Customer Compensation Authorization is an internal approval document or process in foreign trade after-sales procedures. It refers to the formal permission granted by a company to specific personnel (such as after-sales managers or regional directors) to approve monetary compensation or equivalent compensation (such as discounts or free parts) to customers when customers request financial compensation due to product quality issues, transportation damage, or repair delays. Usage scenarios include: customer complaint claims, repair disputes within the warranty period, bulk return negotiations, etc. Notes: It is necessary to specify the authorization limit, compensation form (cash/deduction/replacement), responsibility attribution (whether to recover from suppliers), and keep written records to prevent tax or legal risks. Difference from 'Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)': RMA focuses on the return and exchange process, while this term focuses on the approval authority for monetary or equivalent compensation; difference from 'quality deduction': the latter is a unilateral deduction by the buyer, while this term emphasizes active authorization by the seller. Correct use can accelerate customer complaint resolution and maintain customer relationships.
📝 Examples
1. Because the damage rate of this batch of lamps during transportation reached 15%, the customer requested compensation of 2,000 USD. I have submitted the Customer Compensation Authorization application. Please arrange payment after the finance director approves it. (Note: Used for internal compensation approval applications.) 2. According to the Customer Compensation Authorization agreement signed by both parties, your company may directly deduct the 3,000 yuan incurred for this repair in the next order. (Note: Used to inform the customer that compensation has been authorized and to clarify the deduction method.)
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