Dispute Resolution Policy

Issued by Krepling Inc.

Effective Date: 20th June 2025

1. Purpose

This Dispute Resolution Policy outlines how Krepling Inc. (“Krepling”) supports merchants using Krepling Pay when disputes arise from transactions, including chargebacks, fraud claims, or customer refund requests. This policy ensures a structured process for resolving issues in accordance with card network rules and applicable regulations.

What This Means:

This document explains how we help resolve transaction problems and chargebacks.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All Krepling Pay merchants

  • All transactions processed through Krepling Pay

  • All dispute types, including fraud, product not received, and duplicate charges

What This Means:

If a customer complains about a transaction, this is the process we follow.

3. Types of Disputes Covered

The most common dispute categories include:

  • Fraudulent transactions

  • Item not received

  • Duplicate charge

  • Subscription cancelled but billed

  • Product or service not as described

What This Means:

Customers can dispute payments for several reasons. We help merchants respond.

4. Responsibilities

Merchant:

  • Must respond to disputes within the deadline (typically 7–14 calendar days).

  • Provide documentation (e.g., proof of delivery, refund policy, customer communication).

  • Maintain clear terms and refund policies on their website.

Krepling:

  • Notifies merchants promptly when a dispute is filed.

  • Facilitates the submission of evidence to the payment processor.

  • Communicates final decisions and chargeback results.

What This Means:

Merchants must respond quickly and provide evidence. We handle the backend and notify you of updates.

5. Evidence Requirements

Effective dispute responses should include:

  • Proof of customer authorization (signed receipts, IP address match, device ID)

  • Proof of delivery (tracking number, delivery confirmation)

  • Terms of service and refund policy

  • Screenshots of order confirmation or customer conversations

What This Means:

The better your evidence, the better your chances of winning a dispute.

6. Chargeback Process

  1. Cardholder files a dispute with their issuing bank.

  2. Krepling receives the notification and alerts the merchant.

  3. Merchant submits evidence through the dashboard or support portal.

  4. Krepling sends the response to the acquiring bank.

  5. The card issuer reviews and rules on the case.

  6. Funds may be temporarily debited during the review.

What This Means:

Disputes follow a strict process involving banks. We guide you through each step.

7. Fees and Liabilities

  • A dispute fee may apply for each chargeback, per your pricing agreement.

  • If the cardholder wins, the transaction amount and dispute fee are deducted from your payout.

  • Excessive disputes may lead to account review or termination.

What This Means:

Chargebacks can cost you money. Too many can affect your account status.

8. Prevention Best Practices

Merchants are encouraged to:

  • Use clear billing descriptors

  • Respond quickly to customer inquiries

  • Display refund policies clearly at checkout

  • Use tracking for physical goods

  • Use AVS and CVV checks for fraud prevention

What This Means:

You can reduce disputes by providing good service, using fraud tools, and being transparent.

9. Fraudulent or Abusive Chargebacks

If a chargeback is identified as fraudulent or abusive:

  • Krepling may provide additional support to merchants

  • Repeat abusive customers may be blocked at the processor level

  • Merchants may pursue legal recovery with support documentation

What This Means:

We help protect you from customers abusing the chargeback system.

10. Recordkeeping and Reporting

  • Dispute records are retained for 5 years.

  • Summary reports are available on request through the merchant dashboard.

  • Krepling analyzes trends to help merchants improve dispute rates.

What This Means:

You can view and analyze your dispute history. We keep records securely.

11. Escalations

Merchants may escalate unresolved or mismanaged dispute cases to: Email: support@krepling.com

What This Means:

If something goes wrong in the dispute process, you can escalate the issue.

12. Policy Violations

Merchants who:

  • Submit false evidence

  • Delay responses repeatedly

  • Fail to manage disputes proactively May be subject to penalties or termination under the Krepling Pay Terms of Service.

What This Means:

Abusing or ignoring the dispute process can lead to losing your account.

13. Contact Information

For all dispute-related queries: Email: support@krepling.com

What This Means:

You can reach out to us directly if you need help with a dispute.