
1) Payment for Service Provided -
Payment Methods & Terms
1.1 All payments can be
made by
cash, cheque, card or bank transfer (via PayPal)
1.2 Payment terms for work carried
out is 7 days from date of invoice, with the exception of any
retainers, deposits or milestone charges, to be paid
up-front.
1.3 In the case of client late
payment, HelpMeWork retains the right to suspend services /
support provided, and add monthly interest at 5% to the
outstanding balance
until payment is
received. In the case of any returned client cheques, the
client will be responsible for all bank charges incurred.
1.4 Should work be suspended or
delayed through any fault or cause of the client, HelpMeWork
reserves the right to request immediate payment for any work
carried out and expenses
incurred.
2) Client Charges
2.1 HelpMeWork’s standard rates apply to tasks
carried out from HelpMeWork’s premises (at no point to be visited by the client
due to insurance
restrictions),
where on-site support is requested by the client, any travelling costs will
charged additionally and agreed in advance with the client
2.2 VAT will be added to invoices where applicable and
is not included in HelpMeWork’s standard rates.
2.3 Deadlines of less than 48 hours may attract a 25%
surcharge, and for unsociable hours, i.e. evenings, weekend and/or UK
public/statutory holidays
a 50%
surcharge, when specifically requested by and agreed with the Client.
2.4 HelpMeWork will discuss and agree in writing with
the client, prior to commencing any support or assistance, the level or duration
required
and estimated
costs.
2.5 HelpMeWork reserves the right to request a deposit
or milestone payment from the client, depending on the duration and level or
support required.
3) Retainers & Client Set-up
Costs
3.1 For PA / Secretarial support HelpMeWork will ask
that the client pays an initial retainer, a purchase of minimum 5 hours support,
payable up-front
to commence
provision of support. This will include any time needed to set up the client
i.e. for diary / email management, call forwarding,
special software
requirements. Following this the level of service / weekly hours of support
required are to be agreed with client and billed weekly.
3.2 For Lifestyle & Concierge assistance HelpMeWork asks that
the client pays for 1 hour up-front to commence services, to be used as the
client wishes,
following that HelpMeWork
will invoice the client weekly / when the job is done, and at every 5 hours
assistance provided.
3.3 For Business Support HelpMeWork will ask that the client
pays for 1 hour up-front to commence services, to be used as the client wishes,
following that HelpMeWork
will invoice the client weekly / when the job is done, and at every 5 hours
assistance provided.
3.4 Pre-payment guarantees a defined number of hours support,
which must be used within 28 days from receipt of payment.
Any unused hours at the
end of the month period cannot be refunded, but may be carried over to the
following month at our discretion
(dependent on other
client bookings and available hours).
4) Client Responsibility - 3rd Party
Suppliers / Vendors
4.1 It is the responsibility of the client to pay 3rd party
vendors directly for any goods or services procured by HelpMeWork on the
client’s behalf,
in full, within the agreed time
/ stated terms, unless otherwise agreed. HelpMeWork will accept no
responsibility for late payment
to any 3rd party vendor
and related charges.
4.2 HelpMeWork does not accept any responsibility for any
goods or services provided by 3rd party vendors, nor any delay, damage or
expenses
caused by them.
5) Confidentiality & Data Protection
5.1 HelpMeWork complies with the Data Protection 1998 and will
not disclose client information without the clients consent,
will protect and keep
confidential all client personal information and intellectual property, only
retaining it for as long as necessary.
5.2 HelpMeWork will use data encryption and virus scanning
software to keep information and communications secure, wherever possible and
appropriate.
6) Errors & Corrections
6.1 HelpMeWork will endeavor to ensure all work is error
free, however the final proofreading of all work is responsibility of the
client.
6.2 The client must notify us of any errors with 7 days, and
these will be corrected free of charge.
7) Trading Status: Sasha Scott-Paul acts as a sole trader
in the name of HelpMeWork.
8) HelpMeWork retains the right to reject work for any client,
which we find to be immoral, illegal or questionable in terms of origin.
9) HelpMeWork is not responsible for the end use of any
document produced or edited on our client's behalf. Clients are solely
responsible
for its appropriate use, including
adherence to prevailing local law, relevant copyright laws, plagiarism laws and
publishing notices.
E-mail: contact@helpmework.co.uk