{"id":409,"date":"2025-10-04T17:33:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T17:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webaxis.org\/MaintenanceAndRenovations\/?page_id=409"},"modified":"2025-10-04T17:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T17:41:49","slug":"payment-and-refund-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webaxis.org\/MaintenanceAndRenovations\/payment-and-refund-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"409\" class=\"elementor elementor-409\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f60425f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"7f60425f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInDown&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-222d8c2a elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"222d8c2a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:900}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7242a65e elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7242a65e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b14c67c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b14c67c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29e82019\" data-id=\"29e82019\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1c42c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f1c42c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53943b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53943b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This Payment and Refund Policy (\u201cPolicy\u201d) applies to all services provided by <strong>Brighter Homes Maintenance and Renovations Pty Ltd<\/strong> (\u201cthe Company\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) and forms part of our Terms and Conditions of Service. This Policy is prepared in accordance with the <strong>Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth))<\/strong> and applicable Victorian regulations.<\/p><p><strong>Brighter Homes Maintenance and Renovations Pty Ltd <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>ABN:<\/strong> 86538295976<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> www.brighterhomesmaintenanceandrenovations.com.au<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> brighterhomes.mr@gmail.com<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 61461465759<\/p><p><strong>1. DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><br \/><strong>(a)<\/strong> A deposit of <strong>20%<\/strong> of the total quoted price is required to secure all bookings.<br \/><strong>(b)<\/strong> Deposits are strictly non-refundable after <strong>48 hours<\/strong> from payment, including in circumstances where the Client cancels the booking prior to the commencement of works.<br \/><strong>(c)<\/strong> The deposit amount is a genuine pre-estimate of the Company\u2019s administrative, scheduling, and opportunity costs incurred in reserving the Client\u2019s booking.<br \/><strong>(d)<\/strong> For domestic building works valued over <strong>$10,000<\/strong> and performed under a registered building licence, the deposit will not exceed <strong>10%<\/strong> in accordance with the Building Act <strong>1993 (VIC)<\/strong> and associated regulations.<\/p><p><strong>2. FINAL PAYMENT<\/strong><br \/><strong>(a)<\/strong> Final payment of the remaining balance is due immediately upon completion of the agreed works, unless otherwise stated in writing.<br \/><strong>(b)<\/strong> The Company reserves the right to withhold the release of warranties, certificates, or other documentation until full payment has been received.<br \/><strong>(c)<\/strong> Payments not received within 7 days of the due date may incur reasonable late payment fees and interest at <strong>5%<\/strong> per month on the outstanding balance.<\/p><p><strong>3. REFUNDS AND CONSUMER GUARANTEES<\/strong><br \/><strong>(a)<\/strong> Refunds will only be provided where required by the <strong>Australian Consumer Law (ACL)<\/strong>. This includes circumstances where the Company fails to supply the agreed services, or the services are not provided with due care and skill.<br \/><strong>(b)<\/strong> Refunds are not available for change of mind, client-initiated cancellations after the <strong>48-hour<\/strong> notice period, scheduling changes, or delays caused by the Client.<br \/><strong>(c)<\/strong> Where partial work has been performed and the Client cancels, the Company reserves the right to retain payment proportionate to the work completed and costs incurred.<\/p><p><strong>4. CANCELLATIONS<\/strong><br \/>(a) Clients must provide at least 48 hours\u2019 notice for cancellations or rescheduling of bookings.<\/p><p><strong>(b)<\/strong> Deposits are non-refundable after 48 hours from payment, regardless of whether the work has commenced.<br \/><strong>(c)<\/strong> Where the Company cancels a booking due to unforeseen circumstances or its own inability to perform the works, the Client will receive a full refund of any deposit paid.<\/p><p><strong>5. LATE OR FAILED PAYMENTS<\/strong><br \/><strong>(a)<\/strong> Late payments may attract late fees and interest as set out in our Terms and Conditions of Service.<br \/><strong>(b)<\/strong> The Company reserves the right to pause or cease works, or engage debt recovery services, where payments remain outstanding beyond the agreed timeframe.<br \/><strong>(c)<\/strong> Any additional costs incurred in recovering outstanding amounts may be charged to the Client.<\/p><p><strong>6. GOVERNING LAW<\/strong><br \/>This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising under this Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts and tribunals of Victoria. By paying a deposit, accepting a quotation, or proceeding with a booking, the Client acknowledges and agrees to<br \/>be bound by this Payment and Refund Policy in conjunction with the Company\u2019s Terms and Conditions of Service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e30923d\" data-id=\"2e30923d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY This Payment and Refund Policy (\u201cPolicy\u201d) applies to all services provided by Brighter Homes Maintenance and Renovations Pty Ltd (\u201cthe Company\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) and forms part of our Terms and Conditions of Service. 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