Please
read Terms and Conditions carefully. It is Perfect Cleaners' policy
to strictly enforce its Terms of Agreement in the event of any
dispute.
1. About this
Contract
1.1 Our Terms and Conditions represent a contract. This
contract is made between Perfect Cleaner ("Company") and the
Client.
1.2 You agree that any use of the services provided by
Perfect Cleaner shall constitute your acceptance of the Terms and
Condition.
1.3 An introduction
of a cleaner shall be deemed to have taken place when "Company" provides any
details to the Client relating to a cleaner.
2. The Service
2.1
"Company" acts solely as an introductory agency between clients and
cleaners.
2.2 If the cleaner leaves or the client is not happy
with the standard of service provided by the cleaner, we will
endeavour to find a replacement cleaner as soon as possible,
normally within 5 working days.
2.3 We will make every effort to
provide a temporary cleaner in the event of sickness or
holiday.
2.4 All of our cleaners under-go an induction training
course prior to commencing any service with you.
2.5 We will
interview and obtain references for every cleaner representing the
company.
2.6 Cleaners must provide us with a copy of their passport or driver's license
as well as a proof of permanent address.
3. The fees
3.1
Agency fees are payable by the client monthly in advance by Standing
Order. These will be paid into our nominated account every 28
days.
3.2 An invoice is payable immediately upon receipt.
3.3
Standing orders must be returned within 5 days of the client having
agreed to "Company" supplying a cleaner.
3.4 Clients that have
used "Company" service and failed to send a standing order back
within the first 28 days period will be invoiced at the prevailing
rate of £15.50 per hour for the hours that a cleaner has attended
the premises. The difference will be refunded once we have a
standing order in place.
3.5 No service will be provided until we
have received the standing order mandate after the first 28 days of
service.
3.6 If a cleaner is solicited to work for the client
with the intention of bypassing the agency fees then the client will
be invoiced a one off fee of £750.00
3.7 Currently VAT is not
charged by "Company" but Vat may be introduced at short notice and
will be payable on the full sum that is paid to the agency
3.8 Any rate increase will be notified to
all customers giving at least 14 days notice.
4.
Cancellations
4.1 We require a minimum of 30 days written notice
for cancellation of the service.
4.2.1 Refunds will not be given
for any advanced payment made in the event of cancellation.
4.2.2
In the event that a cleaner travels to the clients house on the
designated day and the client is not in or the cleaner cannot gain
entry to the property the client shall be liable for the cleaners
travelling cost.
4.2.3 Clients must give "Company" a minimum of
14 Days notice if they are going to be away on holidays or business.
Failure to do this will mean that no refund will be given for the
agency fees.
4.2.4 Clients must give a minimum of 10 Days notice
if they wish to change the day that their property is
cleaned.
4.2.5 It is the clients' responsibility to cancel or
amend the standing order mandate with their bankers, as "Company" is
unable to cancel or amend standing orders.
4.2.6 It is the
clients' responsibility to inform the agency if service is not
required during Bank holidays i.e. Easter.
4.2.7 No service will be provided on
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years day.
5.
Amendments
5.1
"Company" reserves the right to introduce supplementary terms. You
will have been deemed to have accepted any amendments if the company does not receive any representations within a
period of 30 days from the notification date.
6.
Supplementary Terms
6.1 We do not employ the cleaners, you employ them. At all times
the cleaner will be under the client's supervision and
responsibility.
6.2 Cleaners will be responsible for the
replacement costs incurred in the unlikely event of the client's
keys being lost.
6.3 The client is responsible for supplying
cleaning materials and equipments in addition to making arrangements
for access to the client's home.
6.4 We make every effort to make
sure the quality of cleaners that we introduce. However no
responsibility will be accepted by the company as a result of a
failure, in any part of the selection procedure irrespective of the
reason.
6.5 Cleaners are not permitted to use bleach; therefore
any use of bleaching agents on the property is at the clients' own
risk.
6.6 Cleaners will not perform any deep clean or specialized
cleaning of any antique, delicate or valuable items.
6.7 Any
incidental costs incurred by the company or cleaners as a result of
a client's action will be fully reimbursed by the client
immediately.
6.8 Clients will not solicit or entice cleaners that
have been introduced by "Company" to work for them directly within 6months of the first introduction
or after cancelling their monthly contract with "Company".
7.
Insurance
7.1
"Company" has public liability insurance for a minimum of £10
million, which protects client's home against major accidental
damage caused by a cleaner whilst on your property. All claims must
be notified within 24 hours of discovery.
7.2 We cover for
damages over £300.
7.3 Client is responsible for the first £150
of any claim.
7.4 The Insurance cover is only valid once we have
a signed standing order for "Company" monthly fees.
8.
Complaints
Procedure
8.1 All complaints must be received in writing, emails
are acceptable.
8.2 We promise that on receiving a complaint we
will respond within 14 days.
8.3 We promise to have fully
investigated the complaint within 28days of receiving a formal
written complaint.
8.4 We promise that if no solution can be
found to the complaint raised that we will be happy to take the
matter to an independent arbitrator whose decision will be final and
binding on both parties.