Terms & Conditions

Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals

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Introduction

Welcome to Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals ("we", "our", "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and any related platforms. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our website and services.

1. Definitions

Client / You: Any individual or organization accessing our website or using our services.

Services: Mystery audits, consulting, performance evaluations, training, reporting, and related services provided by Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals.

Website: www.hmapaudits.com or any associated domain owned by Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals.

Content: All materials provided by Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals, including reports, templates, methodologies, graphics, and intellectual property.

2. Eligibility

To use our services, you must: be at least 18 years of age; have authority to act on behalf of your organization (for corporate clients); and provide accurate, complete information when requested.

3. Use of Services

By using our services, you agree: not to misuse, copy, or distribute our content or methodologies; not to disrupt the operation or security of the website; not to use our reports for illegal, defamatory, or misleading purposes; to acknowledge that audit findings are based on observations made during the audit period and may not cover all operational factors. Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals reserves the right to refuse service to any user who violates these Terms.

4. Service Engagement & Deliverables

Upon engaging our services: work is delivered as per the agreed proposal, scope, or contract; mystery audits may be conducted anonymously unless otherwise agreed; reports are prepared in good faith; delivery timelines will be communicated; all deliverables are for internal business use only, unless written permission is provided.

5. Fees, Payments & Invoicing

Fees will be shared via quotation, proposal, or contract. Payment must be completed within the invoice timeline. Late payments may result in penalties or suspension of services. All payments are non-refundable once an audit or consultation has commenced. Third-party payment gateway terms may apply separately.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property of Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals including audit tools, scoring systems, templates, software, methodologies, and branding remains our exclusive property. Clients may not copy, modify, or distribute our materials, reverse engineer audit tools, or remove branding. Limited rights are granted strictly for internal business use.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality for operational data, employee interactions, performance metrics, scores, insights, and recommendations. Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals will not disclose client-specific audit results unless required by law or explicit written client consent is provided.

8. Data Privacy

Data handling is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines what personal and business data we collect, how we use, store, and protect information, cross-border data transfer practices, and your rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) . By using our platform and services, you consent to our data practices.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals is not liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages. Audit findings are observational and not exhaustive. No guarantee is offered regarding revenue improvement, ratings enhancement, or business outcomes. Total liability is restricted to the amount paid for the specific service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals against claims arising from unauthorized use of deliverables, violation of these Terms, or misrepresentation or incorrect information provided by you.

11. Third-Party Links and Tools

Our website may link to third-party tools or websites. Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals is not responsible for their content, policies, or any damages arising from their use. Use of third-party resources is at your own risk.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate services if you breach these Terms, intellectual property is misused, payments are not made on time, or we are mandated by law. Upon termination, access to services will be revoked and delivered materials may be retained for internal compliance.

13. Changes to These Terms

Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website or services indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Refund & Cancellation Policy

14.1 Service Booking & Confirmation
A service is considered confirmed when a proposal is accepted or an invoice/advance payment is received. Confirmation binds you to agreed timelines, scope, and deliverables.

14.2 Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals Initiated Cancellations
Services may be postponed or cancelled due to auditor emergencies, operational or technical limitations, safety concerns, or events beyond our control. We will reschedule or refund as appropriate; no compensation for indirect losses.

14.3 Delivered Reports, Consultations, and Services
Once delivered, no refunds will be provided.

14.4 Non-Refundable Fees
Travel expenses, customized modules, special auditor arrangements, and gateway charges are non-refundable.

14.5 Refund Processing Timeline
Approved refunds processed within 7–14 working days depending on payment mode and gateways.

14.6 Client-Initiated Cancellations
a) More than 15 days before audit: No cancellation fee; advance refunded/credited (minus admin charges).
b) 3–7 days before audit: 50% cancellation fee; remainder refundable/creditable.
c) Within 72 hours: 100% cancellation fee; no refunds.

15. Contact Information

For questions or clarification, please contact:
Hospitality Mystery Audit Professionals
Email: info@globalhospitalitymap.com