1. About the Website
1.1 Welcome to Tech Remit Services. Tech Remit Services Pty Ltd ABN XXXXXXXXXXXXXX ("Tech Remit Services")is a licensed money remittance company which provides money remittance services ("the Services") on the terms and conditions set out in this document.
1.2 The Website is operated by Tech Remit Services. Access to and use of the Website, or any of its associated Services, is provided by Tech Remit Services. Please read these terms and conditions (Terms) carefully. By using, browsing and/or reading the Website, this signifies that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the Terms. If you do not agree with the Terms, you must cease usage of the Website, or any of Services, immediately.
1.3 Tech Remit Services reserves the right to review and change any of the Terms by updating this page at its sole discretion without notice. Any changes to the Terms take immediate effect from the date of their publication.
2. Acceptance of the Terms
By completing and submitting the Registration Form on the Website or at the office of Tech Remit Services, these Terms and Conditions will form part of an agreement between Tech Remit Services and the Customer, which incorporates the following clauses:
3. Definitions:
3.1 Whenever used in these Terms and Conditions, unless inconsistent with the subject matter or context, the following words shall have the following meanings:
Customer means the person or entity who has completed a Registration Form or who is a customer of Tech Remit Services.
Fees means the fees payable by the Customer to Tech Remit Services for the provision of the Services to the Customer, as amended by Tech Remit Services from time to time in accordance with clause 43.
Funds means the funds transmitted by Tech Remit Services as part of the Services.
Law means the statutes, regulations and general law of the Commonwealth of Australia, and of New South Wales, Australia, and includes but are not limited to the Corporations Act 2001, and the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing legislation, as varied from time to time.
Tech Remit Services (NVS) means Tech Remit Services Group Pty Ltd (ABN XXXXXXXXXXXXXX) of XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
Nominated Account means the bank account details of Tech Remit Services, which will be provided after login by the Customer onto the Website via secure one-time password when placing an Order. The Customer must contact Tech Remit Services via telephone or at its official office address to verify the Nominated Account details and Tech Remit Services does not take any liability for any incorrect or fraudulent transfers by the Customer.
Order means a request by the Customer for Tech Remit Services to provide the Services to the Recipient.
Personal Information is as defined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) as varied from time to time.
Recipient means the person or entity who is the intended recipient of the Funds.
Registration Form means the registration form provided by Tech Remit Services and accessible via the Website or at the offices of Tech Remit Services, which has been completed by the Customer and provided to Tech Remit Services.
Services means the money remittance services provided by Tech Remit Services.
Website means http:clientremitdemo.webcomsystems.net.au or any other website operated by Tech Remit Services as advised to the Customer.
"We", "us", and "our" are used interchangeability in these Terms to refer to Tech Remit Services.
Working Hours mean Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding public holidays in Sydney and Melbourne).
Provision of the Services:
4. Tech Remit Services may, in its complete and unfettered discretion, refuse to provide the Services to the Customer, without the need to give a reason.
Provision of Information and Accuracy of Information:
5. By providing Tech Remit Services with the information contained in the Registration Form, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that Tech Remit Services can use the information contained in the Registration Form for the purposes of providing the Services. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that the purpose of the Customer requesting the provision of the Funds to the Recipient is not an illegal or criminal purpose.
6. The Customer agrees to provide true and accurate information about itself as required in the Registration Form, and agrees to promptly update any changes whenever necessary to keep the information true and accurate. If the Customer provides information that is not true or accurate, Tech Remit Services has the right to suspend or terminate the provision of the Services to the Customer.
7. The Customer agrees to provide true and correct information about the Recipient, including but not limited the Recipient�s banking details, which are necessary to effect the successful delivery of the Funds to the Recipient. Tech Remit Services shall not be held liable or accountable for failing to perform the Services if the failure is due to the inaccuracy of any information provided by the Customer to Tech Remit Services. Tech Remit Services is not liable for any delays, irrecoverable amounts, loss, costs, damages, claims arising out of or in connection with the breach of the Terms by the Customer.
Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Laws:
8. In appropriate cases all communications and information concerning the Customer held by Tech Remit Services may be disclosed to and reviewed by law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities.
9. The Customer agrees to comply with all applicable anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing Laws, including, but not limited to, the requirement to obtain or provide satisfactory evidence of the identity of any person whom the Customer may represent in any transaction entered into with Tech Remit Services.
10. Tech Remit Services may request that the Customer provides further information and the Customer agrees to provide the requested information for anti-money laundering security validation and verification purposes, immediately upon request. If further information is not provided by the Customer, Tech Remit Services may, at its sole discretion, discontinue the provision of the Services to the Customer.
11. The Customer acknowledges that Tech Remit Services is under an obligation to report all Orders to overseas Recipients to the regulatory authorities. Separate transaction reports are submitted to regulatory authorities, including if the Funds amount exceeds or is equivalent to AUD10,000 in which case, Tech Remit Services will have further requirements from the Customer and may require further information and impose further conditions at the discretion of Tech Remit Services.
Privacy:
12. Tech Remit Services will collect, use and disclose the Personal Information provided by the Customer in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act (Cth) 1988, and with the Tech Remit Services Privacy Policy which can be accessed via the Website.
Transactions:
13. The Customer may make an Order by attending at the office of Tech Remit Services, or over the phone during Working Hours or via the Website by following the instructions provided by Tech Remit Services on its Website. The permitted ways for the Customer to make an Order will change from time to time at the absolute discretion of Tech Remit Services. If the Customer wishes to make an Order over the phone, the Customer will be identified by Tech Remit Services via security methods at the discretion of Tech Remit Services and is only available for existing clients only. For new clients, they will need to attend in person at the Tech Remit Services office or complete a Registration Form on the Website and provide all required information to the satisfaction of Tech Remit Services at its discretion. Tech Remit Services will determine, in its sole and unfettered discretion, whether to provide or to continue to provide the Services to the Customer.
14. Tech Remit Services may, in its sole and unfettered discretion, refuse to accept an Order the value of which exceeds any legal or compliance limits on the amount of Funds that are to be remitted as part of the Services. Using its discretion, Tech Remit Services can refuse to accept the Order without giving any reason.
15. Tech Remit Services may or may not, as it determines, require the Customer to provide confirmation of the Order in writing before accepting the Order.
16. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that Tech Remit Services may also record any or all telephone conversations with the Customer and store the recordings for verification, compliance, and quality assurance purposes.
17. Tech Remit Services may delay, block, or refuse to transfer the Funds as directed by the Customer if Tech Remit Services believes that transferring the Funds may breach any Laws or any laws in any other country.
18. Tech Remit Services only accepts payment from the Customer in the form of a transfer or deposit into the Nominated Account. The Services will not be provided until the Funds transferred by the Customer have been cleared by Tech Remit Services' bank and if no funds transfer issues or queries have been raised by Tech Remit Services' bank. Tech Remit Services does not accept any payments from the Customer in the form of cash, including but not limited to deposits of cash made by the Customer into the Nominated Account or provision of cash directly to Tech Remit Services.
19. In consideration for the provision of the Services, the Customer agrees to pay the Fees to Tech Remit Services, in relation to each Order.
20. Immediately before Tech Remit Services transfers the Funds to the Recipient in accordance with the Order, the Customer hereby authorises Tech Remit Services to deduct the Fees from the Funds before transferring the balance of the Funds to the Recipient.
21. Tech Remit Services may also, at its discretion, change the Fees without notice to the Customer.
22. The Customer agrees that it will be solely responsible for paying all third-party bank charges and other expenses. Third-party banks may or may not deduct their own charges and fees from the Funds and the Customer must make its own enquiries in relation to these charges and fees.
Refunds:
23. Subject to the absolute discretion of Tech Remit Services, the Customer may request for Tech Remit Services toprocess for a refund subject to and on the condition that:
(a) the Customer serves a written cancellation request to Tech Remit Services via email at [email protected] and provides supporting evidence satisfactory to Tech Remit Services that there was either a mistake in the amount transferred or the Recipient's bank account details. The Customer acknowledges that Orders are processed promptly and Tech Remit Services may not be able to process any refund even if a written cancellation request is provided by the Customer and Tech Remit Services is not liable for any loss, costs, damages, claims arising out of or in connection with not processing a request for refund;
(b) the Funds are not yet sent to the Recipient and the Funds are not yet received by the Recipient; and
(c) the Order has not yet been finalised or confirmed by Tech Remit Services.
The Customer acknowledges and agrees that due to the nature of money remittance, Tech Remit Services does not guarantee the ability to refund the Funds and any refund request by the Customer are subject to the absolute discretion of Tech Remit Services.
If a refund is processed, the Fees shall be payable by the Customer and Tech Remit Services reserves the right to charge further fees and charges for the refund as informed to the Customer when processing the refund.
If the Order has already been finalised, then Tech Remit Services retains the right to deduct any Fees and charges applicable upon the request for cancellation of the Order from the Funds regardless of whether the cancellation and refund can be processed or not.
24. The Customer agrees to provide evidence and information to Tech Remit Services of any new Recipients including their bank account details, whether or not requested by Tech Remit Services. The Customermust be the same person who provided the information and it is the Customer's responsibility to validate the details provided.
25. The Customer agrees that it will be liable to pay any additional charges applicable upon cancellation of the Order. The Customer acknowledges that Tech Remit Services does not guarantee the ability to refund the Funds. If Tech Remit Services agrees to grant the Customer's request to cancel the Order and refund the Funds, the Fees and other charges and costs will be deducted by Tech Remit Services from the Funds and the refund of the balance of the Funds will be will be processed within 14 working days for electronic transfers, and can be extended as informed by Tech Remit Services..
26. Tech Remit Services is not liable for any delays by third-party banks or other financial institutions in remittingthe Funds to the Recipient for any reason and Tech Remit Services is not liable for any loss, costs, damages, claims arising out of or in connection with this clause.
Refunds:
27. Tech Remit Services does notguarantee the exchange rate or rate for the Order on the Website due to fluctuations in market rates and standards and other considerations and the Customer acknowledges and agrees that the rates will change at the time the Order is processed and will change without further notice.
28. Tech Remit Services is not liable for any delay in the delivery of the Funds to the Recipient which is due to:
28.1 incorrect information submitted by the Customer; or
28.2 the inability of the Recipient to accept the Funds, for any reason; or
28.3 accident, flood, computer software or network failure; or
28.4 any other factors which are beyond the control of Tech Remit Services, including but not limited to fraud and cyber attacks.
29. If the Customer provides incorrect information about the Recipient and the Funds are deposited to an account that is not the Recipient's account, Tech Remit Services shall not be liable for any resulting loss and shall not be required to assist the Customer to trace and recover the Funds.
30. Once the Funds are transferred to the Recipient, the transfer of the Funds is final and irrevocable. However, if Tech Remit Services is unable to remit the Funds to the Recipient, as the Recipient cannot be located, Tech Remit Services will refund the Funds less the Fees to the Customer.
31. Tech Remit Services makes no warranty regarding the amount of time it may take for the Funds to be transferred to the Recipient.
32. The Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Tech Remit Services harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, claim, or liability (including direct, indirect and consequential losses such as loss of profits) incurred by Tech Remit Services:
32.1 arising from or as a result of the Customer's breach of these Terms;
32.2 arising from or as a result of any error in the Registration Form or the Order and from any factors which are beyond the control of Tech Remit Services, including but not limited to fraud and cyber attacks;
32.3 arising from or as a result of payment to a person whom Tech Remit Services reasonably believes to be the Recipient;
32.4 arising from or as a result of the acts or omissions or negligence or default of the person the Customer has nominated as the Recipient;
32.5 arising from or as a result of Tech Remit Services' cancellation of an Order pursuant to the Customer's instructions; or
32.6 arising from or as a result of Tech Remit Services' cancellation of an Order in accordance with clauses 14, 15 and 17.
32.7 Tech Remit Service will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform or delay in service or performance under these terms that is caused by events outside our reasonable control.
33. If Tech Remit Services determines that contrary to statements made by the Customer, the Funds have been delivered to the Recipient, Tech Remit Services may take legal action against the Customer.
34. Tech Remit Services will not be liable for any loss suffered by the Customer if any Funds are transferred at the Customer's request to Recipients who are not known to the Customer.
35. Tech Remit Services shall not be liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss (including any loss of profits) incurred as a result of a delay in the Funds reaching the Recipient's account.
36. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to limit or exclude any liability Tech Remit Services may owe the Customer under any statutory rights the Customer may have.
Website and Social Media Policy
37. The Customer consents to receiving electronic, phone, and mail communications from Tech Remit Services upon registration on the Website, and personal information including confidential data may be collected in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
38. It is the Customer's responsibility to maintain the strength of their password and to ensure that log-in details are kept confidential. We highly recommend changing passwords periodically to ensure security. Use of the Customer's password by any other person may result in the immediate cancellation of the Services.
39. The Customer acknowledges that any use of the Customer's registration information by any other person, or third parties, is strictly prohibited. The Customer agrees to immediately notify of any unauthorised use of their password or email address or any breach of security.
40. The Customer acknowledges that all activities in social media such as social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) and professional networking services (e.g. LinkedIn) are considered public. It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure that any information posted or published through such sites do not compromise the security of the Customer's account.
Notices
41. Any notice required or permitted to be given under these terms and Conditions or for the purposes of these Terms and Conditions shall be in writing and shall:
(a) If to the Customer, be sent by email to the Customer as set out in the Registration Form or via prepaid registered mail or delivered by hand to the address of the Customer, or such other address the Customer designates in writing, or by Tech Remit Services posting a notice on the Website; and
(b) if posted on the Website, the notice is deemed to have been given 1 business day after the notice was posted on the Website; or
(c) if the notice was sent to the Customer, the notice is deemed to have been given on the first business day after the notice was sent if send via mail, unless sent by email or delivered by hand in which case the notice is deemed to have been given on delivery.
(d) If to Tech Remit Services, be sent by email to [email protected] or by prepaid registered mail or delivered by hand to the address of Tech Remit Services set out in these Terms and Conditions, and such notice is deemed to have been given 3 business days after the notice was sent via mail unless sent by email or delivered by hand in which case the notice is deemed to have been given on delivery.
42. Any notice given or made under these Terms and Conditions sent by email must comply with the following:
42.1 the notice is sent to the email address last notified by the intended recipient to the sender; and
42.2 the sender keeps an electronic or printed copy of the notice sent.
43. A notice sent by email will be deemed to have been given on the first to occur of:
43.4 receipt by the sender of an email acknowledgment from the recipient's information system showing that the notice has been delivered to the email address stated above;
43.5 the time that the notice enters an information system that is under the control of the recipient; or
43.6 the time that the notice is first opened or read by an employee or officer of the recipient.
Termination
44. These Terms and Conditions form part of anagreement between the parties which may be terminated immediately by the Tech Remit Services by notice to the Customer. The Customer must request for Tech Remit Services' approval if it wishes to terminate these Terms. However, termination by either party shall not affect any Order or other transaction previously entered into and shall not relieve either party of any outstanding obligations arising out of this agreement, nor shall it relieve the Customer of any obligations arising out of any Order entered into prior to such termination.
45. In the event that Tech Remit Services is made aware of or has reason to believe any of the following:
45.1 that the Customer has provided false or misleading information to Tech Remit Services or
45.2 that the Customer has participated or is participating or has assisted or is assisting in money laundering or terrorist financing; or
45.3 that the Customer is being officially investigated by law enforcement and/or regulatory agencies; or
45.4 that the Customer has contravened any Laws,
then Tech Remit Services, at its sole discretion, may terminate this agreement immediately by notice to the Customer, and Tech Remit Services hall be relieved of any obligations set out in these Terms and Conditions or arising out of the transactions contemplated by the agreement between the parties.
Amendment
46. Tech Remit Services may make modifications, alterations, changes or variations to any term of these Terms and Conditions, by notifying the Customer in writing, including by email or by the Website, of the details of the amendment or modification. Any modification or change to these Terms and Conditions will take effect immediately from the date when the Customer is notified of the modification or change. The Customer may not make any changes or modifications to these Terms and Conditions.
47. Any questions about terms and conditions can be raised via our email at [email protected]
SCHEDULE 1
Fees: the Fees payable by the Customer to Tech Remit Services are as follows:
| Transfer amount: |
Fees: |
| Service Charge |
AUD 10.00 |
| Any other amounts |
To be determined by Tech Remit Services from
time to time |