This Billing & Cancellation Policy ("Policy") explains how Energy Panda, LLC ("Energy Panda," "Company," "we," "our," or "us") bills for subscription services, processes payments, handles cancellations, and responds to billing-related issues. This Policy is incorporated into the Energy Panda Terms of Service and Subscription Agreement.
Article I
Subscription Billing
1.1 Monthly Subscription
Energy Panda currently offers its standard residential subscription for: US $9.99 per month Unless otherwise disclosed during enrollment, subscriptions are billed monthly and automatically renew until canceled in accordance with this Policy.
1.2 Billing Date
Your recurring subscription will generally be charged on or about the anniversary date of your original subscription purchase.
Billing dates may vary slightly due to:
- weekends
- holidays
- payment processor timing
- banking delays
- calendar differences
Minor timing differences do not affect the validity of your Subscription.
1.3 Automatic Renewal
Your Subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the next renewal. By subscribing, you authorize Energy Panda and its authorized payment processors to charge your designated payment method for each renewal period.
1.4 Payment Methods
Accepted payment methods may include:
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- ACH transfers
- Digital wallets
- Other payment methods approved by Energy Panda
Available payment methods may change from time to time.
1.5 Taxes
Where required by Applicable Law, applicable taxes will be collected and remitted. Subscription pricing displayed during checkout may or may not include taxes, depending upon applicable legal requirements.
Article II
Payment Processing
2.1 Payment Authorization
By purchasing a Subscription, you authorize Energy Panda to:
- Process recurring payments
- Retry failed transactions
- Verify payment credentials
- Collect applicable taxes
- Issue authorized refunds or credits
- Update payment credentials through authorized account updater services where available
2.2 Payment Processor
Energy Panda utilizes independent third-party payment processors to securely process subscription payments. Payment information is generally handled in accordance with the payment processor's security standards and applicable payment card industry requirements.
2.3 Failed Payments
If a recurring payment cannot be processed, Energy Panda may:
- Retry the payment
- Notify you of the failed payment
- Request updated payment information
- Temporarily suspend your Subscription
- Restrict access to subscription features
- Terminate your Subscription after reasonable collection efforts
2.4 Updating Payment Information
You are responsible for maintaining a valid payment method throughout your Subscription. Failure to maintain valid payment information may interrupt or terminate your Subscription.
Article III
Cancellation Policy
3.1 Customer Cancellation
You may cancel your Subscription at any time through:
- Your Customer Portal
- The Energy Panda website
- Customer Support
- Other approved cancellation methods made available by Energy Panda
3.2 Effective Date of Cancellation
Unless Applicable Law requires otherwise:
- Cancellation becomes effective at the end of your current paid billing period
- No future recurring charges will be processed after your cancellation becomes effective
Cancellation does not automatically terminate your electricity agreement with your Retail Electric Provider.
3.3 Access After Cancellation
Following cancellation:
- Subscription features may remain available until the end of the paid billing period
- Customer access may be restricted after the cancellation effective date
- Certain account records will be retained in accordance with the Privacy Policy
Article IV
Refunds
4.1 General Policy
Subscription fees are generally non-refundable after payment has been successfully processed unless:
- Required by Applicable Law
- Required by Energy Panda's Refund Policy
- Authorized by Energy Panda in its sole discretion
4.2 Duplicate Charges
If Energy Panda determines that you were charged more than once for the same billing period due to a verified system or processing error, Energy Panda will issue an appropriate refund or account credit.
4.3 Billing Errors
If you believe a billing error has occurred, please contact Energy Panda promptly. We will investigate verified billing concerns and take appropriate corrective action where warranted.
4.4 Promotional Offers
Refund eligibility for promotional subscriptions may vary depending upon the specific promotion. Any promotional terms presented during enrollment control over this Policy to the extent of any inconsistency.
Article V
Chargebacks
5.1 Payment Disputes
Before initiating a chargeback through your financial institution, we encourage you to contact Energy Panda so that we may investigate and attempt to resolve the matter.
5.2 Chargeback Investigations
If a chargeback is initiated, Energy Panda may:
- Suspend the Subscription during the investigation
- Provide transaction documentation to the payment processor or financial institution
- Restrict future subscriptions where permitted by law
- Pursue collection of undisputed amounts owed
Nothing in this Policy limits any rights you may have under Applicable Law to dispute unauthorized charges.
Article VI
Account Suspension
6.1 Suspension
Energy Panda may suspend your Subscription if:
- Payment repeatedly fails
- Fraud is reasonably suspected
- Your Account security has been compromised
- Material violations of the Terms of Service or Subscription Agreement occur
- Continued access creates legal, operational, or security concerns
Where practicable, Energy Panda will provide notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue before terminating the Subscription.
Article VII
Price Changes
7.1 Subscription Pricing
Energy Panda may modify subscription pricing from time to time. If pricing increases, Energy Panda will provide advance notice consistent with Applicable Law before the new pricing becomes effective. Continued use of the Subscription after the effective date of a price change constitutes acceptance of the revised pricing unless Applicable Law requires additional consent.
Article VIII
Questions Regarding Billing
Questions regarding billing, cancellations, or subscription payments may be directed to Energy Panda Customer Support using the contact information provided on our website.
Article IX
Changes to This Policy
Energy Panda may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated in accordance with Applicable Law and the Energy Panda Terms of Service.
This document is one of several that make up your agreement with Energy Panda. See all legal documents.