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Hi,
I've been working with a South African freelance web developer for the past year and they've been great thus far. They've delivered everything without issue. In November of last year I hired them to do some work meant to be finished by end of January. I paid £700. When it was late I was understanding. I should clarify that I foolishly don't have a contract and only an invoice which doesn't mention a deadline. I probably became too trusting.
Last week I contacted them for an update and they said they need another 6 months and they can't show me any progress. I asked for a refund but they said they can't do that.
My question now is do I have any recourse to be able to get my money back considering they're located in another country. I also can't afford expensive legal services.
Any advice is appreciated. TIA.
I've been working with a South African freelance web developer for the past year and they've been great thus far. They've delivered everything without issue. In November of last year I hired them to do some work meant to be finished by end of January. I paid £700. When it was late I was understanding. I should clarify that I foolishly don't have a contract and only an invoice which doesn't mention a deadline. I probably became too trusting.
Last week I contacted them for an update and they said they need another 6 months and they can't show me any progress. I asked for a refund but they said they can't do that.
My question now is do I have any recourse to be able to get my money back considering they're located in another country. I also can't afford expensive legal services.
Any advice is appreciated. TIA.
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