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Protected by Australian Consumer Law

Your Consumer Rights

At Novara Grading, we are committed to upholding your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This page explains your guaranteed protections when using our services.

Australian Consumer Law (ACL)

The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is a national law that protects consumers and ensures fair trading in Australia. It is administered by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and state/territory consumer protection agencies.

As an Australian business, Novara Grading Pty Ltd fully complies with the ACL. Your consumer guarantee rights cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by any contract or agreement.

Consumer Guarantees for Services

Under the ACL, when you purchase grading services from Novara, you are automatically entitled to the following guarantees:

Due Care and Skill

Services must be provided with an acceptable level of care and skill, using qualified staff and appropriate processes.

Fit for Purpose

If you tell us a particular purpose for the service, it must be reasonably fit for that purpose.

Reasonable Time

Services must be provided within a reasonable time when no specific timeframe is agreed.

Match Description

Services must match any description provided to you before or at the time of purchase.

Your Remedies When Things Go Wrong

If our services fail to meet a consumer guarantee, you may be entitled to a remedy depending on whether the failure is major or minor:

Major Failure

A major failure occurs when a reasonable consumer would not have purchased the service if they had known about the problem.

You can choose to:

  • Cancel the service and receive a full refund
  • Receive compensation for the difference in value

Minor Failure

A minor failure is one that can be fixed within a reasonable time.

We will:

  • Re-perform the service at no extra cost
  • Provide a refund if we cannot fix the problem within a reasonable time
Pricing Transparency

Under the ACL, we are required to display prices clearly and accurately. All prices on our website:

  • Are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)
  • Include GST where applicable
  • Are the total price you will pay (no hidden fees)
  • Are accurate and not misleading

For a full breakdown of our grading fees, please visit our FAQ page.

Unfair Contract Terms Protection

The ACL protects you from unfair terms in standard form contracts. A term may be unfair if it:

  • Causes a significant imbalance in the parties' rights and obligations
  • Is not reasonably necessary to protect our legitimate interests
  • Would cause you detriment if relied upon

Our Terms & Conditions have been drafted to comply with the ACL and do not contain unfair terms. Any term found to be unfair is void and unenforceable.

How to Make a Complaint

If you believe our services have not met a consumer guarantee, please follow these steps:

1

Contact Us First

Email us at [email protected] or call 1300 XXX XXX. We aim to resolve complaints within 5 business days.

2

Provide Details

Include your order/certificate number, a description of the issue, and your preferred resolution.

3

Escalate if Needed

If we cannot resolve your complaint, you can contact the ACCC or your state/territory consumer protection agency.

External Resources & Contacts

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

1300 302 502

Consumer Affairs Victoria

NSW Fair Trading

QLD Office of Fair Trading

Learn More About Your Rights

Visit the ACCC's consumer rights page at www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees for comprehensive information about your consumer guarantees.

Need Help?

Our customer service team is here to help you understand your rights and resolve any issues.

Last updated: January 2026 | ABN: XX XXX XXX XXX