I paid 200 dollars for pvt

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I took the nclex this august 2015 and did the pvt, problem is i did it 30mins after my exam, i didnt know about the 24hr rule. They charged me 200 bucks. Is it certain that i have failed?

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One agrees to the ToS when clicking submit twice, not only to the non refundable $200 test registration fee ($350 in Canada) but to NOT create a duplicate registration which is what you are doing when tempting the PV trick.

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They would have proof on their credit card statement that they paid Pearson-Vue an extra $200 for services/products that were not rendered (if they did pass and were not re-applying for the NCLEX). Pearson telling them "this is not refundable" doesn't mean squat, legally speaking. People should get their money back (if they passed).

I'm not advocating people risk $200 on PVT, nor am I condoning the whining about it on AN. $200 is a lot of money and I would try to get it back if it happened to me. I wouldn't just be like, "Merp okay take my money with nothing in return." (not that I used a card with $200 on it when I did it because... well, I do listen to the horror stories)

But that's the thing, they knew what they were doing & they knew they would be charged. So how would that work in a lawsuit? "Oh even though I clicked agree & saw I would be charged I did it any way? I just really wanted to know if I passed the NCLEX".

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That's fair. Although I'm sure a good lawyer could argue the Fair Credit Billing Act protects the people who passed... since no goods or services are rendered.

Actually, there was no pop up that said it was non-refundable. I just did the trick right now (using an old gift card) and reviewed the terms of service on Pearson-Vue... no mention of the non-refundable fee while I was actually doing the trick.

There is, however, mention that it is non-refundable in the NCSBN Candidate Bulletin. I could be wrong, but I don't think that's a legally binding document. Or at least the law may not see it as such (no one signs it?). It says that results could be held if you fail to pay, but I would think that's if you don't pay the first time.

Again, I fully disagree with trying the trick if you plan on using your actual credit card that can affect your actual credit and future. I'm just saying if you did the PVT and are out $200 (or $360), I wouldn't just take it lying down. Then again, I wouldn't risk $200 in the first place...

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But that's the thing, they knew what they were doing & they knew they would be charged. So how would that work in a lawsuit? "Oh even though I clicked agree & saw I would be charged I did it any way? I just really wanted to know if I passed the NCLEX".

I'm not sure you would have to explain why you went through the process again because it might be irrelevant in a lawsuit.

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I'm not sure you would have to explain why you went through the process again because it might be irrelevant in a lawsuit.

It's not irrelevant in the lawsuit. It has everything to do with it & whether or not they should get the refund. It's not as if they accidentally clicked ok. They are aware of what they doing the whole time. They are warned of getting charged as they are going through the process. There is no accident when doing the PVT. If this was brought up to a class action lawsuit you can bet they will asked if they were aware that they would be charged.

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It's not irrelevant in the lawsuit. It has everything to do with it & whether or not they should get the refund. It's not as if they accidentally clicked ok. They are aware of what they doing the whole time. They are warned of getting charged as they are going through the process. There is no accident when doing the PVT. If this was brought up to a class action lawsuit you can bet they will asked if they were aware that they would be charged.

Those are two different things: "Were you aware that you would be charged?" is different than "Why were you going through this process again?"

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Those are two different things: "Were you aware that you would be charged?" is different than "Why were you going through this process again?"

But those are two very important & relevant questions.

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But those are two very important & relevant questions.

I'm not sure about that... No goods or services were rendered therefore no money should be kept. Maybe that's oversimplifying it... Idk.

It didn't happen to me, but I know I would fight it if it did. At least with the CC company. My husband kind of debunked my theory by asking, "So if you missed your test on Thursday, would they owe you $200?" Which, of course they would not...

Maybe the PVT is no different from getting in a car accident, missing the test, and being out $200 versus paying for a test you have no intention of taking. Then again, at the time you are charged you do intend to re-take the exam, since you are under the impression you failed... Which is, of course, still your own dang fault. But still. I think a lawyer could do some lawyering about it.

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I'm not sure about that... No goods or services were rendered therefore no money should be kept. Maybe that's oversimplifying it... Idk.

It didn't happen to me, but I know I would fight it if it did. At least with the CC company. My husband kind of debunked my theory by asking, "So if you missed your test on Thursday, would they owe you $200?" Which, of course they would not...

Maybe the PVT is no different from getting in a car accident, missing the test and being out $200 versus paying for a test you have no intention of taking.

I still think a lawyer could do some lawyering about it.

I'm sure the lawyer could get somewhere with it but you're missing what I'm saying. If someone was up on that stand & interviewed by the lawyers from Pearson Vue & asked where you aware you would going to be charged, the answer would be yes. If they were asked any question like that it would not look good for them because they know they will be charged, they are aware of that fact the whole time. Again, the PVT is a trick & not intended to show proof of passing. Going through with the PVT it tells you that you will be charged. If this was placed in front of a judge you would have to convince him the person deserves a refund. Which honestly, Pearson Vue does a good job of preventing.

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I am not missing what you are saying.

A lawyer could argue that you go through the re-registration process with the attitude of, "Well, if I'm charged I have to pay to take the test anyway because I failed." If you did not fail, I think it's worth fighting the charge.

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[ QUOTE=OrganizedChaos;8664253]If those people sue I would laugh in their faces. Because it says very clearly what they are doing & it warns them as well. The PVT is not meant to tell them if they passed or failed the NCLEX, it is is just a by product. So what proof do those people have to bring it to a class action lawsuit?

I agree. And the premise with which they're attempting to sign up for the rest is arguably fradulent.

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I am not missing what you are saying.

A lawyer could argue that you go through the re-registration process with the attitude of, "Well, if I'm charged I have to pay to take the test anyway because I failed." If you did not fail, I think it's worth fighting the charge.

As JBN said you go against the TOS, so after that it's kinda a moot point.

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