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  • The Boardwalk
  • 21 Little Peter Street
  • Manchester
  • M15 4PS
  • Tel. 0161 236 1352
  • Fax. 0161 228 1569

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following are the standard terms and conditions of MC2 (Manchester) Limited and form the basis of all contractual agreements with clients.

  1. The monthly retainer or project fee will be agreed in writing between MC2 and the client prior to commencement of work for the client.
  2. The scope of the retainer fee programme or project will be agreed between MC2 and the client, prior to commencement of work for the client by MC2. The service provided by MC2 under the terms of the agreement may not be identical for all clients, but will normally include the provision of a full editorial programme, covering a proactive programme of press releases, articles, a full press office function, maintenance of editorial contact, management of editorial visits.
  3. The agreed monthly retainer fee covers all executive, administrational and secretarial time provided by the consultancy in the execution of the agreed public relations programme.
  4. Where MC2 is required to perform specific production tasks outside of this agreed programme, e.g. advertising, mailshots, corporate literature, multi-media (including copywriting for literature and multimedia), exhibition stands and materials etc, detailed written quotations will be provided by MC2 prior to commencement of work, indicating, where applicable, any ad hoc consultancy fees that will be incurred.
  5. Additional public relations work that falls outside the remit of the retainer fee programme (e.g. defined project work, such as planning and implementation of crisis public relations programme, thought leadership projects, store openings, sponsorship projects) will also be subjected to an additional consultancy fee. Any such work will be quoted for and agreed with the client prior to work being undertaken by MC2.
  6. Administrative operational expenses incurred by MC2, such as general postage, faxes and telephone calls, will normally be covered by the fee.
  7. Items such as photography, press cuttings service, colour separations, press release distribution, necessary to operate the public relations account effectively, and incurred by MC2, will be recharged to the client.
  8. Other, 'out of pocket' expenses, such as entertaining the press, travel (e.g to press meetings in London), subsistence on client business and overnight accommodation, which may be required in the course of work for the client, will be recharged to the client. The client will be pre-advised of any such 'out of pocket' expenses.
  9. Unless otherwise agreed, fees are to be paid on a standing order basis on the first day of the month to which they relate. Other invoices for production and operational costs are invoiced at the end of the month and payment terms are strictly 30 days
  10. The retainer fee programme will run from the agreed date of commencement, until terminated by either party. Cancellation terms for termination of the retainer fee programme are three months (from the 1st of the month following notice) in writing from either party.

By signing off the artwork from proofs or pdfs supplied and agreeing to proceed to print stage I/my organisation agrees to the terms and conditions below.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

You are judged to have read and understood these conditions. It is a condition of placing an order that you are bound by these terms. MC2 will not be bound by any conditions imposed by the Client unless agreed in writing and signed by both partners.

CONCEPTS

All concept work undertaken whether experimentally or otherwise will be charged at an agreed rate.

QUOTATIONS

All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. All quotations shall be given in writing and deemed valid for 30 days from the quotation date.

PROOFS AND ERRORS

Extra charges may be applied for major corrections, amendments, alterations in style or content and for corrected proofs. On request, proofs are available for customers' approval. No responsibility or liability will be accepted by MC2 for- (i) any errors after the proofs have been approved by the customer or (ii) for any material for which the customer has given instructions that allow for artists' license (iii) any errors in spelling or grammar made by the customer from copy or text supplied to our designers where proofs have been submitted to the customer. Proofs are not colour calibrated and no responsibility will be accepted for deviations in colour from the proof supplied. Any complaints about services provided or work supplied deemed by the Client to be the fault of MC2 should be submitted in writing within 7 days of delivery or receipt of invoice, whichever occurs sooner. After this date all goods and/or services will be deemed to be acceptable for use. Any usage of the goods supplied will be deemed as acceptance of the goods.

PAYMENT

Payment in full of our invoices by the Client is due within 30 days of the date shown on the invoice. All goods, materials and services provided by MC2 shall remain the property of MC2 until paid for in full by the Client.

OWNERSHIP

The client shall have full copyright to any commissioned work once payment has been received in full, however MC2 retains the right to display the item/s in any online or offline portfolios, and for the purpose of marketing or advertising our services on or offline.

DELIVERY

Goods will be delivered by the most economical means by a carrier of our choice. Should the customer specify another means i.e. "overnight AM" there shall be an additional charge. Any damages caused in transit are the sole responsibility of the carrier and shall be governed by their terms and conditions.

SUPPLIED ARTWORK

Supplied artwork and any other property supplied to MC2 by or on behalf of a client will be held and worked upon at the client's own risk. Any additional work (adding bleeds, relaying artwork, typesetting or downloading fonts, separation etc.) is charged at an agreed rate.

STORAGE

If for any reason the client is unable to accept delivery or collect the goods at the time when the goods are ready MC2 shall be under no obligation to store the same. MC2 may however, at its discretion and if its storage facilities permit, store the goods but at the client's risk and the client shall be liable to MC2 for the reasonable cost (including insurance) of it so doing.

FORCE MAJEURE

MC2 shall make every effort to carry out the client's instruction and the resulting contract but shall be under no liability if unable to carry out any provision of the contract for any reason beyond MC2s' control (without limiting the foregoing) including inability to secure labour, materials or supplies, breakdown of rnachinery or malfunctions, or as a result of any Act of God, war, labour dispute, fire, flood, legislation, failure of power supply or any cause beyond MC2s' control.

JURISDICTION

These conditions and all other terms of the contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England. Acceptance of the terms herein and all other terms of the contract is a necessary condition of any work entered into with MC2 and is not subject to approval or examination.

CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence should be addressed to:
MC2 [Manchester] Ltd
The Boardwalk
21 Little Peter Street
Manchester
M15 4PS

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