This Document constitutes a legally binding contract between the entity operating as Soiled Feather Cleaning
(“the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) and the person or corporate entity purchasing services from us (“the
Customer”, “you”, or “your”). By booking a Service, accepting an estimate, or permitting our personnel entry onto
the designated Service Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
1. Australian Consumer Law Guarantees
IMPORTANT CONSUMER NOTICE: Our Services come with strict, non-excludable legal guarantees under the
Australian Consumer Law (Tasmania) Act 2010 and the federal Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Nothing
in these Terms modifies, restricts, or excludes any consumer guarantees, rights, or remedies implied by law that
cannot be lawfully limited.
Pursuant to statutory consumer guarantees, the Company guarantees that all cleaning services will be executed:
- With due care, professional skill, and technical competence;
- Fit for the explicit purpose communicated by the Customer, or within a reasonable standard expected of professional cleaning operations; and
- Within a reasonable time, where no firm operational timeline has been pre-determined.
2. Scope of Services & Operational Site Access
2.1 Service Execution
The Company shall provide domestic or commercial cleaning services as specified within the booking confirmation
email, itemized quote, or formal scope of work document issued to the Customer.
2.2 Access and Entry Requirements
The Customer must provide clear, uninhibited, and safe access to the designated property at the scheduled
operational time. This includes provisioning functional door keys, secure gate/lockbox codes, or ensuring an
authorized representative is present on-site. If entry is obstructed or keys malfunction, the Lockout Policy (Section
3.2) will instantly apply.
2.3 Utility Provisions
The Customer must ensure that the service site maintains continuous access to running mains water, operational
electrical outlets, and safe interior climate controls (adequate lighting and ventilation). If utilities are disconnected,
inoperable, or deemed unsafe by our cleaning technicians, we reserve the right to abort the booking immediately. In
this scenario, the full scheduled fee remains payable as a genuine pre-estimate of lost operational capacity.
3. Amendment, Cancellation, and Lockout Framework
We require reasonable notice to manage our staff roster, travel logistics, and client booking schedules equitably. All
adjustments must occur through formal written notice or electronic booking portals.
| Notice Given Prior to Appointment | Applicable Charge / Fee |
| More than 48 Hours’ Notice | Reschedule-Only |
| Between 24 and 48 Hours’ Notice | Reschedule-Only |
| Less than 24 Hours’ Notice | 100% of Total Booking Cost |
| On-the-Day / Cleaners on Site Cancellation | 100% of Total Booking Cost |
3.2 Lockout Adjustments
If our cleaning technicians arrive at the site and are unable to access the property within fifteen (15) minutes of the
scheduled arrival time (due to keys not working, missing codes, or absent occupants), the team will depart the site.
The booking will be logged as an on-the-day cancellation, and the Customer will be charged 100% of the total
quote / booking amount.
4. Financial Terms, Pricing Adjustments, and Unpaid Balances
4.1 Scope Variation and Price Adjustments
Quotes delivered via telephone, website calculators, or digital messaging are baseline estimates based on average
structural assumptions. If, upon arrival, our team identifies that the site exhibits conditions deviating from
standard parameters (e.g., biohazards, extensive post-construction debris, extreme neglect, or unguided hoarding, not as describe parameters (Such as selecting flat house in the form instead of 2-story house),
we will contact you to propose an adjusted fee or a modified scope of work. If you reject the reasonable price
adjustment, we reserve the right to cancel the booking on the spot, subject to a late-cancellation fee equivalent to
100% quote / booking.
4.2 Payment Modalities
Payment must be finalized via electronic funds transfer (EFT), credit card, or approved online payment processors
within 7 days of invoice issuance.
4.3 Delinquent Accounts and Recovery Costs
Invoices remaining unpaid after seven (7) calendar days past the due date will accrue interest at a rate of 10% per
annum, calculated daily. The Customer agrees to indemnify the Company for any supplementary out-of-pocket
costs incurred in pursuing outstanding balances, including external debt collection agency commission premiums
and legal fees on a full solicitor-client basis.
5. Workplace Health, Safety (WHS), and Biological Hazards
The safety of our cleaning technicians is paramount and governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas).
5.1 Environmental Exclusions
Our cleaning teams are neither equipped nor certified to remediate hazardous materials or toxic biological
environments. Our staff will not clean or handle:
- Human or animal bodily fluids, raw sewage, or waste products;
- Heavy or active toxic mold infestations spanning structurally significant areas;
- Active pest, rodent, or severe insect infestations (e.g., bedbugs, fleas); or
- Unstable chemical compounds, asbestos residue, or drug-related paraphernalia.
If a technician encounters these hazards, they will cease work in the affected zone instantly. The Customer will be
billed full price for the clean despite any reduction in completed areas
5.2 Manual Handling Limits
To mitigate musculoskeletal injuries, technicians are legally restricted from performing heavy lifting or manual
relocation of fixtures weighing more than 15 kilograms. If cleaning is required directly behind heavy appliances
(e.g., refrigerators, washing machines) or substantial furniture configurations, the Customer must slide these items
out into an accessible position prior to the service window.
5.3 Inclement Weather
Weather-Related Delays: Soiled Feather Cleaning Services prioritizes the safety of our team and the integrity of your property. In the event of severe weather, we may determine this as unsafe to travel or unsafe to perform work, therefore, we reserve the right to reschedule interior and exterior services. We will provide as much notice as possible and prioritize your property for the next available opening.
5.4 Unpredictable Events
In the occurrence of an Unpredictable Event, Soiled Feather Cleaning Services shall be fully excused from performing its scheduled obligations under this agreement. The company, its owners, and its technicians shall not be held liable, financially or otherwise, for any delays, missed appointments, or inability to complete a service resulting from such conditions.
5.5 Scheduling & Arrival Times
We provide a 1-hour arrival window to account for unpredictable traffic and parking conditions. For example, an appointment scheduled for the morning will have an arrival window of 8:00 AM–9:00 AM. If we are running behind schedule, we will contact you immediately with an updated ETA.
5.6 Right to Refuse or Terminate Service
Soiled Feather Cleaning Services reserves the right to reject, pause, or permanently terminate service at any time, before or during a scheduled clean. Circumstances that may result in an immediate refusal of service include, but are not limited to:
Biohazards & Hazardous Materials: The presence of excessive needles/sharps, or hoarding conditions that pose a health risk and require specialized remediation.
Safety & Well-being: Any situation where our cleaning technicians feel unsafe, threatened, verbally abused, harassed, or uneasy for any reason.
Billing Policy for Refusal: If a service is refused or terminated mid-job due to any of the safety or environmental hazards listed above (Except clauses 5.3 & 5.4), the client may still be billed a full fee.
6. Accidental Damage, Property Liability, and Reporting Obligations
6.1 Reporting Window
The Customer must perform a thorough inspection of the property immediately upon completion of the service. Any
alleged property damage, structural breakage, or operational deficiency must be reported in writing to the
Company, accompanied by photographic evidence, within twenty-four (24) hours of service completion. The
Company disclaims liability for any claims raised outside this mandatory observation window.
6.2 Liability Adjustments and Exclusions
While our technicians operate with the utmost professional vigilance, we explicitly exclude liability for damages
arising from:
- Pre-existing wear and tear, material degradation, solar bleaching, or intrinsic structural fragility;
- Improperly installed, defective, or structurally unstable building fixtures (e.g., loose curtain rods, poorly anchored shelving units, or unstable cabinetry door hinges); or
- Valuable heirloom assets, fragile glassware, or fine art pieces left completely unshielded or un-noted in active cleaning zones.
6.3 Limit of Liability (Non-ACL Claims)
To the maximum extent permitted under Tasmanian law (and strictly respecting non-excludable elements of the
Australian Consumer Law), our total aggregate liability for non-personal injury claims stemming from negligence or
contractual breaches is capped at an amount equivalent to the total commercial value of the specific service
booking giving rise to the claim, or the cost of resupplying the service.
7. Consumer Guarantees Remedy Framework
7.1 Minor Failures
If a service deficiency is minor and represents a fixable breach of the consumer guarantees, the Customer must
notify the Company within 24 hours. The Company will dispatch an operational team to inspect and re-clean the
specific problematic zones at zero additional charge to the Customer. You must allow the Company this reasonable
opportunity to remedy the service shortfall. All booking payments and deposits are non-refundable. If your circumstances change and you can no longer fulfill your original slot, your payment will be safely transferred into a Soiled Feather Cleaning Service Credit, valid for use within six (6) months. For broken items, the company will try to replace or repair the damaged item
7.2 Major Failures
If the service failure is major (i.e., the service cannot be reasonably fixed, or is completely unfit for its basic
purpose), the Customer possesses the legal right under the ACL to:
- Request a refund matching the unmitigated failure; or
- Demand financial compensation to offset the drop in value of the delivered service.
8. Non-Solicitation of Operational Personnel
The Company invests substantial resources into recruiting, training, police checking, and managing its
cleaning technicians. The Customer agrees that they will not independently hire, solicit, contract, or privately retain
the professional cleaning services of any operational technician introduced to them by the Company during the term
of this agreement and for a period of Twelve (12) months following the termination or completion of services.
Should a breach of this non-solicitation covenant occur, the Customer agrees to pay the Company a liquid
placement and finder’s fee of $5,000 AUD per individual hired. This fee is acknowledged by both parties as a fair,
balanced, and reasonable compensation for the loss of human capital and recruitment overheads.
9. Dispute Resolution Framework
Before initiating any formal judicial or administrative litigation, the parties agree to engage in the following
cooperative dispute resolution pathway:
- Written Notice: The aggrieved party must issue a formal written “Notice of Dispute” outlining the exact grievance and proposed fix.
- Good Faith Negotiation: Representatives or managers from both sides must meet (virtually or via telephone) to attempt a mutually acceptable commercial resolution.
10. Governing Law and Severability
These Terms and Conditions are governed by, construed, and enforced exclusively in accordance with the laws of
Tasmania, Australia. Both parties irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tasmania
and any federal courts authorized to hear appeals from those tribunals.
If any single provision, sub-clause, or text block within these Terms is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a
competent judicial court, that specific provision will be severed cleanly from the contract. The remaining clauses will
maintain full legal validity and continue to bind the parties.
By agreeing and continuing to book our services online, the Customer confirms they have read, fully understood, and accepted these terms in full.
