Refund & Cancellation Policy
Effective Date: January 2026 • Published by ShipIntern Technologies
1. General Principle
ShipIntern maintains small, intimate cohort sizes to ensure dedicated mentor critique, structured review loops, and personalized profile overhaul. Once a fellow is admitted, seats cannot be readily backfilled. Our refund terms balance fair flexibility for students with cohort scheduling integrity.
2. Pre-Cohort Cancellation (100% Refund)
If you enroll in the Fellowship and determine you cannot participate, you are eligible for a 100% full refund if you submit your written cancellation request via email to students@shipintern.com at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled Day 1 orientation session.
3. Post-Kickoff Policy
Once the fellowship begins on Day 1, mentor allocations, curriculum access, live workshop bandwidth, and diagnostic slots are fully committed. Consequently, fees are non-refundable after cohort kickoff.
4. Cohort Deferral Option
If a fellow encounters an unforeseen medical, personal, or academic exam emergency during the 14 days, they may request a one-time cohort deferral to the immediately following cohort cycle, subject to approval by the admissions committee.
5. Outcome Independence
Fellowship enrollment fees cover access to instruction, feedback, Proof of Work development, and readiness diagnostics. Fees are strictly not contingent upon, nor refundable based on, whether external startup companies select a fellow for an interview, internship, or employment.
6. Refund Processing Time
Approved refunds are processed via the original payment method within 5 to 7 business days following formal confirmation from our finance department.