{"id":74,"date":"2025-09-17T20:18:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T20:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smakbrightsch.org\/Shop\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2025-11-18T15:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T13:08:03","slug":"payment-policy-smak-bright-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smakbrightsch.org\/Shop\/payment-policy-smak-bright-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Payment Policy | Smak Bright School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"270\"><strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"268\">Payment Policy \u2013 Smak Bright School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"492\">Welcome to <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"322\">Smak Bright School\u2019s Payment Policy<\/strong> page. We believe in transparency, security, and fairness in every transaction. Please read this policy carefully before making any payment through our online platform.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"534\">1. Accepted Payment Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"626\">We accept the following payment methods for tuition, school fees, and related services:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"811\">\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"678\">\n<p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"678\"><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"654\">Mobile Money Payments<\/strong> (MTN, And Airtel)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"712\">\n<p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"712\"><strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"710\">Bank Transfers &amp; Deposits<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"761\">\n<p data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"761\"><strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"759\">Visa \/ MasterCard \/ Debit &amp; Credit Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"811\">\n<p data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"781\">No Cash Payments<\/strong> (at the school office)!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"966\">\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"966\"><strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"824\">Note:<\/strong> Payments made online will be processed through our secure payment gateway provider in compliance with DPO Pay and Network KYC requirements.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"999\"><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"997\">2. Payment Terms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1286\">\n<li data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1095\">\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1018\">Full Payment<\/strong> is required by the due date specified on your invoice or admission notice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1200\">\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1130\">Part Payments \/ Installments<\/strong> may be arranged with prior approval from the school administration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1286\">\n<p data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1286\"><strong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1220\">Late Payments<\/strong> may attract a late fee as indicated in our school fee schedule.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1330\"><strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1328\">3. Security of Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1529\">We use SSL encryption and partner with trusted payment processors to ensure your personal and financial information remains secure. Smak Bright School <strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1526\">does not store credit\/debit card details<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1562\"><strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1560\">4. Refund Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1926\">\n<li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1628\">\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1628\"><strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1582\">Tuition Fees:<\/strong> Non-refundable once classes have commenced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1763\">\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1763\"><strong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1650\">Other Services:<\/strong> Refunds for uniforms, books, or meals are considered only before the items are collected or services rendered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1926\">\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1926\"><strong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1787\">Technical Errors:<\/strong> In case of accidental duplicate payments or failed transactions, refunds will be processed within <strong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1904\">7 working days<\/strong> after verification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1969\"><strong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1967\">5. Confirmation of Payment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2034\">Once your payment is successfully processed, you will receive:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2137\">\n<li data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2085\">\n<p data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2085\"><strong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2057\">An Email Receipt<\/strong> with transaction details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2137\">\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2137\"><strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2109\">A Printed Receipt<\/strong> (for in-person payments).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2142\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2182\"><strong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2180\">6. Compliance &amp; Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2263\">As part of our <strong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2226\">Going Digital Initiative<\/strong>, Smak Bright School complies with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2292\">\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2292\"><strong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2290\">DPO Pay Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2324\">\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2324\"><strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2322\">Network KYC Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<p data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2386\"><strong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2384\">Zambian Ministry of Education Monitoring Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2566\">We may request proof of identity (NRC, passport, or school admission documents) before processing certain payments to protect our learners and comply with national regulations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2571\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2596\"><strong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2594\">7. Contact Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2685\">For any questions regarding payments, refunds, or technical issues, please contact us:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2981\">\ud83d\udcde <strong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2699\">Call:<\/strong> +260 769 582828<br data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2718\" \/>\ud83d\udcac <strong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2734\">WhatsApp:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2783\">Click Here to Chat<\/a><br data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2786\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2799\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2826\">accounts@smakbrightsch.org<\/a><br data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2829\" \/>\ud83c\udf0d <strong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2844\">Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/smakbrightsch.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2899\">https:\/\/smakbrightsch.org<\/a><br data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2902\" \/>\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2918\">Facebook:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1CG7pWHZ7E\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2979\">Follow Us Here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Payment Policy \u2013 Smak Bright School Welcome to Smak Bright School\u2019s Payment Policy page. We believe in transparency, security, and fairness in every transaction. Please read this policy carefully before making any payment through our online platform. 1. 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