The Unified Nations Council (UN Council) maintains a clear and professional refund policy for all participants, applicants, partners, and members. This policy applies to every program, event, scholarship, membership, and service offered by the UN Council.

1. General Policy

All payments made to the UN Council are final. The organization does not provide refunds under any circumstances. Once a payment is submitted, it cannot be reversed, cancelled, transferred, or credited to any other program.

This applies to every fee or payment, including:

• Program registration fees

• Scholarship registration fees

• Residency program fees

• Membership fees

• Event and conference passes

• Award nomination fees

• Sponsorship or partnership fees

• Any payment made through UN Council platforms

2. Purpose of the Policy

The UN Council operates as an independent, international, not-for-profit organization. All payments contribute directly toward educational initiatives, scholarships, global leadership programs, logistical arrangements, event operations, and international coordination.

Because funds are allocated immediately for these purposes, refunds cannot be issued.

3. Situations Where Refunds Are Not Provided

The UN Council does not provide refunds in any situation. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Visa rejection or visa delays

• Inability to travel

• Withdrawal after registration

• Personal or professional schedule conflicts

• Illness or medical emergencies

• Technical issues or internet problems

• Non-attendance or incomplete participation

• Incorrect or incomplete submissions

• Change of interest or change of plans

• Event rescheduling or program changes

• Financial limitations after payment

No exceptions are made in any of these circumstances.

4. Scholarship Registration Fees

The scholarship registration fee is non-refundable. This fee covers administrative review, evaluation, and processing of applications. Even if an applicant is not selected, withdraws, or becomes unable to continue, the fee remains non-refundable.

5. Residency Program Fees

Residency program fees are non-refundable. This includes any subsidized or full-fee residency payment. These fees are used to arrange accommodation, meals, venues, program materials, and event logistics, which cannot be reversed or recovered.

This fee remains non-refundable even in situations such as:

• Visa denials

• Flight cancellations

• Inability to attend

• Unexpected emergencies

• Travel restrictions

• Participant withdrawal

6. Event Passes and Tickets

All tickets and passes for UN Council events are non-refundable. If an event is postponed, the pass will remain valid for the new date. Refunds are not provided for postponements, rescheduling, or changes in event structure.

7. Chargebacks

Submitting a chargeback request to a bank or payment provider is considered a violation of the UN Council’s payment policy. In such cases, the participant may be:

• Removed from all programs

• Declared ineligible for future participation

• Subject to administrative action

• Reported to the payment gateway along with documentation

The UN Council will provide proof of agreed terms to the payment processor.

8. Double Payment Exception

A refund is issued only in the case of a duplicate payment for the same transaction. Participants must provide accurate proof, such as a bank statement or transaction receipt. After verification, the excess amount will be refunded.

This is the only valid exception to the no-refund policy.

9. Contact and Support

For payment-related queries or assistance in verifying a duplicate transaction, you may contact:

Email: finance@uncouncil.org
Secondary Email: info@uncouncil.org

The team will review your request and provide support where possible.

10. Agreement

By making a payment on any UN Council platform or for any UN Council initiative, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted this Refund Policy in full. All users are required to agree to this policy before completing any payment.