Cancellation & Refund Policy

Last Updated: August 13, 2026
Effective: June 2025

This policy is provided for information and is being finalised with legal counsel.

Overview

ElefyMove's platform connects renters with landlords. Fees comprise two distinct components: (a) a platform Booking Fee charged by ElefyMove, and (b) rent collected by ElefyMove as the landlord's authorised payment collection agent and remitted to the landlord. The security deposit is paid by the tenant directly to the landlord at move-in and is never collected, held, or remitted by ElefyMove.

Payment Method

Stripe Checkout (cards and PromptPay) is ElefyMove's primary payment method, with PayPal available as a secondary option. Refunds are issued to the original payment method used — processing times follow each provider's standard timelines after ElefyMove initiates the refund.

Cancellation Refund Schedule

The platform Booking Fee itself is never refunded once paid (see below). The percentage below applies to your first month's rent only, and scales down the closer your cancellation is to your move-in date.

Cancellation WindowFirst Month's Rent Refunded
14 or more days before move-in (or within 48 hours of booking confirmation, whichever is sooner)90% refund of first month's rent
7–13 days before move-in75% refund of first month's rent
3–6 days before move-in50% refund of first month's rent
1–2 days before move-in25% refund of first month's rent
On or after your move-in dateNo refund (0%)
The platform Booking Fee is fully earned once your booking is confirmed and is never refunded if you cancel, regardless of timing — it covers ElefyMove's coordination service between you and the landlord.

If Your Landlord Cancels

If your landlord cancels a confirmed booking, you receive a 100% refund of everything you paid — first month's rent, booking fee, and any deposit collected through ElefyMove.

Rent & Deposit

Rent is collected by ElefyMove solely as the landlord's authorised payment collection agent and is remitted to the landlord at move-in; refund of rent after remittance is governed by your rental contract and is the responsibility of the landlord — not ElefyMove. The security deposit is paid by the tenant directly to the landlord at move-in — ElefyMove never collects, holds, or remits the deposit. ElefyMove is not a financial custodian and does not hold, insure, or guarantee the return of rent or deposit.

Deposit returns are handled directly by the landlord under the terms of your rental contract. See the Deposit Policy for details.

How to Request a Refund

Contact [email protected] with your booking reference and reason for the request. ElefyMove will review and respond within 5 business days.

Force Majeure

Extraordinary circumstances (including natural disasters or government-mandated restrictions) may be handled on a case-by-case basis at ElefyMove's sole discretion.