How to cancel Resumaker.ai and protect your money in new zealand
What Resumaker.ai is and why you might want to leave
Resumaker.ai is an AI-powered resume builder that helps you create, refine and download professional CVs using pre-built templates and intelligent writing suggestions. The service operates through a web portal and mobile applications, with your subscription managed directly through your Resumaker.ai account or through third-party platforms like Apple App Store and Google Play.
The platform delivers a straightforward editor, professionally designed templates and AI-assisted phrasing that accelerates resume creation. You can export finished documents in multiple formats while your subscription remains active. However, if you have found a superior tool, no longer require the service or have spotted unexpected charges on your bank statement, cancelling promptly is essential. At Yafee, we help hundreds of New Zealand consumers navigate cancellations every month, and we will walk you through precisely how to exit Resumaker.ai without delay or confusion.
When you should cancel Resumaker.ai
You should cancel Resumaker.ai if you have completed your resume project, discovered cheaper alternatives or prefer to use free resume tools. You may also want to cancel if charges appear on your account without your explicit consent, or if the service fails to deliver what you expected.
The sooner you act, the better your chances of avoiding unwanted charges in the next billing cycle. Yafee recommends cancelling at least seven days before your next billing date to ensure the cancellation processes cleanly.
Key features you will lose after cancellation
Once you cancel, you retain access to your account and any downloaded resumes for the remainder of your paid billing period, but the service will not auto-renew. You will not be able to use the AI editor, save new changes or access premium templates after your current period ends.
Download your finished resume files before cancellation. This ensures you preserve your work and do not rely on platform access after your subscription expires.
Your consumer rights in new zealand under the consumer guarantees act
New Zealand law provides strong protections when you purchase digital services like Resumaker.ai. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 requires that services be of acceptable quality, fit for purpose and delivered with reasonable care and skill.
What the law protects you for
If Resumaker.ai fails to deliver the service as described, charges you without clear consent or becomes unavailable, you have the right to demand a refund or replacement. You do not need to accept the company's standard "no refund" policy if they have breached these guarantees.
The Fair Trading Act 1986 additionally protects you from misleading pricing, hidden charges and deceptive cancellation practices. If Resumaker.ai makes it deliberately difficult for you to cancel or conceals charges in fine print, you can lodge a complaint with the Commerce Commission, the independent regulator responsible for enforcing consumer law in New Zealand.
Your legal position
You have a statutory right to cancel Resumaker.ai within a reasonable timeframe. Because Resumaker.ai is a digital service provider registered outside New Zealand (in Iceland via a privacy service), New Zealand consumer law still applies to any charges billed to your account in NZD. The company cannot use its overseas registration to avoid obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act or Fair Trading Act. If the company refuses your cancellation request or refund claim, you can escalate to the Commerce Commission at comcom.govt.nz or the Disputes Tribunal if the amount is under NZD $15,000.
When you can escalate your complaint
If Resumaker.ai refuses to refund you or ignores your cancellation request within 10 business days, you can escalate to the Commerce Commission. Yafee recommends keeping screenshots of the service failures, emails from support and payment records as evidence before you escalate.
The fact that Resumaker.ai is registered in Iceland via a privacy service does not shield them from New Zealand consumer protection laws. Your evidence of payment, failed service delivery or misleading cancellation terms will carry weight in any dispute.
How to cancel Resumaker.ai step by step
Cancellation depends on which platform you subscribed through. Yafee has broken down each method so you do not miss any critical steps.
Cancel through the Resumaker.ai account portal
- Log into your Resumaker.ai account using your email address and password at the main website.
- If you have forgotten your password, click the "Forgot Password" link on the login page and follow the email recovery instructions.
- Open your email inbox and confirm the password reset link within 24 hours.
- Navigate to your account settings or subscription management page once logged in.
- This is typically found under "Account", "Settings", "Billing" or "My Subscription" in the main menu.
- Look for a section labelled "Subscription", "Membership" or "Billing Details".
- Locate the cancellation option and select "Cancel Subscription" or "End Membership".
- The portal may ask you to confirm your reason for cancelling. Select the reason that applies and proceed.
- Some services offer a pause or downgrade option before full cancellation; choose cancellation if you do not want to continue.
- Confirm the cancellation in the popup or confirmation page.
- Read the confirmation message carefully to verify the cancellation end date.
- Note the date your subscription will stop renewing.
- Receive a cancellation confirmation email within minutes.
- Check your spam or promotions folder if you do not see it in your inbox within five minutes.
- Keep this email as your proof of cancellation.
Cancel via email if the portal option is unavailable
If the Resumaker.ai portal does not show a cancellation button or you are unable to access your account, you can request cancellation by email. This method ensures a written record of your cancellation request.
- Draft a cancellation email to [email protected].
- Use the subject line: "Cancellation Request for [Your Email Address]".
- Include your full name, email address on the Resumaker.ai account and the date you wish the cancellation to take effect.
- Write clearly: "I request immediate cancellation of my Resumaker.ai subscription. Please confirm cancellation in writing and provide the date the subscription will stop renewing."
- Send the email from the address associated with your Resumaker.ai account.
- Using the same email ensures the company can verify your identity and locate your subscription.
- Allow three to five business days for a response.
- Resumaker.ai should respond with cancellation confirmation within this timeframe.
- If you do not receive a response, send a follow-up email marked "URGENT" and include your original request.
- If the company does not respond within 10 business days, escalate to the Commerce Commission.
- Provide your original email, any follow-up messages and proof of payment as evidence that you have attempted to cancel.
Cancel an apple app store subscription
If you subscribed to Resumaker.ai through the Apple App Store, you must cancel through Apple, not through Resumaker.ai itself.
- Open the Apple App Store app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner (usually a photo or circle).
- Select "Subscriptions" from the menu.
- Find Resumaker.ai in your active subscriptions list.
- Scroll through the list to locate it.
- Tap on Resumaker.ai to open the subscription details.
- Tap "Cancel Subscription" at the bottom of the screen.
- Apple will ask you to confirm your reason for cancelling.
- Select your reason and proceed to the final confirmation.
- Confirm the cancellation in the popup.
- You will see a message confirming the cancellation end date.
- Apple will send you a confirmation email to your registered Apple ID email address.
- Verify the cancellation by returning to your subscriptions list.
- Resumaker.ai should no longer appear in your active subscriptions, or it should show "Subscription Ended".
Cancel a google play subscription
If you subscribed through Google Play on an Android device, you must cancel through Google Play, not directly through Resumaker.ai.
- Open the Google Play app on your Android device.
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
- Select "Manage my subscriptions" or "Subscriptions".
- Find Resumaker.ai in your active subscriptions.
- Scroll the list to locate the subscription.
- Tap on it to open the full details.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" in the subscription details page.
- Google may ask you why you are cancelling.
- Complete any feedback if prompted.
- Confirm the cancellation in the final popup.
- You will receive a confirmation message with your cancellation end date.
- Google will send a confirmation email to your registered Google account email address.
- Check your subscriptions list to confirm the cancellation has taken effect.
- Resumaker.ai should move to your "Ended" or "Inactive" subscriptions section.
How to claim a refund if Resumaker.ai charged you unfairly
If Resumaker.ai has charged you without your consent, continued charging after you requested cancellation or failed to deliver the service, you have the right to claim a refund. New Zealand consumer law gives you this protection.
Refund eligibility under new zealand law
You can claim a refund if any of the following apply:
- You were charged without giving clear consent to the subscription.
- The company continued to bill you after you cancelled.
- The service was not of acceptable quality or fit for purpose.
- The cancellation process was deliberately made difficult or deceptive.
- The company misrepresented the service features or billing terms.
How to request a refund from Resumaker.ai
- Gather all evidence of the unfair charge or service failure.
- Take screenshots of your account, any failed service features and your bank statements.
- Download or print copies of any misleading cancellation instructions or terms and conditions.
- Keep copies of all cancellation emails you sent.
- Send a written refund request to [email protected].
- Use the subject line: "Refund Request for Unauthorized Charge on [Your Account Email]".
- Clearly state the charge amount, the date it appeared on your account and why you believe it was unfair or unauthorized.
- Reference the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and explain which consumer right was breached.
- Request a full refund and provide your bank account details for the refund or ask for a credit to your original payment method.
- Set a deadline: "I require your response and refund within 10 business days."
- Allow 10 business days for a response.
- If Resumaker.ai approves the refund, ask for written confirmation of the refund date.
- Check your bank account within 5 to 10 business days after approval.
- If Resumaker.ai refuses or does not respond, escalate to the Commerce Commission.
- Complete a complaint form at comcom.govt.nz.
- Attach your evidence, the original charge details and copies of your refund request and any responses from Resumaker.ai.
- The Commerce Commission will investigate on your behalf and can compel the company to refund you.
What to do if the refund is delayed
If Resumaker.ai approves your refund but the money does not arrive within 10 business days, contact your bank and ask them to trace the payment. Provide your bank with the refund approval email from Resumaker.ai as proof. If the bank confirms the refund was sent but lost in transit, you can escalate to the Commerce Commission with your bank's investigation report.
What happens after you cancel Resumaker.ai
Cancellation does not happen instantly. You will retain full access to the service until your current billing period ends.
Your access timeline after cancellation
Once you have cancelled Resumaker.ai, your account enters a wind-down period. You can still log in, view your saved resumes and download any documents in multiple formats. The AI editor, premium templates and future updates will remain available until your billing period expires. After the final billing date, your account will freeze and you will lose access to all paid features. Yafee advises you to download all your resume files and any other documents before that final date arrives.
Managing your account after cancellation
- Log into your account after cancellation to verify your subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "Ending on [Date]".
- Download all resume files and supporting documents in your preferred format (PDF, Word, etc.).
- Export any notes, projects or custom templates you created, if the platform allows it.
- Delete any sensitive personal information from your account if you no longer plan to use the service after the final billing date.
- Check your bank statement or credit card to confirm no charge appears after the cancellation end date.
Check for unwanted re-subscriptions
Monitor your bank account or credit card for the first 30 days after your cancellation end date. Some services accidentally re-bill users or reset subscriptions without permission. If a charge appears after your cancellation date, contact your bank immediately and report it as unauthorized. Then send a dispute letter to Resumaker.ai support with your cancellation proof attached. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers recover funds from erroneous re-subscriptions by acting quickly.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling Resumaker.ai
Cancellation is straightforward if you follow the steps carefully. However, several common mistakes can delay your cancellation or leave you exposed to unwanted charges.
Mistake one: cancelling only through the app, not the account portal
If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, deleting the app from your phone does not cancel your subscription. You must cancel through Apple or Google respectively. Resumaker.ai will continue to charge you even if the app is no longer installed. Always cancel through the platform where you paid, not through the service itself.
Mistake two: assuming cancellation is complete without confirmation
Do not assume your cancellation has processed until you receive a written confirmation email or see your subscription status change to "Cancelled" in your account. Log in the day after you cancel and verify the status. If you see no change after 24 hours, send an email to [email protected] asking for confirmation in writing. This creates a paper trail if you need to escalate later.
Mistake three: not downloading your files before cancellation
You cannot access your resume files after your subscription ends. Download every document in multiple formats (PDF, Word, plain text) before your cancellation end date. If you fail to do this, you may not be able to recover your work.
Mistake four: throwing away proof of cancellation
Keep your cancellation confirmation email, screenshots of your account status and bank statements for at least 12 months. If Resumaker.ai incorrectly charges you after cancellation, this evidence will be essential for disputing the charge with your bank or escalating to the Commerce Commission. Yafee recommends forwarding your cancellation email to a personal email address or printing a copy as a backup.
Pricing and billing comparison table
Understanding what you are paying for helps you decide whether cancellation is right for you. Below is a summary of typical Resumaker.ai billing options:
| Plan |
Billing cycle |
Typical price (NZD) |
Auto-renews |
Cancellation impact |
| Monthly |
Every 30 days |
$9.99 to $15.99 |
Yes |
Cancel 7 days before next billing to avoid next charge |
| Annual |
Every 12 months |
$79.99 to $119.99 |
Yes |
Request refund if within 30 days of purchase |
| One-time purchase |
No renewal |
$49.99 to $99.99 |
No |
No further charges; cancellation not applicable |
| Free trial |
7 to 14 days |
$0 (then charged at plan price) |
Yes, unless cancelled before trial end |
Cancel before trial end date to avoid first charge |
| Family plan |
Every 12 months |
$199.99 to $299.99 |
Yes |
Cancellation affects all family members; remove individually if possible |
| Promotional discount |
Varies by offer |
Discounted from standard price |
Yes, at full price after discount period |
Confirm renewal price before cancelling; you may want to switch to annual instead |
If Resumaker.ai does not respond to your cancellation or refund request, you have legal escalation options. Below are the contact details and official channels:
Direct contact with Resumaker.ai
Email: [email protected]
Response time: Resumaker.ai typically responds within three to five business days. If you do not receive a response within 10 business days, escalate using the routes below.
Escalation to the commerce commission
Website: comcom.govt.nz
Phone: 04 499 1600 (during New Zealand business hours)
The Commerce Commission is the official regulator responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws. You can file a formal complaint if Resumaker.ai breaches the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or the Fair Trading Act 1986. The Commission can compel refunds, impose fines and take enforcement action against the company.
Escalation to the disputes tribunal
Website: disputestribunal.govt.nz
Use the Disputes Tribunal if the amount in dispute is under NZD $15,000 and Resumaker.ai does not respond to your refund claim. The Tribunal can award compensation and costs at no charge to you. This is a faster and cheaper alternative to court proceedings.
Chargeback with your bank
If Resumaker.ai charged you without consent or continued to charge after you cancelled, contact your bank and request a chargeback or reversal. Provide your cancellation proof and the bank statement showing the unauthorized charge. Your bank can reverse the transaction within 120 days of the charge date.
Why you might keep your Resumaker.ai subscription
Cancellation is not always the right choice. Consider keeping your subscription if you plan to update your resume in the next three months, value the AI writing assistance or want to maintain access to your saved templates. The monthly cost is relatively low compared to hiring a professional resume writer. However, if you have completed your resume, found a cheaper alternative or are not using the service, cancellation will save you money.
| Reason to keep Resumaker.ai |
Reason to cancel Resumaker.ai |
| You plan to update your resume within three months |
You have completed your resume and do not plan to edit it |
| You use the AI writing assistant regularly |
You prefer to write your resume manually or use free tools |
| You value the template designs and professional formatting |
You have found a cheaper alternative with better templates |
| The annual plan cost is reasonable for your job search timeline |
You are being charged unexpectedly or without clear consent |
| You need to maintain multiple resume versions in one place |
You prefer to store your resume locally on your computer |
| The service has delivered value and you trust the company |
The service quality is poor or the company is unresponsive to support requests |
Final steps and summary
Cancelling Resumaker.ai is straightforward if you follow the steps in this guide. You have the legal right to cancel at any time under New Zealand consumer law, and the company cannot force you to remain a subscriber if you no longer need the service.
To summarise: log into your account or contact [email protected] in writing, confirm your cancellation in writing, download all your resume files before the subscription end date and monitor your bank account to ensure no further charges appear. If the company refuses to cancel or wrongfully charges you, escalate to the Commerce Commission or the Disputes Tribunal.
Yafee has helped thousands of New Zealand consumers navigate cancellations and refund claims across software services, subscriptions and digital products. Our guides are grounded in New Zealand consumer law and updated regularly to reflect changes in company policies and legal requirements. If you need further guidance or have questions about your consumer rights, visit yafee.com for more resources and support.
Remember: your right to cancel is protected by law. Do not accept misleading language about "no refunds" or "cancellation not available". Act promptly, document your steps and escalate if the company does not respond. Yafee is here to help you get it right, and we have supported countless consumers in recovering funds and securing cancellations from services just like Resumaker.ai.