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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
1. This document outlines the mutually agreed terms on which
Outsource Plus is appointed to carry out Marketing Services
tasks within the United Kingdom for the Client.
2. No variation or alteration to these Terms shall be valid
unless approved by Outsource Plus in writing.
3. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Outsource Plus,
the Terms shall prevail over any terms of business or purchase
conditions proffered by the Client.
4. The Client agrees to pay the charges of Outsource Plus
as notified at the commencement of the tasks and as may
be varied from time to time.
5. The Client's written approval of copy, layouts, creative
and artwork will be sufficient authority for Outsource Plus
to purchase the agreed production materials and prepare
proofs, and the Client's written approval of proofs will
be sufficient authority for Outsource Plus to publish such
materials.
The Client's written approval of schedules and estimates
will be sufficient authority for Outsource Plus to make
necessary reservations and contracts for space, time and
other facilities.
The provision of Outsource Plus's services/[including
the acquisition and distribution of sales promotional merchandise]
will be discussed between the Client and Outsource Plus.
Outsource Plus will prepare notes of agreements reached
at such discussions ["Contact Reports"], which
will be signed by a responsible executive of Outsource Plus
and will for all purposes be deemed to be accurate unless
written objection is made by the Client within 48 hours
of the delivery of the relevant Contact Report to the Client.
6. Postage and other transportation charges, telecommunications
charges and copying costs especially incurred in carrying
out the Client's instructions and safeguarding the Client's
interests will be charged as notified at the commencement
of the tasks.
Travel, subsistence and hotel expenses of Outsource Plus
employees will be charge to the Client at net cost.
All goods and services, purchased by Outsource Plus on
the Client's behalf will be quoted in advance to the Client
and subject to a mark up.
The Client retains the right to purchase any or all such
items directly.
7. It is agreed that a full review of Outsource Plus's service
will be undertaken at agreed intervals following the commencement
of the tasks.
This review will include an opportunity to renegotiate
the remuneration either upward or downward on a mutually
agreed basis.
8. The copyright and other intellectual property rights
for all purposes in all creative work created by Outsource
Plus for the Client are vested in Outsource Plus, unless
arrangements are made to the contrary. Outsource Plus will
obtain and hold, where possible, all necessary rights in
respect of copyright material commissioned by Outsource
Plus on the Client's behalf.
If the Client so requests, and provided that all obligations
arising from this agreement (including those relating to
the period of notice) have been met, Outsource Plus will
assign such copyright and other intellectual property rights
to the Client on termination of this Agreement.
The copyright and other intellectual property rights in
creative work commissioned by Outsource Plus from third
parties will normally vest in the supplier. Outsource Plus
will ensure appropriate usage rights in respect of this
material. If required and at the Client's expense, Outsource
Plus shall use its best endeavours to obtain extended rights
or assignment of copyright and other intellectual property
rights.
For avoidance of doubt, Outsource Plus shall retain the
copyright and other intellectual property rights in any
material contained in any presentation or submission prepared
by Outsource Plus for the Client.
The copyright and other intellectual property rights in
all software programmes used to process data and lists shall
remain Outsource Plus's exclusive property.
9. The Client acknowledges and agrees that any identifiable
and original idea or concept presented by Outsource Plus
in relation to any promotion or campaign invented or developed
by Outsource Plus shall be available only for such a promotion
or campaign and shall not be used for any other purposes
whatsoever without Outsource Plus's express prior agreement
given in writing.
Even where no promotion or campaign is agreed, the ideas
and concepts presented to the Client shall remain strictly
confidential and shall not be used in any way, including
communication to any third party, without Outsource Plus's
express prior consent.
Outsource Plus acknowledges a duty not to disclose without
the Client's permission during or after the term of appointment,
any confidential information resulting from studies or surveys
commissioned and paid for by the Client.
The Client, in turn, acknowledges Outsource Plus's right
to use as it sees fit, any general marketing or advertising
intelligence in the field of the Client's product or service,
which Outsource Plus has gained in the course of its appointment.
Such use is subject to the agreement of the Client.
10. Fees will be submitted as agreed at the commencement
of the work and will be payable within 14 days of receipt
by the Client.
As it is necessary to pay media and suppliers on due dates,
prompt settlement of accounts is required so that the funds
are available to Outsource Plus. All other payments are
due within 14 days of receipt of invoices by the Client.
11. Whilst every effort is made by Outsource Plus to give
satisfaction to the Client by ensuring a high quality service
and standards of skills, integrity and reliability in a
professional manner and further, to provide them in accordance
with the Client's instructions is not liable for any loss,
expense damage or delay arising from any failure, delay
in or omission of publication or transmission or any error
in any advertisement, nor delay in posting or delivery,
in the absence of default or neglect on the part of Outsource
Plus.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Agreement, Outsource
Plus will not be liable for any loss of profits, consequential,
economic, or indirect loss arising in any way in connection
with the performance (or non-performance) of the obligations
related to this Agreement.
12. The Client will indemnify Outsource Plus against any
loss incurred as the result of any civil claims or proceedings
brought against Outsource Plus based upon any advertising
and other work prepared for the Client by Outsource Plus
and approved by the Client before publication.
13. Outsource Plus complies with the British Codes of Advertising
and Sales Promotion, administered by the ASA, and with the
DMA (UK) Direct Marketing Codes of Practice and other codes
of advertising standards laid down on a self-regulatory
basis.
The Client will provide a list warranty confirming that
any data supplied to Outsource Plus for use in your marketing
campaign has been appropriately obtained and registered
under the Data Protection Act 1998.
14. This Agreement is subject to the law of England and
Wales and the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction
of the Courts of England and Wales in respect of any dispute
or difference arising under the Agreement.
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