Terms and Conditions for Style Content Ltd, Trading as 42group
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the provision of services by Style Content Ltd, trading as 42group (“the Company”), to its clients (“Client” or “You”). By engaging the Company for services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Services
2.1 The Company shall provide content creation, marketing, and related services as agreed upon in writing between the Company and the Client (the “Services”).
2.2 Any Statement of Work entered into by the Company and the Client shall be governed by these Terms. In the event of a conflict between the SOW and these Terms, the provisions of the SOW shall prevail.
3. Payment Terms
3.1 The Client agrees to pay for the Services in accordance with the fees set forth by the Company.
3.2 Payment terms are strictly 30 days from the date of the invoice, which the Company will issue upon completion of the Services or as otherwise agreed in writing.
3.3 If payment is not received within 30 days, the Company reserves the right to charge interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 4% per annum above the Bank of England’s base rate, accruing daily.
3.4 The Company reserves the right to suspend the provision of Services if payments are not received according to the agreed terms.
4. Client Obligations
4.1 The Client agrees to provide the Company with all necessary information, materials, and access required to deliver the Services effectively.
4.2 The Client agrees to communicate promptly with the Company regarding any issues or concerns that may arise during the term of the engagement.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 All intellectual property rights in the materials produced by the Company as part of the Services, including but not limited to written content, designs, and graphics, shall be the sole property of the Company until full payment has been received, at which point ownership shall transfer to the Client.
5.2 The Client grants the Company a license to use the Client’s logos, trademarks, and any other necessary materials for the purpose of providing the Services.
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep all information related to the Services and any provided materials confidential and shall not disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, except as required by law.
7. Liability
7.1 The Company’s total liability to the Client under or in connection with the provision of Services shall be limited to the amount paid by the Client for the Services under the applicable Statement of Work. The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or special damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, business interruption, or reputational harm.
7.2 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential losses.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate the agreement with immediate effect by giving written notice to the other party if:
8.1 The other party commits a material breach of these Terms and fails to remedy that breach within 30 days of written notice.
8.2 The other party becomes insolvent, enters into liquidation, or has a receiver or administrator appointed over its assets.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10. Amendments
The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Any such amendments will be communicated to the Client in writing.
11. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Company and the Client and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and arrangements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
12. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, acts of government, or labour strikes. The affected party shall notify the other party promptly and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms or any Statement of Work shall first be referred to senior representatives of each party for resolution. If unresolved within 14 days, the dispute shall proceed to mediation under the rules of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) before resorting to litigation. The exclusive jurisdiction for such litigation shall be the courts of England and Wales.
14. GDPR/Data Protection
The Company will act as a Data Processor on behalf of the Client, who remains the Data Controller. Both parties agree to comply with applicable data protection laws. The Company shall:
- Notify the Client without undue delay of any data breaches affecting personal data processed under this agreement.”
- Process personal data only on documented instructions from the Client.
- Implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.
- Ensure that all personnel authorised to process personal data are subject to confidentiality obligations.
Acceptance
By engaging the Company for Services, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.