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    NAAC announces new terms and conditions

    Matthew TiltBy 2 Mins Read
    Jill Hewitt and Anna Horrell

    Working with Chattertons Solicitors, the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched new terms and conditions to give members and their customers confidence in contracting agreements made, including details of operational and payments terms.

    NAAC CEO Jill Hewitt said: “We appreciate that this is a new concept for many contractors and farmers, where all business has been conducted verbally. However, there are very few service industries that you don’t have to agree to terms and conditions before proceeding. This will just put those verbal agreements on a more professional footing.”

    The terms will be used in conjunction with the work specification sheet and will include details of the operation, price and terms of payment. Customers can expect this sheet to be completed and sent across for signatures before work starts.

    Anna Horrell, head of corporate and partner at Chattertons added, ‘Verbal agreements can be legally enforceable so it is important to have written terms and conditions to let your customers know what they can expect from your business and to help protect you from unexpected situations which could arise.  If your terms are unclear this can cause miscommunication and lead to disappointed expectations and issues for your customers.’
    For more information go to www.naac.co.uk
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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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