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Everything you need to know about using our launderettes, the Speed Queen app and this website.
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Terms of Service

Using Our Launderettes

By using a Speed Queen self-service launderette, you agree to use our facilities responsibly and follow the instructions displayed in-store and on our machines.
Customers are responsible for:
  • Checking garment care labels before washing or drying.
  • Checking machines before use and reporting any faults immediately.
  • Emptying pockets before loading machines.
  • Selecting the correct machine size for their laundry.
  • Leaving machines and surrounding areas clean after use.

Suitable Laundry

Our machines are designed for everyday household laundry.
Please do not wash or dry:
  • Dry-clean-only items.
  • Items contaminated with hazardous materials or chemicals.
  • Rubber-backed, tar-covered or flammable items.
  • Fabrics requiring specialist cleaning.
Where available, pet laundry should onlybe washed in designated Pet Zone machines.

Machine Use

For the best results:
  • Do not overload machines.
  • Follow the instructions displayed on the machine.
  • Ensure the drum is empty before loading your laundry.
  • Close the door securely before starting a cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions may affect washing or drying performance.

Respecting Our Stores

To help keep our launderettes safe and welcoming for everyone, please:
  • Dispose of rubbish responsibly.
  • Keep noise to a minimum.
  • Respect other customers.
  • Avoid anti-social behaviour.
  • Do not smoke or vape inside ourstores.

Unattended Laundry

You're welcome to leave the store whileyour laundry is washing or drying.

Please return promptly when your cycle finishes. Laundry left unattended for more than 10 minutes after a cycle has ended may be removed by another customer if machines are required.

Speed Queen accepts no responsibility for laundry that is lost, stolen or left unattended.

Lost Property

If you believe you've left an item behind, please contact our Customer Support team as soon as possible. We'll make every reasonable effort to help locate lost property, however we cannot guarantee that lost items will be recovered.

Liability

Customers use our facilities at their own risk.
Speed Queen is not responsible for:
  • Damage resulting from failure to follow garment care instructions.
  • Pre-existing defects or weaknesses in fabrics.
  • Colour loss, shrinkage or normal wear during laundering.
  • Laundry or personal belongings that are lost, stolen or left unattended.

Changes tothese Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.
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Privacy Policy

Your Privacy

At Speed Queen, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We only collect and use your data where necessary to provide our services, improve your experience and meet our legal obligations. We never sell your personal information tothird parties.

Information WeCollect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
  • Your name, email address and phone number.
  • Payment information, securely processed by trusted payment providers.
  • Information about your use of our app and services, including store visits, machine usage and loyalty activity.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
  • Provide and manage your account.
  • Process payments.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Send service-related communications.
  • Improve our website, app and services.
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
If you choose to receive marketing communications, you can unsubscribe at any time.

Keeping Your Information Safe

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information and work with trusted providers that maintain high security standards.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to request access, correction or deletion.

Changes tothis Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.
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Payments & Refunds

Eligibility

All Speed Queen launderettes are cashless.
Payments can be made using:
  • Contactless debit or credit cards.
  • The Speed Queen app.
Prices may vary by location and are displayed in-store and within the app.

Refunds

If you experience an issue while using our services, please contact our Customer Support team.

Every refund request is reviewed individually. Where appropriate, refunds may be issued as Speed Queen app credit or, on request, returned to the original payment card.

Where a card refund is requested, we may ask for the first six and last four digits of the payment card to help locate the transaction. Card refunds typically take 3–5 business days once processed.

Some refund requests require further investigation. Where this is necessary, please allow us time to investigate before a decision is made. Refunds may be declined where evidence suggests misuse of our equipment.

App balance refunds

App balance refunds can only be processed to bank accounts within the SEPA zone, held in the same name as the Speed Queen account, using an IBAN.If a customer does not hold a SEPA-zone bank account, please contact our Customer Support team to discuss alternative options, which may include app credit or a store voucher.

Where a suitable refund method cannot be arranged, the remaining balance may, with the customer's consent, be donated to a registered charity.
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Accessibility Statement

We're committed to making our launderettes, website and app as accessible and easy to use as possible.

As our stores vary by location,accessibility features may differ. If you have any questions before your visitor require assistance, please contact our Customer Support team and we'll behappy to help.

We're continually looking for ways toimprove the accessibility of our services and welcome customer feedback.
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Safety & Safeguarding

CCTV

All Speed Queen launderettes are monitored by CCTV to help provide a safe and secure environment for our customers. CCTV footage may be used for security, safety and the investigation of incidents where required.

Children

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times and should not play on or inside the machines.

Emergency

If there is an emergency, contact the emergency services immediately if required. You can then contact our CustomerSupport team, who will assist where possible.

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