Policies & Guarantees
Refund, Complaint and Privacy
At Agewell Design, we operate with transparency, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality architectural services. These policies outline your rights, our responsibilities, and the standards we uphold in accordance with Australian Consumer Law and relevant privacy legislation.
Refund Policy
Agewell Design is committed to fair, ethical, and client‑centred service delivery. We comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which provides guarantees for services supplied in Australia.
Your Rights Under Australian Consumer Law
Refund Eligibility & Assessment Process
You are entitled to a remedy if a service we provide:
- Is not delivered with due care and skill
- Is not fit for its intended purpose
- Does not match the description or agreed scope
How to Request a Refund
Notify us in writing within 14 days of identifying the issue via email info@agewelldesign.com.au
Include:
- Your name
- Project address
- Date of service
- Reason for your request
- Any supporting documentation
Refunds may be provided when:
- A major failure has occurred under the ACL
- A service has not been delivered as agreed
- A significant error prevents the service from being used as intended
Refunds are not provided when:
- You change your mind
- You request work outside the agreed scope
- Delays occur due to external factors (e.g., council processing times, third‑party consultants, builder delays)
During the Assessment we will:
- Acknowledge your request within 5 business days
- Review the matter in line with ACL requirements
- Provide an outcome and next steps
Remedies We Offer
Assessment Process and Additional Information
Depending on the situation, we may provide:
- A full or partial refund
- Rectification or re-performance of the services
- A credit towards future services
We aim to resolve claims quickly and professionally.
For more details on your consumer rights, please visit:
https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/buying-products-and-services
Complaint Policy
At Agewell Design, we value your feedback and are committed to resolving concerns promptly, respectfully, and fairly. Our complaints process complies with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the ACCC complaint handling principles.
How to Lodge a Complaint
Complaint Recording & Tracking
You can lodge a complaint via:
- Email or written correspondence to info@agewelldesign.com.au
- Our online contact form contact
- Directly with staff during service delivery
Please include:
- Your name and contact details
- Project address
- A clear description of the issue
- Any relevant documents or correspondence
All complaints are recorded in a secure register including:
- Date received
- Nature of the issue
- Actions taken
- Resolution outcome
This helps us maintain accountability and improve services.
Resolution and Remedies
Confidentiality & Fairness
Possible outcomes include:
- Service rectification
- Refunds or credits (as per our refund policy)
- Improvements to processes or communication
- All complaints are handled confidentially
- No client will be disadvantaged for raising concerns
- Investigations are impartial and fair
Privacy Policy
At Agewell Design, we respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, store, and use your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).
Information We Collect
How We Store Your Information
We may collect personal information such as:
- Your full name and contact details
- Project-related documentation and correspondence
- Financial or contractual data necessary to deliver our services
All information is collected lawfully and directly from you, unless you have provided consent for us to obtain it from another source.
You information and data will be stored:
- Securely stored in encrypted cloud environmnets
- Access restricted via passwords and role-based permissions
- Regular audits conducted to maintain data protection standrards
How We Use and Share Your Information
Access and Corrections
Your information is used only for:
- Delivering architectural services
- Managing service agreements and projects
- Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
We will never share your information with third parties unless:
- Required by law
- Explicitly authorised by you
- Necessary under subcontracted work under confidentiality agreements
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will:
- Respond within 30 days
- Provide access unless legally restricted
- Correct inaccuracies promptly upon request
Data Retention
Policy Updates
We retain information only as long as legally required or necessary for service delivery. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted.
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legislation or business practices. We will notify clients of significant changes.
