Cashback Policy
1. Purpose
This Cashback Policy explains how customers will earn, get credited, redeem, and lose cashback.
2. Definitions
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Cashback: A benefit given to customers, usually as a percentage of eligible purchases, in the form of credits, rewards, or monetary value used toward future purchases.
Eligible Purchase: A purchase that qualifies under the rules for earning cashback (not all products/services may qualify).
Cartlow Credit: Amount of cashback accrued in the customer’s Cartlow account, which can be redeemed per the policy.
Redemption: Using the cashback credit toward future purchases or through available channels. -
Expiry Date: The last date by which cashback credits must be used, after which they will lapse.
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Fraudulent or Abusive Activity: Any attempt to exploit, misuse or manipulate the cashback program to gain an unfair benefit.
3. Eligibility
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General terms and conditions apply on each promotion.
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If using a cashback or rewards credit card program, the card/account must be in good standing.
4. Earning Cashback
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Timing: Cashback is computed after the order is delivered with no return (or transaction settled).
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Pending Period: Cashback may be subject to a delay, for example, but not limited to, being credited only after the expiry of the applicable return period for the order.
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Caps: There may be maximum amounts per transaction, per month, or per campaign period.
5. Crediting Cashback
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Cashback credits are credited to the customer’s account (Cartlow Credit) once eligibility criteria are me, and cannot be withdrawn.
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The timeframe for crediting (e.g. “within 7-10 days after delivery”) will be indicated.
The company reserves the right to withhold or cancel cashback credits in case of fraudulent activity or where returns/refunds occur.
6. Redemption / Use of Cashback
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Cashback can be used toward future purchases on our platform only.
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Cashback cannot usually be transferred to bank accounts or converted to cash unless explicitly allowed.
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May not be combined with some offers, coupons, or other promotions, based on terms.
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Redemption process: how to apply credit at checkout, or use via card statement, etc.
7. Expiry
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Cashback credits expire after a certain period (e.g. 2 months) from the date they are credited.
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Expired cashback credits shall no longer be redeemable, and the customer shall have no right to claim them after the expiry date.
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Expiry dates will be clearly visible (e.g. in “My Account → Cashback / Credits” section).
8. Returns, Refunds, and Cancellations
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If an item is returned or an order is cancelled, cashback earned on that order may be reversed or deducted from the customer’s credit balance.
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If the order is partly delivered or partially cancelled, cashback may be adjusted pro rata.
9. Fraud & Abuse
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The company retains the right to investigate any suspicious activity.
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If fraud or abuse is detected, cashback credits may be cancelled, accounts suspended, or other actions taken.
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Customers engaging in abuse may lose eligibility for future cashback.
10. Changes to the Cashback Policy
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We reserve the right to modify, suspend or terminate the cashback program (or part of it) at any time, with or without notice.
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Any such changes will be communicated via our website, app, or via email insofar as reasonably practicable.
11. Limitation of Liability
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We are not responsible for delays in crediting caused by third-party payment/card processors.
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Cashback value is not redeemable for cash unless specifically stated.
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We are not liable for lost or expired cashback due to negligence or failure by the customer to use it.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
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This policy will be governed by the laws of [Department of Economic Development].