Dispute states
Dispute states workflow
The image below depicts the dispute status.
Dispute Status
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Track every Cashfree dispute through its lifecycle states, from creation to representment and final resolution, with descriptions of each chargeback stage.
| Dispute states | Description |
|---|---|
| Action Required | This status indicates that the dispute is created and action needs to be taken from your end. Actions such as accepting the dispute, contesting the dispute, or re-uploading the documents due to insufficient evidence are part of the action required status. |
| Under Review | This status indicates that you have submitted the documents and Cashfree Payments has forwarded your documents to the concerned authorities who take the final decision. |
| Closed (Merchant Won) | This status indicates that the authorities/customer accept the documents and you win the dispute. The dispute is closed after this. |
| Closed (Merchant Lost) | This status indicates that the proofs submitted are rejected by the concerned authorities/customer and you have lost the dispute. |
| Closed (Merchant Accepted) | This status indicates that you have accepted the dispute and your customer will automatically be refunded the amount from your balance. |

Dispute Status
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