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Complaints Policy

Version 1.0 · Last reviewed: June 2026

In this policy
  1. Our commitment
  2. What this policy covers
  3. How to make a complaint
  4. Stage 1 — Informal resolution
  5. Stage 2 — Formal review
  6. Stage 3 — Escalation
  7. How we handle your information
  8. Review of this policy
DocketWorks is a document preparation service, not a law firm, and is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Legal Ombudsman. That means there is no ombudsman to escalate to — so we take handling complaints ourselves seriously, fairly and quickly. This policy explains exactly how.

1. Our commitment

We take all complaints seriously and aim to resolve them promptly, fairly and transparently. If something has gone wrong, we want to know about it and put it right where we can.

2. What this policy covers

This policy applies to complaints about:

  • Factual errors in documents, based on the information we were provided.
  • Missing documents from an agreed pack.
  • The wrong service tier being delivered.
  • A failure to meet a confirmed turnaround time.
  • The conduct or communication of DocketWorks.

This policy does not cover:

  • The outcome of a hearing or legal proceedings.
  • A judge's decision, or the conduct of the other party.
  • Disagreements about legal strategy or argument — DocketWorks does not provide legal advice and cannot be responsible for the strength or outcome of a legal position.
  • Dissatisfaction with the law itself or how it was applied.

If your complaint relates to something outside this scope, we will explain this clearly and, where we can, point you to a more appropriate route.

3. How to make a complaint

All complaints should be made in writing, by email:

contact@docketworks.co.uk

To help us deal with it quickly, please include:

  • Your name and case reference number.
  • A clear description of the issue.
  • What outcome you are looking for.

4. Stage 1 — Informal resolution

Acknowledged within 1 working day · Resolved within 5 working days

On receiving your complaint, we will:

  1. Acknowledge it and confirm when you can expect a full response.
  2. Review your case documents and the work we produced.
  3. Assess whether an error or shortfall occurred on our part.
  4. Respond in writing with our findings and, where appropriate, offer a remedy.

Possible remedies at Stage 1 include correcting and reissuing a document, providing a missing document, or — where a significant error on our part is established — a partial or full refund at our discretion. If you are satisfied with the outcome, the complaint is closed.

5. Stage 2 — Formal review

Acknowledged within 2 working days · Final decision within 10 working days

If you are not satisfied with the Stage 1 outcome, you may request a formal review by replying in writing within 14 days of receiving our Stage 1 response. At Stage 2 we will:

  1. Review the complaint and all correspondence afresh.
  2. Document our findings in writing.
  3. Issue a written Final Decision.

The Final Decision is DocketWorks' last word on the matter. It will clearly state our position, the reasoning behind it, and any remedy offered.

6. Stage 3 — Escalation

DocketWorks Ltd is not a regulated legal services provider and is not subject to oversight by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Legal Ombudsman. There is therefore no ombudsman or regulatory body to which a complaint about DocketWorks can be referred.

If, following our Final Decision, you believe you have a financial claim against DocketWorks Ltd — for example, that you paid for a service that was not delivered — your route is the small claims court (for claims up to £10,000). We will always cooperate fully with any such process and provide relevant documentation on request.

7. How we handle your information

Information submitted as part of a complaint is held securely and used only to investigate and resolve the complaint. It will not be shared with third parties except where required by law. We retain complaint records for six years. For more on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Review of this policy

We review this policy annually, or sooner following any significant change to the business or the services we offer.

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DocketWorks is a document preparation service operating in England and Wales. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice or creates a solicitor-client relationship. If you are uncertain about your legal position, you should seek advice from a qualified solicitor. All documents submitted are handled securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

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