What is Kickresume
Kickresume at a glance for users in Malaysia
Kickresume is a resume and cover letter builder based in Bratislava, Slovakia. It runs as a software subscription service, and its terms are governed by Slovak law, which is stated in its terms page at Kickresume Terms.
If you signed up in Malaysia, the main thing to know is this: Kickresume sells premium access on an auto-renew basis. That means your paid plan renews monthly, quarterly, or yearly unless you cancel before the next billing date. Many users only realise this after a renewal charge lands, so best to check your plan now lah.
Kickresume also offers a free version with limited features and paid premium plans with broader access. The company states a 14-day money-back guarantee for subscription plans, which is better than nothing, but after that window, refunds are not provided according to its help materials and policy summary from kickresume.com.
What people actually pay for
Most paying users subscribe for practical job search tools, not just pretty templates. The premium plans include more than 40 resume templates, more than 40 cover letter templates, AI Writer, ATS Resume Checker, Career Map, LinkedIn import, PDF import, and a feature called Kick.
For Malaysian users comparing value, the free version may feel restrictive because local research points to a common complaint: limited free features compared with competitors. If you only need one resume export, that matters. If you are actively applying for jobs over a few months, the premium tools may still be useful, but only if you remember the renewal date.
How Kickresume behaves in Malaysia
Kickresume does not publish a Malaysia-specific office, Malaysia-specific cancellation address, or local phone support. Support is handled online through the help centre and email, with no live chat and no listed phone number. The support email is [email protected], and support is described as available 24/7 through the help centre at Kickresume Help Center.
Pricing is often shown in foreign currency on global sites, but for this guide the working Malaysia figures are RM88.00 monthly, RM264.00 quarterly, and RM768.00 yearly. These are exchange-based figures using USD 1 = RM4.4 from the research data, so the actual amount on your card can differ slightly depending on exchange rate and bank charges.
How to cancel Kickresume without getting charged again
Checks to do before you press cancel
A lot of frustration starts here. Users worry they will lose access too early, or they cancel but still get charged because the billing date was too close. Kickresume says cancellation stops the next auto-renewal, but premium access continues until the end of the current billing period, so you usually do not lose paid access immediately.
Before cancelling, log in and confirm four things. Check your current plan, note the next billing date, save your resumes and cover letters, and take a screenshot of the subscription page. If a refund issue comes up later, these screenshots can save you a lot of headache.
- Save resumes in PDF and any editable version available
- Screenshot current plan name and renewal date
- Check whether you subscribed on web, App Store, or Google Play
- Keep the charge amount from your bank or card statement
Cancel through your Kickresume web account
If you subscribed directly on the Kickresume website, this is the main route. According to kickresume.com, you need to log in to your account, open the subscription settings, and choose the cancellation option before the end of the current billing period. Once done, auto-renew stops for the next term.
The exact page names can change a bit, but the practical path is usually along the lines of Account or Settings, then Subscription or Billing, then Cancel subscription. After you click cancel, look carefully for any final confirmation button. Do not close the tab too early. If you see a confirmation message, screenshot it straight away.
If you cannot find the option, go to the help centre at Kickresume Help Center and send a support request from there. Include your account email, billing date, plan type, and a short line saying you want auto-renew turned off immediately.
Cancel through App Store or Google Play if that is where you subscribed
This is a very common mistake. If you bought Kickresume through Apple or Google, cancelling on the Kickresume website may not stop the store subscription. You must cancel using the same billing channel that charged you.
For App Store on iPhone or iPad, open App Store, tap your profile icon, open Subscriptions, find Kickresume, and choose Cancel Subscription before the renewal date. For Google Play on Android, open Google Play Store, tap your profile or menu, open Payments and subscriptions or Subscriptions, select Kickresume, and tap Cancel subscription.
In both cases, Kickresume states that premium access continues until the end of the current subscription period after cancellation. If the store page shows an expiry date, screenshot that page too. That date is useful proof if a later charge appears.
Email support and registered letter as backup options
Kickresume does not list a phone number, so do not waste time hunting for one. The support route is email through the help centre, and the public email is [email protected]. Support is listed as 24/7, but user feedback suggests responses can be slow, so send your request before the last day of billing if possible.
A practical cancellation email should include your full account email, the plan, the last four digits of the card if relevant, and a direct request such as: cancel my subscription and confirm that auto-renew has been disabled. Ask for written confirmation. Short and clear is better.
If you want strong proof, you can also send a registered letter to the company’s headquarters once you identify the proper corporate address from official company records. A digital service such as Postclic can also create timestamped proof of sending and receipt in a more modern way than traditional registered post. This is not the main route here, but it can help in a billing dispute.
What changes after you cancel your subscription
Your premium access usually stays until the paid period ends
Many users panic and think cancel means instant lockout. That is not how Kickresume describes it. The service says you keep access to premium features until the end of your current billing period after cancellation through web, App Store, or Google Play.
So if your yearly plan renews on 30 September and you cancel on 10 September, you should still have premium access until 30 September. What stops is the next auto-renew charge, not the current paid period. Save the expiry date shown on screen in case support later says something different.
If you do nothing, auto-renew stays on
Kickresume’s terms say auto-renewal is automatically selected when you purchase a subscription. At the end of each monthly, quarterly, or annual term, the subscription renews and you are billed again unless you cancel before the renewal date, according to Kickresume Terms.
This matters most on the yearly plan at RM768.00. Missing one renewal can cost a lot more than forgetting a monthly plan at RM88.00. Put a calendar reminder at least 3 days before renewal, especially if you are waiting for support to reply.
Your resumes stay, but premium tools can be removed
Kickresume says your data remains accessible until the end of the current subscription period, and premium features are then revoked. The terms also say data may still be retained under its data retention policies after cancellation, so cancellation is not the same as full deletion.
If you want to play safe, export every resume, cover letter, and imported profile before the final day. Download PDF copies and any editable materials you can access while premium is still active. That is the senang approach if you may need the files later.
Kickresume refund policy and how Malaysians can push a claim properly
The core refund rule is a 14-day money-back guarantee
Kickresume states a 14-day money-back guarantee for subscription plans on kickresume.com. If you are not satisfied, you can request a refund within 14 days of purchase. After that period, the policy says no refunds are provided.
There is no stated cancellation fee and no early termination fee found in the terms. That is good news. The less good news is that no specific refund rule is published for unused time after those 14 days, so pro-rated refunds for the remaining period are not clearly promised.
How to ask for a refund and what to send
If you are within 14 days, send the request immediately through the help centre or by email to [email protected]. Include your purchase date, the amount charged, your account email, and proof of payment. Ask clearly for a refund under the 14-day money-back guarantee.
If the issue is a billing error, contact support right away. Kickresume’s policy summary says billing errors should be reported immediately and that support may provide a refund or adjustment as appropriate. For best results, attach a screenshot of the charge and the cancellation confirmation if you already cancelled.
- Account email used for purchase
- Date and amount of charge
- Payment method and transaction proof
- Screenshot of cancellation or subscription page
Malaysia consumer angle and when to escalate
For Malaysians, the legal backdrop is the Consumer Protection Act 1999. The 10 working day cooling-off period under Malaysian law mainly applies to certain direct sales contracts such as door-to-door and mail-order contracts with specific formal requirements. For a digital subscription like Kickresume, that statutory cooling-off rule may not fit neatly, so the clearest practical refund route is still Kickresume’s own 14-day guarantee.
If support ignores you, you can complain to KPDN and consider the Tribunal for Consumer Claims Malaysia if there is a clear billing dispute. If the charge was unauthorised or a recurring charge happened after valid cancellation, ask your card issuer for a chargeback or dispute of recurring card transaction. In Malaysia, banks usually handle this within card-network rules, commonly around 60 to 120 days from the transaction or from when you discovered the issue, under Bank Negara Malaysia’s complaint-handling framework.
Kickresume terms and subscription conditions that affect cancellation
Auto-renew, commitment period, and free version limits
The terms say auto-renewal is switched on when you buy a subscription. That means every monthly, quarterly, or annual period renews automatically unless you cancel before the renewal date, according to kickresume.com.
The minimum commitment depends on the plan you chose. Monthly billing commits you for that month paid in advance, quarterly for that quarter, and annual for the full year paid in advance. Kickresume also offers a free version with limited customisation options, while premium access unlocks the broader tools and comes with the 14-day money-back guarantee.
Data retention, governing law, and disputes
After cancellation, Kickresume says your data stays accessible until the end of the current subscription period, after which premium access is revoked. The terms also say data may still be retained according to the company’s privacy policy, so cancellation does not automatically mean account erasure.
The governing law listed in the terms is the law of the Slovak Republic, and disputes are to be resolved under applicable Slovak law. For a Malaysian user, that does not remove your ability to complain locally about payment issues through your bank, KPDN, or TTPM, but it does mean the platform’s own contract points back to Slovakia.
Kickresume plans and pricing in Malaysia
Current premium plan prices
| Plan | Price | Billing period | Main features |
| Monthly Premium | RM88.00 | Monthly | Templates, AI, ATS tools |
| Quarterly Premium | RM264.00 | Quarterly | Monthly features, gift vouchers |
| Yearly Premium | RM768.00 | Annually | Monthly features, bigger vouchers |
These Malaysia figures are exchange-based estimates from the research set. Kickresume’s source pricing originates in USD, so the effective charge on your card can move slightly with exchange rates and foreign transaction handling. That is why your bank statement may not match the estimate down to the cent.
Which plan costs more and whether the savings are real
The most expensive one-off commitment is the yearly plan at RM768.00. The least expensive entry point is the monthly plan at RM88.00. If you multiply RM88.00 by 12, a full year on monthly billing would be RM1,056.00, so the yearly plan saves about RM288.00 over 12 months, which is roughly 27.3% less than paying month by month.
The quarterly plan at RM264.00 works out to RM88.00 per month on the research figures, so the main extra there is the gift voucher bundle, not a real monthly discount. If you only need Kickresume for a short job-hunting period, the monthly plan is often the safer option because the renewal risk is lower.
Your rights in Malaysia if cancellation or refunds go wrong
How Malaysian law fits a digital subscription like this
In Malaysia, the main consumer law is the Consumer Protection Act 1999. The well-known 10 working day cooling-off period applies to certain direct sales contracts when specific formal conditions are met, including written contract wording and signatures. That setup is more typical for direct sales than a normal online software subscription.
For Kickresume, the more practical protection is often the company’s own 14-day money-back guarantee plus your bank dispute rights if there is an unauthorised or wrongful recurring charge. If you cancelled on time but were still billed, focus on proof of cancellation, proof of the billing date, and your card statement.
How to complain through KPDN and TTPM
If Kickresume does not respond or rejects a fair billing complaint, lodge a complaint with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, known as KPDN. Prepare your subscription confirmation, cancellation proof, screenshots, refund request email, and bank statement entry showing the charge. The more complete your file, the easier the complaint process becomes.
If money is still disputed, you can also look at the Tribunal for Consumer Claims Malaysia, known as TTPM. This route is useful when the issue is a clear consumer payment dispute and you want a formal claim path without going to a full court process. For card disputes, contact your bank in parallel because chargeback deadlines can run while you wait for a company reply.
Useful Malaysia contacts
For local escalation, start with KPDN and then consider TTPM if needed. Since this guide only uses verified service sources for direct links, use the official KPDN and TTPM channels you already know or can locate from the ministry’s official portal when filing. Keep all records dated and organised.
For banking disputes, contact the card-issuing bank listed on the back of your card. In Malaysia, a recurring card charge dispute is usually treated as a chargeback or a disputed recurring transaction, and banks commonly work within a 60 to 120 day timeframe depending on network rules and when you discovered the problem.
What users say about billing, support, and cancellation friction
Overall verdict from available reviews
The review trend in the research set is negative: 0 positive and 5 negative reviews out of 5 unique reviews. Based on that small but consistent sample, cancellation itself looks technically available, but support and billing satisfaction appear weak. The biggest worries are slow customer service, confusion over refunds, and charges tied to expensive recurring plans.
To be fair, Kickresume still offers a clear web cancellation route, store cancellation paths, and a 14-day money-back guarantee on paper. Those are positive basics. The problem is that users appear unhappy with how support and value feel in practice, especially when they expected more flexibility.
Recurring themes and source summary
| Theme | Frequency | Typical example |
| Slow support | 2 mentions | Email replies take time |
| Refund frustration | 1 mention | No refund expectation gap |
| Charge concerns | 1 mention | Recurring plan frustration |
| Feature limits | 1 mention | Free version feels thin |
| Source | Rating | Number of reviews |
| ResumeJudge | 1/5 trend | 2 |
| BoxResume | Negative trend | 3 |
Quoted user experiences
- "Support is super slow and you hardly get any real help." (ResumeJudge)
- "They lock you into expensive monthly plans, and any credits you don’t use just vanish at the end of the month." (ResumeJudge)
- "Kickresume’s terms state that subscriptions and one-off services are non-returnable, and its help center says that canceling a subscription stops future renewals but does not refund payments already made." (BoxResume)
- "Kickresume does not appear to include job application support in its standard resume-building tools. Users can create a resume, but they still need to tailor it, apply to jobs, follow up, and manage the job search themselves." (BoxResume)
- "Kickresume does not appear to have the same BBB footprint as U.S.-based resume writing firms." (BoxResume)
What to save before and after you cancel
Checklist before cancellation
If you are already annoyed with unclear steps or scared of being charged again, documentation is your safety net. Save your account evidence before doing anything. A missing screenshot can make a simple refund request drag on for days.
- Screenshot of the subscription page
- Screenshot of next billing date
- PDF copies of resumes and cover letters
- Any import data you still need
Checklist for refunds and post-cancellation proof
For refund requests, attach the exact transaction details. That means date, amount, payment method, and any invoice or email receipt. If the charge came through App Store or Google Play, use the store receipt because that identifies the billing merchant clearly.
After cancelling, save the confirmation screen, confirmation email, and a fresh screenshot showing the plan end date. Then check your bank or card statement on the next expected billing date. If a new charge appears, you will already have the proof needed for support, KPDN, TTPM, or your bank dispute.
Common Kickresume cancellation mistakes that cost people money
Using the wrong cancellation channel
The classic mistake is cancelling on the website when the subscription was bought through App Store or Google Play. In that case, the store can still renew the subscription because it controls billing. Always match the cancellation channel to the original charge source on your receipt.
Real example: you see Apple or Google on your statement, but you only email Kickresume. Result: renewal may continue. Fix: cancel inside the store subscriptions page and keep that expiry screenshot.
Waiting until the renewal day
Kickresume says you must cancel before the renewal date. If you wait until the last minute, timezone differences, delayed confirmation, or app store processing can spoil your timing. This is extra risky on the yearly plan at RM768.00.
Safer move: cancel at least 3 days before renewal. If you still need premium tools, remember that access usually continues until the period ends anyway, so there is little benefit in waiting.
Expecting a pro-rated refund after the 14-day window
Many users assume cancelling halfway through the month or year means they get back the unused portion. Kickresume does not clearly promise that. The published rule is a 14-day money-back guarantee, and after that, no refunds are provided.
If you want a refund after 14 days, your strongest case is not “I changed my mind” but a billing problem, duplicate charge, or charge after valid cancellation. Frame the request around the actual error.
Not saving proof of cancellation
This one causes a lot of unnecessary stress. Users cancel, see a message, then close the page and save nothing. If support later says the subscription is still active, you have little to show.
Take screenshots of every final page and keep the confirmation email. Name the files with the date, for example, Kickresume-cancel-2026-07-22. It sounds small, but it makes disputes much easier.
Assuming fast support despite no live chat
Local research already flags no live chat support, only email assistance. If your renewal is tomorrow, email-only support is not ideal. That is why self-service cancellation in the account or app store is better when available.
If you must rely on email, send one concise message with all evidence attached. Multiple fragmented emails can slow things down further because the support team needs to piece the case together.
Quick comparison of cancellation methods for Kickresume
Method comparison table
| Method | Notice period | Fee | Difficulty |
| Web/account | Before next billing | No fee found | Easy |
| App Store (iOS) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
| Google Play (Android) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
| Registered mail | 5-10 business days | No fee found | Higher, best proof |
How to choose based on your situation
If you subscribed directly, the web account route is the fastest. If Apple or Google billed you, use their subscription pages because that is where the renewal switch sits. Registered mail is slower, but it can help if you need a formal paper trail for a stubborn billing dispute.
No single route suits everyone. The right method depends on who charged you and how urgent the renewal date is. The key takeaway is simple: stop the renewal through the billing owner, then keep written proof.
What to do after cancellation so the issue stays settled
Immediate checks in the first 10 minutes
Right after cancelling, confirm that the account shows an end date or cancellation status. Screenshot that page, save any email confirmation, and set a calendar reminder for the next expected billing date. This takes 2 minutes and prevents can or not confusion later.
If the account still looks active with auto-renew on, do not assume it will sort itself out. Repeat the cancellation flow once, then contact support through Kickresume Help Center with the screenshots attached.
Monitor your bank statement and use chargeback if needed
Watch your card or bank statement on the expected renewal date and for at least 1 full billing cycle after that. Look for the exact recurring amount, such as RM88.00, RM264.00, or RM768.00, or a near-equivalent amount if foreign exchange changed slightly.
If an unauthorised recurring charge appears after valid cancellation, contact your issuing bank and say you want to dispute a recurring card transaction or request a chargeback. In Malaysia, these disputes commonly fall within roughly 60 to 120 days from the transaction date or discovery date, subject to bank and card-network rules under Bank Negara Malaysia’s consumer protection framework.
Alternatives and useful links
If you are leaving because the free tools felt too limited or support was too slow, a few alternatives stand out. FlowCV is free and design-friendly. Standard Resume is also free and simple for ATS-style resumes. Teal costs about $10/month (RM44.00) and adds job tracking features. ResuMax and Enhancv are around $19/month (RM83.60) each for users who want more specialised features.
Address and where to send cancellation requests
No Malaysia cancellation address is published
Kickresume does not publish a Malaysia-specific cancellation address in the verified material used for this guide. There is also no listed customer service phone number. In practice, this is an online-only cancellation process handled through your account, App Store, Google Play, or support email.
That means you should not wait for postal correspondence unless you are building a formal paper trail for a dispute. For normal cases, the fastest route is still your billing channel plus written confirmation from the help centre if needed.
Best practical route when no address is available
Use the self-service cancellation path linked to the way you paid. Web subscribers should cancel inside the Kickresume account. Apple and Google subscribers should cancel inside the relevant store subscription settings. Then save your proof and monitor the next statement.
If you need to escalate in Malaysia, move from support to KPDN, then TTPM if the matter is still unresolved. For card billing problems, involve your bank early so the dispute window does not expire while you are waiting for an email reply.