Terms & Conditions
COVID-19 UPDATE
We will perform our services the best we can following the guidelines set out by the UK Government.
A Risk Assessment will be conducted prior to our visit and you might be asked to disclose whether you have been in contact with or have contracted Covid-19.
We will disclose prior to attending your property whether we have any symptoms of Covid 19 and ask the same from you.
Out of Space organisers will be conducting their services with personal protective equipment (not medically approved) and will adhere to the social distancing.
We are not able to discard or donate any of your unwanted goods. We can advise on disposal and make arrangements accordingly.
Advice is given in good faith and it is always your decision to accept guidance on whether or not to keep particular possessions. Out of Space cannot accept responsibility for the consequences of such decisions.
Handling goods
When we handle goods belonging to customers we take great care to look after them. Unfortunately, accidents may occur. We shall not be liable for losses or damage, howsoever caused, and rely on you to carry insurance at all times which adequately compensates you for losses or damage howsoever caused by us in our capacity as your agent.
We hold a public liability and professional indemnity insurance of £5 million.
Removal of items/Green Policy
We aim to promote recycling of your possessions wherever suitable and can offer advice on different options for appropriate disposal or sale. Any items removed from your property are, in general, done so at your own discretion and by yourself. Out of Space holds no responsibility for items removed from your property with your consent.
Sales of Goods
Out of Space has a network of third party sellers and can make arrangements on your behalf. We can not take any responsibility and any contracts are directly between the client and the sales party.
Limits of work
We will do all we can to help you achieve the state of organisation and tidiness you desire. However we will not attempt any seriously heavy moving (e.g. a refrigerator). A risk assessment will be carried out prior to the start of the session and if deemed unsafe, we will withdraw our services immediately.
Access
If you engage us to work at a particular location and access is restricted, we reserve the right to charge for the lost time and expenses.
Deposit
To secure our services a deposit of 50% of the cost is required at the time of booking. The deposit will be forfeited if less than 48 hours’ notice of cancellation is given before the agreed start time.
If we need to cancel our agreement for any reason, we will let you know as soon as possible and we will endeavour to re-schedule the assignment to a date convenient to both parties. If this is not possible or if it is unacceptable to you, we will refund your deposit in full.
Cancellation
Both you and we have the right to cancel booked session due to unforeseen circumstances. If you are able to give me at least two working days notice we can re-schedule our appointment. In the event of cancellation by the customer, less than 48-hours before the agreed start time, we will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the day rate. Travel charges or further expenses paid in advance for which we cannot obtain refunds are not refundable in any circumstances, and will be invoiced to you at the time of cancellation.
Confidentiality & privacy
Out of Space is a professional service. We never divulge client information to third parties, nor any personal or business details that we may see in the course of our work (which, when de-cluttering, is generally unavoidable).
If you are in agreement, we also like to take “before-and-after” photographs, but this will only happen with your explicit permission.
Payment terms
Charges for our services will be levied per day and parking charges will be added if applicable. The invoice is payable in full on completion of the first session by bank transfer using the bank details shown on the invoice. You could also pay through PayPal.
Privacy Policy
Out of Space is registered with ICO and is GDPR compliant. Out of Space only holds your personal data as provided by you, the client, for the duration of the project and thereafter unless a request has been received by Out of Space to delete your information. None of the data held will be shared with a third party or used for unsolicited marketing purposes by Out of Space unless prior consent has been obtained. Our full Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Interest at 9% per month will be charged on any balance due which remains unpaid 45 days after invoice