Complaints Handling Policy


At Top Rider, our goal is to continually uphold and improve our standing as a provider of superior rider training services and related products. We pledge to attentively address the needs and worries of our existing and prospective customers, and we are dedicated to resolving any issues you may encounter in the most efficient manner possible.

This policy is crafted to serve as a roadmap for our customers and team members, outlining how we accept and address your concerns. Our commitment is unwavering in ensuring consistency, fairness, and neutrality in the resolution of your complaints.

 

Lodging a Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with a service provided by us, you should in the first instance consider speaking directly with the staff member/s you have been dealing with. If you are uncomfortable with this or consider the relevant staff member is unable to address your concerns, you can lodge a complaint with us by emailing us at info@toprider.net.au with a written letter of complaint. 

Information Required

During the investigation of your complaint, we will depend on the information you provide, as well as any data we already possess. We may need to reach out to you for clarification or additional details if required. To expedite and streamline the investigation of your complaint, we will request the following information from you:

  • Your name and contact information
  • The identity of the individual you’ve been interacting with regarding your service (for instance, the instructor, bookings officer, or manager)
  • The specifics of the complaint
  • Information on any actions you’ve already undertaken to address the complaint
  • Information on any discussions you’ve had with us that might pertain to your complaint
  • Any supporting documents that substantiate your complaint

Recording complaints

Upon receiving a complaint, we will document your name and contact information. This is a standard procedure to ensure that we can get back to you regarding your complaint. We will also note all aspects of your complaint. This includes the facts, the cause(s) of your complaint, the result, and any measures taken after investigating your complaint. This comprehensive record allows us to fully understand your situation and address it appropriately. We will keep track of all dates and times related to the steps taken to resolve the complaint and any communication between us. This helps us to maintain a clear timeline of events and actions.

As a part of our continuous improvement strategy, management will monitor complaints to identify any patterns. This is an important step in our quality assurance process. Finally, corrective actions will be implemented to address any identified issues. This ensures that we learn from every complaint and continuously improve our services. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers.

When you submit a complaint, we will collect your personal information exclusively for the purpose of resolving your complaint. We will actively safeguard your personal details from being disclosed, unless you provide explicit permission for its release.

Communicating with Customers 

Our goal is to address your concerns at the first point of contact, but there may be situations where a more formal complaint process is necessary. We will confirm receipt of your complaint within 5 business days and keep you updated on the status of your complaint throughout our resolution process. We aim to resolve your complaint within 28 business days from the time you lodge your complaint, although this timeline may vary depending on the circumstances. 

In instances where we are unable to resolve your complaint within 28 business days, we will notify you about the cause of the delay and provide a specific date for when we expect to conclude your complaint. Upon finalising your complaint, we will inform you of our conclusions and any measures we have implemented. This will be done in writing, unless a verbal communication has been mutually agreed upon. If necessary, we will make modifications to our business practices or policies. 

Complaints Regarding Our Employees 

If your complaint involves one of our team members, we assure you that it will be handled with utmost confidentiality, impartiality, and fairness. We will conduct a comprehensive investigation into your complaint, which includes gathering pertinent facts, consulting with the involved parties, and verifying the explanations provided. Our approach towards our staff member will be objective. We will inform them about the complaint against their performance, give them a chance to clarify the situation, offer necessary support, and keep them updated on the progress and outcome of the complaint investigation. 

Complaints Under Investigation by a Regulatory or Law Enforcement Body 

Should your complaint be under investigation by an applicable federal, state, or territory consumer protection regulator or law enforcement agency, we may pause any further actions regarding your complaint until their investigation is concluded. We pledge to cooperate fully with any such agency during their investigations.

The Procedure for Escalating Complaints 

Our aim is to address your complaint at the initial point of contact whenever possible. If we cannot resolve your complaint immediately, we will conduct a thorough investigation and share our findings with you. If our proposed resolution or actions meet your satisfaction, we will consider your complaint resolved and document the outcome for our ongoing improvement efforts. However, if you are not content with our proposed resolution or actions, we will make a note of your dissatisfaction and guide you on how to escalate your complaint to the appropriate federal, state, or territory consumer protection agency. 

Your rights under Australian Consumer Law

Under the Australian Consumer Law, you retain the right to escalate your complaint to the appropriate federal, state, or territory consumer protection agency at any time. 

Should you wish to obtain a copy of our Complaints Handling Policy, we kindly request that you reach out to us via email.

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TOP RIDER SUNSHINE COAST

0401 547 494

info@topridersunshinecoast.com.au

www.topridersunshinecoast.com.au

Q-Ride Registered Service Provider No. 1105B0622 | Black Elephant Rider Training trading as Top Rider Sunshine Coast