Return & Refund Policy

Hardware

Order Cancellation

Before Shipment: Contact our customer support at support@plaud.ai to cancel your order before receiving the shipment notification.
After Shipment: Order Cancellation is not allowed once you receive the shipment notification email confirming that the parcel has been dispatched.
You can start a return after the delivery. Please refer to the following "Return & Refund Policy" for details.
 

Return & Refund Policy

  （1）30 DAYS FREE-REASON RETURN POLICY
    If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you can return it for a full refund within 30 days of receipt.
    • Please email support@plaud.ai with (1) Your Order Number and (2) the SN(Serial Number) of the product.
    • The returned item(s) must be in good condition, maintain their original quality and function, and include all accessories and original packaging.
    • Refund Process: After we receive the returned item(s), we will inspect it within a few days. The refund will be processed within 5-10 business days, and you will receive a notification email once it's initiated. The actual time to receive the refund depends on your bank’s processing speed.
  （2）7 DAYS DOA RETURN POLICY
    If you receive a damaged, incorrect, or nonfunctional item, you can return it for an exchange or a full refund within 7 days of receipt.
    • Please email support@plaud.ai with a detailed description of the issue. Include pictures or a video demonstrating the problem, and a picture of the entire package.
    • All returned item(s) must be in their original condition, without any signs of use, and must be sealed in the original packaging.
    • Return & Refund Process:
      • Please email support@plaud.ai with (1) Your Order Number and (2) the SN(Serial Number) of the product.
      • Once we receive and inspect the returned item(s), we will process your refund or exchange immediately.
     
    Important note:
     
    For purchases made from an Authorized Reseller, you must return the initial purchase (including the hardware, and accessories) to the original point of sale for a refund, subject to the Authorized Reseller's return policy. PLAUD will not directly issue a refund for purchases made from an Authorized Reseller, third-party retailer, or third-party marketplace.
     
    For purchases made through our social media shops, such as TikTok, you must initiate a return within your TikTok account and obtain a return label to return your item(s). Once your return is received at our TikTok warehouse, we will process your refund, which you will receive in 5-10 business days.
     

    Annual Membership & Transcription Quota

    If you have purchased an Annual Membership or a Transcription Quota from plaud.ai but haven't used or activated it, you are eligible for a full refund within 30 days of the purchase date. To request a refund, please contact our customer support team at support@plaud.ai with your order details. Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days upon approval. Activated or used products are not eligible for refunds.
     

    Accessories

    PLAUD accepts all unused accessory returns within 30 days of delivery.
    To begin the return process, please contact our customer support team at support@plaud.ai with your order number.

    PLAUD Gift Card

    • Can Gift Cards be canceled after order?

      • Once purchased, Gift Cards cannot be canceled. 

    • Are Gift Cards refundable if the recipient is dissatisfied with the redeemed products?

      • PLAUD Gift Card redeemed products are excluded from our 30 Days Free-reason Return Policy. If you receive a damaged, incorrect, or nonfunctional item, you can return the product for an exchange or a full refund of spent gift card balance within 7 days of receipt. 

    • Are Gift Card balances refundable?

      • Gift card balances are non-refundable but can be applied as partial payment for your next order.