheduled Services
Services booked for a future date and time.
Services may be delivered:
- Online (such as tutoring, coaching, or wellness sessions); or
- In person (such as cleaning and other location-based services).
Different cancellation and refund rules apply depending on the type of booking.
2. User Cancellation Policy
A. Instant Services
Once a Partner has accepted the booking or has begun travelling to or delivering the service, the booking cannot be cancelled for a refund.
If no Partner has been assigned, Users may cancel the booking free of charge and receive a full refund.
B. Scheduled Services
Users may cancel scheduled services as follows:
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| 24 hours or more before the scheduled service | 100% refund |
| At least 6 hours before the scheduled service time, for a same-day booking | 50% refund |
| Less than 6 hours before the scheduled service, or customer no-show | No refund |
Where a Partner is unable to attend or does not arrive for the booked service, the User will be entitled to a full refund.
3. Cancellation by Pluto or the Partner
If a booking is cancelled by Pluto or by the assigned Partner before the service begins, the User will receive a full refund.
4. Refunds
Refunds may be issued in the following circumstances:
- the Partner fails to attend the booked service;
- the booked service cannot be delivered due to the Partner;
- Pluto cancels the booking;
- the User cancels within the permitted cancellation period; or
- where Pluto determines, following investigation, that a refund is appropriate.
Refunds for services purchased using promotional credits, discount vouchers or special offers may be returned as Pluto credits rather than cash, where permitted by applicable law.
5. Service Quality
If you are dissatisfied with the quality of a service, you should notify Pluto within 24 hours of completion.
Following review, Pluto may, at its discretion:
- arrange a replacement service;
- issue a partial refund;
- issue a full refund; or
- provide Pluto service credits.
Each complaint is reviewed individually, taking into account the circumstances and information provided by both the User and the Partner.
6. Refund Processing
Approved refunds will be processed using the original payment method wherever possible.
Please allow 5–10 business days for refunds to appear in your account, depending on your payment provider or financial institution.
7. Reporting Cancellation or Refund Issues
Any concerns regarding cancellations, refunds or service delivery should be reported to Pluto within 48 hours of the scheduled or completed service.
Requests submitted after this period may not be eligible for review.
8. Misuse of this Policy
Pluto reserves the right to refuse refunds or suspend accounts where it reasonably believes that Users have:
- repeatedly abused the cancellation policy;
- engaged in fraudulent activity;
- intentionally misused the Platform; or
- otherwise acted in breach of Pluto's Terms & Conditions.
9. Force Majeure
Neither Pluto nor its Partners shall be liable for delays, interruptions or cancellations resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- severe weather conditions;
- natural disasters;
- public health emergencies;
- acts of terrorism;
- civil unrest;
- government restrictions;
- widespread transport disruption;
- failures of communication networks or utilities; or
- any other unforeseen event beyond reasonable control.
Where possible, Pluto will work with Users and Partners to reschedule affected bookings.
10. Consumer Rights
Nothing in this Policy limits or excludes any rights you may have under applicable UK consumer protection legislation, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and other applicable consumer laws.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Policy or require assistance with a cancellation or refund, please contact Pluto Support by email at [email protected] or by chat on +44 7901 286606.