These Terms and Conditions of business for the supply of training by STAGESAFE are deemed to be accepted by the Client upon the booking of services supplied by STAGESAFE.

Where STAGESAFE arranges for an instructor to deliver services on the Client's premises, it is the Client's responsibility to ensure that they are protected by adequate insurance against employer's liability and third party risks arising during or related to the supply of training requirements of the Client.

Where STAGESAFE arranges for an instructor to deliver training on the Client's premises, it is the Client's responsibility to ensure that they have the facilities available as specified by STAGESAFE. The instructor's word is final.

STAGESAFE reserves the right to prevent delegates from attending a course, or to expel them from a course if their behavior is deemed as inappropriate. The instructor's word is final.

Where required, STAGESAFE must be informed in writing of any medical condition which may affect them or others (e.g. epilepsy, diabetes). STAGESAFE will keep such information in confidence. In addition for courses which involve physical activity, it is the responsibility of each trainee to take appropriate medical advice that they are fit to take part.

STAGESAFE aims to provide a full description of each course but cannot be held responsible if a Client books a course that is inappropriate for their requirements. It is up to the Client to read and understand the course content and / or view the presentation prior to booking.
Were a course has been especially produced for a Client it is the Client's responsibility to ensure that it content meets the Clients requirements. Courses especially produced for Clients will not normally involve candidate assessments (they are deemed attendance only courses) however assessments can be included if requested and the Client provides any required assessment material/question papers. The contents of all course material produced by Stagesafe for Clients remains the copy write of Stagesafe.

All delegates must be able to understand spoken and written English in order to understand a course, as well as the safety instructions on equipment (not just in the training environment but also in the work environment). If a delegate does not meet this requirement, STAGESAFE reserves the right to not train the delegate and charge as per the booking agreement. The instructor's word is final.

The Client will accept full responsibility for all statutory requirements placed upon a Client by the relevant governing bodies and the Acts including the maintenance and safety of vehicles, plant, lifting equipment, protective clothing and all applicable insurances including any loss, injury or damage sustained during the course or training, or arising out of neglect and/or breach of statutory duty by the Client or any other way.

It is the Client's responsibility to ensure that the training facilities, equipment and conditions are appropriate to the training provision as indicated by STAGESAFE. STAGESAFE and/or designated company representatives reserves the right to abandon/discontinue or rearrange the provision of training where such circumstances prevail that would affect the quality of the training provided. This includes the provision of faulty equipment and plant without relevant test certificates. In the event of cancellations/re-organisation, the Client is responsible for the costs incurred.

STAGESAFE reserves the right to make changes to programmes, training, dates, venues and fees at any time as necessary. STAGESAFE will endeavor to provide a specific trainer for part or all the period of the course but this cannot be guaranteed whether for all or part of the period of the course.

STAGESAFE accepts no liability for loss where caused by its own negligence. Such loss shall be limited to the contract value and STAGESAFE will not be liable for further or consequential loss caused.

Payment

All bookings are made on a "first come first served" basis. Booking are not normally accepted without full payment but if a booking is accepted verbal or by email then this booking will be considered to be a firm contract and full payment will be payable by return.

All courses must be paid for in advance, as is normal procedure with all training courses. Title and access to all goods and materials remains with STAGESAFE until full payment has been received. Payment and all required booking forms and enclosures must be received at least seven (7) workings days before the course commencement date.

We understand and will exercise our statutory right to interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 if we are not paid according to agreed terms.

The standard daily rate for training courses is £350 per day and applies to all training courses and travel days (the exception to this is to PSA/SPA Safety Passport courses and Fire Safety courses that are all charged at the advertised rate). In addition, the instructors return road travel expenses (from Glastonbury, Somerset) are charged at 45p per mile and hotels, road tolls and parking are all charged at cost. All fees and expenses are subject to VAT at the current rate. Ownership to course content and presentation material remains copy write to Stagesafe, no charge is normally made for the production of course content or presentation material.