CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENT

The Trustee of Austral Business
ABN : 265 385 03505
AUSTRAL CLEANING
PO BOX 10315
138 Juliette St
Greenslopes QLD 4120

Austral Cleaning terms & conditions outline Austral Cleaning and Your obligations and responsibilities.

These terms and conditions constitute the full and complete service agreement (the “Agreement”) Between you (the “Customer”) and Austral Cleaning (“AC”) of No 39/1048 Beuadesert Road, Coopers plains QLD 4108 Australia for the provision of services by Austral Cleaning.

AUSTRAL CLEANING’S ROLE AND OBLIGATIONS

  1. AC accepts no liability for any aspect of the services, including but not limited to the description, performance or delivery of Services by cleaners.
  2. AC has no responsibility and makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any aspect of any services provided by the cleaners, including, but not limited to, the ability of cleaners to perform tasks and supply of services is solely the cleaner’s liability
  3. Except for liability in relation to any Non-excludable Condition, the AC Service is provided on an “as is” basis, and without any warranty or condition, express or implied. To the extent permitted by law, we and our suppliers specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
  4. AC has no obligation to any customer to assist or involve itself in any dispute between the cleaners if arises, although may do so to improve customer experience.

CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

  1. Any changes to the Service to be provided must be agreed by AC prior to the Service Time.
  2. If the Customer requires any additional services or variations at the time the Service is being performed, the Customer must first contact AC by telephone,   who may agree to provide the additional services in its absolute discretion. The Cleaner is not authorized to agree to any changes to the Service being provided. The Customer must not request such changes directly from the Cleaner.
  3. If AC attends a job site with the provision that a job has been confirmed by a client and the services are no longer needed or warranted without at least 24 Hours notice AC will charge a call out fee of $79 at its discretion.

CLEANING SERVICES

  1. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, AC agrees to provide domestic/commercial cleaning services (the “Service”) to the Customer at an address specified by the Customer (the “Premises”).
  2. The Service will be for such cleaning duties as agreed with the Customer at the time of booking.
  3. AC will provide one or more cleaners (the “Cleaner”) to attend the Premises to provide the Service at a time and date mutually agreed between AC and the Customer (the “Service Time”).
  4. The quoted labor hours will be split equivalent amongst the number of cleaners, this means the same service will be done in half the time at the same cost
  5. The cleaner will perform Services in a proper and workmanlike manner.
  6. The cleaner must perform the Services at the time and location agreed.
  7. The cleaner must perform their obligations in accordance with any other terms or conditions agreed by AC or the customer during or subsequent to the confirmation of the service.
  8. AC endeavors to provide the Service faithfully, diligently and in a timely and professional manner.
  9. Upon conclusion of a service. AC has rendered AC’s services and the service fee is due and payable before service commencement
  10. All Fees and charges payable to AC are non-cancellable and non-refundable, save for Your rights under any Non-Excludable Conditions.

ADDITIONS AND AMMENDMENTS

  1. Any changes to the Service to be provided must be agreed by AC otherwise your cleaner prior to the Service Time.
  2. If the Customer requires any additional services or variations at the time the Service is being performed, the Customer must first contact the cleaner alternatively AC, who may agree to provide the additional services in its absolute discretion. The Cleaner is authorized to agree to any changes to the Service being provided. The Customer must request such changes directly from the Cleaner.
  3. If AC attends a job site with the provision that a job has been confirmed by a client and the services are no longer needed or warranted without at least 24 Hours of notice AC will charge a call out fee of $89 at its discretion.

CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

The Customer represents and warrants that:

  1. They will provide a safe working environment at the Premises for the Cleaner to perform the Service
  2. The Cleaner will have unencumbered and unobstructed access to those areas of the Premises requiring the Service.
  3. They will provide the Cleaner with access to all services and utilities (including hot and cold water, electricity, and rubbish bins) as required by the Cleaner to provide the Service.
  4. It will provide all usual and necessary cleaning equipment and materials required by the Cleaner to provide the Service, unless other arrangements have been made with your cleaner;
  5. All cleaning equipment and materials provided by the Customer are safe, have not been tampered with and are in full working order;
  6. It will advise AC prior to the commencement of the Service of any hazards, slippery surfaces, risks or dangers, ingrained dirt, grease or grime at the Premises;
  7. It is authorized to use the Premises and obtain the provision of Service;
  8. If the Customer requires the Cleaner to clean behind or under any heavy items (e.g., a fridge, bookshelves or other furniture), they will move those items prior to the commencement of the Service; and
  9. It will secure or remove any fragile, delicate, breakable or valuable items, including cash, jewelry, works of art, antiques, or items of sentimental value prior to the commencement of the Service.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS

  1. The Customer acknowledges AC invests significant resources in recruiting, selecting and training its Cleaners. Unless AC gives prior written permission, the Customer must not, directly or indirectly, engage, employ or contract with any Cleaner to provide domestic services to the Customer or any associate of the customer for any period during which services are provided by AC or for a period within 12 months after the conclusion of any Service.
  2. The Customer acknowledges that AC may suffer loss and damage, including, without limitation consequential loss, as a result of a breach of this clause by the Customer.

JOB QUOTATIONS

In addition to the obligations and warranties set out in clause 3 above, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that:

  1. The Cleaner is entitled to undertake a job safety analysis before the commencement of any work to assess the health and safety risk at the Premises. Any windows that require cleaning between the height of 2m and 5m, the Cleaner can use the extension pole. Any above the height of 5m may require special equipment which can be provided at Customer’s expense.
  2. The Cleaner may, either before or during the provision of the Service not use or cease using any materials or cleaning equipment provided by the Customer if the Cleaner thinks, in their absolute discretion, that the use of such materials or cleaning equipment poses a risk to health and safety.
  3. The Cleaner may, either before or during the provision of the Service not provide or cease the provision of the Service were carrying out the Service presents, in the absolute discretion of the Cleaner, a risk to health and safety.
  4. Abuse or assault, verbal or physical, on our staff will not be tolerated and legal action will be taken against any Customer or 3rd party who is in breach of this.

NO ENGAGEMENT OF CLEANERS

  1. The Customer acknowledges AC invests significant resources in recruiting, selecting and training its Cleaners. Unless AC gives prior written permission, the Customer must not, directly or indirectly, engage, employ or contract with any Cleaner to provide domestic services to the Customer or any associate of the customer for any period during which services are provided by AC or for a period within 12 months after the conclusion of any Service.
  2. The Customer acknowledges that AC may suffer loss and damage, including, without limitation consequential loss, as a result of a breach of this clause by the Customer.

JOB QUOTATIONS

  1. The actual price payable by the Customer is calculated on the total number of hours worked by the Cleaner.
  2. Any price quoted by AC is an estimate only based on AC experience, without inspection, and based on information provided by the Customer over the phone or Emails. Subject to this clause, quotes are valid for a period of 30 days from the date of the quote and are only valid after inspection of the premises is first carried out.
  3. If at the commencement or during the course of providing the Service, it is apparent that the actual cost of the Service will exceed the quote provided by AC, your cleaner alternatively AC will provide the Customer with the option to pay an increased fee to complete the Service, or pay the quoted amount considering a partial Service to be conducted in its absolute discretion. If the cleaner or the office staff is unable to contact the Customer, the Service will end at the pre-stated time advised in the estimate given at the time of booking.
  4. The Customer must inform AC whether any cleaning services required are for an ‘end of tenancy’ at the time of quotation.
  5. All prices that are displayed on our website are inclusive of GST, Chemicals and the labor of one staff member unless otherwise specified.
  6. ASM will charge extra for and 3rd party voucher Services provided outside a 20km radius of the CBD (Brisbane and Melbourne) or town center of any other area. 20km-30km will receive a flat charge of $10, 30km-40km will be charged $20 and any Service required at a distance of 40km or more must confirm cost will office staff. This also applies for clause 25.4.
  7. Secure parking must be provided by the Customer. Any parking cost must be disclosed to office staff at the time of the booking and covered by the Customer.
  8. There is a Minimum charge of $78 per job. One room is considered no larger than 16 m². Lounge and dining room is charged as 2 rooms. Hallways over 4m are considered to be 1 room and longer than 8m will be quoted on the day.
  9. Your cleaner alternatively AC has the right to charge for additional cleaning and will advise at the beginning of each job whether this will apply.
  10. Pricing over the phone cannot be guaranteed until visual inspection occurs on the day.
  11. AC has the right to refuse a job and will discuss the price prior to any work being carried out.

AC will endeavor to remove all stains although no guarantee can be given to the removal of all stains. Drying times depend on good ventilation to the property and AC does not guarantee the time for drying of cleaned items and or carpets. Seats are charged per seat and a 2.5seater lounge is considered 3 seats. Pricing may change without notice.

BOOKINGS

  1. The Customer may make a booking either in person, by telephone, email or on the AC website namely www.australcleaning.com.au. Any booking made on the website will only be scheduled upon the completion of a phone call, email confirmation and reply to that email.
  2. At the time of booking the Customer must provide details of any hazards, slippery surfaces, risks or dangers, ingrained dirt, grease or grime located at the Premises;
  3. Austral Cleaning provides all quotations at the time of booking in good faith and with the information provided by The Customer. If any information provided is incorrect AC reserves the right to alter the price of The Service.
  4. The Customer agrees to pay by Cash otherwise Bank Transfer directly to the cleaner on site before service commencement in full, and authorizes to charge with an amount equal to any service and/or cancellation fees that may apply under this Agreement.
  5. AC reserves the right not to accept a booking for any reason.
  6. The Customer must inform office staff at the time of booking if they have special requirements related to allergies or issues with specific cleaning products and other arrangements can be made prior to the service taking place

PAYMENT TERMS

  1. All payments should be made upfront in full before service commencement
  2. Cash payments should be paid to the cleaner beginning of the job.
  3. Bank transfer your cleaner alternatively AC will provide the details. The customer should pay and have the transfer receipt sent directly to the cleaner in order to commence the service
  4. Card payments if this option is available it should be processed beginning of the job.
  5. The Customer agrees to pay the estimated price quoted by AC in full prior to or at the Service Time, unless otherwise agreed in advance with AC.
  6. If no payment has been made by the Service Time, your cleaner alternatively AC will use reasonable endeavors to contact the Customer for payment. In the event that your cleaner alternatively, AC cannot contact the Customer or payment is not made by the Service Time, the Customer will be deemed to have cancelled the Service, and the Customer must pay any cancellation fees or charges due set out in clause 16. If the customer fails to make payment and the services have been carried out ASM reserves the right to charge 10% surcharge during the first 5 days, thereafter legal action may be pursued.
  7. Payments may be made via credit card, bank transfer, cheque or in cash.
  8. Only if AC advises that Payments can be made by bank transfer to AC’s account. Should be made to:
  9. Always contact AC and verify before proceeding with any transfers to AC’s account

AUSTRAL CLEANING

BSB: 034-033 

Account number:  367779

Transaction Ref: Invoice Ref No or Surname/Address

  1. However, we do not accept Bank Transfer and Personal Cheques. This payment option is for the Austral Regular Customers only. Every one-off Jobs payment should be made via Cash/ Bank transfer
  2. Customers payments to a One-Off cleaning job must be settled in Cash/ Bank transfer on the day. If cash payment is not received on the day, a surcharge of 10% will be enforced – If the customer fails to settle the payment within 5 working days, AC have the right to send the customers file to a debt collecting agency. If a customer wishes to pay by credit card for a One-Off job, details must be provided upon phone confirmation from AC office staff member and payment will be taken before service commencement
  3. AC are only subject to clean the general areas of a property, we do not provide services such as rubbish removals etc., if a customer wishes for any additional jobs like this then AC have the right to charge extra on top of the original fixed price.
  4. If there is an issue where a customer is not satisfied with the job itself, they are entitled for a free visit from AC to fix up the clean, however this is only once the customer has paid for the full service beforehand or AC have the right to cancel the free visit.

GST

  1. Unless specified otherwise, all prices and quotations are expressed to be GST exclusive amounts.
  2. If GST is payable in respect of anything supplied to the Customer under this Agreement, then the amount which the Customer is obliged to pay for that supply (Original Amount) will (subject to the receipt of a valid tax invoice) be grossed up so that AC receives an amount which, after subtracting the GST liability of AC, results in AC retaining the Original Amount.

LATE PAYMENT FEE

  1. Where AC has agreed to invoice the Customer for payment of fees after the Service has been completed, the Customer agrees to pay in full, all fees due, within 7 days of the invoice date.
  2. The Customer agrees that if AC has not received payment in full for the Service within one calendar month of the original invoice date then a late payment fee of 10% will be charged for every month unless alternative arrangements can be made with the accounts department.
  3. In addition to the amounts set out above, the Customer agrees to indemnify AC for all legal costs (on a solicitor and own client or full indemnity basis, whichever is greater) and other expenses incurred by AC in connection with a demand, action, or other proceeding (including mediation, out of court settlement or any action taken for recovery of debt from the Customer) arising out of a breach of these terms including the failure by the Customer to pay an amount by the due date.
  4. AC reserves the right to report any non-payment to either a collection agency and or is not limited to also report non-payment to the Rental Tenancies Authority (RTA) and or your property agent at its sole discretion and in doing this may affect your credit rating and or ability to seek rental properties in the future.

COMPLAINTS

  1. If the Customer is dissatisfied for any reason with the Service provided, they must inform AC within 48 hours of completion of the Service. AC strives to achieve 100% customer satisfaction where reasonably possible in its efforts to provide the Service and will endeavor to resolve a problem quickly and efficiently however AC reserves the right to re-attend for a Fix – Up up to 48 – 72 hours after the complaint.
  2. The customer holds the sole responsibility of entrance to the property. Subject to clause 13, Cleaners may, at its discretion, offer the Customer either of the following at its sole discretion:
  1. A partial refund;
  2. Re-supply of the Service without charge;
  3. Such other remedy as deemed appropriate by AC.
  1. Cleaners may decide in its absolute discretion to consider in refunding back to the customer. However, AC’s Admin Fee will always be due and non-cancellable and non-refundable.
  2. AC will have no liability for any refunds nor have any obligation. As the cleaners are solely liable

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMIATATIONS

  1. The only conditions and warranties which are binding on AC in respect of the state, quality or condition of goods and services supplied by AC to Customers are those imposed and required to be binding by statute (including the Trade Practices Act 1974).
  2. To the extent permitted by statute, the liability, if any, of AC is, at AC option, limited to and completely discharged by the resupply of the Service. AC is not responsible for:
  3. Not completing or providing the Service as a result of a breach of a warranty by the Customer in clause 3 (including a failure by the Customer to provide proper materials, cleaning equipment, utility services, a safe working environment or unencumbered access to the Premises); or
  4. Any damages caused by defective cleaning materials or cleaning equipment provided by the Customer;
  5. Not completing or providing the Service as a result of the cleaner not proceeding for health and safety reasons under clause 4;
  6. Any loss or damage incurred by the Customer or any third party as a result of the effects of a force majeure, being any event beyond the reasonable control of AC;
  7. Not completing or providing the Service due to an act or omission of the Customer or any other person at the Premises during provision of the Service;
  8. Existing dirt, wear, damage or stains that cannot be completely cleaned or removed;
  9. Any wear or discoloring of fabric or surfaces becoming more visible once dirt has been removed;
  10. any loss incurred as a result of any breakage or damage to goods, items of value (including antiques, items of sentimental value) or the Premises; or
  11. The cost of any key replacement or locksmith fees, unless keys were lost by AC or the Cleaner.
  12. Except as provided in this clause, all conditions and warranties implied by law in respect of the state, quality or condition of the Service which may apart from this clause be binding on AC are excluded.
  13. The Customer acknowledges that the results of any services provided may vary depending on a number of factors (including materials used, equipment provided, time elapsed since Premises was last cleaned, and the nature of cleaning required), and that AC gives no guarantee as to the actual results of the Service.
  14. Except to the extent provided in this clause, AC has no liability (including liability in negligence) to any person for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise, suffered or incurred by that person in relation to the products or services provided by AC (including any loss caused by, or resulting directly or indirectly from, any failure, defect or deficiency or any kind of or in the products used or services provided by AC).

INDEMNITY

The Customer indemnifies AC against:

  1. All losses or liabilities arising directly or indirectly as a result of the provision of the Service including all losses or liabilities caused as a result of a breach of the warranties of the Customer set out in clause.
  2. All legal costs (on a solicitor and own client or full indemnity basis, whichever is greater) and other expenses incurred by AC in connection with a demand, action, arbitration or other proceeding (including mediation, compromise, out of court settlement or appeal and including any action taken for the recovery of a debt from the Customer)

DISPUTES

  1. If a dispute arises between the customer and the cleaner, the customer and the cleaner will attempt to resolve the dispute (by phone, email or otherwise).
  2. If the customer and the cleaner are unable to resolve the dispute, either party may refer the dispute to AC and co-operate with AC in resolving the dispute.

MEDIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  1. AC encourages You to try and resolve disputes (including claims for service returns, damages or refunds) with the cleaners directly. Accordingly, you acknowledge and agree that AC may, in its absolute discretion, provide Your information as it decides is suitable to other parties involved in the dispute.
  2. If a dispute arises with a service or cleaner, you must co-operate with the cleaner and make a genuine attempt to resolve the dispute.
  3. AC may elect to assist the customer to resolve disputes. Customer may refer a dispute to AC. You must co-operate with any investigation undertaken by AC.
  4. AC reserves the right to make a final determination (acting reasonably) based on the information supplied by the relevant parties. You may raise your dispute with the cleaner or AC’s determination in an applicable court or tribunal.
  5. AC provides information about the cleaner to You for purposes of resolving disputes under this clause, you acknowledge and agree that such information can be used for resolving the dispute (and no other purpose) and the cleaners will be solely liable as you make a genuine attempt in resolving the dispute.

ACCIDENTS, BREAKAGE, DAMAGE & THEFT

  1. The Customer must inform AC of any incident where an accident, breakage, damage to property or theft has occurred due to any act of the Cleaner within 24 hours of completion of the Service and or contact the local authorities if needed.
  2. To the extent permitted by law, the Customer is not entitled to claim any loss for any incident if the incident is not reported to AC within 24 hours of completion of the Service.
  3. To the extent permitted by law, damage or loss to the following items is specifically excluded from the liability of AC under these terms and conditions: cash, jewelry, art, antiques, and items of sentimental value.
  4. The Customer is still required to pay their bill in the given time quoted under clause 7.

CANCELLATION FEES

  1. The Customer must provide AC with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the Service Time, if they wish to suspend, postpone, alter or cancel the Service for any reason.
  2. In the event that such notice has been given, AC will endeavor to reschedule the Service if required.
  3. In the event that the Customer does not provide 24 hours’ notice prior to the commencement of the Service, the Customer agrees to pay a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 hours cleaning (inclusive of GST) for administrative costs and loss. This may be charged at AC Sole discretion.

FEE OR NON-ACCESS TO PREMISES

  1. In the event that the Customer does not provide unencumbered access to the Premises for AC or its Cleaners to provide the Service, the Customer agrees to pay a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 hours cleaning (inclusive of GST) for administrative and travel costs. Collection of keys or key cards to gain access to The Property is permitted but done so at Cleaners discretion and Customers expense.

FIX – UP/ FREE RE-VISIT CONDITIONS

  1. Fix up/Free re-visit only provided to Customers that engage in Bond Cleaning
  2. The Customer is always encouraged to attend the property after the clean is complete while the cleaners are still present to prevent a fix up to be necessary and sign paperwork provided.
  3. If the Customer is unable to attend the property after the clean or after conversing with the cleaners, is not satisfied, AC will provide a free 2nd visit Fix Up service. The Customer must contact office staff within 48 hours and should always be present during Fix up.
  4. If the Customer is unable to attend the Fix up or signs off on, what they later consider to be an unsatisfactory Service, no 3rd visit will be provided free of charge, the rates applied are; $39 for 1 cleaner or $69 for 2 Cleaners per hour.
  5. Any other one-off jobs where the customer has been present at the completion of work but remains unsatisfied, a supervisor will be sent out to inspect the cleaners work and if deemed unsatisfactory, will provide a free Fix Up.
  6. No Fix Up will be provided to one off job where the customer has not inspected at the end of the clean while the cleaners are still present and AC accepts no third part liability.
  1. If the time estimated by office staff at the time of booking is insufficient to complete The Service for any reason, staff will contact the Customer. If the Customer denies the request for increased time, cleaners will complete as much as possible in the time specified and Fix Up services will only be available for rooms where the Service has taken place and no others.

TERMINATION

  1. This Agreement may be terminated by the Customer by providing at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the Service Time.
  2. Subject to clause 18(III), AC may terminate this Agreement by providing the Customer with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the Service Time.
  3. AC may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect if the Customer is in breach of this Agreement, and in the opinion of AC, that breach is incapable of remedy.
  4. (Mediation and Dispute Resolution) and any other terms which by their nature should continue to apply, will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

AUSTRALIAN TERMS

  1. Except for liability in relation to breach of Non-excludable Condition, to the extent permitted by law, AC specifically disclaims all liability for any loss or damage (actual, special, direct, indirect and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed (including, without limitation, loss or damage relating to any inaccuracy of information provided, or the lack of fitness for purpose of any goods or service supplied), arising out of or in any way connected with any transaction between cleaners and services
  2. Except for liability in relation to a breach of any Non-excludable Condition, to the extent permitted by law, AC specifically disclaims all liability for any loss or damage (actual, special, direct, indirect and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed (including, without limitation, loss or damage relating to any inaccuracy of information provided, or the lack of fitness for purpose of any goods or service supplied), arising out of or in any way connected with any transaction between You the cleaners and any Third Parties who may be included from time to time.
  3. Except for liability in relation to a breach of any Non-excludable Condition, and to the extent permitted by law, AC is not liable for any Consequential Loss arising out of or in any way connected with the services the cleaners render.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE Austral Cleaning PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, OR ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH

  1. THE AC SERVICES,
  2. ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE CLEANER FOR SERVICES
  3. ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD PARTY
  4. WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ANY OF THE AC PARTIES HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE.
  5. AC HOLDS NO LIABILITY

PRIVACY POLICY

  1. The Customer acknowledges that any information provided by the Customer may be used by ASM for the purpose of providing the Service. AC agrees not to share any information provided by the Customer with any third party not directly involved in the provision of the Service (unless required to do so by law).
  2. The Customer agrees to AC communicating with them electronically and/or via other means in order to provide the Service or for reasons related to the provision of the Service.
  3. AC will take all reasonable precautions to protect personal information provided by the Customer from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration or destruction.

CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT

  1. AC reserves the right to update or modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice, and may do so by publishing an updated agreement on its website. Each updated agreement will take effect 24 hours after it has been published on the website.
  2. The Customer agrees that any use of the Service following any such change, whether as a single job or as part of a regular cleaning schedule, constitutes their agreement to follow and be bound by the terms and conditions as changed.

LAW & JURIDISCTION

  1. The Customer and AC acknowledge and accept that this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Queensland and both agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland in the event of any dispute.

SEVERABILITY

  1. The Customer agrees that if any term or provision is held invalid, void or unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable and the remaining terms and provisions shall continue to be binding.

COPYRIGHT

  1. The content of this Agreement is protected by international copyright laws and may be used for personal reference only. Subject to applicable law, permission to copy, alter, reproduce, and publish, transmit and/or otherwise distribute this content is forbidden without first obtaining the prior written permission of ASM

OTHER

AC holds no responsibility for the loss, Damages, or any injury incurred as a result of the customer being at the site. AC deems the address where work is being carried out to be unsafe, slippery, and or incomplete until such work has been completed and or signed off by the staff in attendance. Customers have the right to inspect the property after such time that all work has been completed and is deemed to be safe by AC at our convenience. AC takes no responsibility for its contractors or subcontractors in any way shape or form. AC has the right to report nonpayment of services to either the Police or a credit reporting agency as it sees fit. AC has the right at any point to review its customer Service agreement and make changes where it sees fit.

ALL OF THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE FOR THE ENSURANCE OF CONTINUING OUR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE AND TO KEEP A SOUND RAPORT WITH OUR CUSTOMERS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

7.Bookings

  1. The Customer may make a booking either in person, by telephone, email or on the AC website namely www.australcleaning.com.au/www.australcleaning.com. Any booking made on the website will only be scheduled upon the completion of a phone call, email confirmation and reply to that email.
  2. At the time of booking the Customer must provide details of any hazards, slippery surfaces, risks or dangers, ingrained dirt, grease or grime located at the Premises;
  3. Austral Cleaning provides all quotations at the time of booking in good faith and with the information provided by The Customer. If any information provided is incorrect AC reserves the right to alter the price of The Service.
  4. The Customer agrees to provide AC with their valid credit card details at the time of booking, and authorizes AC to debit any card with an amount equal to any service and/or cancellation fees that may apply under this Agreement.
  5. AC reserves the right not to accept a booking for any reason.
  6. The Customer must inform office staff at the time of booking if they have special requirements related to allergies or issues with specific cleaning products and other arrangements can be made prior to the service taking place

8.Payment Terms

  1. Cash payments should be paid to the cleaner beginning of the job.
  2. Card payments will be processed beginning of the job.
  3. The Customer agrees to pay the estimated price quoted by AC in full prior to or at the Service Time, unless otherwise agreed in advance with AC.
  4. If no payment has been made by the Service Time, AC will use reasonable endeavors to contact the Customer for payment. In the event that AC cannot contact the Customer or payment is not made by the Service Time, the Customer will be deemed to have cancelled the Service, and the Customer must pay any cancellation fees or charges due set out in clause 16. If the customer fails to make payment and the services have been carried out ASM reserves the right to charge 10% surcharge during the first 5 days, thereafter legal action may be pursued.
  5. Payments may be made via credit card, bank transfer, cheque or in cash.Payments by bank transfer should be made to:

Account Name: Austral Management ServicesAccount

BSB: 064118

Account No: 10313857

Transaction Ref: Invoice Ref No or Surname/Address

However we do not accept Bank Transfer and Personal Cheques. This payment option is for the Austral Regular Customers only. Every one off Jobs  payment should be made via credit card or cash.

6. Customers payments to a One Off cleaning job must be settled in cash on the day. If cash payment is not received on the day, a surcharge of 10% will be enforced – If the customer fails to settle the payment within 5 working days, AC have the right to send the customers file to a debt collecting agency. If a customer wishes to pay by credit card for a One Off job, details must be provided upon phone confirmation from AC office staff member and payment will be taken after the customer has confirmed the Service provided is satisfactory.

7. AC are only subject to clean the general areas of a property, we do not provide services such as rubbish removals etc, if a customer wishes for any additional jobs like this then AC have the right to charge extra on top of the original fixed price.

8. If there is an issue where a customer is not satisfied with the job itself, they are entitled for a free visit from AC to fix up the clean, however this is only once the customer has paid for the full service beforehand or AC have the right to cancel the free visit.

9.GST

  1. Unless specified otherwise, all prices and quotations are expressed to be GST exclusive amounts.
  2. If GST is payable in respect of anything supplied to the Customer under this Agreement, then the amount which the Customer is obliged to pay for that supply (Original Amount) will (subject to the receipt of a valid tax invoice) be grossed up so that AC receives an amount which, after subtracting the GST liability of AC, results in AC retaining the Original Amount.

10.Late Payment Fee

  1. Where AC has agreed to invoice the Customer for payment of fees after the Service has been completed, the Customer agrees to pay in full, all fees due, within 7 days of the invoice date.
  2. The Customer agrees that if AC has not received payment in full for the Service within one calendar month of the original invoice date then a late payment fee of 10% will be charged for every month unless alternative arrangements can be made with the accounts department.
  3. In addition to the amounts set out above, the Customer agrees to indemnify AC for all legal costs (on a solicitor and own client or full indemnity basis, whichever is greater) and other expenses incurred by AC in connection with a demand, action, or other proceeding (including mediation, out of court settlement or any action taken for recovery of debt from the Customer) arising out of a breach of these terms including the failure by the Customer to pay an amount by the due date.
  4. AC reserves the right to report any non-payment to either a collection agency and or is not limited to also report non-payment to the Rental Tenancies Authority (RTA) and or your property agent at its sole discretion and in doing this may affect your credit rating and or ability to seek rental properties in the future.

11.Complaints

If the Customer is dissatisfied for any reason with the Service provided, they must inform AC within 48 hours of completion of the Service. AC strives to achieve 100% customer satisfaction where reasonably possible in its efforts to provide the Service and will endeavor to resolve a problem quickly and efficiently however AC reserves the right to re-attend up to 48hours after the complaint.
The customer holds the sole responsibility of entrance to the property. Subject to clause 13, AC may, at its discretion, offer the Customer either of the following at its sole discretion:
I.    A partial or full refund;
II.    Re-supply of the Service without charge;
III.    Such other remedy as deemed appropriate by AC.

12.Exclusions and Limitations

  1. The only conditions and warranties which are binding on AC in respect of the state, quality or condition of goods and services supplied by AC to Customers are those imposed and required to be binding by statute (including the Trade Practices Act 1974).
  2. To the extent permitted by statute, the liability, if any, of AC is, at AC option, limited to and completely discharged by the resupply of the Service. AC is not responsible for:
  3. Not completing or providing the Service as a result of a breach of a warranty by the Customer in clause 3 (including a failure by the Customer to provide proper materials, cleaning equipment, utility services, a safe working environment or unencumbered access to the Premises); or
  4. Any damages caused by defective cleaning materials or cleaning equipment provided by the Customer;
  5. Not completing or providing the Service as a result of the cleaner not proceeding for health and safety reasons under clause 4;
  6. Any loss or damage incurred by the Customer or any third party as a result of the effects of a force majeure, being any event beyond the reasonable control of AC;
  7. Not completing or providing the Service due to an act or omission of the Customer or any other person at the Premises during provision of the Service;
  8. Existing dirt, wear, damage or stains that cannot be completely cleaned or removed;
  9. Any wear or discoloring of fabric or surfaces becoming more visible once dirt has been removed;
  10. any loss incurred as a result of any breakage or damage to goods, items of value (including antiques, items of sentimental value) or the Premises; or
  11. The cost of any key replacement or locksmith fees, unless keys were lost by AC or the Cleaner.
  12. Except as provided in this clause, all conditions and warranties implied by law in respect of the state, quality or condition of the Service which may apart from this clause be binding on AC are excluded.
  13. The Customer acknowledges that the results of any services provided may vary depending on a number of factors (including materials used, equipment provided, time elapsed since Premises was last cleaned, and the nature of cleaning required), and that AC gives no guarantee as to the actual results of the Service.
  14. Except to the extent provided in this clause, AC has no liability (including liability in negligence) to any person for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise, suffered or incurred by that person in relation to the products or services provided by AC (including any loss caused by, or resulting directly or indirectly from, any failure, defect or deficiency or any kind of or in the products used or services provided by AC).

13. Indemnity

The Customer indemnifies AC against:

  1. All losses or liabilities arising directly or indirectly as a result of the provision of the Service including all losses or liabilities caused as a result of a breach of the warranties of the Customer set out in clause.
  2. All legal costs (on a solicitor and own client or full indemnity basis, whichever is greater) and other expenses incurred by AC in connection with a demand, action, arbitration or other proceeding (including mediation, compromise, out of court settlement or appeal and including any action taken for the recovery of a debt from the Customer).

14.Accidents, Breakage, Damage & Theft

  1. The Customer must inform AC of any incident where an accident, breakage, damage to property or theft has occurred due to any act of the Cleaner within 24 hours of completion of the Service and or contact the local authorities if needed.
  2. To the extent permitted by law, the Customer is not entitled to claim any loss for any incident if the incident is not reported to AC within 24 hours of completion of the Service.
  3. To the extent permitted by law, damage or loss to the following items is specifically excluded from the liability of AC under these terms and conditions: cash, jewellery, art, antiques, and items of sentimental value.
  4. The Customer is still required to pay their bill in the given time quoted under clause 7.

15. Cancellation Fees

  1.  The Customer must provide AC with at least 24 hours notice prior to the Service Time, if they wish to suspend, postpone, alter or cancel the Service for any reason.
  2. In the event that such notice has been given, AC will endeavor to reschedule the Service if required.
  3.  In the event that the Customer does not provide 24 hours notice prior to the commencement of the Service, the Customer agrees to pay a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 hours cleaning (inclusive of GST) for administrative costs and loss. This may be charged at AC Sole discretion.

16. Fee or Non-access to Premises

In the event that the Customer does not provide unencumbered access to the Premises for AC or its Cleaners to provide the Service, the Customer agrees to pay a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 hours cleaning (inclusive of GST) for administrative and travel costs. Collection of keys or key cards to gain access to The Property is permitted but done so at Cleaners discretion and Customers expense.

17.Fix Up/Free Re-Visit Conditions

  1. Fix up/Free re-visit only provided to Bond Exit Clean Customers.
  2. The Customer is always encouraged to attend the property after the clean is complete while the cleaners are still present to prevent a fix up to be necessary and sign paperwork provided.
  3. If the Customer is unable to attend the property after the clean or after conversing with the cleaners, is not satisfied, AC will provide a free 2nd visit Fix Up service. The Customer must contact office staff within 48 hours and always be present during Fix up.
  4. If the Customer is unable to attend the Fix up or signs off on, what they later consider to be an unsatisfactory Service, no 3rd visit will be provided free of charge, the rates applied are; $39 for 1 cleaner or $69 for 2 Cleaners per hour.
  5. Any other one off jobs where the customer has been present at the completion of work but remains unsatisfied, a supervisor will be sent out to inspect the cleaners work and if deemed unsatisfactory, will provide a free Fix Up. No Fix Up will be provided to one off jobs where the customer has not inspected at the end of the clean while the cleaners are still present and AC accepts no third part liability.
  6. If the time estimated by office staff at the time of booking is insufficient to complete The Service for any reason, staff will contact the Customer. If the Customer denies the request for increased time, cleaners will complete as much as possible in the time specified and Fix Up services will only be available for rooms where the Service has taken place and no others.
  7. In an event, service is deemed to be unsatisfactory. We aim to deliberately commence a (Fix – Up) rectification process based off an Exit condition report with no incurrence of an extra cost based off our reinforced 100% 5 day guarantee.

18.Termination

  1. This Agreement may be terminated by the Customer by providing at least 24 hours notice prior to the Service Time.
  2. Subject to clause 18(III), AC may terminate this Agreement by providing the Customer with at least 24 hours notice prior to the Service Time.
  3. AC may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect if the Customer is in breach of this Agreement, and in the opinion of AC, that breach is incapable of remedy.

19.Privacy Policy

  1. The Customer acknowledges that any information provided by the Customer may be used by ASM for the purpose of providing the Service. AC agrees not to share any information provided by the Customer with any third party not directly involved in the provision of the Service (unless required to do so by law).
  2. The Customer agrees to AC communicating with them electronically and/or via other means in order to provide the Service or for reasons related to the provision of the Service.
  3. AC will take all reasonable precautions to protect personal information provided by the Customer from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration or destruction.

20.Changes to this Agreement

  1. AC reserves the right to update or modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice, and may do so by publishing an updated agreement on its website. Each updated agreement will take effect 24 hours after it has been published on the website.
  2. The Customer agrees that any use of the Service following any such change, whether as a single job or as part of a regular cleaning schedule, constitutes their agreement to follow and be bound by the terms and conditions as changed.

21.Law & Jurisdiction

  1. 3he Customer and AC acknowledge and accept that this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Queensland and both agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland in the event of any dispute.

22.Severability

  1.  The Customer agrees that if any term or provision is held invalid, void or unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable and the remaining terms and provisions shall continue to be binding.

23.Copyright

The content of this Agreement is protected by international copyright laws and may be used for personal reference only. Subject to applicable law, permission to copy, alter, reproduce, and publish, transmit and/or otherwise distribute this content is forbidden without first obtaining the prior written permission of ASM

24.Other

AC holds no responsibility for the loss, Damages, or any injury incurred as a result of the customer being at the site. AC deems the address where work is being carried out to be unsafe, slippery, and or incomplete until such work has been completed and or signed off by the staff in attendance. Customers have the right to inspect the property after such time that all work has been completed and is deemed to be safe by AC at our convenience. AC takes no responsibility for its contractors or subcontractors in any way or form. AC has the right to report non payment of services to either the Police or a credit reporting agency as it sees fit. AC has the right at any point to review its customer Service agreement and make changes where it sees fit.

ALL OF THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE FOR THE ENSURANCE OF CONTINUING OUR HIGH QUALITY SERVICE AND TO KEEP A SOUND RAPORE WITH OUR CUSTOMERS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.