Common use of Refund of Fees Clause in Contracts

Refund of Fees. Xxxxxx has established a fee structure permitting applicants to pay agency fees in phases over the course of the adoption process. Because Xxxxxx’x work with applicants is ongoing, and because applicants pay fees for adoption services rather than for children, any payment of Xxxxxx’x agency fees for services already rendered is nonrefundable. On a case-by-case basis, Xxxxxx may refund a portion of its agency fees upon approval of the Executive Director. In such situations, Xxxxxx will return the funds to applicants within sixty days of the completion of the delivery of services. The refunding of international fees varies by country. Although Xxxxxx will make a diligent effort to obtain refunds of any international fees paid to a foreign authority/service provider/contractor, it cannot guarantee a refund. If applicants withdraw from the adoption process for any reason, or if the adoption fails for any reason, Xxxxxx cannot guarantee the return of any portion of the international fees. If fees are returned, Xxxxxx will approve the refund decision and return the fees to the applicants within sixty days.