Refund & Cancellation Policy

General Terms

  • Enrollment Confirmation: Enrollment is confirmed only upon full payment of fees.

Non-WSET Courses

  • Cancellations more than 14 days before the course start date: Full refund minus the cost of any issued study materials.
  • Cancellations within 14 days of the course start date: No refund.
  • No refunds once the course begins or if the student does not attend.

WSET Courses

  • 48-Hour Window: Students may cancel enrollment within 48 hours of payment for a full refund, provided the enrollment deadline hasn’t passed.
  • After 48 hours or after the enrollment deadline: Non-refundable.
  • Course Transfers: Permitted once within 6 months, subject to availability and only if exam registration hasn’t occurred.

Materials & E-Book Access

  • Once study materials or e-books are issued, their cost will be deducted from any eligible refund.
  • Online course access granted = no refund.
  • Shipping Fees: Non-refundable. If return shipping is needed, it will be deducted from the refund amount.

Exam Refund & Rescheduling

  • Exam Registration Deadline: Exams must be registered at least 21 business days before the exam.
  • Missed Exams: Exam fees are forfeited if a student fails to appear.
  • Rescheduling Requests:
    • Must be made at least 16 business days before the exam to avoid charges.
    • Within 16 business days: ₹3,000 + GST administrative fee + exam board re-registration charges.
  • Remote Invigilation Exams:
    • Failure to meet technical/system requirements or complete the mandatory system check results in no refund or rescheduling.
    • Students must report technical issues 7 days before the exam.

Corporate Events & Affiliate Programs

  • Corporate Workshops: Full refund if canceled 14 days before the event date. No refund within 14 days.
  • Affiliate Programs: Refunds and transfers depend on the partner’s terms. Subject to their approval and availability.

Force Majeure

In the event of natural disasters, pandemics, or unforeseen disruptions, students may opt to:

  • Transfer enrollment to a future session, or
  • Request a full refund.

Students will be notified at least 14 days in advance if a course is postponed or canceled due to such events.

Processing Time

  • Requests must be submitted via email to learn@sonalholland.com.
  • Approved refunds are processed within 7–10 business days.
  • Review and confirmation will be shared within 5 business days of request receipt.