Refund Policy
Refund Policy for the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians
Effective Date: January 14, 2026
Thank you for your support of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians. This Refund Policy governs the refund of membership fees, advertising and sponsorship fees, event registration fees, or any other payments made to the Association. By becoming a member, sponsor, or advertiser or registering for an event, you agree to be bound by this Refund Policy.
1. Membership Fees:
- All membership fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
- In the event of an overpayment or duplicate payment of membership fees, the Association will provide a refund for the excess amount upon request. Such requests must be submitted within 30 days of the overpayment.
2. Sponsorship and Advertising Fees
- All sponsorship and advertising fees are non-refundable once the sponsorship or advertising term begins.
3. Event Registration Fees:
- Event registration fees are refundable subject to the terms and conditions specified for each event.
- Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Association's email info@rehabvets.org no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled start date of the event.
- Refunds will be issued minus any applicable processing fees or administrative charges.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the specified deadline or for no-shows.
4. Processing of Refunds:
- Refunds will be processed within 60 days of receiving a valid refund request.
- Refunds will be issued using the original payment method or via a check.
- If the original method of payment is unavailable or expired, the Association may issue the refund via an alternative method, such as a check or electronic transfer.
5. Exceptions:
- The Association reserves the right to make exceptions to this Refund Policy on a case-by-case basis, at its sole discretion.
- Exceptions may be granted for extenuating circumstances, such as medical emergencies or unforeseen events beyond the control of the member or registrant.
6. Contact Us:
- If you have any questions about this Refund Policy or wish to request a refund, please contact us at info@rehabvets.org.
By becoming a member, sponsor, or advertiser, or registering for an event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Refund Policy. The Association reserves the right to modify or update this Refund Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Association's website.