Dispute Timeline and Process

Understand the dispute resolution timeline, what to expect at each stage, and how long the process takes.

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Updated 2024-01-10

Timeline Overview

Average Resolution Time: 3-7 Business Days

Most disputes are resolved within a week. Complex cases or escalated disputes may take longer.

0

Dispute Filed

You submit your dispute with evidence and details

48h

Vendor Response

Vendor has 48 hours to respond with resolution offer or message

24h

Your Decision

You have 24 hours to accept/decline vendor's resolution offer

3-5d

Resolution Processing

Refunds processed or replacements shipped

Dispute Stages

1. Open (New Dispute)

Your dispute has been filed and the vendor has been notified. The vendor has 48 hours to respond.

What you can do: Add additional evidence, wait for vendor response, or contact vendor directly for faster resolution.

2. Waiting for Customer

The vendor has responded with a message or resolution offer. It's your turn to respond.

What you can do: Accept the resolution offer, decline and negotiate, or ask for more information.

3. Under Review

The dispute has been escalated to our support team for review and mediation.

What happens: Support team reviews all evidence and communication to make a fair decision.

4. Escalated

Complex disputes that require additional investigation or involve policy violations.

Timeline: May take 7-14 business days for thorough investigation and resolution.

5. Resolved/Closed

The dispute has been resolved either through agreement with vendor or support team decision.

Final step: Resolution is implemented (refund processed, replacement shipped, etc.).

Response Times

Vendor Response Times

  • Initial response:48 hours
  • Follow-up messages:24 hours
  • Resolution processing:24-48 hours

Customer Response Times

  • Resolution decision:24 hours
  • Additional evidence:48 hours
  • Escalation request:Anytime

What Happens if Response Times Are Missed?

  • Vendor doesn't respond: Dispute automatically escalated to support team
  • Customer doesn't respond: Resolution offer may expire, dispute may be auto-closed
  • Extended delays: Support team may intervene to expedite resolution

Tracking Your Dispute

How to Monitor Your Dispute

1

Account Dashboard

Go to "My Account" → "Disputes" to see all your active and resolved disputes.

2

Email Notifications

You'll receive email updates when there are new messages, offers, or status changes.

3

Dispute Details Page

Click on any dispute to see full conversation history, evidence, and current status.

Status Indicators

Open - Waiting for vendor
Your Turn - Action needed
Under Review - Support team
Resolved - Completed

Communication History

  • All messages between you and vendor
  • Resolution offers and your responses
  • Evidence uploads and timestamps
  • Support team communications