Lilt Media is the trading name for Lovatts Media, a Wellington-based publisher that delivers enterprise content and managed services across New Zealand. If you subscribe to Lilt Media services, your agreement is structured as a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with specific terms unique to your arrangement. This section explains what you need to know before cancellation.
How Lilt Media operates in new zealand
Lilt Media operates under formal commercial agreements rather than standardised consumer plans. Your subscription terms, charges, and cancellation rules are defined in your Master Services Agreement and any related Ordering Documents (such as a sales quote or service schedule). Each contract is negotiated individually, which means your cancellation rights depend entirely on what your MSA contains.
Why your agreement matters for cancellation
Your MSA is the foundation of your cancellation process. It specifies the notice period you must give (typically 30, 60, or 90 days), the effective date of termination, whether you qualify for a refund of unused fees, and the exact contact address or email where you must send cancellation notice. Before you initiate cancellation, you must locate and carefully review your own MSA to understand your contractual obligations.
Your consumer rights under new zealand law
Even though your agreement with Lilt Media is commercial in nature, New Zealand consumer law provides statutory protections that apply regardless of what your contract says. Understanding these rights strengthens your position if a dispute arises during cancellation.
Consumer guarantees act protection
The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 protects you if Lilt Media fails to deliver services with due care and skill, or if services do not meet the standard you were reasonably entitled to expect. These statutory guarantees cannot be excluded or removed by contract terms. If Lilt Media breaches these guarantees, you have the right to request a refund, replacement service, or repair. Furthermore, the Fair Trading Act 1986 protects you against misleading representations about the services Lilt Media provides.
Your legal position on refunds and material breach
If Lilt Media materially breaches your agreement-by failing to deliver promised services, experiencing prolonged outages, or repeatedly missing service level commitments-you may be entitled to cancel immediately and claim a pro-rata refund for unused prepaid fees under New Zealand law. No clause in your MSA can override this statutory right. Consequently, you do not need to wait for the notice period in your contract if the breach is serious enough. The Commerce Commission enforces these consumer protections and is your escalation route if Lilt Media refuses to comply.
What you should document before cancellation
Before you send any cancellation notice, gather evidence of service failures if they are relevant to your case. Take screenshots of outages, record dates and times when services were unavailable, and note the business impact. This documentation strengthens your position if Lilt Media disputes your refund claim or challenges your right to cancel without serving the full notice period.
Pricing, billing, and refund eligibility
Your refund entitlement depends on your MSA terms and whether Lilt Media has breached its obligations. The table below outlines the most common billing scenarios and your likely refund position.
| Billing scenario |
Refund eligibility |
Action required |
| Annual subscription prepaid in full |
Pro-rata refund if you serve notice after 30+ days of service |
Calculate unused months and claim in writing |
| Monthly subscription, no service breach |
Refund of current month if you cancel within first 7 days |
Confirm date of cancellation notice and invoice issue date |
| Service failure or material breach by Lilt Media |
Full pro-rata refund regardless of contract terms |
Provide evidence of breach and claim immediately |
| Month-to-month, standard notice period served |
No refund; you remain liable for current billing period |
Confirm cancellation takes effect on next billing date |
| Custom service tier with setup fees |
Setup fees not refundable; service fees only pro-rata |
Review MSA for non-refundable fee clause |
| Free trial or promotional period |
Cancel before trial ends to avoid first paid charge |
Note exact trial end date and cancel 2 days before |
The most important rule: if Lilt Media has failed to deliver services or breached a material term, your refund right is automatic under New Zealand law, and no contract term can override it. Yafee recommends calculating your pro-rata entitlement (total subscription cost divided by days in the period, multiplied by unused days) before you make your claim so you have a specific figure to request.
You have two primary channels to end your relationship with Lilt Media, depending on your agreement terms and your account setup. Both methods must result in documented proof of cancellation notice.
Written notice by post to the wellington address
Your MSA specifies the physical mailing address for formal notices. For Lovatts Media (trading as Lilt Media), the designated New Zealand address is a PO Box in Wellington. Send your written termination notice by registered mail or courier to this address so you have proof of delivery. Include your full account details, subscription dates, and the date you want the cancellation to take effect. Keep a copy of your notice letter and the postal receipt as evidence.
Written notice by email or online portal
Some MSAs permit email notice to a designated contact email address or allow you to submit cancellation through an online customer portal. Check your MSA for an email contact for legal notices, or review your account dashboard for a cancellation option. If you use email, request a read receipt so you have proof the message was delivered and opened. If the MSA does not explicitly allow email notice, use post instead to avoid disputes about whether your notice was valid.
Follow this procedure to cancel cleanly and create a record that protects you from ongoing billing disputes or service interruptions after your cancellation date.
Step 1: locate your master services agreement
- Find your original MSA and any contract amendments or schedules
- Check your email inbox and archive folders for contracts from Lilt Media or Lovatts Media
- Search your computer files for documents titled "MSA," "Services Agreement," "Terms and Conditions," or "Master Services"
- Review any recent invoices; many invoices include a link to the current terms or contract reference
- If you cannot locate your MSA, contact Lilt Media's sales or account management team and request a certified copy in writing
Step 2: review the termination clause in your MSA
- Identify the exact cancellation requirements in your contract
- Locate the section titled "Termination," "Cancellation," or "Term and Expiry"
- Note the required notice period (typically 30, 60, or 90 days before cancellation takes effect)
- Record the exact contact address (Wellington PO Box) or email address for notices
- Check whether the MSA requires notice to multiple recipients (e.g., both your account manager and a legal contact)
- Identify any non-refundable fees or early termination penalties specified in the contract
Step 3: draft your written cancellation notice
- Prepare a formal termination letter that includes all required details
- Your full name, company name (if applicable), and account number
- The date you submit the notice and the date you request cancellation to take effect (must comply with notice period in your MSA)
- A clear statement: "I hereby terminate the Master Services Agreement effective [date]"
- Your subscription description (e.g., "Lilt Media content subscription for Wellington office")
- A statement that you request a pro-rata refund of any prepaid but unused fees, if applicable
- A request for written confirmation of cancellation and final billing details
Step 4: send your cancellation notice by the correct method
- Submit your notice using the method specified in your MSA
- For postal delivery: Address your letter to the Wellington PO Box for Lovatts Media / Lilt Media and send by registered mail or courier (NZ Post Registered Mail or a courier service such as DHL or Fastway)
- For email delivery: Send your notice to the email address specified in the "Notices" section of your MSA, and request a read receipt
- If your MSA permits both methods, use both to ensure receipt and eliminate any dispute about whether notice was properly served
- Keep the postal receipt, tracking number, or email read receipt as proof of delivery
Step 5: confirm receipt and obtain written cancellation acknowledgement
- Follow up to confirm Lilt Media has received and processed your notice
- If you sent by post, allow 5 business days for delivery, then contact Lilt Media by phone to confirm receipt
- If you sent by email, wait 2 business days and follow up with a phone call to confirm the cancellation team has the notice
- Request written confirmation of the cancellation date and your final bill amount
- Ask Lilt Media to confirm whether any refund of unused fees will be processed, and the timeframe for that refund
- Request the confirmation be sent in writing (email is acceptable) so you have documented evidence
Step 6: calculate and claim any refund due
- Verify your refund entitlement and submit a claim if necessary
- Review your subscription cost and the period covered by your final payment
- Calculate the pro-rata amount for unused days: (total subscription cost / number of days in the period) x number of unused days
- If Lilt Media's final invoice does not include this refund, send a formal refund claim letter within 14 days of the cancellation date
- Include a calculation showing the refund amount, your account details, and your bank account for the refund transfer
- If Lilt Media disputes the refund or does not pay within 20 working days, escalate to the Commerce Commission
Once your cancellation is effective, you must take steps to ensure no further charges are applied to your account and to secure any refunds due. Your first priority is to confirm service cessation and verify your final bill.
Verify that services have stopped
On the cancellation date specified in your notice, confirm that you can no longer access Lilt Media services. Log into any customer portals, dashboards, or apps to check that your access has been revoked. If you can still access services after the cancellation date, this is evidence that Lilt Media has failed to process your cancellation correctly and you may be entitled to withhold payment for any post-cancellation period.
Monitor your bank account for continued charges
Watch your bank statements for 60 days after the cancellation date to ensure Lilt Media has not continued to charge your payment method. If an unauthorised charge appears after the cancellation date, contact your bank or credit card provider immediately to dispute the transaction. You can also file a complaint with the Commerce Commission if Lilt Media continues to bill you after you have served valid cancellation notice.
Track your refund
If a refund is due, ask Lilt Media for the payment date when you submit your claim. Allow 10-15 business days for the refund to appear in your bank account after Lilt Media processes it. If you do not receive the refund within 20 working days of the cancellation date, send a follow-up demand letter and escalate to the Commerce Commission if necessary. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers recover refunds from subscription services by maintaining detailed records and following up persistently on payment timelines.
Common cancellation traps and how to avoid them
Many consumers cancel their subscription but make mistakes that cost them money or extend their billing relationship unnecessarily. The good news is that these traps are entirely avoidable if you follow a structured process.
Trap 1: not serving notice period correctly
Your MSA specifies exactly how you must notify Lilt Media and how much notice you must give. If you call and speak to an account manager but do not follow up with written notice, your cancellation may not be valid. Similarly, if you send an email to a sales representative instead of the legal notice address, Lilt Media can argue it never received proper notice and continue to charge you. Always verify the notice method in your MSA, use that method, and keep proof of delivery.
Trap 2: accepting a "verbal confirmation" from an account manager
Even if an account manager verbally confirms your cancellation over the phone, this is not a valid cancellation notice in most MSAs. Your contract requires written notice. Conversely, if someone says "we'll process that for you" via email but does not send formal confirmation, you have no documented evidence of cancellation. Require written, documented confirmation from Lilt Media, and keep that confirmation in a safe folder.
Trap 3: cancelling too close to the billing date
If your billing date is 15 February and you serve cancellation notice on 14 February, you will likely still be charged for March because your notice period has not expired. Calculate the notice period required by your MSA and serve notice accordingly. If your MSA requires 30 days' notice and you want cancellation to take effect on 15 March, serve notice by 13 February at the latest.
Trap 4: not claiming your refund in writing
Lilt Media may issue a final invoice showing no refund. In this case, you must send a separate refund claim letter with your calculation and account details. Do not assume the refund will be paid automatically if it does not appear on the final invoice. Send the claim within 14 days of the cancellation date so the refund is processed before Lilt Media's accounting records are closed.
Use this checklist to track each step of your cancellation and ensure you have created a complete audit trail.
| Action |
Deadline |
Status |
| Locate Master Services Agreement and all amendments |
Before serving notice |
☐ Complete |
| Identify notice period, address, and email from MSA |
Before serving notice |
☐ Complete |
| Document any service failures or breaches (if applicable) |
Before serving notice |
☐ Complete |
| Draft written cancellation notice with account details and effective date |
Before serving notice |
☐ Complete |
| Send notice by registered mail or email with proof of delivery |
Respecting notice period |
☐ Complete |
| Obtain written confirmation of cancellation from Lilt Media |
5 business days after notice |
☐ Complete |
| Verify service access has been revoked on cancellation date |
On cancellation effective date |
☐ Complete |
| Submit refund claim if not included in final invoice |
Within 14 days of cancellation |
☐ Complete |
| Monitor bank account for unauthorised charges |
60 days after cancellation |
☐ Complete |
| Follow up on refund payment if not received within 20 working days |
20 working days after cancellation |
☐ Complete |
When to escalate your cancellation to the commerce commission
If Lilt Media refuses to process your cancellation or declines to refund unused fees despite your valid notice, you have recourse through New Zealand's consumer complaint process. The Commerce Commission enforces the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act, and you can lodge a complaint if Lilt Media breaches either statute.
Escalation triggers
You should escalate to the Commerce Commission if Lilt Media continues to charge you after the cancellation date, refuses to acknowledge your cancellation notice, or disputes your refund claim without legal justification. The Commission has power to investigate, issue compliance orders, and in serious cases, impose penalties on businesses that breach consumer law.
How to lodge a complaint with the commerce commission
Visit the Commerce Commission website (comcom.govt.nz) and complete an online complaint form. Attach copies of your MSA, your cancellation notice, proof of delivery, and any correspondence with Lilt Media regarding your refund. The Commission will contact Lilt Media and attempt to resolve the dispute. If the Company does not respond satisfactorily, the Commission may investigate further. Yafee recommends keeping all documentation for at least 12 months after cancellation in case you need to provide evidence to a regulator or court.
Cancelling a commercial subscription service like Lilt Media requires careful attention to contract terms and statutory consumer rights. Yafee provides a structured cancellation service that eliminates guesswork and protects your legal position. Our team reviews your MSA, identifies the correct notice procedure, prepares your cancellation letter, tracks proof of delivery, and follows up on your refund claim.
If Lilt Media refuses to comply with your cancellation or disputes your refund, Yafee escalates your case and provides evidence to the Commerce Commission on your behalf. Yafee customers recover refunds an average of 40% faster than consumers who navigate cancellation alone, and Yafee has helped thousands of New Zealand subscribers cancel service agreements without financial loss or extended billing disputes.
Contact Lilt Media for cancellation
In accordance with your Master Services Agreement, submit your written cancellation notice to the Wellington address for Lovatts Media (Lilt Media):
Lovatts Media (Lilt Media)
PO Box [Wellington Address]
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Alternatively, if your MSA permits email notice, send your cancellation letter to the designated legal notices email address listed in your contract. If you cannot locate this address, contact Lilt Media's sales team and request the correct address for legal notices before you serve your cancellation notice. Furthermore, if you require assistance preparing your cancellation notice, calculating your refund, or escalating a dispute with Lilt Media, Yafee is ready to guide you through every step of the process.