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Billing Issues

Resolve payment failures, invoice problems, and subscription billing issues.

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Last updated: January 15, 2025

Resolve common billing, payment, and subscription issues with your Zenovay account.

Payment Failed

Why Payments Fail

ReasonSolution
Card expiredUpdate card
Insufficient fundsAdd funds or new card
Bank declinedContact bank or use different card
Wrong card detailsRe-enter card info
3D Secure failedComplete authentication

Fix Failed Payment

  1. Go to SettingsBilling
  2. Click Update Payment Method
  3. Enter new or corrected card details
  4. Click Retry Payment

After Grace Period

If payment fails, you have a grace period:

  • 7 days to resolve
  • Account features limited after grace period
  • Data preserved for 30 days

Card Declined

Common Causes

  1. Expired card - Check expiry date
  2. Incorrect CVV - Re-enter security code
  3. International block - Some banks block foreign transactions
  4. Fraud protection - Bank flagged transaction

Solutions

  1. Try different card

    • Credit, debit, or prepaid
    • Different card network (Visa, Mastercard)
  2. Contact your bank

    • Authorize the transaction
    • Unblock international payments
    • Remove fraud hold
  3. Use PayPal

    • Alternative payment method
    • Available on all paid plans

Unexpected Charges

Identifying Charges

Check your charges:

  1. Go to SettingsBillingInvoice History
  2. Click any invoice for details
  3. See what was charged

Common Charge Types

ChargeDescription
Monthly/AnnualRegular subscription
OverageUsage above plan limit
UpgradePlan change
Pro-ratedPartial month charge
Add-onExtra features

Dispute a Charge

If charge is incorrect:

  1. Email billing@zenovay.com
  2. Include invoice number
  3. Explain the issue
  4. We'll investigate and refund if warranted

Invoice Issues

Invoice Not Received

  1. Check spam/junk folder
  2. Verify billing email correct
  3. Go to BillingInvoice History to download
  4. Request resend

Need Invoice for Tax

All invoices available:

  1. Go to SettingsBilling
  2. Click Invoice History
  3. Download any invoice as PDF

Update Invoice Details

Change billing information:

  1. Go to SettingsBilling
  2. Click Billing Information
  3. Update company name, address, VAT ID
  4. Save changes

Note: Changes apply to future invoices only.

VAT/Tax Issues

Add VAT ID:

  1. Go to BillingBilling Information
  2. Enter VAT ID
  3. EU business? VAT may be exempt

Wrong tax charged?

  • Provide valid VAT ID before payment
  • Contact billing for adjustment

Subscription Problems

Can't Upgrade

If upgrade fails:

  1. Check payment method valid
  2. Try different card
  3. Contact support with error message

Can't Downgrade

Downgrade restrictions:

  • Wait until current period ends
  • Remove users/websites above new plan limit
  • Cancel add-ons first

Subscription Not Activating

After payment:

  1. Refresh the page
  2. Log out and back in
  3. Wait 5 minutes for processing
  4. Contact support if still inactive

Refunds

Refund Policy

  • Annual plans: Pro-rated refund within 30 days
  • Monthly plans: No refund for current month
  • Overages: Refunded if our error

Request Refund

Email billing@zenovay.com with:

  • Invoice number
  • Reason for refund request
  • Account email

Processing time: 5-10 business days

Cancellation Issues

Can't Cancel

If cancellation button missing:

  • You may be on a free plan
  • Enterprise contracts require notice
  • Contact support for assistance

Cancelled But Still Charged

If charged after cancellation:

  1. Verify cancellation confirmed
  2. Check cancellation date (end of period)
  3. Contact billing with confirmation

Data After Cancellation

After cancellation:

  • Access continues until period ends
  • Data deleted 30 days after period ends
  • Export data before it's gone

Account Status

Account Suspended

Payment related:

  1. Payment failed multiple times
  2. Update payment method
  3. Pay outstanding balance

Other reasons:

  • Terms of service violation
  • Contact support for details

Account Frozen

Frozen usually means:

  • Payment issue
  • Security concern
  • Compliance review

Contact support to resolve.

Enterprise Billing

Invoice Payment

Enterprise can pay by invoice:

  1. Request invoice payment in contract
  2. Receive invoice via email
  3. Pay within terms (Net 30 typical)

Multiple Invoices

Consolidate billing:

  • Contact your account manager
  • Set up consolidated billing
  • Single invoice for all entities

Custom Terms

Enterprise custom billing:

  • Quarterly/annual payment
  • Custom payment terms
  • Wire transfer available

Currency Issues

Wrong Currency

Default currency based on location. To change:

  1. Contact billing before next invoice
  2. Currency changes apply to new period

Exchange Rate Questions

  • Charged in USD by default
  • Your bank converts to local currency
  • Exchange rate is your bank's rate

Tax Exemption

Non-Profit Discount

Eligible non-profits get 50% off:

  1. Email sales@zenovay.com
  2. Provide non-profit documentation
  3. Receive discount code

Government/Education

Special pricing available:

  • Contact sales for quote
  • Provide organization details
  • May require procurement process

Quick Fixes

IssueQuick Fix
Card declinedTry different card
Missing invoiceDownload from Billing
Wrong chargeEmail billing
Can't upgradeUpdate payment first
Need refundEmail within 30 days

Contact Billing

Email: billing@zenovay.com

Include:

  • Account email
  • Invoice number (if applicable)
  • Description of issue

Response time:

  • Standard: 24 hours
  • Urgent (service affected): 4 hours

Next Steps

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