Section 1 - Referral Policy for Plus/Iconic/Centre Learners

Learners needs to reach out within 1 year of referring a learner

What are Learner Referral Rewards?

As an Unacademy Plus/Iconic/Centre subscriber, you can refer your friends to us and win exciting rewards. Your friend will get a 5% discount on their total subscription cost when they subscribe to Unacademy using your referral code. Once your friend becomes an Unacademy Plus/Iconic/Centre subscriber, you will receive referral rewards and a free Plus subscription extension on your existing subscription (only for Plus/Iconic referees; no extensions will provided for Centre subscribers). 

Please note: 

Starting from May 17, 2023 referrals will be subject to the new Learner Referral Policy However, any referrals made prior to May 17, 2023, will still be rewarded according to the old policy 

Centre subscribers will only be eligible for gift vouchers and not subscription extension for eligible referrals

If a learner has not received their referral reward, they must contact the Unacademy Support Team  within one year of making the referral. Requests submitted after this timeframe will not be entertained.

What rewards am I eligible for if I make referrals as per the new referral policy?

Please find the below details of rewards applicable from May 17, 2023. 

Note: 

• Rewards will be applicable only if the subscription cost is Rs. 2,500 or more per successful referral made and not on the total sum paid by more than one referee

• Rewards are only applicable for Plus/Iconic/Centre subscription referrals

• Only referrals made starting May 17, 2023 will be considered in the new learner referral policy

• Please note that you should have an active paid subscription to be eligible for rewards. Your subscription should not be a bonus/Store subscription or a subscription to an expired Goal. Also, learners who have a Lite subscription are not eligible for referral rewards

As per the new policy, what subscription extensions do I get in addition to the referral rewards?

From May 17, 2023 onward, if your friend uses your referral code and purchases a subscription of more than Rs. 2500 for 6 months or above (Plus/Iconic/Centre subscription), you’ll get 1 month of Plus subscription extension on each successful referral.*

*Extension reward is only applicable to Plus/Iconic subscribers. As a Centre subscriber, if you make a successful referral, you will only be eligible for referral rewards and not a subscription extension.

Please note the following conditions for extension:

1. The extension reward will work only if your friend has subscribed to the same Goal as yours

2. The subscription bought should be a Plus/Iconic/Centre subscription

3. In the case of multiple Goals, the extension will be applicable for the respective Goal which your friend has purchased using your code

How would Unacademy know I have referred my friend?

We will know when your friend signs up using your referral code. To access your referral code, follow these steps:

If you are using Unacademy web:

1. Click on your Profile icon at the top-right corner of the page

2. Select Refer your friends

Please refer to the GIF for a better understanding:

If you are using the Unacademy app:

1. Go to the Me tab at the bottom-right side of the app

2. Tap on Settings>Refer and earn

Please refer to the GIF for a better understanding:

Please note that referral codes must be given directly by you to your friends. Referral codes are the property of Unacademy and cannot be displayed or shared on any public platform or a social media site using paid marketing and/or sponsored ads. Unacademy reserves the right to cancel any and all referral points where it finds evidence of such activity by a Learner.

How will I know whether the free extension has been provided or not?

Please note, as per the new referral policy effective from May 17, 2023, the extension reward will work only if your friend has subscribed to the same Goal as yours with a subscription of at least Rs. 2500 and duration of 6 months or above. 

To check the extension on the Unacademy app:

• Tap on the Me tab at the bottom-right side of the app

• At the top of the screen, you will find the subscribed Goal along with its validity

To check the extension on the Unacademy web:

• Click on your account at the top-right corner of the Unacademy home page

• Then, click on the Settings option

• Go to Subscriptions, and you will be able to see the validity of your subscribed Goal

What will my friend get if they use my referral code?

If your friend uses your referral code, then they will get a 5% discount on the subscription cost.

Do I also get referral rewards if my friend is an existing Plus/Iconic subscriber & extends their subscription?

No, the referral reward is only for New Plus/Iconic subscribers and is not applicable for renewals (your friend has to be a new subscriber to the platform).

Do I also get referral rewards if my friend is an existing Plus/Iconic subscriber & makes a new Store purchase?

Yes, if your friend uses your referral code to make a successful Store purchase of a new Goal, you will be eligible for referral rewards. 

Please note: 

• You should have an active subscription to the same Goal that your friend is purchasing

• The subscription purchased by your friend must be worth at least Rs. 2,500 and for a minimum of 6 months

Do I also get referral rewards if my friend is an existing Plus/Iconic subscriber & takes a new Centre subscription?

Yes, if your friend uses your referral code to take a Centre subscription of a new Goal, you will be eligible for referral rewards. Please note that you should have an active subscription to the same Goal that your friend is purchasing.

Please note: 

• You should have an active subscription to the same Goal that your friend is purchasing

• The subscription purchased by your friend must be worth at least Rs. 2,500 and for a minimum of 6 months

Do I also get a gift voucher if my friend buys a combo Plus/Iconic subscription or two separate subscriptions?

If your friend buys a Combo subscription, one of UPSC CSE - GS and one of UPSC CSE - Optional, and both subscriptions are of Rs. 2,500 or more, you will receive gift voucher only once, for whichever Goal is bought first in the combo subscription as well as separately.

Do I also get an extension if my friend buys a combo Plus/Iconic subscription or two separate subscriptions?

If your friend buys a Combo subscription, one of UPSC CSE - GS and one of UPSC CSE - Optional, and both subscriptions are of more than 6 month duration, you will receive reward only once, for whichever Goal is bought first in the combo subscription as well as separately.

How many referrals can I make to get the rewards as per the new referral policy?

As per the new referral policy, you can refer as many friends as you want, but you will be rewarded for eligible referrals only.

Eligible referrals should satisfy the below conditions:

• Your friend purchases the same Goal as yours

• The duration of the subscription bought by them is 6 months or more 

• The subscription amount is Rs. 2,500 or more

Please note: 

• You will not get any rewards or extensions if your friend purchases subscriptions to international Goals, i.e., USMLE and NCLEX, 

• You can win a Chromebook and an Unacademy T-shirt only once in a lifetime

Will I get any reward if I refer friends with a total amount of less than Rs. 2,500, as per the new referral policy?

For you to receive extension as per the new referral policy, your friend’s subscription duration should be at least 6 months. Please refer to the table below to understand the reward structure better.

Will I get an extension for the referrals made with a subscription duration of less than 6 months?

No. Extension will be provided only if the referee has made a purchase of a Plus/Iconic/Centre subscription for the duration of 6 months or above. 

When will I get my referral rewards?

Referral rewards can take anywhere between 30-60 days to be dispatched from the time your friend signs up. We have a monthly referral cycle. For all the referrals made in a particular month, we dispatch the gifts by the end of the next month. Please note that any tax compliances on the points or vouchers shall be to your account.

For example: If your friend signed up on 1st June 2022  using your referral code, then the gifts will be dispatched by 30th July 2022. If your friend signed up using your referral code on 25th June 2022, then also your gift will be dispatched by 30th July 2022.

How do I receive the gift vouchers?

You will receive gift vouchers on your registered email either from gc-orders@woohoo.in. 
Please check your spam folder, in case you do not find them in your primary inbox.

I have not received my gift voucher. What should I do?

In case you haven't received your gift voucher, we request you to reach out to the Unacademy Support Team and share a screenshot of your referral page, along with your registered email and contact number. Rest assured, we will promptly assist you in resolving your issue.  

I have received a damaged/dysfunctional gift. What should I do?

If you receive any damaged or dysfunctional gift, you will have to bring this to our notice within 7 days of receiving the gift by reaching out to the Unacademy Support Team. Any complaints raised after 7 days regarding the functionality or condition of the gift will not be eligible to be acknowledged or considered by the Unacademy team.

Do I get a warranty card/bill with a physical reward?

As of now, we do not provide any warranty card or bill with the gift(s). We request you to please reach out to us over chat in case you face any issues with your gift(s). Warranties on the gifts/articles/services are the sole responsibility of the manufacturer or service provider without reference or liability to Unacademy.

Unacademy’s decision in relation to any interpretation or applicability of these terms and conditions shall be final and binding. Unacademy reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at its sole discretion without prior notice.

Please refer to Unacademy's Terms & Conditions for Learner Referral Rewards Program. 

Section 2 - Referral Policy for Free/Store Learners

What is the Referral Policy for Free/Store Learners?

As an Unacademy Free/Store Learner with no Plus/Iconic/Centre subscription, you have the opportunity to refer your friends to us and win exciting rewards. Your friend will get a 5% discount on their total subscription cost when they subscribe to Unacademy using your referral code. Once your friend becomes an Unacademy Plus/Iconic/Centre subscriber, you will receive referral rewards as well as a free 1-month Plus subscription to the same Goal as your friend’s.

What rewards am I eligible for if I make referrals as a Free/Store Learner?

You can unlock the reward slabs for eligible referrals based on the subscription duration and total subscription amount that your friend pays after applying a discount using your referral code.

Please note:

• Referral reward will only be awarded for subscriptions ≥Rs 2,500 (per subscription cost)

• The referral reward will be disbursed:

  • Post the first two successful referrals

  • After completing 60 days from the time the subscription was purchased

• Extension rewards are only applicable for 6 months or above subscriptions durations

• Referral rewards are only applicable for Plus, Iconic, and Centre subscription purchase

• A 1-month free Plus subscription will be provided to the same Goal as your friend’s, and only once in a lifetime

• A 1-month free Plus subscription will only be provided for the first successful referral

• If your friend purchases a combo subscription using your referral code, you will get a free 1-month Plus subscription of both Goals  

• Referral rewards are not applicable if the subscription is bought during an ongoing existing offer/sale

What is meant by an eligible referral?

An eligible referral meets the following conditions:

You either have a bonus/expired/Lite/Platform/Free trial subscription or a Store purchase or no active paid Plus/Iconic subscription plan

• The subscription duration bought is of 6 months or more

• A minimum of Rs. 2,500 subscription amount is paid

• The referee has availed discount on subscription cost using your unique referral code

When will I get my referral reward?

The referral reward will be disbursed:

a) Post the first two successful referrals

b)  After completing 60 days from the time the subscription was purchased

I have not received my gift voucher. What should I do?

In case you haven't received your gift voucher after waiting for at least 60 days after the purchase date and making the first two eligible referrals, we request you to reach out to the Unacademy Support Team at help@unacademy.com.

How many months of free Plus subscription do I get in addition to the referral rewards for eligible referrals?

Please note that you will receive a 1-month free Plus subscription only once in a lifetime to the same Goal as your friend’s. If you refer two or more friends, you will only get a 1-month free Plus subscription to the Goal where eligible referral is made first.

Please refer to Unacademy's Terms & Conditions for Learner Referral Rewards Program.

I had made referral(s) before May 17, 2023. When will I receive my referral reward?

Any successful referral(s) made prior to May 17, 2023 will still be rewarded according to the old policy. If you had made a successful referral(s), the rewards will take 30-60 days to be disbursed from the time your friend subscribed to Unacademy.