Terms and Conditions

Services

Proofreading and editing
I can proofread in hard copy (any layout) or soft copy (Microsoft Word or PDF), using BS5261 symbol notation or simple handwritten notes, whichever is preferred by the Client. I will adhere to any Style Guide provided to me or will supply my own, which will be offered free-of-charge to the Client at the end of the assignment.

Writing
I accept writing assignments against a clear, written brief. I work in Microsoft Word with standard Microsoft-suite typefaces. Accompanying imagery must be provided by the Client who remains solely responsible for its compliance with copyright law. 

The copyright for new written material will be transferred to the Client on full payment of invoice.

Bid support
Bid services are chargeable at full-day rates only; this service is understood to include attending meetings and familiarisation with tender documentation and internal processes.

Workshops
I deliver workshops to groups of 6-15 people on specific subjects. I can also create bespoke workshops for similar numbers; the time for development of new material is chargeable to the Client in addition to delivering the workshop. Workshops are chargeable at full-day rates only.

Style Guide

I will adhere to any Style Guide provided to me or will supply my own, which will be offered free-of-charge to the Client at the end of the assignment. 

Terms of work

It is the Client’s responsibility to provide a clear brief and all necessary information to complete the assignment. If, on commencing the work, there appears to be a discrepancy in the quality or quantity of material provided – thereby requiring significantly more work to complete the assignment – I reserve the right to revise the agreed quote and/or deadline, or to decline the work.

Depending on the nature of the work, quotes are given against hourly or daily rates; written quotes will remain valid for 30 days.

Occasionally, I may discuss working on retainer terms allowing the Client exclusive call on my time over an agreed period.  

All services are subject to appropriate additional expenses such as travel time and cost, and any required pre-reading or other preparation.

The Client will pay within 30 days from the date of invoice. I accept payment in Pounds sterling or Euros, to be agreed prior to starting work.

Standards/liability

As an Intermediate Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, I am bound by its Code of Practice and to uphold its standards of work. Beyond this, I strive to ensure all my clients are delighted with the service I offer but can offer no guarantee.

Privacy

My website features a data privacy statement setting out how I observe the requirements of GDPR.

My portfolio of clients is entirely confidential: I will never divulge the name or nature of work I do for one client to another. This does not preclude the need to decline work for reasons of ‘Conflict of Interest’ where, for example, I might be approached by two or more competing clients. By commissioning work from me, the Client also undertakes a similar duty of safeguarding my privacy.

Payment

Payment should be made by bank transfer to the account and in the currency of the original quote and invoice. I am not VAT-registered; therefore, I do not charge VAT.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By instructing me to begin work, the Client is deemed to have accepted my quote and the prevailing Terms and Conditions published on my website.