General Doorstep Sale of Goods Terms of Business
BS.DSS.01D
These General Doorstep Sale of Goods Terms of Business can be used in
transactions involving the sale any type of goods where the seller operates
on a door-to-door basis.
This document is compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection
Regulation).
If the transaction involves goods which are perishable, consumable or
intended to be fitted into the customer’s home, please see the bespoke sets
of terms of business catering for these scenarios.
This document complies with the Consumer Rights Act 2015. We have adopted
“consumer friendly” language and presentation and the document should be
capable of being understood by an average consumer with no business or
legal background.
The template also complies with the Consumer Contracts (Information,
Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, which came into
force on 13th June 2014. In particular:
- Customers entering into contracts “off the premises” of the seller are
given a cooling-off period. The cooling-off period starts when the contract
is made and ends 14 days after the goods come into the physical possession
of the customer. This means the customer can change their mind for any
reason and return the goods to the seller.
- The customer is given a clear and concise summary of the pre-contract
information they are entitled to receive.
Detailed guidance on the 2013 Regulations can be found in our Information
Pages.
It is important for all traders to be aware of their obligations and the
rights of their customers under consumer protection laws. This template has
been drafted with these laws in mind. Take care when amending the template
to remain compliant with the legislation and, in particular, make sure you
do not include any terms that may be deemed “unfair”.
Optional phrases / clauses are enclosed in square brackets. These should be
read carefully and selected so as to be compatible with one another. Unused
options should be removed from the agreement.
These General Doorstep Sale of Goods Terms of Business contain the
following clauses:
1. Definitions and Interpretation
2. Information about Us
3. Communication and Contact Details
4. The Contract
5. Description and Specification of Goods
6. Orders
7. Price and Payment
8. Delivery
9. Faulty, Damaged or Incorrect Goods
10. Cancellation of Contract During the Cooling Off Period
11. [Returning Goods If You Change Your Mind]
12. Guarantee
13. Complaints and Feedback
14. Events Outside of Our Control (Force Majeure)
15. Liability
16. How We Use Your Personal Information (Data Protection)
17. Other Important Terms
18. Law and Jurisdiction
And the following Schedule:
1. Model Cancellation Form
These terms of business are duplicated in the Terms and Conditions group of
documents in the Doorstep Sales Terms and Conditions subfolder.
This document is in open format. Either enter the requisite details in the
highlighted fields or adjust the wording to suit your purposes.
Once you have subscribed to the appropriate document folder click on the
“Download Document” button below. You will be asked what you want to do
with the file. It is recommended that you save the document to a location
of your choice prior to viewing.