6ix — Disputes & Chargebacks

This page explains how 6ix handles payment disputes and chargebacks for cards, banks, in-app stores, coins, and wallets. It covers timelines, evidence, outcomes, prevention, and how this interacts with Refunds & Cancellations and Billing & Subscriptions. We aim to resolve issues fairly while protecting creators and the community from fraud.

Last updated: 2025-10-28

1) Overview

What is a dispute?

A dispute occurs when a payer questions a charge through their bank, card network, or app store. Banks may temporarily reverse funds while they investigate. We collect evidence and, when appropriate, contest the dispute (called representment).

Talk to us first

Many issues are solved faster through our refund path. Filing a chargeback on a valid, consumed, or non-refundable digital service can lead to account limits. If you believe a charge is unauthorized, email security@6ixapp.com immediately.

2) Types of disputes

Retrieval/Information requests

What it means

The bank asks for more information before opening a formal chargeback. We provide basic details (date, amount, descriptor, plan, IP/country signals) and may ask you for context.

What you should do

  • Confirm whether you recognize the charge and account.
  • Tell us about any shared/family devices or authorized sub-users.

Chargebacks (cards/banks)

Common reason codes

  • Fraud/No cardholder authorization
  • Product not received / Service not rendered
  • Not as described / Defective
  • Duplicate / Recurring canceled

Funds movement

When a chargeback posts, the amount (plus a network fee) may be debited from us and placed on hold by the bank. If we win, it is re-credited. If we lose, the debit becomes final.

In-app store disputes

Purchases made through an app store (e.g., iOS/Android billing) are governed by the store’s dispute and refund policies. For those transactions, you must follow the store’s process; we’ll assist where the store allows.

Coins/wallet reversals

Coins

Coins are prepaid credits. If the top-up payment is disputed and lost, we may claw back remaining coins from the disputed top-up. Coins consumed on delivered/used services are typically non-refundable (see Refunds — Digital goods).

Wallets

For partner/custodial wallets, reversals follow the wallet provider’s rails. We may lock use of a wallet that is under investigation for fraud or sanctions issues (see KYC/AML).

3) Dispute lifecycle & timelines

Notice & temporary actions

What you’ll receive

Temporary actions

  • We may pause premium features for the disputed amount.
  • We may remove boosts/placements funded by the disputed payment.

Evidence collection

Deadline matters

Evidence windows are short (often 5–10 business days). Please respond promptly; late submissions are typically rejected by banks.

File formats

Upload clear PDFs, PNG/JPG screenshots, CSV logs where helpful. Keep each file under 10 MB.

Representment & decisions

What we submit

We compile your materials with processor logs (device, IP, geolocation, 3-DS evidence, usage) and submit to the issuing bank. The bank reviews and decides.

Decision window

Banks can take several weeks (sometimes longer) to decide. We’ll email you when a decision posts, and show the status in Billing → Disputes.

Second presentment / arbitration

Some networks allow an additional appeal (arbitration). We pursue this selectively when the evidence is strong and the amount warrants. Arbitration fees may apply and are considered case-by-case.

4) Your “evidence kit”

Identity & authorization

For suspected fraud disputes

  • Login events (timestamps, IP, device fingerprint, 3-DS frictionless/pass data where applicable).
  • Prior successful purchases on the same account/device.
  • Any KYC/verification checks passed.

For “canceled/duplicate” disputes

  • Subscription status and renewal history.
  • Proof of cancellation timing (if any) vs renewal timestamp.
  • Invoice numbers and descriptors visible on the payer’s statement.

Usage & delivery proof

Digital delivery

  • Creation/stream/posting logs and feature use after the charge.
  • Boosts/placements delivered (impressions, clicks, playback).
  • 6IXAI runs or credits consumed.

Physical/merch (if any)

Carrier tracking or pickup confirmation if the purchase involved shipped goods.

Communications & policy links

Communications

Messages with the buyer, support tickets, and resolutions offered. Keep tone professional—banks read these literally.

Policy references

Extra items for creators

Earnings context

If the dispute concerns a fan purchase or creator tool, add screenshots of what was delivered (e.g., access granted, content made available) and timestamps.

Custom work

For bespoke content/services, attach the brief or agreement and proof of delivery/acceptance.

5) Outcomes & account impact

If we win the dispute

Funds restored

The bank re-credits the disputed amount. Any temporary feature limits tied to the dispute are lifted.

Next steps

We may still coach on prevention if the case highlighted avoidable confusion or UX issues.

If we lose the dispute

Funds & fees

The bank’s debit becomes final. Where the payment funded coins/boosts that were consumed, we will not re-credit those uses. If coins remain from the disputed top-up, we may claw them back.

Access & features

We may pause premium features or distribution boosts equivalent to the lost value. You can restore access by paying the balance or changing plan (see Billing).

Multiple/abusive disputes

Pattern detection

Repeated disputes, obvious friendly fraud, or chargebacks on consumed services may lead to account limits or termination under Terms.

Creator protection

We may increase verification or require up-front coins for certain purchases that frequently dispute.

Recovering access

If features were paused, settle the outstanding balance or switch to a lower plan in Billing. If your account was limited for fraud, contact security@6ixapp.com.

6) Prevention best practices

Clarity & expectations

Show value clearly

  • Use precise titles and descriptions for paid items.
  • For subscriptions, show renewal dates and how to cancel.

Receipts & reminders

  • Keep email up-to-date to receive invoices and renewal reminders.
  • Creators: acknowledge custom requests and mark delivered items as delivered.

Security & family controls

Protect your account

  • Enable 2FA; don’t share passwords.
  • Lock devices and avoid unsecured networks for purchases.

Household controls

Use device/app store family settings to prevent unintended purchases. If kids use your device, add a PIN requirement for payments.

Use the refund path first

If something isn’t right, request help or a refund via Refunds & Cancellations. Bank disputes should be a last resort after speaking with support.

7) Relationship with other policies

Refunds & Cancellations

Refund eligibility and timelines live here: /legal/refunds. Digital goods that are used/consumed are typically non-refundable.

Billing & Subscriptions

See /legal/billing for payment methods (coins/cards/wallets/in-app), proration, and dunning while a dispute is pending.

KYC / AML & sanctions

We may request identity checks when dispute/fraud risk is elevated or required by law. Details at /legal/kyc-aml.

Privacy & security

We share only required dispute data with processors and banks under strict agreements. See /legal/privacy and /legal/security.

8) FAQ

Will my subscription pause during a dispute?

It can, depending on amount and risk. We try to keep service available during investigation, but premium features may be limited until resolution or payment of the outstanding balance.

Can I dispute a coins purchase?

You can dispute the top-up payment with your bank, but if the dispute is lost we may remove any remaining coins from that top-up and limit features purchased with it.

I didn’t authorize this. What now?

Email security@6ixapp.com immediately. We’ll help secure your account and advise next steps with your bank.

I filed a chargeback but I want to cancel it.

Contact your bank to withdraw it, then let us know so we can restore full access quickly.