<h1 id="h_c52b598ca1"><b>🔍 Overview</b></h1><p class="no-margin">If you were charged for a subscription period during which a platform outage prevented you from using Search Atlas, you may be eligible for a billing review or compensation. This article explains what to do if you believe you were incorrectly charged or that an outage impacted your account.</p><h1 id="h_0280355fa0"><b>📋 When You May Want to Contact Support</b></h1><p class="no-margin">Consider reaching out to our support team if any of the following apply to your situation:</p><ul><li><p class="no-margin">A platform outage or service disruption occurred during your subscription period</p></li><li><p class="no-margin">You believe your account was charged incorrectly</p></li><li><p class="no-margin">You experienced unexpected charges on your account</p></li></ul><h1 id="h_36aeadba3d"><b>🛠️ What to Have Ready Before Contacting Support</b></h1><p class="no-margin">To help our team investigate your case as quickly as possible, please have the following information ready when you reach out:</p><ul><li><p class="no-margin"><b>Your account email address</b> — the one used to log in to Search Atlas</p></li><li><p class="no-margin"><b>The charge amount and date</b> — visible in your billing history or bank statement</p></li><li><p class="no-margin"><b>A description of the issue</b> — for example, which features were inaccessible and for how long</p></li><li><p class="no-margin"><b>Any error messages or screenshots</b> — if you encountered specific errors during the affected period</p></li></ul><p class="no-margin">The more detail you provide, the faster our team can investigate and process your request.</p><h1 id="h_3d6447938c"><b>⚙️ How to Submit a Billing Dispute or Compensation Request</b></h1><p class="no-margin">To open a billing dispute or request compensation related to a platform outage, reach out to our support team. Our team will review your account and work with you to determine an appropriate resolution based on the specifics of your case.</p><h1 id="h_5d54642f4c"><b>💡 Important Billing Information</b></h1><p class="no-margin">Please review the following before submitting a dispute:</p><ul><li><p class="no-margin"><b>Subscription charges are automatic.</b> Billing occurs at the start of each renewal cycle. If you have concerns about a charge, please reach out so our team can review your account.</p></li><li><p class="no-margin"><b>Provide as much context as possible.</b> Including dates, affected features, and any supporting screenshots will help our team assess your request accurately.</p></li></ul><p class="no-margin">If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type <b>human teammate</b> to be connected with a member of our team.</p>