Refund Policy 

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

This Refund Policy outlines the terms under which refunds may be issued by the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey (SABA-NJ).

1. Membership Dues

• General Policy: Membership dues paid to SABA-NJ are generally non-refundable. As a voluntary association, your membership supports our ongoing initiatives, professional development programs, and community outreach efforts.

• Exceptions: Refunds for membership dues may be considered only in highly exceptional circumstances, at the sole discretion of the SABA-NJ Board of Directors, and typically within a very short period (e.g., 7-14 days) of initial payment if a clear administrative error occurred.

2. Event Registrations

• Cancellation by Registrant:

  • Before Event (e.g., 7-14 days before): For cancellations made a specified number of days (e.g., 7, 10, or 14) prior to the event date, a partial refund (e.g., 50-75% of the registration fee) may be issued, subject to an administrative fee.

  • Within (e.g., 7 days) of Event: No refunds will typically be issued for cancellations made within a short period (e.g., 7 days) of the event date, as commitments for venue, catering, and other resources would have been finalized.

  • No-Shows: No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

  • Transferability: In some cases, event registrations may be transferable to another individual. Please contact us for such requests.

• Cancellation by SABA-NJ:

  • If SABA-NJ cancels an event due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., low registration, speaker unavailability, force majeure), registered participants will receive a full refund of their registration fees.

  • SABA-NJ is not responsible for any other costs incurred by registrants (e.g., travel, accommodation) due to event cancellations.

3. Other Payments

• For any other payments made to SABA-NJ (e.g., sponsorships, donations), refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis, at the sole discretion of the SABA-NJ Board of Directors. Donations are generally non-refundable.

4. Refund Process

• All refund requests must be submitted in writing (e.g., via email) to SABA-NJ, clearly stating the reason for the request and providing relevant transaction details.

• Refunds, if approved, will typically be processed within 30 business days of approval and issued via the original payment method where possible.

5. Discretion

SABA-NJ reserves the right to modify this Refund Policy at any time. All refund decisions are at the sole discretion of the SABA-NJ Board of Directors.

6. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Refund Policy or to submit a refund request, please contact us at: