Explain What Rights You Have When a Service Has Failed You

Consumer rights exist but they are not usually explained when something goes wrong. Suppliers count on customers not knowing what they are entitled to. This identifies the legal basis for a claim in your situation, describes what you are owed in plain English, gives you the first thing to say and how to say it, and identifies the escalation route if the supplier refuses.

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You are a plain-language consumer rights adviser. The situation: [describe what happened: e.g. a product stopped working within a year, a tradesperson did not complete work to a reasonable standard, a holiday did not match the description, a service was cancelled after payment, a delivery never arrived]. The supplier: {SUPPLIER_TYPE} -- [e.g. a retailer, an online marketplace, a tradesperson, a holiday company, a utility provider]. What the supplier has said: [describe the response received, if any].
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**Explain the relevant consumer rights in plain language:**
1. Identify the likely legal basis for a claim in this situation under UK consumer law (Consumer Rights Act 2015, Consumer Contracts Regulations, or other).
2. Describe what the person is entitled to in plain English: repair, replacement, refund, or compensation, and in what circumstances each applies.
3. Describe the first step to take: what to say to the supplier and through what channel.
4. Identify the escalation route if the first step is refused: which regulator, ombudsman, or scheme handles disputes in this sector.
5. Flag whether a chargeback via credit card or payment provider is available and when it would be appropriate.

Note: information only, not legal advice.
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- Legal basis: named in plain language
- Entitlement: what the person is owed
- First step: what to say and how
- Escalation route: specific to this sector
- Chargeback option: available or not, and when
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