Terms and Conditions

[aidanb19]

I'm sure a few of you use terms and conditions in your paperwork, more specifically in quotations.

My question is, legally can you write something like 'by accepting this quote you are agreeing to the terms and conditions'?

I know people probably write this anyway, but does it have any legal standing?

 

[Andy™]

i think it would be good evidence in court if they tried to say the spark didnt do as requested etc if there was a problem with payment

 

[Theorysparky]

how many times have you agreed to stuff like that

T+C's on this site for instance

if your quote is accepted then they agree to your contract

but always send it with your quote

have you got a contract sorted or would you like a copy of mine ???

 

[green-hornet]

I would always use terms and conditions, it saves on the hassle of misinterpretation of what was agreed.

I always give 7 days from quote acceptance to any work starting so the customer has a cooling off period, normally not required but I like to cover my backside after being ripped off so many times before.

 

[Evans Electric]

We need a solictor to verfy what is right or wrong. I was led to believe that if, for instance, you specify your payment terms as 30 days, the client then writes back to accept the quote and specifies 60 days, the last party to write are the conditions that apply.

I was only told this , I don't know if it is true.

 

[green-hornet]

We need a solictor to verfy what is right or wrong. I was led to believe that if, for instance, you specify your payment terms as 30 days, the client then writes back to accept the quote and specifies 60 days, the last party to write are the conditions that apply.I was only told this , I don't know if it is true.

You are in principle correct if you start the work without writing and clarifying the 30 days payment terms.

Simply because you have accepted the clients terms

 

[Blue Fox]

I always ask for a deposit which I say is non returnable if the job is cancelled within 48hrs of starting - this covers the cost of any parts I've had to buy. No-one has cancelled yet but not sure how I would get on if they did legally

 

[Subneural]

We need a solictor to verfy what is right or wrong. I was led to believe that if, for instance, you specify your payment terms as 30 days, the client then writes back to accept the quote and specifies 60 days, the last party to write are the conditions that apply.I was only told this , I don't know if it is true.

This is correct so if someone pulls this one on you always reply with a confirmation of order including your T&Cs so that your terms are the last quoted.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

I'm sure a few of you use terms and conditions in your paperwork, more specifically in quotations.My question is, legally can you write something like 'by accepting this quote you are agreeing to the terms and conditions'?

I know people probably write this anyway, but does it have any legal standing?

Hello aidanb19

Personally with Domestic jobs I provide a fully itemised quote with schedule of work to be done materials & all costs & the bottom line price to pay, if also required I include interim payment terms.

Then I give the customer TWO copies, one for them to sign and return to me.

Only then will I order materials for that job & do the work.

Its a little bit more admin at the quote stage.. but keeps things all very clear as the job progresses.

I have never had to take legal action.. BUT I am reasonably confident that a signed & dated document from the customer would stand up as a good sign of the intentions to the agreed work arrangements between the two parties!

Not sure how enforceable it would be without a signature tho? :| ?:|

Among the various terms and conditions I have a few "specific Domestic related" terms to cover my backside..

I will dig some out later.

 

[Theorysparky]

if its unsigned i dont really matter as long as the contract was with the quote

if they invite to start the job on a set date then that is deemed to be aceptance of your conditions

 

[sarni31]

Could I be cheeky and ask for a copy of some of these T&Cs please.Blushing

Guiness Drink

 

[aidanb19]

Bumping this back up, anybody want to post up some t&c's for me to plagiarise?