Return & Refund Policy

Last updated: 26 July 2025

SMART PLUS FAMILY PTY LTD (ABN 36 644 265 412) trading as Passivhaus HUB
70/35 Hastings St, Scarborough WA 6019, Australia • +61 482 082 001

1. Definitions

TermMeaning
GoodsPhysical items or tangible course materials
Digital ContentOnline courses, recordings, tickets, licence keys
ServicesLive workshops or events delivered on a specific date
OrderYour purchase request
Major failureAs defined in ACL s.260 (e.g. unsafe, substantially unfit, cannot be fixed within a reasonable time)

2. Your cancellation rights

ProductYour rightDetails
Goods14‑day EU/UK cooling‑off + ACL & NZ CG Act guaranteesClock starts the day you (or your nominee) receive the Goods.
Digital ContentNo cooling‑off once supply startsBy clicking Pay Now you request immediate delivery and waive the 14‑day EU/UK right. Our Satisfaction & Certification Guarantees still apply.
ServicesTransfer or refund per event T&CsIf an event is cancelled by us, choose new date or full refund.

3. Returning Goods

To cancel an order, please email [email protected] or use the contact form with your Order ID. We will confirm your cancellation within 2 business days.

  • Return within 14 days, unused, in original packaging.
  • Non-returnable: personalised items; perishable or hygiene‑sealed goods once unsealed; items inseparably mixed after delivery.

Return address
Passivhaus HUB – Returns, 70/35 Hastings St, Scarborough WA 6019, Australia
(PO Box 481, Scarborough WA 6922 also accepted)

You bear return risk & cost except where the Goods have a major failure; in that case we’ll provide a prepaid label. Use a tracked, insured service; risk passes to us only when signed for.

4. Refunds

ScenarioOur action
Change‑of‑mind (Goods)Refund within 14 days of receiving the Goods or proof of postage.
Minor faultRepair or replace; if not possible in reasonable time, refund.
Major failure (ACL)Your choice of replacement or full refund + reimbursement of return shipping.
Digital Content / Services issuesCovered by ACL guarantees + course Guarantees (see link above).
Bundled purchasesRefund/adjustment applied pro‑rata to affected item(s).

Refunds are in AUD via original payment method. We refund the AUD amount received; your card issuer may apply FX spreads/fees. We may deduct for diminished value caused by handling beyond what is necessary to inspect the Goods (EU Art 14‑2).

5. Gifts

  • Marked “Gift” & shipped to you ➜ gift credit.
  • Otherwise ➜ refund to purchaser.

6. Dispute resolution

  • Contact us first (details below).
  • Australia: unresolved disputes → WA Consumer Protection.
  • EU: Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) – ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
  • New Zealand: NZ Disputes Tribunal.

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