Servizio di disdetta N°1 in United Kingdom
Gentile Signora, Egregio Signore,
Con la presente Le notifico la mia decisione di porre fine al contratto relativo al servizio United Utilities.
Questa notifica costituisce una volontà ferma, chiara e non equivoca di disdire il contratto, con effetto alla prima scadenza possibile o conformemente al termine contrattuale applicabile.
La prego di prendere ogni misura utile per:
– cessare ogni fatturazione a partire dalla data effettiva di disdetta;
– confermarmi per iscritto la corretta presa in carico della presente richiesta;
– e, se del caso, trasmettermi il saldo finale o la conferma di saldo.
La presente disdetta Le è indirizzata tramite posta elettronica certificata. L'invio, la marcatura temporale e l'integrità del contenuto sono stabiliti, il che ne fa uno scritto probante conforme ai requisiti della prova elettronica. Dispone quindi di tutti gli elementi necessari per procedere al trattamento regolare di questa disdetta, conformemente ai principi applicabili in materia di notifica scritta e di libertà contrattuale.
Conformemente alle regole relative alla protezione dei dati personali, Le chiedo inoltre:
– di eliminare l'insieme dei miei dati non necessari ai Suoi obblighi legali o contabili;
– di chiudere ogni spazio personale associato;
– e di confermarmi l'effettiva cancellazione dei dati secondo i diritti applicabili in materia di protezione della vita privata.
Conservo una copia integrale di questa notifica così come la prova di invio.
Cancellation United Utilities: Easy Method
What is United Utilities
United Utilities is primarily a water and wastewater services provider based in the United Kingdom. For customers in Canada relevant to online purchases, the seller identified in the verified data is United Canada Inc., an e-commerce arm that sells general merchandise to Canadian customers and has its own Returns & Exchanges and Terms & Conditions that govern cancellations and refunds.
How to cancel United Utilities
- Check whether your purchase is through United Canada Inc. (the e-commerce seller) or a different United Utilities service - cancellation rules differ by entity.
- If the order is with United Canada Inc., request cancellation immediately after placing the order: cancellations are allowed up until a shipping notification is sent or 24 hours after order placement (whichever comes first).
- If you request cancellation before full order processing and before shipping, be aware a 25% restocking fee may apply.
- If a shipping notification has already been sent or the 24‑hour window has passed, cancellations are subject to individual review and may incur restocking fees; if the order has shipped cancellation is generally not possible.
- When you submit a cancellation request, keep a copy of the request and any seller confirmations; if you need proof of delivery for correspondence, send written notices by registered post (see address in final section) and keep tracking/receipt documents.
What happens when you cancel
If a cancellation is accepted before shipping, the seller will stop fulfillment and begin the refund process in line with their returns policy. If the order has already shipped, cancellation typically isn’t possible - you would instead need to follow the returns process after delivery. Account access, ordering privileges, or online accounts are generally unaffected by a single cancellation; they remain active unless you request account closure. Any personal or order data held by the seller remains subject to their privacy policy and applicable law; returning items may require that you provide order identifiers and proof of purchase so the seller can match refund and return records.
Will I get a refund?
Refunds depend on timing and the item condition. United Canada Inc. allows returns and refunds within 14 days of purchase if approved by the seller. Unopened products can qualify for a full (100%) refund; opened but unused items may be eligible for partial refunds (commonly around 50%) and are subject to seller approval. Separately, some pages state that products marked final sale cannot be refunded unless defective or damaged, and defects must be reported within 72 hours of receipt to qualify. A 25% restocking fee may apply if cancellation is requested prior to full processing but before shipping. Return shipping is generally covered by the seller only when the item is damaged, defective, or incorrect; otherwise you will likely pay return shipping. If the order has shipped and the seller refuses cancellation, you must follow the returns/exchange procedure after delivery and accept applicable fees or reductions.
United Utilities plans and pricing
| Plan / Service | Price (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic water service / App access | Varies | No CAD pricing available; United Utilities charges in GBP for UK services. The mobile app is free in the Canadian App Store where listed. |
| United Canada Inc. merchandise | Varies | Prices depend on the item; refund/return rules as stated by seller (14‑day window, restocking fees possible). |
Your consumer rights in Canada
Under federal and provincial consumer-protection laws in Canada, you generally have certain rights for distance and online purchases. Many provinces provide a cooling-off period for some contracts (often around 10 days), and sellers must clearly disclose cancellation and refund terms before purchase. United Canada Inc. provides a 14‑day return window for most products, which exceeds typical minimums. Restocking fees and final-sale clauses are permitted provided they were clearly disclosed at the time of purchase. Always check provincial rules (for example Ontario’s distance-selling regulations) as they can override or supplement stated store policy, and enforce additional protections for goods versus services.
Customer experiences
Customer feedback is mixed. Many reviews praise customer-service agents for being helpful, efficient, and friendly, with quick, empathetic resolution of routine issues. On the other hand, negative feedback commonly refers to unexpected payment increases and occasional long wait times to reach advisors, as well as frustration about billing clarity. When buying from a seller with mixed reviews, document communications and request written confirmations for cancellations or refunds.
Documentation checklist
- Order number, date and time of purchase
- Copy of order confirmation and any shipping notification
- Screenshot or copy of the seller’s cancellation/refund terms as shown at purchase
- Photos of the product condition (if returning because of damage/defect)
- Records of all communications (emails, chat transcripts, call notes)
- Registered-post receipt/tracking number if you send written cancellation by mail
Common mistakes
Common mistakes include waiting too long to request cancellation (missing the 24‑hour or pre‑shipping window), assuming a full refund will be issued for opened items, and failing to keep written proof of the cancellation request. Another frequent issue is not checking whether an item was marked final sale or excluded from returns at the time of purchase; customers who neglect to save the terms or confirmation may find it harder to dispute fees or denials. Example: asking to cancel after a shipping notification - many sellers will treat that as a shipped order and decline cancellation.
Comparative recap
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Online cancellation within 24 hours / before shipping | Possible; may incur 25% restocking fee depending on processing state | Low to Medium |
| Request via customer support after 24 hours but before shipping notice | Possible; subject to review and possible restocking fee | Medium |
| After shipping / use returns after delivery | Not a cancellation; refund depends on returns policy (100% if unopened within 14 days, ~50% for opened/unused, seller approval required) | Medium to High |
After cancelling
After you submit a cancellation, confirm receipt and any reference number from the seller. If a refund is approved, ask for an estimated timeframe and the method of refund (credit card, original payment method, store credit). If you need legal or regulatory help in Canada, consult federal or provincial consumer-protection resources and consider filing a complaint with a consumer agency if the seller does not honour disclosed terms. Helpful official resources include the Government of Canada consumer-protection information and your provincial consumer-protection office. If you mailed documents, retain registered-post receipts and tracking until the issue is fully resolved.
Representative resources: Government of Canada - Consumer protection and Canada Post for registered-mail services. For the seller’s specific policies, check the seller’s Returns & Exchanges or Terms & Conditions pages directly.
Address
Send written notices or registered-post correspondence (recommended for proof of delivery) to:
United Utilities
Haweswater House
Lingley Mere Business Park
Lingley Green Avenue
Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
United Kingdom