Complaints & Concerns

If something isn't right — we want to hear about it.

Trust is the foundation of everything we build. When something goes wrong, or feels unclear, our job is to listen, investigate, and resolve it fairly.

This page explains how to raise a concern, how we handle it, and what you can expect from us throughout the process.

"We listen carefully. We investigate fully. We explain clearly. We respond fairly. Every time, without exception."

01 · What counts as a complaint

Anything that doesn't meet your expectations.

A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction, however small. You don't need formal language — if something doesn't feel right, we want to know.

  • 01
    Account & access issuesTrouble logging in, account freezes, identity verification, or anything related to your account state.
  • 02
    Transactions, contributions & payoutsMissing transactions, incorrect amounts, delayed payouts, or any financial movement that doesn't look right.
  • 03
    Platform performanceBugs, errors, slowness, broken features, or anything that prevents you from using Sohana as expected.
  • 04
    Interactions with other membersIssues with circle members, organisers, or any participant in a ROSCA, Pool, or Campaign.
  • 05
    Data privacy & securityConcerns about how your data is collected, stored, used — or if you suspect a security incident on your account.
  • 06
    Anything elseAny aspect of our service that didn't meet your expectations. If in doubt, raise it.
02 · Our process

A structured, accountable path from concern to resolution.

Every complaint goes through the same four stages. Same SLA expectations, same accountability, regardless of who you are or how complex the issue is.

STEP 01

Acknowledge

1–2 business days

We confirm receipt of your complaint and assign a reference number you can use to track it.

STEP 02

Investigate

2–7 business days

We do the work:

  • Review transaction logs
  • Assess relevant user activity
  • Involve internal teams
  • Request more information
STEP 03

Resolve

5–10 business days

You get a clear written response. Possible outcomes:

  • Clarification of events
  • Correction of errors
  • Reversal or adjustment
  • Guidance on next steps
STEP 04

Escalate

If you're not satisfied

Internal second review by a senior team member. As we obtain authorisations, we will also align with relevant external dispute-resolution bodies.

03 · How we handle complaints

Four principles, applied every time.

These aren't slogans. They're how we measure ourselves on every complaint.

Fairness

Every complaint is reviewed objectively, on the facts, without bias toward us or against you.

Transparency

We explain what happened, what we found, and how the decision was made — in plain language.

Timeliness

We respond as quickly as possible — but never at the expense of a thorough review.

Accountability

When errors happen, we own them. We correct them. We explain how we'll prevent recurrence.

04 · Data & privacy concerns

Your data rights are not negotiable.

If your complaint relates to personal data or privacy, we handle it under applicable data-protection regulations — including GDPR for users in the European Union, and local frameworks elsewhere.

  • Request access to your data — see what we hold about you, in a portable format
  • Request correction of inaccurate data — fix what's wrong, on request, without friction
  • Request deletion where applicable — your right to be forgotten, subject to regulatory retention
  • Withdraw consent — for any processing where consent is the legal basis
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority — your data protection authority is always the final word
05 · Community-based context

Some issues involve other members — here's how we approach those.

Our role in member-to-member issues

Sohana facilitates group-based financial activity. Some issues involve interactions between members within a ROSCA, Pool, or Campaign. In those cases:

We review platform data and activity logs to support fair resolution.

We do not replace the shared responsibility between participants in a community agreement.

Our job is to provide structure, transparency, and support — not to override community agreements where the rules were clearly defined.

Cross-border & regulatory considerations

Sohana serves users across Africa, Europe, and global diaspora communities. While we are not yet a fully authorised financial institution in all jurisdictions, we are building our processes to align with:

Local consumer protection standards in every market we operate

Financial service regulations as we integrate licensed payment systems

Best practices in global fintech operations drawn from ACPR, FCA, FINTRAC frameworks

06 · Submit a complaint

Tell us what happened.

All complaints are logged, tracked, and reviewed. You'll receive a reference number for your records and follow-up.

File your complaint

Required: name, email, category, and description. Optional fields help us investigate faster — but only share what you're comfortable with.

Complaint received

We've logged your complaint and will acknowledge receipt formally within 1–2 business days. Keep this reference number for your records:

For urgent matters, follow up at complaints@sohana.app with this reference number.

07 · Continuous improvement

Every complaint improves the platform.

Complaints are not a tax on growth. They are how we get better. Every issue you flag gets logged, categorised, and used to:

OUTCOME 01
Strengthen our systems

Pattern detection across complaints reveals where the platform breaks before more users hit it.

OUTCOME 02
Improve product design

Friction surfaced through complaints feeds directly into design and engineering priorities.

OUTCOME 03
Enhance user experience

Onboarding, copy, support documentation — all evolve in response to real-world feedback.

OUTCOME 04
Reduce future issues

Root-cause analysis on every complaint informs prevention work across the system.

Sohana is built on trust. Handling concerns properly is how we earn it.

For all complaints and related inquiries — submit via the form above, or reach us directly.

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