COMMERCIAL LAW

Terms & Conditions

Every company should have terms and conditions which covers the operation of their daily business. These provide clarity in the event of disputes as well as offering protection, and enabling enforcement action, where necessary.

Getting the terms and conditions right is important, but it’s also essential to make sure they are incorporated into other contracts. Providing them post-sale can weaken your position and invalidate some of the protection you have sought to create. Our team of commercial law experts can advise you on all aspects of T&Cs, including when to quote them and how to keep them updated.

For more information about our commercial law services please call us on +44 (0)20 3475 6751 or email info@carterbond.co.uk

More information about Terms & Conditions

Do you have a clear and transparent set of terms and conditions included in your commercial contract? Find out more about what to include and what aspects to consider.

Every business should have a set of terms and conditions (the T’s & C’s) because it provides protection for your rights, as well as limiting your liability within the permissible parameters. Your terms and conditions should be incorporated into your contract and you should provide a copy of this to your potential buyer as soon as practically possible.

This could mean including your terms and conditions in your sales literature, displaying it on your website, or adding it onto every quote you provide. Giving your customer this information before the contract is formed is key.

While commercial contracts don’t have to be in writing to be accepted as valid, it’s advisable that they are. Your terms and conditions can assist by setting out a clear agreement that can’t be misunderstood, unlike an oral agreement. 

What to include

It’s your decision what to include in your terms and conditions but the following are recommended:

  • Pricing
  • Terms of payment
  • Delivery arrangements
  • Credit terms, including credit period
  • Breakdown of interest chargeable on late payments
  • Description of what goods and services will be provided
  • Data protection clauses

What to consider

When you are creating your terms and conditions, consider the impact that each aspect could have on your business. One mistake many companies make is being too generous with payment terms. By allowing 30 days from the end of the calendar month in which the invoice was issued, it will be two months before you can even chase for payment. This could seriously impact the cash flow of a business, especially if there are multiple customers in this position.

There is a legal right to charge interest on unpaid bills but it’s still advisable to set it out in your terms and conditions, for the avoidance of doubt.

Your terms and conditions should be clearly legible. This means they can’t be crammed into small print which is impossible to read. They should also be transparent; this means being free of jargon. If your terms and conditions aren’t transparent and legible they may not be enforceable.

We have many years of experience in drafting and reviewing terms and conditions, and can ensure that your business has the protection it needs.

YOUR COMMERCIAL LAW TEAM

Preea Jutla

Commercial Solicitor

e: preea@carterbond.co.uk
t: +44 0203 649 9016

Hammad Naveed

Senior Associate Solicitor

e: hammad@carterbond.co.uk
t: +44 020 3475 2729
m: +44 07377 190 406

Reena Popat

Managing Partner

e: reena@carterbond.co.uk
t: +44 020 3475 2724 
m: +44 07931 347 854

Kate Beech

Partner, Corporate Commercial

e: kate@carterbond.co.uk
t: +44 020 3093 0872
m: +44 07908 078 025

Paul Harris

Senior Associate Solicitor

e: paul@carterbond.co.uk
t: +44 020 3093 0873

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