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TERMS & CONDITIONS (COMMISSIONS)
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1. A deposit of 20% of the estimated order value will be payable by the client to secure a place in my order book, before discussion of the particulars of the outfit to be designed and made begins.
2. In some cases, you may want to provide your own measurements (e.g. when we live a long way apart). I will provide instructions, and I recommend that the measurements be taken by a trained tailor or dressmaker with these instructions to hand. If you do provide your own measurements, I will need you to confirm these measurements in writing.
3. In all cases, I prefer to take your measurements myself. I cannot be held responsible for subsequent errors or extra costs incurred through measurements that you have incorrectly taken or supplied to me.
4. Once the design is decided and the price agreed for me to make the outfit, a Contract and detailed Specification will be made available for us both to sign. You will not be able to make any further changes after the Specification has been signed.
5. The remainder of the price will usually be split into a number of instalments, usually payable when the contract is signed (before fabric is cut), at the second fitting, and on completion. These instalments will be set out in the Contract but may be altered by prior agreement, in writing, before fabric is cut, but not afterwards. The balance of payment will always be due on completion of the outfit.
6. Should any extra work be required, a further charge will be made at a rate of £25 per hour. This could include, for example:
· Over four hours’ design work, if you have trouble deciding what you want
· Alteration at a later stage, e.g. if you gain/lose weight
7. Any travel expenses incurred (e.g. by visiting you for fittings, if required) will be discussed with you and invoiced separately.
8. You (the client) will be asked to sign for receipt of the finished outfit.
9. The balance of payment will always be due on completion of the outfit.
10. Upon completion of the outfit the client shall arrange for the finished outfit to be collected from me. If the client is unable to arrange for collection, the client shall arrange delivery of the outfit to themselves.
11. The order of your outfit shall be considered a contract made in England and shall be governed in all respects by the law of England and the parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts here.
12. If you have any questions or concerns about fair contracts or your rights, you can call [THE RELEVANT OFFICE IN YOUR COUNTRY, EG. the UK Office of Fair Trading’s Consumer hotline on 08457 22 44 99 or visit their website at www.oft.gov.uk.]