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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk October 31, 2009 at 12:13am

  good T&C's mate :
  
  Pro Gard said:

  My terms are relatively simple, ie standard stuff:
  
  All materials property of PPCH Services until paid for in full
  
  Payment terms strictly 30 days from date of invoice, PPCH services reserve the right to charge intrest on late payments.
  
  PPCH services accepts no liability for damage to utilities unless the position of said utilities is clearly marked on a site plan.
  
  The term waste removal refers only to waste produced by PPCH services, it excludes disposal of any material otherwise on site.
  
  If access to the site is prevented on the date of a scheduled visit or if less than 10 days notice is given PPCH services reserves the right to charge for the visit in full.
  
  The removal of litter or dog excrement from the site is the responsibility of the client.
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  Phil Voice October 31, 2009 at 8:37am

  Hi Anthony
  
  Further reading on terms and conditions.
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  Anthony Toop October 31, 2009 at 11:08pm

  Thanks ProGard, simple and effective, I shall base mine on a similar format. Do you have a 'sign here to accept these terms' or is it assumed that this is the case anyway if they agree to the contract.
  
  Thanks Phil, i must of missed this post previously.
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  Anthony Toop November 2, 2009 at 6:31pm

  Hi Dan, thanks for your reply
  
  Can you elaborate on this 'Anyhow all contracts wether verbal or written have implied terms and conditions which are legally binding to both parties' as i was not aware of any such arrangement.
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  Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd November 2, 2009 at 8:06pm

  All terms and conditions need to be fair otherwise they will not stand up in a court of law if they need to be enforced in such a way.
  
  It is best to consult a solicitor in such circumstances or you may be able to use the advice of the FSB legal helpline or use the free templates the FSB provide - you do have to be a member though! See http://www.fsb.org.uk/ for more information.
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  Graeme @ BGS November 3, 2009 at 2:34pm

  Whilst I would strongly recommend seeking legal advice you do not need to have your T&C’s checked out by a solicitor particularly if you are offering a low ticket service as long as they are deemed fair, honest and clear.
  
  Personally for residential / small commercial general maintenance work I would suggest having a very simple and limited T&C’s – Cherry pick a mix of Pro Gard and Phil’s. I would however add how the client or you as contractor can cancel the agreement (before the service is started and thereafter once commenced). The one other point that I would strongly recommend having is how you address breakages and other accidental damage.
  
  The real pig of the issues start when supplying materials and staged payments etc. or commercial work particularly when other sub contractors are also involved then a more detailed and legally blinding contract should be drawn out.
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  Anthony Toop November 3, 2009 at 7:19pm

  Some good pointers here Graeme, Thanks
  
  Graeme @ The BGS Group said:

  Whilst I would strongly recommend seeking legal advice you do not need to have your T&C’s checked out by a solicitor particularly if you are offering a low ticket service as long as they are deemed fair, honest and clear.
  
  Personally for residential / small commercial general maintenance work I would suggest having a very simple and limited T&C’s – Cherry pick a mix of Pro Gard and Phil’s. I would however add how the client or you as contractor can cancel the agreement (before the service is started and thereafter once commenced). The one other point that I would strongly recommend having is how you address breakages and other accidental damage.
  
  The real pig of the issues start when supplying materials and staged payments etc. or commercial work particularly when other sub contractors are also involved then a more detailed and legally blinding contract should be drawn out.