Terms and Conditions – Slater Marketing

(Trading name of Slater Marketing Group Ltd, a company registered in Scotland)

Last Updated: 11/03/2024

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your engagement with Slater Marketing Group Ltd (registered in Scotland, Company No. SC792165), trading as Slater Marketing ("we," "us," or "our"). By working with us, you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to comply with these Terms.

1. Services

Slater Marketing provides B2B SaaS marketing services, including but not limited to:

• Content marketing

• Paid advertising

• SEO & growth strategy

• Email marketing

• Marketing automation

The specific scope of services will be outlined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or agreement.

2. Payment Terms

2.1 Invoicing & Due Dates

• Invoices are issued 28 days prior to the due date.

• Payment is due on the last day of the month for that month’s services.

• Accepted payment methods:

  • Credit/debit card (processed via a secure payment gateway).

  • International bank transfer (if agreed in writing prior to invoicing).

2.2 Late Payments

• Late payments may incur a 1.5% monthly interest charge (or the maximum permitted by Scottish law).

• Failure to pay may result in suspension of services until payment is received.

• In the case of payment late beyond 28 days, we reserve the right to charge a card on file to the full amount.

3. Cancellation Policy

3.1 Client Cancellation

• You may cancel services at any time with no lock-in period, provided all outstanding invoices are paid.

• If you cancel mid-month, you remain liable for the full month’s payment.

• Unpaid invoices will be treated as non-cancellation, and we will continue issuing invoices until settled.

3.2 Agency Termination

We reserve the right to terminate services with 30 days’ written notice for:

• Non-payment of invoices.

• Material breach of these Terms.

4. Confidentiality & Data Protection

4.1 Confidential Information

• Both parties agree to protect confidential information (e.g., business strategies, client data) and not disclose it to third parties without prior written consent.

• This obligation survives for 3 years post-termination.

4.2 Data Protection Compliance

• We comply with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

• If we process personal data on your behalf, we act as a data processor under your instructions.

4.3 Data Breach Notification

• Any breaches affecting your data will be reported within 72 hours of discovery.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership & Licensing

• Pre-existing IP remains owned by the originating party.

• Deliverables created by us remain our property until full payment. Upon payment, you receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license for business use.

5.2 Third-Party IP

• You agree to comply with licensing terms for any third-party assets (e.g., stock images, software) we use on your behalf.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Cap on Liability

• Our total liability is limited to fees paid by you in the last 3 months.

• We exclude liability for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.

6.2 Force Majeure

• Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, cyberattacks).

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

7.1 Applicable Law

• These Terms are governed by Scottish law.

7.2 Dispute Resolution

• Disputes will first be resolved through good-faith negotiations.

• If unresolved within 30 days, either party may escalate to the courts of Scotland.

8. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms with 30 days’ notice (via email or dashboard notification).

• Continued use of services constitutes acceptance.

• If you reject material changes, you may terminate within 14 days without penalty (subject to payment for services rendered).

9. General Provisions

9.1 Severability

• If any clause is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining clauses remain in full effect.

9.2 Entire Agreement

• These Terms, alongside any SOW, constitute the entire agreement between parties.

9.3 No Waiver

• Failure to enforce a right does not waive future enforcement.

10. Contact

Slater Marketing Group Ltd
3 Hill Street, Edinburgh, EH23JP, Scotland, United Kingdom
SC792165
contact@slatermarketing.co.uk
www.slatermarketing.co.uk

By engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.