MASTER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Marketing Sales Management Ltd
Registered in England and Wales No. 15264357
Registered Office: 11a Church Lane, Isleham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5SQ
VAT Registration: GB 503 7389 89
Email: info@marketingsalesmanagement.co.uk
Company Status: Active | Company Type: Private Limited Company | Incorporated: 18 January 2023
1.1 Definitions. In these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”), the following definitions apply: “Company” or “MSM” means Marketing Sales Management Ltd. “Client” means the business entity identified in a Statement of Work (SOW) purchasing Services. “Contract” or “Agreement” means the legally binding agreement between the Company and the Client, consisting of these Terms, the Master Services Agreement (MSA), and the specific SOW, proposal, or quotation executed or accepted by the Parties. “Services” means the professional consultancy, optimisation, website strategy, content, automation, sales, videography, or training services detailed in an SOW. “SOW” means a Statement of Work, proposal, formal commercial offer, or quotation executed or accepted by both Parties. “Deliverables” means any reports, creative works, automations, recordings, or other outputs supplied under the Services.
1.2 UK English Alignment. These Terms are governed by UK English spelling and terminology. Any reference to “optimisation”, “behavioural”, “authorised”, or “licence” shall be interpreted accordingly.
1.3 Business-to-Business Status. These Terms apply exclusively to business-to-business (B2B) transactions. The Client warrants that it is purchasing the Services for the purposes of a business and is not acting as a consumer.
1.4 Headings and Construction. Headings are for reference only and do not affect interpretation. Singular includes plural and vice-versa. References to “writing” include electronic communications (emails).
2.1 Framework Nature. These Terms establish the general legal parameters for the relationship. The Parties acknowledge that this is a framework agreement only; the execution of these Terms does not, in itself, oblige the Client to purchase services.
2.2 Avoidance of Bundling. To ensure clarity, each SOW constitutes a separate, standalone contract. The Client is only bound to the specific fees, deliverables, and performance obligations associated with the service tiers they have actively selected and authorised within a signed SOW.
3.1 Core Offerings. MSM provides marketing, sales-management, creative, and performance-improvement services. The scope, deliverables, timetable, and price for each project shall be defined in an SOW. Work outside that scope requires written approval and may incur additional charges.
3.2 Service Categories. The Services may encompass, without limitation: (a) Marketing and sales-strategy consultation, brand positioning, and campaign planning; (b) CRM review, configuration, and automation including workflow builds and optimisation of client databases; (c) Marketing-automation setup within Client-owned systems, performed only under explicit written authorisation granting MSM administrative access; (d) Paid-media and PPC campaign planning, execution, and reporting; (e) Social-media management (organic and paid), content scheduling, and community engagement; (f) Email-marketing strategy, design, and campaign management; (g) Logo and brand-asset design, digital graphics, and advertising collateral; (h) Videography and content-production services including planning, filming, editing, and delivery of promotional or educational videos. MSM retains ownership of raw footage and unedited material unless otherwise agreed in writing; (i) Analytics, performance reporting, and review of digital assets including Google Analytics, Search Console, Tag Manager, Hotjar, or equivalent; (j) Sales, leadership, and management training delivered one-to-one or in groups; and (k) Any other consulting or ‘done-for-you’ work agreed in writing.
3.3 Independent Agency Status. MSM acts solely as an independent agency. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the parties.
4.1 Standard of Care. The Company shall perform the Services with reasonable skill and care, matching professional digital marketing and corporate consultancy benchmarks. MSM shall maintain appropriate professional-indemnity and public-liability insurance throughout the duration of the Agreement.
4.2 Optimisation and Commercial Outcomes Disclaimer. The Client acknowledges that the effectiveness of marketing, SEO, and optimisation services relies upon external variables, third-party algorithms, and behavioural factors. Consequently, the Company provides no guarantee of specific traffic, revenue outcomes, numeric sales performance benchmarks, or specific commercial business results. MSM’s services are purely advisory and facilitative.
4.3 Revision Boundaries. All creative and technical projects are subject to a maximum of three (3) rounds of reasonable revisions per project unless otherwise stated in the SOW. Revisions must be requested in writing within five (5) working days of a deliverable preview; additional modifications or material changes to scope/objectives will be charged at the Company’s standard rates or require a revised written quotation.
5.1 System and Platform Access. The Client shall provide timely administrative access to required systems, CRMs, or analytics platforms (including Google Tag Manager, Search Console, Hotjar, social and advertising accounts where the project requires it). The Client must remain the lawful owner and controller of all accounts and data, and is advised to back up systems and data before access is granted.
5.2 Compliance and Content Approval. The Client is solely responsible for data accuracy, the lawful processing of personal data, approving all marketing content before publication, and ensuring full compliance with applicable advertising, consumer-protection, and trading-standards laws.
5.3 Exclusions of Liability for Client Omissions. MSM accepts no liability for losses arising from pre-existing errors or misconfigurations in Client systems, actions or omissions of the Client or third parties, or outages or policy changes by third-party platforms.
5.4 Project Delays. Failure by the Client to provide necessary access, assets, or approvals will extend delivery timelines automatically, and MSM shall not be liable for any resulting delay or non-performance.
6.1 VAT and Pricing Validity. All fees are strictly exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), which the Client shall pay at the prevailing statutory rate. Written quotes remain valid for thirty (30) days from issuance. All pricing is based on hours worked and includes delivery time, meetings, calls, and out-of-hours communications; any time estimates are indicative only.
6.2 Project Milestones and Payments. For implementation projects (e.g. website configurations, CRM setups), payment is structured as follows unless otherwise explicitly agreed in writing: Initial Deposit: 75% of the total fee is due immediately upon execution of the SOW. Work will not be scheduled until this sum is cleared. Completion Payment: The remaining 25% is due upon project launch or delivery of final assets. Invoices are payable within the timelines specified on the SOW or within thirty (30) calendar days of the invoice date.
6.3 Late Payment Remedies. If an invoice remains unpaid past its due date, MSM reserves the right to charge interest at 2 percent per month above the Bank of England base rate, alongside recovering all reasonable debt-collection costs. If an invoice remains unpaid for more than ten (10) calendar days, a fixed administrative charge of 5% of the invoice total will be applied. If unpaid for fourteen (14) days, the Company reserves the right to suspend active workflows, client services, and digital infrastructure.
6.4 Refund Policy. If within thirty (30) days of purchase the Client demonstrates that no tangible value has been received, MSM will issue a full refund. After thirty (30) days, all payments are final and non-refundable. No right of set-off applies without MSM’s prior written consent.
7.1 Ownership Assignment. Subject to full and final payment of all outstanding invoices, the Company assigns to the Client the operational copyright in the final custom deliverables created specifically for the Client for its internal business purposes. Ownership of raw source files, master templates, or underlying automation logic remains exclusively vested in MSM unless expressly transferred in writing.
7.2 AI Usage Restriction. To protect the professional integrity of the consultancy, the Client shall not submit proprietary strategies or drafts provided by the Company into public generative AI platforms (such as ChatGPT) without prior written approval. A breach of this clause constitutes a material breach of contract.
7.3 Intellectual Property Indemnity. The Client warrants that all materials, graphics, text, or data supplied to MSM do not infringe third-party rights and explicitly indemnifies MSM against any related copyright or IP claims.
8.1 Mutual Confidentiality. Each Party shall keep confidential all technical, commercial, or operational information disclosed by the other. This obligation survives termination for three (3) years.
8.2 Marketing Use Licence. Notwithstanding Clause 8.1, the Client grants the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use the Client’s name, logo, and a general summary of project outcomes for marketing purposes. This includes the right to reference the project in case studies, portfolio items, and creative assets unless the Client provides written notice to opt out.
8.3 Data Protection Compliance (UK GDPR). MSM complies fully with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Where MSM processes personal data for the Client, it shall act only on lawful written instructions and maintain appropriate technical and organisational safeguards. The Client remains the Data Controller of all personal data within its systems. MSM is legally required to report any suspected data breach or illegal activity discovered during the Services to the relevant statutory authority if required by law.
8.4 Digital Attribution and Backlinks. Notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms, MSM reserves the right to include a discreet backlink and attribution text on any website built, redesigned, or managed as part of the Services (including, but not limited to, CRO optimisation, website redesigns, rebuilds, and new website builds). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Client shall ensure that this attribution remains visible on the website. The backlink will display the following text: “Our digital conversion strategy is managed by our Website/CRO Partner, Marketing Sales Management Ltd, ensuring a seamless user experience.”
9.1 Purpose and Scope of Integrations. MSM may design, configure, or advise upon webhook or API connections (“Integrations”) that enable data to pass between the Client’s website, third-party software, or customer-relationship-management platforms such as GoHighLevel or HubSpot (“the Platform”). MSM’s responsibility is strictly limited to providing the Integration logic or workflow as described in the agreed scope of work.
9.2 Client Implementation and Control. The Client, together with any web developers or contractors engaged by the Client, shall be solely responsible for: (a) building, configuring, and maintaining the website, landing pages, or data-capture forms that trigger the Integration; (b) implementing suitable anti-spam, reCAPTCHA, rate-limiting, validation, and other security measures before the Integration is made live; and (c) testing and verifying that the Integration operates correctly within their environment.
9.3 Spam, Bot, and Abuse Risks. The Client acknowledges that all web forms and Integrations are inherently vulnerable to automated or malicious submissions. MSM shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or cost (including excessive data-transfer charges or third-party fees) arising from spam, bot, or denial-of-service activity, or from the Client’s or its contractors’ failure to implement adequate protective measures.
9.4 Third-Party Recommendations and Referral Fees. From time to time, MSM may recommend third-party software or service providers, including but not limited to CRM or marketing-automation platforms (“Third-Party Providers”), such as GoHighLevel, Hotjar, and comparable vendors. The Client acknowledges that MSM does not supply, resell, or operate any Third-Party Provider’s products or services. All contracts for such services are entered into directly between the Client and the relevant Third-Party Provider. MSM may receive a referral fee, commission, or affiliate benefit for introducing new business. Such arrangements do not affect the impartiality of MSM’s advice, and the Client remains free to select any alternative provider. MSM shall have no liability for the performance, security, data handling, service quality, availability, or costs of any Third-Party Provider.
10.1 Strategic Oversight Only. Marketing Sales Management Ltd (“MSM”) does not build, develop, or host websites in-house. Where a website build or related technical service is requested by the Client, MSM may recommend or subcontract a third-party provider (“Website Contractor”) to complete the work.
10.2 Technical Allocation and Warranties. The specific Website Contractor will be agreed with the Client during the initial consultation. All technical aspects of the website build, hosting, maintenance, and performance will remain the sole responsibility of the appointed Website Contractor. MSM’s role is strictly limited to strategic consultation, customer-journey planning, and project oversight to ensure alignment with marketing objectives. MSM does not accept liability for the Website Contractor’s work, errors, omissions, delays, costs, or performance.
11.1 Financial Cap. The total aggregate liability of the Company for direct claims in contract, tort, or otherwise shall be strictly capped at the fees paid by the Client under the specific SOW during the three (3) months preceding the date the claim arose. Under no circumstances shall MSM’s total liability exceed the fees paid in the twelve months preceding the claim.
11.2 Sub-contractor Protection. The Company’s financial liability for any acts, omissions, delays, or data loss caused by third-party sub-contractors (such as Website Contractors) shall be limited to the same aggregate financial cap applied to the Company’s direct liability as defined in Section 11.1.
11.3 Exclusion of Consequential Loss. MSM is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including but not limited to loss of profit, loss of data, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, or loss of goodwill.
11.4 Statutory Exclusions. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death, personal injury, or fraud caused by negligence.
12.1 Notice Period. Either party may terminate the framework agreement or an ongoing SOW on thirty (30) days’ written notice.
12.2 Immediate Termination. MSM may terminate this Agreement immediately if the Client fails to pay any invoice within thirty (30) days of its due date, becomes insolvent, commits an unremedied material breach within seven (7) days of notice, or engages in conduct damaging MSM’s professional reputation.
12.3 Post-Termination Obligations. Upon termination, all outstanding sums become payable immediately. Clauses regarding Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Liability, and Governing Law shall survive termination.
13.1 Non-Solicitation. During the term of the Agreement and for twelve (12) months thereafter, the Client shall not solicit, employ, or engage any MSM staff or independent contractors without prior written consent.
13.2 Non-Disparagement. The Client shall not make, publish, or distribute statements likely to defame, disparage, or negatively affect the commercial reputation of MSM, its services, or its affiliates.
13.3 Coaching and Training Sessions. Where Services include coaching or training, sessions must be completed within one (1) month of the start date unless otherwise agreed. Rescheduling requires at least 48 hours’ prior notice; missed sessions without notice are forfeited. Training is strictly educational, and no specific commercial outcomes are warranted.
13.4 Referral Programme. Clients referring new customers to MSM may receive a one-time referral fee as published in MSM’s current programme, payable once the referred client has paid its first invoice in full.
14.1 Force Majeure. Neither party is liable for delay or failure caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including acts of God, fire, flood, pandemic, terrorism, labour disputes, or government action. If such event lasts more than 60 days, either party may terminate on written notice.
14.2 Anti-Assignment. The Client shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, assign, transfer, or deal in any other manner with any or all of its rights and obligations under the Contract to a third party.
14.3 Severability. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable by a court, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining terms shall continue in full force and effect.
14.4 Entire Agreement. This Contract represents the entire agreement between MSM and the Client, superseding all prior discussions, negotiations, or drafts.
14.5 Amendments. MSM may update these Terms by posting a new version on its website or notifying the Client in writing. Continued use of Services signifies acceptance of the amendment.
14.6 Governing Law and Jurisdiction. These Terms and any Contract arising from them shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any unresolved disputes, following a good-faith attempt at mutual negotiation. Alternatively, if mutually agreed in writing, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration in London under LCIA Rules.