Policy 05
Payment & Billing Terms
Deposits, due dates, taxes, payment methods, late interest and billing minimums.
- Deposit. A 50% deposit is required to book event, executive protection and installation services. Investigations require a retainer before work begins.
- Due date. Invoices are payable within 15 days of the invoice date unless agreed otherwise in writing. The balance for event services is due no later than the event date.
- Taxes. Prices exclude GST/HST and, where applicable, QST or PST. GST/HST number: 78144 7164 RT001.
- Payment methods. Interac e-Transfer, EFT, credit card (processing fees may apply) or cheque payable to SafeHaven Protection Inc.
- Late payment. Interest of 2% per month (26.82% per year) on overdue balances, plus a $25 fee per returned cheque or declined payment.
- Collections. SafeHaven may suspend services after 30 days overdue and refer the account to a collection agency or legal counsel. Reasonable collection costs are payable by the client to the extent permitted by law.
- Premium hours. Statutory holidays: 1.5× rate. Requests with under 48 hours' notice: 25% rush surcharge.
- Minimum. Each guarding assignment is billed at a minimum of 4 hours per officer.
- Disputes. Invoice disputes must be raised in writing within 10 days; any undisputed portion remains payable when due.