Regrettably, we need to make some statements about legal stuff so that we all know where we stand if things do not go to plan. These statements are a part of our standard terms and conditions and clients will be deemed to have seen them either here or on our standard form which is available on request. Instructing BCS to do something implies, without exception, acceptance of these terms, In the following text, BCS refers to Bringford and the client is any individual or organisation purchasing services from BCS

Some basic principles are:

1> BCS' terms and conditions are the only terms and conditions that will apply to any agreement or contract between BCS and any client.

2> BCS strives to be fair about everything and if there is a problem BCS will always do its best to reach an agreement without recourse to these terms.

3> If the client asks or instructs BCS to provide a service or supply a device, BCS will assume that the client understands that the client must pay for the service or hardware, and BCS will invoice the client accordingly as per the tariff shown on the Charges page of this website, or as quoted. The client may also be asked to sign the "tasks list" section of the worksheet as an estimate of what BCS thinks needs doing and an indication of what the work will cost. Note this may be an estimate based on what BCS found at first sight.

4> The client will disclose anything that is relevant to the work to be undertaken, especially if any other agency or individual has attempted a previous repair. Failure to disclose any such details may increase the time taken to complete the work and will therefore be charged for.

5> BCS' basis for charging is "parts plus labour". We may from time to time agree to a fixed price for a specific task and if this is the case it is only as a one-off and payment and other terms remain unchanged.

Payment & Warranty

1> Clients are expected to pay for services when services are complete, and the client should make sure that the means to pay is available when payment is due. BCS accepts cash or cheques with a guarantee card only and will always receipt an invoice when it is paid. Client's should retain receipted invoices where payment is made in cash.

2> Where BCS extends credit it is to established clients only and BCS expects payment to follow within stated credit terms. This credit period is shown on the charge invoice. We reserve the right to apply an interest charge of 1.5% per month compound on all unpaid accounts; and to vary the interest rate according to bank rates at the time of the transaction.

3> BCS will always take the utmost care with client's data, but even with the best intentions, sometimes things go wrong. BCS cannot be held responsibile for the lost of data, however caused, nor will BCS accept any consequential claims for loss of data.

4> Warranty terms are standard as follows. These terms do not affect the client's statutory rights. Hardware - guaranteed for 12 months from the date of supply on a free exchange basis. After the first 12 months, the client delivers the faulty part to us and we will replace it, even if it means fitting it, without labour charges. There is one exception to this for input devices such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, etc for which the unconditional replacment period is 90 days from the date of supply. After that we send the item back to the manufacturers for their replacement which can take some time and during which time there may not be a spare loan item available from BCS. The standard warranty period is extended by a further 12 months during which time BCS will replace and charge for faulty hardware but without a labour charge providing the repairs take place in our workshops. BCS may supply and attach anti-tamper stickers to new and repaired equipment; these must be intact for a warranty claim to be considered valid. Warranty extends only to equipment and services provided by BCS and under no circumstances will we accept claims for consequential losses.

5> Software - under no circumstances does BCS' warranty extend to software in any form whatsoever, nor will BCS accept any claims for client's consequential losses or expenses that may arise through software related problems, failures or errors. Software is deemed to include the operating system and any drivers or application software installed on a client's machine whether installed by BCS or not. Clients are asked to note that we will not under any circumstances install software for which the proper licence details are not available and, where missing, we will supply and charge for replacement software as necessary to protect our client's interests.

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