Allowing refunds in a multi-year SaaS contract paid upfront can be a controversial decision for startups.Sales, finance, and customer success teams may not be in favor of refunds due to various reasons.However, for startups with less than $10-20 million ARR, allowing refunds might be worth considering to close the deal and prioritize cash flow.While the risk is low, it's important to stand behind the product and minimize dissatisfaction among customers who prepaid for multiple years.