Terms & Conditions

01

Big B Retail Laundry Services

Terms applicable to individual customers using Big B Dry Cleaners retail laundry and dry cleaning services.

1

Acceptance of Terms

By placing an order with Big B Dry Cleaners, the customer acknowledges and agrees to these Terms & Conditions.

2

Garment Inspection

  • All garments are accepted subject to inspection.
  • Visible defects such as stains, tears, colour fading, missing buttons, loose embellishments, or fabric damage may be recorded at the time of acceptance.
  • Big B Dry Cleaners shall not be responsible for damage resulting from pre-existing defects, normal wear and tear, or poor garment condition.
3

Service Selection

Big B Dry Cleaners reserves the right to determine the most appropriate cleaning process based on the garment's fabric, construction, and condition.

Services may include Dry Cleaning, Wet Cleaning, Wash & Fold, Wash & Iron, Steam Pressing, or other specialised treatments.

4

Items Not Accepted Under Wash & Fold / Wash & Iron

To ensure proper garment care, the following items will automatically be processed under Dry Cleaning, and Dry Cleaning charges shall apply:

  • Blazers & Suit Sets
  • Sweaters & Woollen Garments
  • Silk Garments
  • Designer Wear
  • Heavy Embroidery or Sequined Garments
  • Leather & Suede Items
  • Delicate Fabrics requiring specialised care
5

Colour Loss, Shrinkage & Fabric Behaviour

Big B Dry Cleaners shall not be liable for:

  • Colour bleeding or fading
  • Fabric shrinkage or stretching
  • Damage caused due to poor fabric quality
  • Manufacturer defects
  • Incorrect or missing care labels
  • Weak stitching, worn-out fabric, or ageing of garments
6

Stain Removal

Although every effort is made to remove stains using industry-approved processes, complete stain removal cannot be guaranteed.

Certain stains may become permanent due to age, heat exposure, chemical reactions, or fabric characteristics.

7

Delivery Timeline

Estimated delivery times are indicative only and may vary due to garment condition, operational requirements, machinery maintenance, weather conditions, public holidays, or unforeseen circumstances.

8

Express Service

Express Service is available only at additional charges. Big B reserves the right to decline Express Service where it may compromise garment quality.

9

Customer Responsibilities

Customers are requested to:

  • Verify garments at the time of delivery.
  • Report any concerns within 12 hours of receiving the order.
  • Retain the original invoice or order receipt for future reference.
  • Inform Big B of any special garment care instructions at the time of booking.
10

Loss or Damage

In the unlikely event of loss or damage solely attributable to Big B Dry Cleaners, compensation shall be limited to five (5) times the service charge paid for the garment or its depreciated value, whichever is lower.

Big B shall not be liable for sentimental value or consequential losses.

11

Unclaimed Garments

Garments remaining unclaimed for more than 30 days from the completion date may be disposed of by Big B Dry Cleaners without further liability.

12

Payments

All applicable service charges, taxes, and additional charges shall be payable before delivery unless otherwise agreed in writing.

13

Cancellation & Modification

Orders that have entered the processing stage cannot be cancelled or modified.

Cancellation requests prior to processing shall be subject to operational feasibility.

14

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of these services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

02

Big B Commercial Laundry Services

Terms applicable to hotels, hospitals, resorts, hostels, restaurants, corporate organisations, institutions, and other commercial clients.

15

Scope of Services

These Terms & Conditions apply to all commercial laundry services provided by Big B Dry Cleaners to hotels, hospitals, resorts, hostels, restaurants, corporate organisations, institutions, and other commercial clients.

16

Service Agreement

Commercial services shall be governed by the executed Service Agreement together with these Terms & Conditions. In case of any conflict, the Service Agreement shall prevail.

17

Collection & Delivery

  • Pickup and delivery schedules shall be mutually agreed upon.
  • Clients shall ensure garments and linen are properly packed and counted before collection.
  • Delivery timelines are estimates and may be affected by operational requirements, traffic, weather, force majeure events, or circumstances beyond Big B's reasonable control.
18

Linen Ownership

Ownership of all garments, linen, uniforms, towels, curtains, and other articles remains with the client at all times.

19

Linen Quality & Condition

Big B Dry Cleaners shall not be responsible for damage arising from:

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Poor fabric quality
  • Weak stitching
  • Existing tears or damage
  • Manufacturer defects
  • Colour bleeding or fading
  • Improper care labels
  • Linen exceeding its useful service life
20

Processing Standards

Big B reserves the right to determine the most appropriate washing, drying, finishing, disinfecting, and packaging process based on fabric type and operational standards.

21

Special Care Articles

Articles requiring special handling, premium finishing, stain treatment, or Dry Cleaning shall be billed separately at applicable commercial rates unless otherwise agreed.

22

Biohazard & Hazardous Items

Clients shall declare any linen contaminated with:

  • Blood
  • Infectious materials
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Biomedical waste
  • Toxic substances

Big B reserves the right to refuse improperly declared hazardous items.

23

Inventory & Claims

Clients are responsible for verifying delivery quantities upon receipt.

Any shortages, damage, or discrepancies must be reported within 24 hours of delivery. Claims submitted after this period may not be accepted.

24

Billing & Payment

  • Invoices shall be raised as per the agreed billing cycle.
  • Payments shall be made within the agreed credit period.
  • Delayed payments may lead to service discontinuation upon notice.
25

Pricing

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

  • Prices are exclusive of applicable GST.
  • Big B reserves the right to revise pricing with prior written notice.
  • Additional services shall be charged separately.
26

Confidentiality

Both parties shall maintain the confidentiality of all business, operational, pricing, and customer information obtained during the course of the business relationship.

27

Limitation of Liability

Big B's liability for loss or damage shall be limited to the compensation expressly agreed under the Commercial Service Agreement and shall exclude indirect, incidental, or consequential losses.

28

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, floods, pandemics, strikes, civil disturbances, government actions, or equipment failures.

29

Termination

Either party may terminate the commercial service agreement by providing written notice in accordance with the agreed contractual terms.

Outstanding payments shall remain payable upon termination.

30

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the commercial relationship shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Important Notice

By availing Big B Dry Cleaners' retail or commercial laundry services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

Customers and commercial clients are encouraged to contact Big B Dry Cleaners for clarification regarding any service, pricing, garment care, or commercial service agreement before placing an order.