2043, Business Ethics - When to offer a refund? Posted by Anonymous, Mon Feb-22-10 01:59 PM
Any advice on the following would be appreciated!
We run a dance school. In our terms of enrolment, it is stated - "Fees for children are term fees only. No refunds will be made in respect to withdrawal from group lessons."
Now, take the case that a child is signed up and paid for the term (anything from $150 to $500 depending on their level), attends for 1 or 2 weeks and then discontinues classes for personal reasons.
In our personal heart of hearts, we understand their reasons and want to give a refund. But to do so would be going against our Terms of Enrolment, and possibly would not be good business practice(??) Should we give a goodwill refund of half the fee? Or no refund at all?
Please share your ideas!
Thanks!:-)
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