TERMS & CONDITIONS
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Last Updated: October 10, 2022
Website: https://solarshieldau.com.au​
These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accepting a quote, booking a service, paying a deposit, or allowing work to commence, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
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These Terms operate alongside your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Nothing in these Terms removes or limits your legal rights.
1. SERVICES PROVIDED
We provide external property cleaning and maintenance services including but not limited to:
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Solar panel cleaning
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Solar pigeon proofing / mesh installation
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Gutter cleaning
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Window cleaning
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Pressure & Soft washing
All services are subject to site inspection, safety assessment, and weather conditions.
2. AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW
Our services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law, including that services will be:
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Provided with due care and skill
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Fit for the agreed purpose
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Completed within reasonable time (unless otherwise agreed)
If a major failure occurs, you may be entitled to a remedy including refunds, re-service, or compensation in accordance with law.
3. QUOTES & PRICING
Quotes are based on information available at the time. Pricing may change if site conditions differ from what was disclosed. Any price changes will be discussed before work continues.
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Quotes are valid for 14 days unless stated otherwise.
4. ACCESS & CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide safe access to the property, secure pets and remove obstacles.
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Disclose of any known roof damage, electrical faults, fragile surfaces, or leaks, ensure water and power access if required.
We may refuse or stop work if conditions are unsafe.
5. PRE-EXISTNG DAMAGE & RISK DISCLOSURE
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Existing cracked tiles breaking during movement
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Pre-existing leaks becoming visible after cleaning
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Oxidised paint reacting to pressure washing
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Old silicone or seal failing
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Pest contamination inside roof spaces
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Solar panel micro cracks not visible before cleaning
We are not responsible for pre-existing damage or faults.
6. WEATHER & RESCHEDULING
Rain, storms, extreme heat, unsafe roof or ladder conditions
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We will reschedule at the next available time.
7. PAYMENT TERMS
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Payment due on completion OR deposit required to secure booking
Late payments may incur an admin or recovery fee/costs where legally permitted.
8. CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING
Website / Standard Bookings:
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24+ hours notice - no fee
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Less than 24 hours - may incur call-out fee
Door Knock / Consumer Law Cooling Off: If booked via unsolicited door-to-door sales, statutory cooling-off periods apply where required by law.
9. PROPERTY DAMAGE
If we cause damage due to negligence:
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Must be reported within 48 hours
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We will inspect and rectify or compensate as required by law
We are not responsible for:
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Hidden defects
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Age-related deterioration
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Poor prior workmanship
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Damage caused by pests or vermin
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Structural issues
10. PIGEON PROOFING - ADDITIONAL TERMS
Mesh systems reduce but do not guarantee elimination of pests.
We are not responsible for:
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Pigeons nesting elsewhere on property
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Noise or mess from surrounding properties
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Entry points outside treated areas.
11. SOLAR CLEANING PERFORMANCE DISCLAIMER
Cleaning improves appearance and may improve efficiency but:
Output depends on weather, system health, and panel age.
12. SAFETY RIGHTS
We reserve the right to stop work if:
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Roof pitch is unsafe
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Tiles are brittle or unstable
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Weather conditions change
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Electrical risks are identified
Customer will not be charged for incomplete work caused by safety shutdown (except minimum call-out fee where disclosed)
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the extent permitted by law:
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We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses
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Our liability is limited to re-performing the service or refunding the service value
Nothing in this clause excludes rights under Australian Consumer Law.
14. PHOTOS & DOCUMENTATION
We may take photos before, during, and after work for:
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Quality control
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Training
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Insurance
ABN: 43 182 181 794
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