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Refund & Cancellation Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025  ·  We aim to make every refund simple and fair.

100%

Refund for doctor no-shows

Automatic — no request needed

5–7

Working days to process

Back to original payment method

24/7

Refund support available

Via app, email, or WhatsApp

Our Commitment: We believe in fair and transparent refunds. If a service is not delivered as promised, you will be refunded — no questions asked.

01 Doctor Consultations

Scenario Refund Amount Timeline
Doctor does not join / no-show 100% Refund Automatic within 24 hrs
Patient cancels 2+ hours before 100% Refund 5–7 working days
Patient cancels within 2 hours 50% Refund 5–7 working days
Patient cancels after session starts No Refund
Technical failure on our end 100% Refund 5–7 working days

* For rescheduled consultations, the original fee is carried forward with no cancellation charge.

02 Lab Tests

Scenario Refund Amount Timeline
Cancelled before sample collection 100% Refund 5–7 working days
Lab unable to process the test 100% Refund 5–7 working days
Report delayed beyond committed TAT Partial refund / free retest Case by case
Cancelled after sample collected No Refund
Wrong test booked by patient 50% Refund (before collection) 5–7 working days

03 Home Collection

Scenario Refund Amount Timeline
Phlebotomist does not arrive 100% Refund Automatic within 24 hrs
Patient cancels 4+ hours before 100% Refund 5–7 working days
Patient cancels within 4 hours Refund minus ₹50 visit charge 5–7 working days
Patient unavailable at the time Refund minus ₹100 visit charge 5–7 working days

04 DNA Testing

Scenario Refund Amount Timeline
Cancelled before kit is dispatched 100% Refund 5–7 working days
Cancelled after kit dispatched Refund minus ₹299 kit cost 5–7 working days
Kit returned sealed and unused 100% Refund After kit received by us
Sample sent to lab No Refund
Lab fails to process sample 100% Refund or free retest 5–7 working days

05 How to Request a Refund

1

Open the App

Go to My Bookings → select the booking → tap Request Refund.

2

Select Reason

Choose the reason for cancellation and add any supporting details or screenshots.

3

Confirmation

You'll receive a confirmation SMS/email within 2 hours with a refund reference ID.

4

Refund Credited

Amount is credited to your original payment method within 5–7 working days. UPI refunds may arrive faster (1–3 days).

06 Non-Refundable Items

The following are strictly non-refundable:

  • Consultation fees after the session has begun
  • Lab tests after the sample has been collected and sent
  • DNA kits after the sample has been dispatched to the lab
  • Convenience / platform fees (₹10–₹29 per booking)
  • Promotional credits, bonus wallet amounts, or referral bonuses

07 Dispute Resolution

If you are not satisfied with a refund decision, you may escalate by:

  • Emailing disputes@chikitsha.com with your booking ID and issue description
  • Contacting our Grievance Officer within 30 days of the disputed transaction
  • Filing a complaint with the Consumer Forum if unresolved within 45 days

Our Grievance Officer will respond within 5 working days and resolve within 30 days as per IT Act 2000 guidelines.

08 Contact Us

WhatsApp

+91 98765 43210

Support Hours

Mon–Sat: 9AM–7PM

App Support

24/7 via in-app chat