How to cancel Vegamour and protect your refund rights in south africa
What is Vegamour and how the subscription works
Vegamour is a plant-based hair wellness brand that delivers serums, supplements, and targeted hair and brow growth products directly to your door through recurring subscription services. The company formulates these products without synthetic chemicals, targeting fuller and healthier hair growth. You subscribe through the Vegamour website or via Apple and Google app stores, and the company charges your payment method automatically on a recurring schedule until you cancel. Understanding how to cancel properly, and knowing your refund rights under South African consumer law, protects both your money and your time. Yafee provides detailed guidance on navigating these cancellation processes and asserting your legal position.
How Vegamour charges your payment method
When you sign up for Vegamour, you authorise recurring charges on a billing schedule you select, typically monthly or bi-monthly. The company processes and ships your order automatically unless you cancel before the billing date. If you purchase through vegamour.com directly, you manage your subscription in your account portal. If you subscribe via the Apple App Store or Google Play, Apple or Google handles all billing, and you must cancel through their platforms, not on Vegamour's website. This distinction matters: cancelling on the wrong platform leaves your subscription active and your card exposed to recurring charges.
Why cancellation timing matters under south african law
South African consumer protection law grants you powerful cancellation rights, but they have strict deadlines. Under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, you have 14 days from purchase to cancel a distance contract (any online purchase) and claim a full refund without penalty. However, Vegamour's commercial refund policy is stricter: it allows 30 days for a refund minus handling fees, then store credit only after day 30. Knowing which deadline applies to your order determines whether you recover your full payment or lose money to administrative charges. Yafee recommends checking your order confirmation email for the exact purchase date, as this sets your 14-day statutory window.
Your consumer rights under south african law
South Africa's Consumer Protection Act establishes your baseline rights when purchasing from overseas companies like Vegamour.
The 14-day cooling-off period explained
South Africa's Consumer Protection Act grants you a legal right to cancel any distance contract within 14 days of receipt and receive a full refund at no cost. This right applies automatically-you do not need to provide a reason, and Vegamour cannot charge you for exercising it. Your only obligation is to return the product in unused, resaleable condition within that window. This statutory right overrides any commercial refund policy the company publishes. Consequently, if Vegamour's policy conflicts with the Consumer Protection Act, the Act takes precedence. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) enforces this law and can investigate breaches if Vegamour refuses to honour your cancellation.
How vegamour's policy differs from your legal protection
Vegamour advertises a 30-day return window, which appears generous. However, after day 14, you lose your statutory cooling-off protection and fall under Vegamour's commercial terms. Between days 15 and 30, Vegamour deducts a handling fee (approximately R115 or USD 6.95) and does not refund original shipping costs. Between days 31 and 90, the company offers only store credit or exchanges-no refund whatsoever. After 90 days, Vegamour typically does not accept returns. Your legal 14-day right supersedes this policy, so prioritise the statutory deadline if your order arrived within the past two weeks.
Your legal position: If you purchased within 14 days of today, you have a statutory right under the Consumer Protection Act to cancel and receive a full refund. Vegamour cannot deduct fees or require you to accept store credit. If you purchased more than 14 days ago but fewer than 30 days ago, you may still request a refund under Vegamour's policy, but the company may deduct fees. Document everything-screenshots, order confirmations, and delivery proof-before contacting customer support.
Damaged or incorrect items
If you receive a damaged product or an incorrect order, contact Vegamour immediately with photographs and your order number. Damage claims often sit outside the standard refund window and require separate handling. Yafee advises treating damage as a separate issue from a standard cancellation: the company typically processes these faster and without deductions, as the fault lies with Vegamour, not with you.
Your cancellation method depends on where you subscribed.
Cancelling a Vegamour website subscription
If you subscribed directly through vegamour.com, use your account portal to cancel within 2 minutes and stop all future charges immediately.
- Open your web browser and visit vegamour.com (verify you are on the official site, not a phishing copy)
- Check the URL carefully: it must be vegamour.com, not vegamour.co.za or vegamour.co.uk
- Click Sign In in the top-right corner and enter your registered email address and password
- Select My Account or My Subscriptions from the navigation menu
- This option typically appears under your profile icon or in the main menu
- Locate your active subscription and click Manage Subscription next to it
- Select Cancel Subscription and confirm when prompted
- The system may offer a discount to retain you; decline this if you want to cancel
- Do not close the page until you see a confirmation message
- Check your email inbox for a cancellation confirmation email from Vegamour within 10 minutes
- This email is your proof of cancellation; save it for your records
- If you do not receive this email, contact support immediately with your order number
- Verify your next billing date has been removed from your account portal
- Log out and back in to ensure the change persisted
Cancelling an apple app store subscription
If you subscribed via the Apple App Store (iPhone or iPad), you must cancel through Apple's App Store settings, not on Vegamour's website. Cancelling only on Vegamour's site will not stop Apple from charging you.
- Open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner and select Subscriptions
- Find Vegamour in your active subscriptions list and tap it
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm when prompted
- Apple will ask you to provide feedback; this is optional
- You will see a message stating your subscription ends on a specific date
- You retain access to the app until that date; you will not be refunded for the current billing period
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation message as proof
- Apple does not send a separate email confirmation for app cancellations
Cancelling a google play store subscription
If you subscribed via Google Play (Android), cancel through Google Play's subscription settings.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device
- Tap your profile icon and select Payments and subscriptions
- Tap Subscriptions and select Vegamour
- Tap Cancel subscription and confirm your choice
- Google may offer a discounted rate to retain you; decline if you wish to cancel
- Confirm the cancellation message, which shows your final billing date
- You retain access until that date; no refund applies to the current cycle
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation for your records
Cancelling via direct contact with Vegamour customer support
If you cannot access your account portal or encounter technical issues, contact Vegamour's support team directly. This method takes longer but provides a documented paper trail.
- Locate Vegamour's customer support contact details
- Check your order confirmation email for a support email address or phone number
- Visit vegamour.com and scroll to the footer for contact information
- Send an email or submit a support ticket with the following information:
- Your full name and email address associated with your account
- Your order or subscription number
- A clear statement: "I request immediate cancellation of my Vegamour subscription effective today"
- Your preferred refund or store credit option if applicable
- Request written confirmation of your cancellation
- State: "Please confirm cancellation in writing and confirm the cancellation date"
- Wait for a response within 5 business days
- If Vegamour does not respond, follow up with a second email marked "urgent"
- Save all email correspondence in a dedicated folder for future reference
- If a dispute arises, this documentation supports your case with the National Consumer Commission
Your refund timeline and what to expect after cancellation
Refund processing depends on when you cancelled and which law applies to your order.
Refunds under the 14-day cooling-off period
If you cancelled within 14 days of receiving your order, you are entitled to a full refund under the Consumer Protection Act. Vegamour must process this refund within 15 business days of receiving your returned product. Return shipping is your responsibility unless the item arrived damaged or incorrect. Yafee advises packaging the returned product securely and requesting tracking from your courier, as this proves delivery to Vegamour's return address.
Refunds after day 14 under vegamour's policy
If you cancelled between days 15 and 30, Vegamour may deduct a handling fee (approximately R115) and will not refund your original shipping cost. The company will process this partial refund within 15 business days. If you cancelled after day 30, Vegamour typically offers store credit only, not a cash refund. Consequently, you should cancel as early as possible to maximise your refund.
How to track your refund
After Vegamour receives your returned package, monitor your original payment method. Credit card refunds typically appear within 5 to 10 business days. Bank transfers may take longer, depending on your financial institution. If your refund does not arrive within 15 business days of Vegamour confirming receipt, contact the company again with your return tracking number and demand a refund status update. Yafee recommends checking your bank or credit card statement weekly and saving all confirmation emails as proof.
Pricing and subscription costs at a glance
Understanding Vegamour's pricing structure helps you calculate your total financial commitment before signing up.
| Product type |
Subscription frequency |
Approximate cost (ZAR) |
Refund window |
| Hair growth serum |
Monthly |
R450-R600 |
14 days (statutory) |
| Hair supplement pack |
Monthly |
R350-R450 |
14 days (statutory) |
| Brow growth serum |
Monthly |
R400-R550 |
14 days (statutory) |
| Multi-product bundle |
Bi-monthly |
R950-R1,200 |
14 days (statutory) |
| Handling fee (days 15-30 refund) |
One-time |
R115 |
N/A |
Prices vary by product and currency fluctuation. Yafee recommends confirming current pricing on vegamour.com before subscribing, as these figures are approximate and subject to change.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling Vegamour
Cancelling your subscription is straightforward, but these common errors delay refunds or leave you vulnerable to future charges.
Mistake 1: cancelling on the wrong platform
The most frequent error is cancelling your Vegamour account without also cancelling your App Store or Google Play subscription. Your account cancellation does not stop Apple or Google from charging you. These platforms manage billing independently. You must cancel in both places. After cancelling on vegamour.com, immediately open your App Store or Google Play settings and confirm the subscription is terminated there as well.
Mistake 2: missing the 14-day statutory window
Once you pass 14 days from receipt, you lose your automatic right to a full refund under the Consumer Protection Act. After this point, Vegamour's stricter policy applies, and the company may deduct fees. Yafee recommends cancelling within 10 days to provide a safety buffer and ensure your refund qualifies for full statutory protection.
Mistake 3: returning the product without tracking
Never return a product to Vegamour without requesting a tracking number from your courier. If the package goes missing, you cannot prove you returned it, and Vegamour may refuse to refund you. Always keep your tracking receipt and take photographs of the sealed package before handing it to the courier.
Mistake 4: not documenting your cancellation request
If you cancel via email or support ticket, save every message. Screenshots of account portal cancellations matter too. If a dispute arises later, documentation is your only proof. Without it, Vegamour may claim you never cancelled, and the National Consumer Commission will side with you only if you provide evidence.
Mistake 5: assuming store credit is the same as a refund
After day 30, Vegamour offers store credit instead of a cash refund. Store credit is worthless if you no longer want Vegamour products. Within 14 days, always insist on a cash refund, not credit. Yafee advises stating this explicitly in your cancellation request: "I request a full cash refund, not store credit."
What happens after you cancel your Vegamour subscription
Cancellation is complete, but confirm these details to avoid surprises.
Your final charges and billing date
Once you cancel, Vegamour stops all future charges. However, you remain responsible for any orders already placed or in transit. Check your order history in your account portal for pending shipments. If an order shipped before you cancelled, you will still receive it and may request a return within the 14-day or 30-day window depending on when it arrives. Yafee recommends taking a screenshot of your account showing zero active subscriptions as final proof.
Accessing your account after cancellation
You retain access to your Vegamour account login indefinitely. You can view your order history, download receipts, and re-subscribe at any time. The company does not delete accounts upon cancellation. If you want to delete your personal data entirely, contact Vegamour's privacy team and request data deletion under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Preventing accidental re-subscription
Some customers accidentally re-subscribe when browsing the Vegamour website. To prevent this, consider using a different payment method for new purchases if you decide to buy individual products without a subscription. Never save your card in the Vegamour portal if you do not plan to re-subscribe.
How yafee helps you cancel with confidence
Navigating refund deadlines, platform-specific cancellations, and competing policies requires precision. Yafee specialises in translating consumer law into clear, actionable steps. Our contract law specialists reference the Consumer Protection Act, the National Consumer Commission's enforcement powers, and Vegamour's own terms to ensure you recover every rand you are entitled to. Whether you need help drafting a cancellation email, calculating your refund, or escalating a dispute, Yafee provides free guidance rooted in South African legal frameworks.
Comparison: Vegamour cancellation policies versus south african law
| Aspect |
South African consumer protection act |
Vegamour's commercial policy |
| Refund window |
14 days from receipt |
30 days (with deductions after day 14) |
| Deductions allowed |
None (full refund guaranteed) |
R115 handling fee (days 15-30) |
| Shipping refund |
Your responsibility to return; company covers statutory period |
No refund after day 14 |
| Store credit option |
Not applicable; full refund required |
Only option after day 30 |
| Enforcement body |
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
Vegamour customer service (optional escalation to NCC) |
If Vegamour refuses to cancel or refund you
Most cancellations process smoothly, but if Vegamour delays, demands extra fees, or denies your refund, you have escalation routes.
Step 1: document and request written confirmation
Send a formal email to Vegamour's customer support team restating your cancellation request and the legal basis for your refund (the Consumer Protection Act, if within 14 days). Request written confirmation within 5 business days. Keep this email as proof of your good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute.
Step 2: contact the national consumer commission
If Vegamour does not respond or refuses your valid claim, lodge a complaint with the National Consumer Commission (NCC). The NCC enforces the Consumer Protection Act and investigates breaches. You can file a complaint online at nccc.org.za or by post. Include your order confirmation, cancellation request emails, and proof of the refund you are owed. The NCC typically responds within 20 business days and can compel Vegamour to refund you.
Step 3: request a chargeback from your bank
If Vegamour continues to ignore your claim or the NCC's ruling, contact your bank and request a chargeback for unauthorised charges. Provide your cancellation proof and the NCC complaint reference. Your bank will investigate and may reverse the charge in your favour.
Keep these details on file if you need to escalate a dispute.
| Contact or resource |
How to use |
| Vegamour customer support |
Email via vegamour.com contact form or support email (listed in your order confirmation) |
| National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
File a complaint at nccc.org.za or call 0860 10 63 80 during business hours |
| Your bank or credit card issuer |
Contact them to request a chargeback for unauthorised recurring charges after Vegamour refuses to cancel |
| Yafee legal resources |
Visit yafee.com for free templates, checklists, and detailed guides on South African consumer law |
Cancellation checklist: verify before you finish
Use this checklist to confirm your cancellation is complete and your refund is on track.
- I have cancelled my subscription on vegamour.com (if applicable) AND on my App Store or Google Play account (if applicable)
- I have received confirmation emails from both Vegamour and Apple/Google confirming the cancellation
- My account portal shows no active subscriptions or upcoming billing dates
- I have saved all confirmation emails and screenshots in a dedicated folder
- If returning a product for refund, I have obtained a tracking number and photographed the sealed package
- I have noted my 14-day refund deadline from the order receipt date
- I have contacted my bank to confirm no further charges appear on my statement
- If more than 7 days have passed since cancellation, I have checked my bank account for the refund
- If 15 days have passed and the refund has not arrived, I have contacted Vegamour for a status update
Summary: reclaim your money and protect your rights
Cancelling Vegamour requires you to act on the correct platform, respect the 14-day statutory deadline, and document every step. South African consumer law is firmly on your side: the Consumer Protection Act grants you a full refund within 14 days of receipt at no cost, and the National Consumer Commission enforces this right. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions and recover refunds by translating complex legal frameworks into straightforward, actionable procedures. Whether you are cancelling because the product did not work, you cannot afford the subscription, or you simply changed your mind, you have both the legal right and the practical means to do so. Start by identifying your platform (website, Apple, or Google), confirm your order date, and follow the step-by-step process above. Save all confirmation messages, return your product with tracking, and monitor your refund. If Vegamour resists, escalate to the National Consumer Commission. Your money is yours-protect it by acting within the deadline and following procedure. Yafee remains your resource for free, detailed guidance on every step. Visit yafee.com to download cancellation templates, access consumer law summaries, and find contact details for the bodies that enforce your rights in South Africa.