Financial policy
This page explains the financial rules used by the website, including the initial assessment, paid professional review, starting deposit, fees, payments, refunds and invoices.
By using the website or completing a payment, you acknowledge that you have read this policy and understood the nature of each financial stage before paying.
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Financial clarity, before any step
From assessment to cooperation
Each stage has a purpose. The paid review is used when needed; cooperation is not guaranteed.
Free initial assessment
STRATA may lead to a professional review when needed, another appropriate next step, a request for information, or no follow-up.
Browse the clauses ↙A deeper review when needed
STRATA Pro Review may follow the assessment or a direct invitation. It recommends the appropriate next step; the fee does not guarantee cooperation.
Browse the clauses ↙Approve the pathway and deposit
Once cooperation is approved, the deposit confirms the start, the scope is signed or approved, and work or accompaniment follows the agreement, respecting any documented special arrangement.
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Cancellation and refund conditions
| Situation | Condition |
|---|---|
| Review fee after processing begins | Non-refundable under clause 4. Browse the clauses |
| Review cancellation within 24 hours, with no processing started | The request may be considered; a refund is not guaranteed. Browse the clauses |
| Deposit after booking confirmation or preparation begins | Non-refundable under clause 8. Browse the clauses |
| Deposit cancellation before preparation | Considered case by case under clause 8. Browse the clauses |
Requests are reviewed against their circumstances and records. Sending an inquiry does not mean a refund is approved.
Full policy terms
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Stages and professional review
01General principle
Completing a form or paying for a review does not begin a complete professional engagement.
- Free initial STRATA assessment
- Paid STRATA Pro Review when needed
- Proposal of a suitable cooperation path
- Confirmation through a starting deposit
- Approval of the scope of work
- Implementation or professional support under the agreement
Every payment has a defined purpose and does not create an open-ended relationship or unspecified commitment.
02Free initial STRATA assessment
STRATA provides an initial reading of digital presence, clarity, positioning, messages, operations, fragmentation, and strain. It creates no financial obligation.
It is not a final diagnosis, acceptance for cooperation, or a guarantee of progression to a paid stage.
Possible next steps include Pro Review, another suitable professional step, a request for information, or no follow-up at this stage.
03STRATA Pro Review
A deeper professional review following STRATA or a direct invitation. The fee is 100 USD, payable before the review begins.
It may include reviewing STRATA, understanding the context, requesting additional files or links, examining examples of presence or content, a 45–60 minute meeting, a short clarification meeting, identifying the likely problem, and recommending a next step.
It does not include a complete engagement, campaign or content execution, operating system construction, full repositioning, a long detailed plan, guaranteed acceptance, or credit toward a later engagement.
The 100 USD fee is not deducted from later cooperation or its starting deposit.
04Pro Review cancellation and refunds
The fee is non-refundable once processing begins. Processing includes reviewing STRATA, reading submitted information, requesting more information, arranging or holding a meeting, analyzing the case, or preparing a recommendation.
If no professional processing has begun, a cancellation request may be considered within 24 hours of payment.
Transfer, gateway, and other external charges already deducted by a provider are not refundable.
05Pro Review outcomes
The review may recommend ongoing strategic direction, integrated professional support, a selective intervention, more information before a decision, or no further action.
Not proceeding does not mean the review failed. The situation may be unready, unsuitable, or not require cooperation.
The fee covers the professional review and remains non-refundable after processing begins.
06Proposing cooperation
Cooperation is not chosen as a ready-made product. Following STRATA and, when needed, Pro Review, the appropriate path is proposed according to the situation, complexity, readiness, objective, and available resources.
Possible frameworks include ongoing strategic direction, integrated professional support, and selective high-impact interventions.
Every later engagement has a separate agreement specifying value, scope, duration, and deliverables.
Deposit and balance payments
07Starting deposit
Once a cooperation path is approved, a starting deposit of 30% of the agreed contract value is requested. It forms part of the total contract price, not an additional fee.
The deposit confirms commitment, reserves time and resources, enables preparation, organizes the scope, supports collection of required information, and confirms the initial schedule.
Work does not begin before payment unless otherwise agreed in writing.
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Enter the amount without a currency symbol, e.g. 1,000.50. This value is not saved.
Enter a positive amount up to 999,999,999.99 with up to two decimal places. Use a dot for decimals and a comma for thousands.
An illustration only, not a quote or payment request. The agreement determines the remaining payment schedule.
Starting deposit refunds08Starting deposit refunds
The deposit is non-refundable once the reservation is confirmed or practical preparation begins.
Preparation includes allocating time, requesting detailed information, preparing the scope, arranging meetings or schedules, reviewing case materials, preparing the launch plan, or beginning professional coordination.
A cancellation requested before any preparation may be considered individually, with deductions for transfer charges, processing costs, or allocated professional time.
09Remaining payments
Payment of the balance follows the approved agreement. It may be due in one payment before work, in milestones, monthly during ongoing support, before each phase, or under a specified arrangement.
Final outputs are not delivered and further stages do not begin while due amounts remain unpaid, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
Ongoing work, interventions and resources
10Ongoing advisory arrangements
Fees for ongoing or monthly support follow the agreed schedule. Unused hours or meetings do not automatically roll over or become refundable unless the agreement states otherwise.
Late payment may suspend work, reschedule meetings, or restrict access to follow-up or outputs until outstanding amounts are settled.
11Selective interventions and defined projects
Pricing depends on scope, duration, sensitivity, and complexity. An intervention may involve reviewing a specific issue, a campaign or sensitive moment, presence or messages, decision sessions, team guidance, platform review, or focused recommendations.
Every intervention has a defined scope and does not automatically become unlimited or ongoing support.
12Courses, programs, and digital resources
The website may offer free or paid programs, courses, guides, templates, files, and resources. Each product's registration or purchase page specifies its payment and refund conditions.
Downloadable files are generally non-refundable after access or download. Recorded courses are generally non-refundable after activation unless stated otherwise. Live programs may have specific cancellation terms. Paid program places are confirmed only after payment or completion of registration requirements.
Specific product or program terms form part of this policy.
Scope, scheduling and late payments
13Additional work and scope changes
Work beyond the agreed scope is additional work. This includes extra meetings, materials, platforms, teams, significant objective changes, new outputs, or extended duration.
Additional work is priced separately or the contract value is amended with approval. It is not automatically included in the original price.
14Rescheduling and cancellation
Meetings may be rescheduled subject to availability and reasonable advance notice. Repeated lateness, non-attendance, or rescheduling may result in a session being charged, a path being paused, or the schedule being revised.
Client cancellation after work begins does not create a refund entitlement for completed stages, allocated time, or preparation already undertaken.
15Late payment
Late payment may temporarily suspend work, postpone meetings, stop delivery or access to materials, reschedule the project, or trigger a review of continuation terms.
Persistent delay may end cooperation or require repricing if the schedule, scope, or required resources change.
Currency, invoices and payment methods
16Currency and external charges
Prices are generally in US dollars unless another currency is specified. The final amount charged may vary because of payment gateway fees, bank fees, exchange differences, international transfer fees, local taxes, or intermediary charges.
These external costs are not borne by the website or included in the service price unless explicitly stated.
17Taxes and invoices
Invoices or payment requests may be issued by the legal or trading entity identified for the engagement. Local tax or financial obligations in the client's country remain the client's responsibility unless agreed otherwise in writing.
Required invoice details should be provided before issuance. Reissuing invoices after payment depends on available amendments and applicable accounting rules.
18Payment methods
Payments may use an online gateway, bank transfer, payment link, or another method specified to the client. Full card details are generally not stored on the website. Payment data is processed under the provider's policies.
Basic records may include payer name, date, amount, purpose, status, and a reference number for administrative and accounting purposes.
Disputes, prices and contract priority
19Disputes and chargebacks
For a financial objection or clarification, contact the official channel before opening a provider dispute. A dispute or chargeback after processing or work has begun may suspend service or further cooperation until resolved.
Disputes about payment for completed work or allocated professional time are handled using the available records, correspondence, and payment logs.
20Pricing changes
Prices may change. A change does not affect a completed payment or an offer approved during its validity period.
Special offers, discounts, and introductory prices apply to a specified period or situation and do not establish a permanent price or future entitlement.
21Specific agreements
This is the website's central financial policy. Specific terms in an approved offer, contract, invoice, or written correspondence are read alongside it.
In a direct conflict, the approved written contract takes precedence for that particular engagement.
Quick summary
22Summary
- STRATA is free.
- Pro Review costs 100 USD.
- The review fee is not credited toward later cooperation.
- The review fee is non-refundable once processing begins.
- Full cooperation requires approval of its path.
- The starting deposit is 30% of the contract value and forms part of that value.
- The deposit is non-refundable after reservation confirmation or preparation.
- Out-of-scope work is priced separately.
- External taxes and payment charges fall to the client unless otherwise stated.
- An approved specific agreement sets the engagement's particular terms.
Financial contact
23Financial inquiries
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Provide your name, email, reference if available, payment date, amount, and reason for the inquiry. Sufficient information is required to verify a payment or request.
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