Complaints Policy
Last updated 12 August 2026
1. Definitions and interpretation
In this policy, the following terms have the following meanings:
- "we", "us", "our" means Ordinary Ventures MB, which operates Manifest Chess.
- "complaint" means any expression of dissatisfaction about our products, our service, or the way we have handled something, that needs a response.
- "working day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday in Lithuania.
2. Purpose of this policy
Manifest Chess (operated by Ordinary Ventures MB, "we", "us") always strives to provide the best possible service. It is important to us that you let us know if something has gone wrong, so we can deal with it fairly and quickly.
This policy sets out how you can raise a complaint with us, and how we will handle it once we receive it.
3. What this policy covers
This policy applies to complaints about Manifest Chess, including the App, the website, our service, and any charge or subscription. It explains what to send us, how we respond, and what to do if you are not satisfied with the outcome.
4. Making a complaint
You can submit a complaint by emailing us at hello@manifestchess.com.
So we can deal with your complaint as quickly as possible, please include:
- Your full name.
- An email address and, if you would like, a phone number we can reach you on.
- Your order or subscription reference, if your complaint relates to a payment.
- A clear and detailed description of your complaint, with all the information you think is relevant.
- Any documentation, for example screenshots or receipts, that supports your complaint.
5. How we handle your complaint
We handle complaints in two levels. In our experience, most complaints are resolved at level one.
Level one: our response
Our team will acknowledge receipt of your complaint by email within 5 working days of the date we receive it.
We will then investigate the circumstances of your complaint. If we need any further information from you, we will let you know. Investigations generally take up to 14 days to complete. Where a complaint is complex, it may take longer, and if we think it will, we will tell you.
Once our investigation is complete, we will email you with our response. If we uphold your complaint, we will propose a resolution. Depending on the situation, this may include fixing the problem, providing the service to you again, or supporting a refund request to Apple, who issues refunds for App Store purchases as described in section 6. If we do not uphold your complaint, we will explain why.
Level two: appeal
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate by replying to our email or writing to us again at hello@manifestchess.com, asking for the matter to be reviewed by the team lead. We will look at your complaint again and email you with the outcome of that review.
6. Subscription and billing complaints
If your complaint is about a charge or your subscription, please also tell us:
- The email address linked to your account.
- The date and amount of the charge.
- A clear description of the billing issue.
We aim to respond to billing questions within 3 working days.
Manifest Chess subscriptions are bought and billed through the Mac App Store, so Apple issues any refund and sets the timescale for paying it out. Ask Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com. We will help you put the request together and fix anything that is wrong on our side, but we cannot pay an App Store refund ourselves, and we cannot approve or overturn Apple's decision.
Apple sets the time limit for App Store refund requests, and it is normally longer than 14 days, so ask Apple as soon as you can. Separately, your statutory rights under EU and Lithuanian consumer law are not limited to 14 days: if the Service is faulty or not as described, you can ask us to put it right, or ask for a price reduction or a refund, for as long as those rights last.
7. Confidentiality and data protection
We treat complaints in confidence and share the details only with the people who need them to look into and resolve the matter. Any personal data you give us as part of a complaint is handled in line with our Privacy Policy.
8. Other ways to get help
9. Questions and policy review
If you have any questions about this policy, please email us at hello@manifestchess.com. We review this policy from time to time to make sure it stays effective, and will post any updates on this page.