Buyer Protection

Refund Policy

How we protect your money and what to do if something goes wrong with your order.

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Escrow on Every Order
Your payment is held, not released until you confirm the order is correct.
Disputes Resolved Fast
Our team reviews most disputes within 24–72 hours.
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Full Refund Possible
Non-delivery or item not as described? You get your money back.
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Never Confirm Early
Do not confirm delivery until you have fully verified the item.

1 How Our Escrow System Works

Every purchase on Z2Market goes through our escrow system. Here is the exact flow:

  1. You pay. Your payment is held securely in escrow. The seller receives nothing yet.
  2. Seller delivers. The seller provides the digital goods (account credentials, game currency, items, or services) delivered directly through your order.
  3. You review. You have a window to check the delivery and confirm it matches what was listed.
  4. You confirm. Only when you are satisfied do you confirm delivery. At that point, escrow is released to the seller.
  5. Problem? Open a dispute. If there is an issue, open a dispute before confirming. Our team steps in.
Do not confirm delivery until you have fully tested the item

For accounts: log in, verify the rank/level/inventory/karma matches the listing. For currency or items: confirm they are in your in-game wallet. For services: verify the work is complete. Once you confirm, the escrow is released and the transaction is final.


2 When You Are Eligible for a Refund

You can open a dispute and request a refund in any of the following situations:

  • Item not delivered: The seller did not deliver within the timeframe shown on the listing, and is not responding.
  • Item not as described: The delivered item does not match the listing. Examples: wrong account level, different rank than advertised, missing skins or inventory, wrong Reddit karma, wrong game currency amount.
  • Credentials do not work: The login details provided do not work and the seller is unable to fix this.
  • Service not performed: A boosting, coaching, or other service was not completed as agreed.
  • Duplicate charge: You were charged more than once for the same order.
  • Seller cancelled: The seller cancelled your order or is no longer able to fulfil it.
  • Mutual agreement: Both you and the seller agree to cancel the order.

You are generally not eligible for a refund if:

  • You confirmed delivery and the item was correct at the time of delivery.
  • A third party (game publisher, platform) later bans or restricts the account for reasons unrelated to the seller, for example, if you used cheats or violated the platform's terms after purchase.
  • You provided incorrect instructions to the seller (e.g. wrong game region, wrong character name).
  • You changed your mind about a purchase where the seller has already delivered.
  • You ignored the seller's delivery instructions causing the delivery to fail.
When in doubt, open a dispute. Don't confirm

If something looks wrong or you are unsure, open a dispute immediately. Do not confirm and then try to get a refund. Disputes after confirmation are only accepted in exceptional circumstances.


3 Common Scenarios

Here are real examples of what happens in common situations:

REFUND
Seller advertised a Valorant Platinum account but delivered an Iron account.
This is "item not as described." Open a dispute with a screenshot of the account rank. You will receive a full refund.
REFUND
You bought Reddit account credentials but the password does not work and the seller is not responding.
Non-delivery / broken credentials. Open a dispute. Do not confirm the order. Full refund applies.
REFUND
You ordered 1000 Robux but only 500 were delivered.
Partial delivery. Open a dispute before confirming. You will receive a full or proportional refund.
NO REFUND
You confirmed the account delivery, logged in, verified it, then got banned two weeks later for using third-party software.
The account was as described at delivery. The ban was caused by actions you took after purchase. This is outside the seller's responsibility.
NO REFUND
You changed your mind after the seller delivered the exact item shown in the listing.
Digital goods that match the description are non-refundable on a "changed mind" basis once delivered correctly.
REVIEWED
You bought a Steam account. It was correct at delivery, but a week later you found it had a VAC ban the seller did not disclose.
Open a dispute with evidence. Our team will review whether the seller knowingly withheld this information. Outcome depends on the evidence.

4 How to Request a Refund

Follow these steps to open a dispute and request a refund:

  1. Do not confirm delivery if anything is wrong. Once you confirm, the escrow is released.
  2. Go to My Orders and click on the affected order.
  3. Click "Open Dispute" and select the reason that best describes your issue.
  4. Write a clear explanation and attach supporting evidence: screenshots, screen recordings, chat logs.
  5. Submit the dispute. The seller will be notified and given a chance to respond.
  6. Our support team reviews the case and makes a final decision.
Evidence gets disputes resolved faster

The more clearly you document the issue, the quicker it gets resolved. A screenshot of the account showing the wrong rank, or a screen recording showing the password doesn't work, makes the decision straightforward. Disputes without evidence may take longer.


5 Refund Methods

When a refund is approved, it will be returned using one of the following methods:

  • Original payment method: Returned to the card, PayPal, or crypto wallet you used at checkout, subject to your payment provider's processing times.
  • Z2Market wallet credit: In some cases, the refund is issued as instant site credit to your Z2Market balance, usable for any future purchase.
  • Partial refund: If only part of the order was unfulfilled (e.g. half the currency was delivered), a partial refund proportional to the shortfall is issued.

The method used depends on the nature of the issue, your payment processor, and the specifics of the transaction. You will be informed of the method in the dispute resolution notification.


6 Timelines

Dispute review
24–72 hours for standard cases. Complex disputes (requiring screenshots, account checks, or third-party verification) may take up to 5 business days.
Auto-confirm window
If you do not confirm or dispute within the order's review window, the order may auto-confirm and funds will be released. Check your order page for your specific deadline.
Refund processing
Once approved, refunds are initiated immediately. Depending on your payment provider: credit/debit cards take 3–10 business days, PayPal 1–3 business days, crypto varies by network. Wallet credit is instant.
Raising a dispute late
Disputes should be raised as soon as you identify an issue. Disputes raised a long time after delivery, or after the order has already been confirmed, are only accepted in exceptional circumstances.

7 Abuse & Fraud Prevention

Z2Market takes refund fraud seriously. The following behaviours will result in account restriction or permanent ban:

  • Submitting false or exaggerated dispute claims to obtain goods without paying.
  • Confirming delivery, keeping the goods, and then filing a chargeback with your bank or payment provider.
  • Claiming non-delivery when you have already received and are using the item.
  • Opening repeated disputes on a single order to delay fund release without legitimate cause.
  • Coordinating with another account to exploit the dispute or escrow system.
Chargebacks may result in a permanent ban

If you file a chargeback through your bank or card provider without first going through our dispute process, your account will be reviewed and may be permanently banned. Always use the on-platform dispute system first. We resolve issues fairly and quickly.


8 Contact & Support

If you have a question about your order or this policy:

  • For order issues: go to My Orders and click "Open Dispute" on the relevant order.
  • For general questions: use the live chat or visit our Support Center.
  • For billing or payment questions: email us at support@z2market.com.

We aim to be fair, transparent, and fast. If you feel a dispute decision was incorrect, contact our support team with any additional evidence and we will re-review the case.

Last updated: March 2026