<h2 id="h-top-3-features">Seamlessly integrated, seamlessly managed!</h2>
<p>LC Refund Requests has been developed to <strong>grant you and your customers the most natural and professional way</strong> to manage this e-commerce store side. Straight to the point, to give you a <strong>valuable tool</strong> on which to base your business: <strong>easy to be used by customers and shop managers.</strong></p>
<p>Initially developed in 2024 to <strong>guarantee a perfect workflow</strong> for the LCweb shop, this plugin contains all the LCweb expertise in managing thousands of customers since 2012!<br />
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<h2 id="h-top-3-features">Features list</h2>
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<li><strong>Truly plug & play:</strong> install, define your refund reasons and you are virtually done</li>
<li><strong>Seamless integration</strong> in WooCommerce view/edit order pages. Self-adapting to your theme’s style</li>
<li><strong>Full or partial refunds:</strong> let the customer choose exactly which product (and how many products) to ask the refund for</li>
<li><strong>Define refundable elements:</strong>
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<li>restrict by <strong>order’s maximum age</strong></li>
<li>avoid refunds for <strong>discounted products</strong></li>
<li>allow <strong>one/multiple refund</strong> requests per order</li>
<li>(product-specific) set <strong>single products as not refundable</strong></li>
<li>(product-specific) define <strong>maximum order’s age for single products</strong></li>
<li>(product-specific) prevent refunds for<strong> renewal orders</strong> (require <a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-subscriptions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WooCommerce Subscriptions</a> plugin)</li>
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<li><strong>Painless management for admins</strong>
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<li><strong>dedicated requests list page</strong>, where to filter them by date and status</li>
<li><strong>Pending requests warnings</strong> on both side menu and WordPress topbar</li>
<li>Ability to <strong>simply reply or also approve/refuse</strong> the refund request</li>
<li><strong>Direct approval to refund:</strong> automatic refund form filling for approved requests, letting you choose which way to proceed. Only with one click</li>
<li><strong>Simple text editor</strong>, to quickly format reply text and add links (<em>NB: there’s also an auto-linking system!</em>)</li>
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<li><strong>Private attachments engine</strong>
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<li>Upload files in admin replies and (optionally) allow customers to do the same on frontend</li>
<li>Optionally <strong>require customers to upload</strong> files in order to open a refund request</li>
<li>Choose which file <strong>types, files number and size</strong> to allow</li>
<li><strong>Truly private</strong>: only involved users can reach files</li>
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<li><strong>E-mail notifications:</strong>
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<li>Inform shop managers whenever a <strong>new refund request is created</strong></li>
<li>Inform the customer when a <strong>shop manager replied</strong> to his request</li>
<li>Inform shop managers when the <strong>customer replied</strong> to an opened request</li>
<li><strong>Fully customizable e-mail</strong> texts with special placeholders (eg. refund/reply text, involved products, direct link)</li>
<li><strong>E-mail test system</strong>: remember visual previews will never look as a true inbox!</li>
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<li><strong>Chat-like interface</strong>: each request is displayed as a chat between managers and the customer, giving a modern and professional touch to your shop</li>
<li><strong>Built for teams:</strong> define how shop manager replies are displayed (generic “STAFF”, user nicename or a custom text). Always have a reference on who replies</li>
<li><strong>Refund disclaimer:</strong> optionally require the customer to accept a fully customizable disclaimer in order to open a request</li>
<li><strong>Styling settings:</strong> customize the look & feel to fully match your website’s theme</li>
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<h3>Seamless integration on any website</h3>
<p>LC Refund Requests has been developed to grant the most natural and integrated user experience possible. Customers can ask for a partial or full refund directly in the order page</p>
<p>Using WooCommerce elements, in most cases you won’t even have to worry about the styling part. A real plug & play module!</p>
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<h3>Chat-like interface</h3>
<p>Requests are managed and displayed as a real chat between customers and shop managers, giving your shop a real premium and professional look.</p>
<p>Do you have a managers team? Is indeed possible to display the reply author’s nicename!</p>
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<h3>Painless management</h3>
<p>A dedicated admin page lists the requests, allowing a quick overview over them. Reaching the order page will be possible to leave a simple reply or also approve/refuse the request.</p>
<p>Upon approval, the plugin will automatically fill the WooCommerce refund form: only takes a click to complete the process!</p>
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<h3>Truly safe file attachments</h3>
<p>Shops selling physical goods often <strong>need proof</strong> of a faulty product or specific documents to process refunds.</p>
<p>LC Refunds Requests offers a <strong>customizable file attachment engine</strong> for admins or customers. Choose allowed file types, number, and size — even make a file required to open a request.</p>
<p>Configure it as you wish and <strong>forget data worries:</strong> files are accessible only after <strong>strict security checks!</strong></p>
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<h3>E-mail Notifications</h3>
<p>While totally optional, a true professional shop cannot miss this feature: inform customers and managers about refund requests status. Is possible to inform admins about new refund requests or customer replies or also notify the customer whenever its request has been answered!</p>
<p>Each e-mail is fully customizable with special text placeholders and a true e-mail test.</p>
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<h3>Tailored on your needs</h3>
<p>Decide which products can be refunded and the refund conditions: order’s maximum age, discard discounted products, discard subscription renewals (require <a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-subscriptions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WooCommerce Subscriptions</a> plugin).</p>
<p>The fine tune is up to you: globally or for every single product!</p>
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LC Refund Requests

<p>The smoothest way to professionally manage refund requests on your WooCommerce store!</p>

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<h2>Key Benefits</h2>
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<li><strong>Reduce Support Tickets</strong> – Let customers request refunds directly from their account without contacting support</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Processing</strong> – Refunds processed instantly through payment gateways when conditions are met</li>
<li><strong>Complete Control</strong> – Flexible rules engine, time limits, per-user controls, and per-product settings</li>
<li><strong>Guest & Logged-In Support</strong> – Secure refund forms for both registered customers and guest orders</li>
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<h2>Main Features</h2>
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<li><strong>Full & Partial Refunds</strong> – Support both full order refunds and line-item partial refunds</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Refund Processing</strong> – Process refunds through payment gateways without admin intervention</li>
<li><strong>Guest Refund Form</strong> – Shortcode and Gutenberg block for guest customers to request refunds</li>
<li><strong>Refund Rules Engine</strong> – Automate approval based on user role, product category, payment method, and more</li>
<li><strong>Abuse Prevention</strong> – Per-customer refund limits (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and per-user blocking</li>
<li><strong>Custom Refund Reasons</strong> – Configurable reason list with drag-and-drop ordering</li>
<li><strong>Decline Message Presets</strong> – Rich text rejection templates for consistent communication</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce Analytics Integration</strong> – Track refund reasons and patterns in the Analytics dashboard</li>
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<h3>Self-Service Refund Requests</h3>
<p>Customers can request refunds directly from their My Account page with a guided multi-step process. Choose full or partial refunds, select line items, provide a reason, and review before submitting. No more back-and-forth emails or support tickets.</p>
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<h3>Intelligent Rules Engine</h3>
<p>Define rules to automatically process or escalate refund requests based on conditions like user role, product category or tag, payment method, shipping zone, order value, and more. First matching rule wins, with drag-and-drop priority ordering.</p>
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<h3>Guest Refund Form</h3>
<p>Allow guest customers to request refunds using a secure three-factor verification form (email, order number, order date). Available as a shortcode or a native Gutenberg block with customizable styling options.</p>
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<h3>Admin Approval Workflow</h3>
<p>Review and manage refund requests with quick approve/reject actions on the order list and individual order pages. Use decline message presets for consistent, professional rejection responses with rich text support.</p>
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<h2>How It Works</h2>
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<li><strong>Install & Activate</strong> – Upload the plugin and activate it in WordPress</li>
<li><strong>Configure Settings</strong> – Set refund time limits, enable automatic processing, and configure refund reasons</li>
<li><strong>Set Up Rules (Optional)</strong> – Create rules to auto-approve or escalate requests based on conditions</li>
<li><strong>Customers Request Refunds</strong> – From My Account or the guest refund form</li>
<li><strong>Process or Review</strong> – Refunds are auto-processed or queued for admin approval based on your rules</li>
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<h2>Flexible Refund Options</h2>
<p>Give customers the right level of control:</p>
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<li><strong>Full Order Refunds</strong> – One-click full order refund requests</li>
<li><strong>Line-Item Refunds</strong> – Customers select specific items and quantities to refund</li>
<li><strong>Non-Refundable Products</strong> – Mark specific products or variations as non-refundable</li>
<li><strong>Time Limits</strong> – Set a configurable window (1-365 days) for refund eligibility</li>
<li><strong>Re-Request After Rejection</strong> – Optionally allow customers to resubmit declined requests</li>
<li><strong>Request Cancellation</strong> – Customers can cancel pending requests before admin review</li>
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<h2>Powerful Rules Engine</h2>
<p>Automate refund decisions with flexible conditions:</p>
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<li><strong>User Role</strong> – Different handling for wholesale, retail, or VIP customers</li>
<li><strong>Product Category / Tag / Type</strong> – Auto-approve for specific product groups</li>
<li><strong>Payment Method</strong> – Route based on how the order was paid</li>
<li><strong>Shipping Zone / Method</strong> – Handle international orders differently</li>
<li><strong>Billing / Shipping Country</strong> – Region-specific refund policies</li>
<li><strong>Order Value / Quantity</strong> – Thresholds for automatic vs. manual processing</li>
<li><strong>Order Status</strong> – Conditions based on current order status</li>
<li><strong>Priority Ordering</strong> – Drag-and-drop rule priority with first-match-wins logic</li>
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<h2>Abuse Prevention</h2>
<p>Protect your business while staying customer-friendly:</p>
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<li><strong>Refund Limits</strong> – Set maximum automatic refunds per customer per day, week, month, or year</li>
<li><strong>Per-User Controls</strong> – Block refund requests or disable auto-processing for specific users</li>
<li><strong>Per-User Limit Overrides</strong> – Custom refund limits for individual customers</li>
<li><strong>Counter Management</strong> – View and reset refund counters from the user profile</li>
<li><strong>Rate Limiting</strong> – Built-in protection against spam and abuse on request endpoints</li>
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<h2>Email Notifications</h2>
<p>Keep everyone informed at every step:</p>
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<li><strong>Customer Confirmation</strong> – Automatic email when a refund request is submitted</li>
<li><strong>Admin Notification</strong> – Alert when a new refund request needs review</li>
<li><strong>Escalation Alert</strong> – Notification when auto-processing falls back to manual review</li>
<li><strong>Rejection Notice</strong> – Customer notification with decline reason when a request is rejected</li>
<li><strong>Full WooCommerce Integration</strong> – Manage all emails from WooCommerce > Settings > Emails</li>
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<h2>Refund Analytics</h2>
<p>Make data-driven decisions with built-in analytics:</p>
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<li><strong>Refund Reasons Report</strong> – See which reasons customers select most frequently</li>
<li><strong>Date Range Filtering</strong> – Analyze refund trends using WooCommerce’s standard date picker</li>
<li><strong>Product-Level Data</strong> – Identify which products generate the most refund requests</li>
<li><strong>Status Tracking</strong> – Monitor approved, rejected, and pending request counts</li>
<li><strong>Seamless Integration</strong> – Access analytics directly from WooCommerce > Analytics menu</li>
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<h2>Seamless Integration</h2>
<p>Works perfectly with your existing setup:</p>
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<li><strong>WooCommerce HPOS</strong> – Fully compatible with High-Performance Order Storage</li>
<li><strong>Payment Gateways</strong> – Automatic refunds through any gateway that supports programmatic refunds</li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg Block</strong> – Native block editor support for the guest refund form</li>
<li><strong>Shortcode Support</strong> – Use <code>[ssr_guest_refund]</code> to place the guest form anywhere</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce Emails</strong> – Full integration with the WooCommerce email system</li>
<li><strong>Any Theme</strong> – Works with any properly coded WooCommerce theme</li>
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Self-Service Refunds

<p>Let customers request refunds directly from their account, no support tickets, no back-and-forth emails. Self-Service Refunds streamlines your refund workflow with automatic processing, flexible rules, and complete admin control.</p>

LC Refund Requests vs Self-Service Refunds