Refund Policy
Centre for the Review of Academic Books (CRAB) Last updated: [22 July 2026]
This policy explains how refunds work if you withdraw from a CRAB programme, or if CRAB is unable to provide your place. It should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions.
If you withdraw
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If you withdraw before you've been paired with a mentor, a full refund, less any payment processing fees already incurred
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If you withdraw after being paired with a mentor, but before your first meeting to discuss the book, you will get 75% refund
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If you withdraw after discussions or drafting have begun, the refund will be considered case by case, and not guaranteed, in light of the mentor time already committed
To withdraw, email b.hyde@bangor.ac.uk as soon as possible, stating the programme and date you applied.
If CRAB cancels your place
If we're unable to provide your place, for example, if no suitable mentor is available, or the Centre is unable to continue running the programme, you'll receive a full refund of any fee paid.
Fee waivers and institutional agreements
If your place was covered by a fee waiver or an institutional agreement, no fee was charged, so no refund applies. If you withdraw, please still let us know as early as possible so we can offer the place to another applicant.
How refunds are paid
Refunds are returned using the same method you used to pay, normally within 14 days of your withdrawal or our cancellation being confirmed.
Questions
f you have questions about a specific situation not covered above, contact Byron Hyde, Director, at b.hyde@bangor.ac.uk— we're happy to discuss it directly.