I called the contact number on the acceptance form to see when...

I called the contact number on the acceptance form to see when we receive payment as the shares disappeared from my trading account around a month ago. They said it is 21 days from the later of when they receive acceptance or when the offer is declared unconditional. But the offer has STILL not been declared unconditional meaning it could still be months before I see any money. And what happens if it is never declared unconditional? The shares just appear in your account again and they don't have to pay you a cent even though they have effectively held thousands of dollars of your money for months? Like they have a get out of jail free card and dont have to pay a cent if the deal doesnt go ahead, they cant lose. Gotta say I am fairly dirty about the way this has been handled and wish I had never signed that form.