Terms of Service

Last Updated: 19 August 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Valay service ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). The Service is operated by EVG Tech Pty Ltd (ABN 44 699 750 108), trading as "Valay" ("Valay", "we", "us", "our"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service. These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia.

2. Description of Service

Valay provides an AI-powered front office service designed for plumbers. Depending on your plan, the Service includes:

  • A 24/7 web-chat booking agent
  • A branded micro-site for your business
  • Appointment booking and calendar integration
  • SMS notifications for bookings and messages (and customer reminders on eligible plans)
  • Dashboard, reporting and audit trail
  • A 24/7 AI voice agent on a dedicated phone number (Pro plan)

3. Account Registration

To use the Service, you must:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a legitimate plumbing business operating in Australia

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

3.1 Account Activation

After registration, your account requires approval and activation by our team. We reserve the right to:

  • Review and approve account registrations at our discretion
  • Postpone or delay account activation if our service capacity is at maximum or near capacity
  • Place approved accounts on a waiting list during periods of high demand
  • Prioritize activations based on operational capacity and business requirements

We will notify you of your account status and provide an estimated timeline for activation if your account is placed on a waiting list. We aim to onboard customers as quickly as our capacity allows while maintaining service quality for all users.

4. Pricing and Payment

4.1 Plans and fees

The Service is offered on paid subscription plans. Current plans, features and prices are shown on our Pricing page. All prices are in Australian dollars and are exclusive of GST ("ex-GST"); GST is added at checkout and shown on your tax invoice.

4.2 One-off setup fee

A one-off setup fee (shown on the Pricing page) is payable when you begin onboarding. The setup fee covers calendar provisioning and agent configuration and is non-refundable once onboarding has begun.

4.3 Subscription and billing cycle

Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance, depending on the plan and interval you choose. Your recurring subscription does not begin until your agent goes live — you are not charged the subscription fee until activation. From activation, the subscription renews automatically each period until cancelled.

4.4 Payment method

Payments are processed by our payment provider, Stripe. Card details are entered directly with Stripe and are never stored on our servers. By subscribing, you authorise us to charge your nominated payment method for the setup fee and recurring subscription fees, plus GST.

4.5 GST and tax invoices

We are registered for GST. A compliant Australian tax invoice (showing our ABN and the GST component) is issued for the setup fee and for each subscription charge, and is available through the customer billing portal.

4.6 Price changes

We may change plan prices with reasonable prior notice. Changes take effect from your next billing period; you may cancel before the change takes effect if you do not accept it.

5. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We do not currently provide a minimum service level agreement (SLA).

6. User Obligations

You agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Provide accurate information about your business and service areas
  • Not use the Service to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Not use the Service in a way that could damage our reputation or that of our service providers
  • Comply with all applicable Australian laws and regulations

6.1 Licensing Compliance

By using this Service, you confirm that you are appropriately licensed for the services you provide.You represent and warrant that you hold all necessary licences, permits, and registrations required by your state or territory to legally provide plumbing services in your service areas.

You agree to maintain valid licensing throughout your use of the Service and to notify us immediately if your licensing status changes or is revoked. We reserve the right to verify your licensing credentials and to suspend or terminate your account if you fail to maintain appropriate licensing.

7. Cancellation, Money-Back Guarantee & Refunds

7.1 Cancelling your subscription

You may cancel at any time through the Stripe customer billing portal (accessible from your dashboard) or by contacting us at support@valay.com.au. When you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period and does not renew. We do not charge a cancellation fee.

7.2 30-day money-back guarantee

If you are not satisfied, you may request a refund of your first subscription charge within 30 days of your agent going live (activation). This guarantee applies once, to the first subscription payment only.

7.3 What is not refundable

The one-off setup fee is non-refundable (it pays for onboarding work already performed). Beyond the 30-day money-back guarantee on the first subscription charge, fees already paid — including subsequent renewal charges — are non-refundable, except where a refund is required by the Australian Consumer Law (see section 11).

7.4 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if:

  • You breach these Terms
  • The costs of serving your account become unsustainable
  • You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • We discontinue the Service (with reasonable notice)
  • We need to disconnect the service immediately for operational or technical reasons

Immediate Disconnection: In cases where we need to disconnect the service immediately, we will notify you straight away so you can return to your conventional booking means without disruption. We understand the importance of maintaining your business operations and will always provide immediate notification.

We will provide reasonable notice before terminating your account, except in cases of serious breach, illegal activity, or immediate operational requirements. In all cases, we will notify you as soon as possible to minimise disruption to your business.

7.5 Effect of cancellation

On cancellation your access ends at the close of the paid period and your data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Nothing in this section limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (see section 11).

8. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. Your data will be deleted when you cancel your account or upon your request, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

9. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Valay and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of your business data and content. By using the Service, you grant us a licence to use your data solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian Consumer Law:

  • The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability to you for any claim is limited to the total fees you paid us for the Service in the 12 months before the claim arose

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified.

11. Australian Consumer Law

Our services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Valay from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Australian Capital Territory.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

EVG Tech Pty Ltd trading as Valay
ABN 44 699 750 108
Email: support@valay.com.au
Location: Canberra, Australia

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.