What are Autheo's node cancellation and refund policies?
Refund and cancellation terms are governed by the signed validator agreement. Material terms are summarized publicly; specific entitlements are individual to the buyer's contract.
Autheo's validator agreement defines a written cancellation window. Refund eligibility depends on whether the validator NFT has been minted, whether emissions have begun, and whether the buyer has completed KYC/KYB. The full policy is in the validator agreement signed at purchase, with material terms summarized at commerce.autheo.com.
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Cancellation Window
Buyers have a defined window after purchase to request cancellation. Within the window, refunds are typically issued in the original payment method minus any unrecoverable processor fees. After the window closes or after material milestones (NFT mint, KYC completion, emissions start) the validator transitions to non-refundable, consistent with industry norms for digital goods and on-chain assets.
Special Circumstances
Certain circumstances trigger refund eligibility outside the standard window, including failure to complete KYC/KYB, sanctions screening hits that prevent activation, or regulatory restrictions in the buyer's jurisdiction discovered post-purchase. Each case is reviewed by Autheo's compliance team and resolved per the validator agreement.
Secondary Market Alternative
Once activated, validator NFTs can be transferred or sold on supported secondary venues. Buyers who decide to exit after the cancellation window typically use this path rather than seeking a refund. Transfers preserve the slot's emission stream for the new owner; the original buyer realizes any market premium or discount on the resale.
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Expert Perspective
“Refund policies for digital assets need to balance consumer protection with the practical reality that on-chain minting is irreversible. Clear pre-purchase disclosure of milestones that trigger non-refundability is the right approach.
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