Grievance Redressal

Consumer Protection & Escalation Mechanism

Tools OP is committed to resolving customer complaints fairly and promptly. In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, and RBI Guidelines for Payment Aggregators, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to handle escalated complaints.

48 hours

Acknowledgement

30 days

Resolution

7 days

Escalation

Grievance Officer Details

Designation

Grievance Officer / Nodal Officer

Tools OP

Email

grievance@toolsop.com

Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM IST

Step 1 β€” Contact Customer Support First

Before escalating to the Grievance Officer, please attempt to resolve your issue through our primary support channels:

Step 2 β€” Escalate to Grievance Officer

If your complaint is not resolved within 7 business days through customer support, you may escalate it to our Grievance Officer. Please include:

  • Your full name and contact details
  • Nature of complaint (payment issue, refund, service failure, etc.)
  • Transaction ID / Payment ID (if applicable)
  • Date of the incident
  • Steps already taken and outcome
  • Supporting documents or screenshots (if any)

Resolution Timelines (Mandatory)

ActionTimeline
Acknowledgement of complaintWithin 48 hours
Update / progress communicationWithin 7 business days
Final resolution / closureWithin 30 days of receipt

These timelines comply with the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 and RBI Master Directions for Payment Aggregators.

Step 3 β€” External Escalation

If your complaint remains unresolved after 30 days, you may escalate to:

Scope of Complaints Handled

The Grievance Officer handles complaints related to:

  • Payment failures, duplicate charges, or unauthorized transactions
  • Refund requests not processed within stated timelines
  • Data privacy concerns related to Tools OP
  • Non-delivery of payment confirmation receipts
  • Any complaint not resolved through primary customer support

Governing Law

All disputes are subject to the laws of India. Courts in Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or related to the use of Tools OP or any payment made through the platform.