Your Consumer Rights

Understanding your rights under Australian Consumer Law

Australian Consumer Law Protection

Pintio services are provided in compliance with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Your consumer rights under the ACL cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by our terms and conditions.

What is Australian Consumer Law?

The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is a national law that applies across Australia and provides protection for consumers. It sets out consumer rights and business obligations when buying or selling goods and services.

As a consumer using Pintio services, you are protected by the ACL regardless of where in Australia you are located or where our business is based.

Consumer Guarantees for Services

Under the ACL, when you purchase Pintio services, you automatically receive the following consumer guarantees:

Due Care and Skill

Services must be provided with due care and skill using appropriate technical expertise and professional standards.

Fit for Purpose

Services must be reasonably fit for the purpose we tell you they're for, or for any purpose you make known to us.

Reasonable Time

Services must be provided within a reasonable time, taking into account the nature and complexity of the service.

Match Description

Services must match the description provided and any demonstrations or samples shown to you.

When Things Go Wrong

Major Problems

If there's a major problem with our service, you can choose to:

  • Cancel the service and get a refund for the unused portion
  • Keep the service and seek compensation for the reduced value

What constitutes a major problem?

  • • The service has a problem that would have stopped a reasonable customer from buying it
  • • The service is substantially unfit for its normal purpose and can't be easily fixed
  • • The service doesn't meet a specific purpose you told us about and can't be easily fixed
  • • The service creates an unsafe situation

Minor Problems

For minor problems, we must:

  • Fix the problem within a reasonable time at no cost to you
  • If we can't fix it within a reasonable time, you can cancel and get a refund or seek compensation

Your Rights Cannot Be Taken Away

Important: Your consumer guarantees apply even if:

  • • You agreed to different terms in a contract
  • • A sign or contract says "no refunds" or "warranties excluded"
  • • You got the service at a discounted price or for free
  • • You didn't read our terms and conditions
  • • The business told you that consumer guarantees don't apply

What We Can't Avoid Responsibility For

We cannot exclude, restrict, or modify our liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • Breach of consumer guarantees under the ACL
  • Misleading or deceptive conduct
  • Breach of conditions and warranties implied by law

When Consumer Guarantees Don't Apply

Consumer guarantees don't apply when:

  • You use our service in a way that's not normal or that we advised against
  • The problem is caused by something you did or failed to do
  • You were told about the problem before you bought the service
  • The problem was obvious or you could have discovered it through reasonable examination

How to Exercise Your Rights

Step 1: Contact Us First

If you have a problem with our service:

  • Email: support@pintio.jp
  • Clearly describe the problem and what you'd like us to do
  • Keep records of all communications

Step 2: Escalation Options

If we can't resolve your issue:

  • Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
  • Contact your state or territory consumer protection agency
  • Seek independent legal advice
  • Use our formal dispute resolution process

Useful Resources

ACCC Website

Official information about Australian Consumer Law and your rights

Visit ACCC

Consumer.gov.au

Consumer protection information and complaint lodging

Visit Consumer.gov.au

Our Commitment

Pintio is committed to providing high-quality services and excellent customer support. We will:

  • Always comply with Australian Consumer Law
  • Clearly communicate your rights and our obligations
  • Respond promptly to any concerns or complaints
  • Work with you to find fair and reasonable solutions
  • Continuously improve our services based on your feedback

Contact Information

Support Email: support@pintio.jp

Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00 JST

Address: Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

For more detailed information about refunds and remedies, please see our Refund Policy page.