Drawing up Terms and Conditions
I found this article on how to effectively write terms an conditions for your company:Â
https://www.jonathanlea.net/2017/how-to-write-effective-terms-and-conditions/
He states that I will need to include:
âWhat needs to be included when you write your terms and conditions
Every set of terms and conditions should be different, but generally they should:
Start by making it quite clear that the reader must accept the terms and conditions (and any subsequent amendments to them) if they wish to proceed.
Define what products or services will be provided.
Set out the payment terms, including when payment is due, what happens in the event of late payment (interest etc.), non-payment or incorrect payments / billing.
State who owns the products or services before and after payment is made.
Set out any responsibilities of either party in respect of the good or services.
Set out any guarantees or warranties.
Clarify delivery terms â who is responsible for delivery and the costs / timing of delivery.
Explain the procedure if something goes wrong or there is a complaint.
Clarify how either party ends the relationship and what, if any, notice is required.
State which law governs the contract and how and where any dispute will be settled.
Provide space for the customer to sign, or tick a box, Â and record their agreement.â
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