COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES

1. The ICASA Code of Conduct Regulations 2007, which are available here; and
2. The ICASA End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations 2016, which are available here.

1. The Customer's full particulars and contact details;
2. The Customer's relationship with UrbanXConnect, together with any customer reference numbers or details which may be applicable;
3. A statement of the reasons for the Complaint, with enough detail to allow UrbanXConnect to assess these; and
4. Any relevant evidence or documentation the Customer wishes to submit in support of the Complaint.

General

1. Billing Enquiries should be directed to accounts@urbanxconnect.co.za and Complaints not related to Billing Disputes are dealt with under the General Complaints Procedure set out above.
2. The Customer expressly acknowledges and agrees that:
   1. Any charge recorded on an invoice which is not submitted in accordance with this Billing Disputes Procedure is payable in full to UrbanXConnect by the due date of that invoice;
   2. An amount that is not in dispute (“Undisputed Amount”) cannot be withheld for any reason, including without limitation when that amount is on an invoice together with an amount that is in dispute (“Disputed Amount”);
   3. The Billing Disputes Procedure is only triggered when UrbanXConnect receives a Billing Dispute, and it is only after this that the Customer may withhold payments of the Disputed Amount only as set out in clause 21; and
   4. Billing Enquiries, Complaints and requests for information are not considered to be Billing Disputes and do not trigger this Billing Disputes Procedure. Billing Enquiries should be directed to accounts@urbanxconnect.co.za Complaints are dealt with under the General Complaints Procedure set out above, and requests for information can be sent to sales@urbanxconnect.co.za
3. Please note that UrbanXConnect will not entertain any Billing Dispute based on unauthorised use of the services or on unauthorised use of the services by a third party, as it is the Customer's responsibility to safeguard access to the services received by the Customer and to use such services in the manner set out in the terms and conditions applicable thereto.

Customer Acknowledgements

1. The Customer expressly agrees to allow UrbanXConnect to attempt settlement of any Billing Dispute within 14 Business Days before raising a dispute with any third party, credit card company or bank. UrbanXConnect requires and Customer expressly agrees that UrbanXConnect will be the first option in Billing Disputes. Should UrbanXConnect receive a chargeback or other reversed charge from a third party, credit card company or bank on behalf of the Customer before UrbanXConnect has been given a chance to resolve the Billing Dispute, then UrbanXConnect has the right to collect on the rendered services and any fees associated with those charges.
2. Not all Billing Disputes may be settled to the Customer's satisfaction. Once this Billing Disputes Procedure has been exhausted, a Customer may use any third party, credit card company or bank in an attempt to settle the dispute. However, UrbanXConnect still retains the right to collect on any rendered services or fees that are due. Should UrbanXConnect be unable to reverse any disputed amounts with a third party, credit card company, or bank, UrbanXConnect will submit the full delinquent amount for collection.

Withholding the Disputed Amount

1. The Customer may only withhold payment of a Disputed Amount where UrbanXConnect receives a valid Billing Dispute Notice relating to such Disputed Amount at least 5 Business Days prior to the due date recorded on the relevant invoice.

Initiating Billing Disputes

1. A Billing Dispute Notice may be lodged in the manner set out herein until the passing of 30 calendar days from the date of the relevant invoice.
2. The Customer is required to direct a formal Billing Dispute Notice to complaints@urbanxconnect.co.za
3. The Billing Dispute Notice is required to be accompanied by the following:
   1. The Customer's full particulars and contact details;
   2. The Customer's relationship with UrbanXConnect, together with any customer reference numbers or details which may be applicable;
   3. Invoice number and date;
   4. The amount in dispute (“the Disputed Amount”);
   5. The amount not in dispute (“the Undisputed Amount”);
   6. A statement of the reasons for the Billing Dispute, with enough detail to allow UrbanXConnect to assess these; and
   7. Any relevant evidence or documentation the Customer wishes to submit in support of the Billing Dispute.

Response to Billing Dispute Notice

1. UrbanXConnect will acknowledge receipt of the Billing Dispute Notice within 3 Business Days and allocate a reference number.
2. UrbanXConnect may request additional information or documentation from the Customer lodging the Billing Dispute Notice, which information or documentation is reasonably required to assist UrbanXConnect in making a decision on the matter. The Customer shall provide such information or documentation as soon as possible, and the running of the 14 Business Day period will be suspended until such time as the requested information or documentation has been received by UrbanXConnect.
3. UrbanXConnect will provide a written response with its decision on the outcome of the Billing Dispute Notice within 14 Business Days following receipt of the Billing Dispute Notice.
4. UrbanXConnect's decision (and reasons for such decision), will take one of the following forms:
   1. A confirmation that the Billing Dispute is valid, and a statement indicating such adjustments as may be necessary;
   2. A rejection of the Billing Dispute Notice on the basis that:
      1. The Billing Dispute Notice was not received by UrbanXConnect within 30 calendar days of the date of the relevant invoice, as required in clause 21;
      2. The Billing Dispute Notice does not contain all of the information required, as set out in clause 24, or was not submitted in the required manner, as set out in clause 23;
      3. The Customer has not made payment of any Undisputed Amounts, and does not have the right to withhold payment of any Disputed Amounts in accordance with clause 21;
      4. UrbanXConnect has confirmation from the Customer that the Billing Dispute which is the subject of the Billing Dispute Notice has been resolved;
      5. The Customer is disputing any charges on the basis of unauthorised use of the services; or
      6. UrbanXConnect reasonably believes that the Customer does not have a bona fide dispute in relation to Billing Dispute submitted.
   3. Any alternate resolution that UrbanXConnect deems appropriate.

Response Implications

1. If stipulated in UrbanXConnect's response in terms of clause 28 that the Customer must make payment of the Disputed Amount or a portion thereof, the Customer must pay the Disputed Amount or such indicated portion within 5 Business Days of the date of UrbanXConnect's response.
2. If stipulated under UrbanXConnect's response in terms of clause 28 that UrbanXConnect must withdraw the Disputed Amount or refund a fee already paid, UrbanXConnect must as soon as practicable:
   1. Provide the Customer with a statement reflecting the adjustment to their account. It is intended that this adjustment will be contained on the next invoice issued to the Customer, but the parties acknowledge that this may be delayed due to timing issues with the response and UrbanXConnect's standard billing terms; or
   2. Credit any Disputed Amount already paid by the Customer.

Continued Service Provision

1. UrbanXConnect will not disconnect a service provided to the Customer which is the subject of a Billing Dispute Notice, or take adverse collection procedures or impose late payment penalties or charges, while attempting to resolve a Billing Dispute lodged in terms of this Billing Disputes Procedure and until such time as UrbanXConnect has reached a decision and communicated this to the Customer, provided that Undisputed Amounts are paid timeously.
2. UrbanXConnect reserves the right, however, to take such measures mentioned in clause 31 immediately:
   1. Where a determination of the Billing Dispute has been made and communicated to the Customer; or
   2. Where the Customer has indicated that they are unable to pay the invoice or bill, or have filed or are the subject of any application to court for sequestration or liquidation, or otherwise seek to reach a formal arrangement with their creditors.
3. Subject only to the above, the rights and obligations of each party under the Billing Disputes Procedure continue pending resolution of a Billing Dispute invoked under this Billing Disputes Procedure. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes that UrbanXConnect shall continue to have the right to terminate or suspend the service in accordance with UrbanXConnect's rights under the agreement that the Customer has with UrbanXConnect.

Confidentiality

1. Neither party shall use any information obtained from the other party during the course of any process invoked under the Billing Disputes Procedure for any purpose other than the resolution of the particular Billing Dispute.

Referral of Complaints to ICASA

1. If the Customer is not happy about the outcome of a Complaint or a Billing Dispute, the Customer has the right to escalate it to ICASA. If ICASA are not able to resolve the matter it may be referred to the ICASA Complaints and Compliance Committee for adjudication.
2. Please note that in terms of the ICASA Code of Conduct Regulations 2007, the Customer must give UrbanXConnect an opportunity to resolve the matter within the period specified in this Complaints Procedure before the Customer may escalate the Complaint or Billing Dispute to ICASA.
3. ICASA can be contacted in the following ways:
   1. Telephone: 011 566 3000
   2. Fax: 011 444 1919
   3. Email: consumer@icasa.org.za