These Terms and Conditions are considered applied on engagement of Bee Clean NQ.
BACKGROUND
- The Client is of the opinion that the Contractor has the necessary qualifications, experience and abilities to provide cleaning services to the Client.
- The Contractor is agreeable to providing such cleaning services to the Client on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.
IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Client and the Contractor (individually the “Party” and collectively the “Parties” to this Agreement) agree as follows:
SERVICES PROVIDED
- The Client hereby agrees to engage the Contractor to provide the Client with the cleaning services noted overleaf (the “Services”).
- Venue and Time for delivery of the Services are as specified overleaf.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
- The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) will begin on the date of this Agreement and will remain in full force and effect until the completion of the Services, subject to earlier termination as provided in this Agreement. The Term may be extended with the written consent of the Parties.
PERFORMANCE
- The Parties agree to do everything necessary to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect.
- Bee Clean NQ warrants materials and workmanship to meet Australian standard 3733:2018. This is limited by:
- Faulty carpet installation such as loose seams, faulty edging or improper stretching;
- Stains / Odours caused by animals;
- Allergic conditions; and/or
- Known or unknown conditions of carpet.
CURRENCY
- Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all monetary amounts referred to in this Agreement are in AUD (Australian Dollars).
PAYMENT
- The Contractor will charge the Client the fee specified overleaf for the Services (the “Payment”).
- The Client will be invoiced when the Services are complete.
- Invoices submitted by the Contractor to the Client are due upon receipt.
- In the event that this Agreement is terminated by the Client prior to completion of the Services but where the Services have been partially performed, the Contractor will be entitled to pro rata payment of the Payment to the date of termination provided that there has been no breach of contract on the part of the Contractor.
PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT
- Any late payments will trigger a fee of 10.00% per month on the amount still owing.
- In the event that the Client’s overdue account is referred to a collection agency and/or law firm, the Client will be liable for all costs which would be incurred as if the debt is collected in full, including commission on collection of the additional costs and also including legal demand costs.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Confidential information (the “Confidential Information”) refers to any data or information relating to the business of the Client which would reasonably be considered to be proprietary to the Client including, but not limited to, accounting records, business processes, and client records and that is not generally known in the industry of the Client and where the release of that Confidential Information could reasonably be expected to cause harm to the Client.
- The Contractor agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, reveal, report or use, for any purpose, any Confidential Information which the Contractor has obtained, except as authorised by the Client or as required by law. The Contractor further agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, reveal, report or use, for any purpose, any personal information of the Client, without the prior written consent of the Client. The obligations of confidentiality will apply during the Term and will survive indefinitely upon termination of this Agreement.
RETURN OF PROPERTY
- Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Client any property, documentation, records, or Confidential Information which is the property of the Client.
CAPACITY / INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
- In providing the Services under this Agreement it is expressly agreed that the Contractor is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee. The Contractor and the Client acknowledge that this Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between them, and is exclusively a contract for service.
NOTICE
- All notices, requests, demands or other communications required or permitted by the terms of this Agreement will be given in writing and delivered to the Parties at the addresses shown overleaf.
INDEMNIFICATION
- Except to the extent paid in settlement from any applicable insurance policies, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, and its respective directors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from or arise out of any act or omission of the indemnifying party, its respective directors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns that occurs in connection with this Agreement. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.
MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
- Any amendment or modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either Party in connection with this Agreement will only be binding if evidenced in writing signed by each Party or an authorised representative of each Party.
TIME OF THE ESSENCE
- Time is of the essence in this Agreement. No extension or variation of this Agreement will operate as a waiver of this provision.
ASSIGNMENT
- The Contractor will not voluntarily, or by operation of law, assign or otherwise transfer its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Client.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
- It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Agreement except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
ENUREMENT
- This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding on the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and permitted successors and assigns.
TITLES / HEADINGS
- Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement.
GENDER
- Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.
GOVERNING LAW
- This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Queensland.
SEVERABILITY
- In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder of this Agreement.
WAIVER
- The waiver by either Party of a breach, default, delay or omission of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other Party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provision.