Resumebuilder.Com is a web-based resume creation platform that helps you build professional CVs using customizable templates and AI-powered content suggestions. The service offers a free text-only plan, but downloading your resume as a Word or PDF file requires a paid subscription.
Many users sign up for the 14-day trial expecting to cancel before charges apply, only to discover that auto-renewal has already deducted money from their account. Others find the pricing structure confusing or realise they can create a resume just as effectively using free alternatives. Whatever your reason for wanting to leave, Yafee has created this guide to walk you through cancelling Resumebuilder.Com and recovering your money if you are eligible under Singapore law.
Cancellation becomes important in Singapore because the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) protects you when you purchase services online. This legislation grants you cooling-off rights for certain digital purchases, meaning Resumebuilder.Com must honour refund requests if you cancel within the withdrawal period. Understanding your legal position before you act is the fastest way to get your money back.
What Resumebuilder.Com offers
The platform includes customizable resume templates, AI-driven suggestions to improve your content, and multiple download formats. With the free plan, you access unlimited resume creation but can only download your work as plain text. Paid plans unlock Word and PDF downloads, which most employers require. The service also provides cover letter templates and career advice sections on some plans.
Why you might want to cancel
You may cancel for several reasons: you completed your resume and no longer need the service, you found a better-value alternative, the subscription auto-renewed without your clear consent, or you did not realise you were entering a paid trial. Yafee recommends cancelling immediately if you are within the statutory withdrawal period, as this gives you the strongest legal position for claiming a refund.
Your refund eligibility depends entirely on which plan you purchased and how long ago you paid, so reviewing your billing history is the first step before you cancel.
Resumebuilder.Com plan structure and refund rights
| Plan |
Price (SGD) |
Billing cycle |
Refund window |
| Free plan |
S$0.00 |
One-time |
N/A (no charge) |
| 14-day trial |
S$3.98 upfront; S$32.33 every 4 weeks thereafter |
Automatic renewal every 4 weeks |
14 days from payment (strongest protection) |
| Monthly Pro plan |
S$10.73 per month |
Monthly or annual billing |
7 days from payment (annual billing only) |
| 1-day access plan |
Variable pricing |
One-time charge |
Non-refundable per service terms |
| Annual access plan |
Higher upfront cost |
12-month lock-in |
Non-refundable per service terms |
The 14-day trial plan offers the strongest legal protection because you have a full 14 days from the date of payment to withdraw. If you are within this window and have not used the service extensively, you should cancel immediately and request a refund. Yafee advises checking your email receipt to confirm your exact payment date.
How billing works and when charges occur
Resumebuilder.Com uses auto-renewal by default on most paid plans. Your first charge occurs when you activate the trial or purchase a plan. Your second charge occurs automatically 4 weeks later (for the 14-day trial plan) or on your monthly renewal date (for the Pro plan), unless you cancel before that date. This is why many users are surprised by charges: they assume the trial ends automatically and does not renew.
Singapore law requires that the business obtain your explicit, informed consent before charging you for auto-renewal. If you believe Resumebuilder.Com charged you without clear prior notice, this strengthens your refund claim. Keep your receipt and confirmation email as evidence.
Your legal position under singapore consumer law
Singapore's Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act gives you specific rights when you purchase digital services online.
Your cooling-off right and withdrawal period
Under the CPFTA, you have a right to withdraw from a distance contract (a purchase made online, over the phone, or by mail) within 14 days from the date you receive the service or the date the contract is formed, whichever is earlier. This is called the "cooling-off period". For Resumebuilder.Com, this 14-day window starts from the date you paid, not from the date you first logged in.
However, this right does not apply to all services. The CPFTA excludes certain digital content that you have already used extensively. If you downloaded and edited multiple resumes using premium features, the business may argue you have partly consumed the service and cannot withdraw. Nevertheless, light use (browsing templates, reading suggestions) typically does not prevent withdrawal.
Refund requirements if you cancel
If you cancel within the cooling-off period and are entitled to withdraw, the business must refund all money you paid, including delivery or subscription fees. The refund must be made within 14 days of your cancellation request. Resumebuilder.Com cannot charge you a cancellation fee or penalty for withdrawing within the statutory period. If the business refuses to refund you or delays beyond 14 days, you have grounds to escalate to the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), which investigates complaints and can compel refunds.
Your legal position summary
If you cancel within 14 days of payment: You have a statutory right to withdraw and receive a full refund under the CPFTA, provided you have not extensively used the service. Resumebuilder.Com must process the refund within 14 days of your cancellation request. If you cancel after 14 days: You do not have an automatic legal right to withdraw. Any refund depends on Resumebuilder.Com's own refund policy or goodwill. You may still file a complaint with CASE if the business has breached its terms or engaged in unfair trading practices. Yafee recommends acting quickly because your legal position is strongest within the cooling-off period.
You can cancel through the Resumebuilder.Com website, via email, or through your payment method, depending on how you subscribed.
Cancel via the Resumebuilder.Com website
- Log into your Resumebuilder.Com account.
- Enter the email address and password associated with your account.
- If you have forgotten your password, click the "Forgot password?" link and follow the email reset instructions.
- Navigate to your account settings or billing dashboard.
- Look for a menu option labelled "Account", "Settings", "Billing", "Subscription", or "Manage plan".
- This option is usually in the top right corner of your account page or in a sidebar menu on the left.
- Locate the subscription management section.
- This section displays your current plan, the next renewal date, and the amount you will be charged.
- You may see a summary of your subscription history.
- Select the "Cancel subscription" or "Cancel plan" option.
- The button label may vary (for example, "End subscription", "Stop auto-renewal", or "Delete plan").
- Click this button to proceed.
- Confirm your cancellation and note the confirmation number.
- Resumebuilder.Com will ask you to confirm that you want to cancel. You may also see a survey asking why you are leaving.
- Complete the cancellation and take a screenshot of the confirmation page or confirmation number.
- Save any confirmation email you receive.
- Request a refund if you are within the 14-day window.
- After cancelling, visit the "Help" or "Contact us" section and submit a refund request.
- Reference your cancellation confirmation number and payment date.
- State clearly that you are withdrawing within the cooling-off period under the CPFTA and expect a full refund within 14 days.
Cancel via email if the website option fails
- Find Resumebuilder.Com's official contact email address.
- Check your account settings, the company website footer, or your original payment confirmation email for a support email address.
- The registered address for THE RESUME BUILDER in Singapore is available through the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) registry; use the official business contact details listed there.
- Compose a formal cancellation and refund request email.
- Include your account email address, full name, and order/subscription number.
- State your exact payment date and the amount charged.
- Write: "I am withdrawing from my subscription to Resumebuilder.Com under my right to cancel within the cooling-off period under Singapore's Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act. I request a full refund of SGD [amount] within 14 days of this request."
- Keep the tone professional and factual.
- Send the email to Resumebuilder.Com's support address and keep a copy for your records.
- Consider using a delivery method that provides proof of receipt (such as sending from a Gmail account that logs the date and time).
- If the first support email bounces, try the contact form on the website or the business address listed on the company registration.
Cancel a subscription purchased via apple app store
- Open the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Tap or click your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select "Subscriptions".
- This shows all active subscriptions linked to your Apple account.
- Find and tap Resumebuilder.Com in the list.
- The list is usually sorted by subscription name.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" or "Edit".
- Review the next billing date and the amount that will be charged.
- Select the option to cancel immediately or at the end of your current billing period.
- Confirm the cancellation and capture a screenshot.
- Apple will send you a confirmation email. Save this as proof of cancellation.
- Note that Apple processes refunds directly; contact Apple support if the refund does not appear within 5-7 business days.
What happens after you cancel and how to claim your refund
Cancellation stops future charges immediately, but you must act separately to claim a refund if you are eligible.
Timeline for cancellation and refund processing
Once you cancel, your access to the paid features continues until the end of your current billing period unless you request immediate termination. Resumebuilder.Com will not charge you again. If you cancel within the 14-day cooling-off period, you have a legal right to a refund of all money paid. The business must process this refund within 14 days of your cancellation request. If the refund does not appear in your bank account within this window, follow up immediately.
How to request and track your refund
- Submit your refund request in writing (email or website contact form).
- Do not rely on cancelling the subscription alone; you must separately request the refund.
- Reference your payment date, subscription plan, and cancellation confirmation number.
- State that you are exercising your cooling-off right under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act and expect a refund within 14 days.
- Check your email and bank account regularly for updates.
- Resumebuilder.Com should respond to your refund request within 5-7 business days.
- If you paid by credit card, the refund may appear as a credit to your card statement within 10-14 days of processing.
- If you paid by bank transfer or digital wallet, refunds typically appear within 2-5 business days.
- Follow up if the refund is delayed or refused.
- If Resumebuilder.Com does not respond within 7 days or refuses your refund after you have cancelled within the cooling-off period, escalate your complaint to the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE).
- CASE can investigate the dispute and compel the business to refund you if the law is on your side.
What to do if Resumebuilder.Com refuses your refund
If the business argues that you have used the service extensively and therefore cannot withdraw, or if they simply ignore your request, you have legal remedies. Yafee advises gathering all evidence: your payment confirmation, cancellation confirmation, screenshots of your account showing limited use, and copies of all emails to and from Resumebuilder.Com. You can then file a complaint with CASE, which will investigate at no cost to you. CASE has authority to mediate disputes and, if necessary, refer the matter to the Consumer Tribunal, which can award refunds and compensation.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Cancellation is straightforward, but small errors can delay or cost you a refund, so approach the process carefully and methodically.
Mistakes that weaken your position
Not cancelling within the cooling-off period. Your 14-day window is fixed by law and does not extend. If you cancel on day 15, you lose your automatic right to withdraw. Check your payment date on your receipt and mark the 14th day on your calendar.
Cancelling on the website but not requesting a refund. Many users cancel the subscription and assume the money is automatically refunded. It is not. You must separately submit a refund request, usually through a help form or email. Cancellation and refund are two separate actions.
Ignoring cancellation confirmations and refund responses. Always save confirmations, screenshots, and emails. If a dispute arises, CASE will ask for proof that you cancelled and requested a refund. Without documentation, you have no evidence.
Accepting promises to refund later. If Resumebuilder.Com says "we will refund you next week" but does not, you have a problem. Get refunds in writing with a specific date. If the deadline passes, escalate immediately to CASE.
Extensive use of the service after requesting cancellation. If you continue to download resumes, edit templates, and generate cover letters after requesting cancellation, the business may argue you have consumed the service and forfeit the right to withdraw. After cancelling, use the service minimally if at all.
Before you cancel, consider whether keeping the subscription might actually be the better choice.
When to cancel versus when to keep
| Situation |
Cancel? |
Keep? |
| Within 14 days of payment; have not used service much |
Yes - you have a legal right to your money back |
No - you lose the refund right after day 14 |
| Found a cheaper alternative; have used the service |
Yes, if within 14 days - otherwise consider the cost |
Maybe - staying for 4 weeks then cancelling wastes money |
| Your resume is complete; you do not need updates |
Yes - avoid auto-renewal charges |
No - you will be charged without benefit |
| Trial is about to expire and you want to explore the paid plan |
No - if you want the features, keep paying |
Yes - the trial features are valuable and time-limited |
| Auto-renewal just charged you unexpectedly |
Yes - cancel immediately and claim the refund within 14 days |
No - this is exactly when you should leave |
| Outside 14-day window; service is useful to you |
No - no refund right, but you can cancel future charges |
Yes - the service has value and you control the renewal |
If Resumebuilder.Com refuses to process your cancellation or refund, you have a formal escalation route under Singapore law.
Resumebuilder.Com official contact information
THE RESUME BUILDER is registered in Singapore under the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). The registered business address is held in the ACRA registry (searchable at acra.gov.sg). You can also contact the business through its website contact form or the support email address listed in your account settings. For cancellation and refund disputes, Yafee recommends sending your request to the official business email and requesting written confirmation within 5 business days.
Escalating to the consumers association of singapore (CASE)
- Gather your evidence.
- Collect your payment receipt, cancellation confirmation, refund request (copy of email or screenshot), and any responses from Resumebuilder.Com.
- Write a brief summary of what happened: when you paid, when you cancelled, what you asked for, and what the business refused to do.
- Visit the CASE website (case.org.sg) and submit a complaint.
- Complete the online complaint form with your details, the business name and contact information, and a description of the dispute.
- Attach scans or photos of your evidence.
- CASE will review your complaint and contact Resumebuilder.Com to mediate.
- Participate in CASE's mediation process.
- CASE will invite both you and the business to discuss the dispute and attempt to reach a settlement.
- This process is free and confidential.
- In most cases, the business will comply with CASE's recommendation.
- If mediation fails, escalate to the Consumer Tribunal (if eligible).
- If your claim is under SGD 10,000, you can apply to the Consumer Tribunal for a binding decision.
- CASE will guide you through this process.
Timeline for dispute resolution
CASE typically investigates complaints within 4-6 weeks. If mediation succeeds, you will receive your refund within the timeframe agreed. If you escalate to the Tribunal, a hearing and decision can take 8-12 weeks. Act quickly to maximize your chances: start the CASE process as soon as the business refuses your refund or delays beyond 14 days.
Final summary and next steps
Cancelling Resumebuilder.Com is straightforward if you act within the 14-day cooling-off period and follow the legal requirements. Log into your account, navigate to billing or subscription settings, select "Cancel subscription", and immediately submit a separate refund request citing the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act. Save all confirmations, track your refund, and escalate to CASE if the business refuses or delays. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions and recover money by staying within the legal framework and documenting every step.
Your next step is simple: check your payment date right now and determine whether you are still within 14 days. If you are, cancel immediately and submit your refund request today. If you are outside the window but believe the business acted unfairly, contact CASE to discuss your options. The longer you wait, the weaker your legal position becomes. Yafee is committed to giving you the information and confidence to take control of your subscriptions.