1. Definitions
1.1 In these Terms and Conditions, the following expressions have the following meanings:
“Accidental Damage” means the definition in Clause 6.3;
“Baby Clothes Boxes” or “Box(es)” means a container of baby clothes;
“Contract” means the contract for hire of the Baby Clothes Box(es) by You from SHBCL;
“Deposit” means the sum payable at the time of Order that is required to secure the Order;
“Hire Period” means the period for which You hire the Baby Clothes Box(es);
“Item” means an article of clothing, accessory or other item included in the Baby Clothes Box;
“Month” means a calendar month;
“Order” means Your order for the Baby Clothes Box(es);
“SHBCL/we/us” means Surrey Hills Families Eco Initiative, a Community Interest Company, trading as Surrey Hills Baby Clothes Library, registered company number 14545424
“You/Your” means you, the hirer of the Baby Clothes Box(es).
1.2 Each reference in these Terms and Conditions to “writing” and any similar expression includes electronic communications, whether sent by e-mail, text message or other means.
1.3 Each reference to the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa where appropriate.
2. Contract
2.1 These Terms and Conditions govern the hire of box(es) of baby clothes from SHBCL and will form the basis of the Contract between SHBCL and You. Before completing Your Order, please ensure that You have read these Terms and Conditions carefully. If You are unsure about any part of these Terms and Conditions, please ask SHBCL for clarification.
2.2 Your Order constitutes a contractual offer that SHBCL may, at our discretion, accept.
3. Baby Clothes Box Details
3.1 We hope that the Baby Clothes Box(es) save You from purchasing some, if not most, of the clothes needed for Your baby.
3.2 We use all reasonable care to ensure that all Items in the Baby Clothes Box are clean and in a usable condition. Items are replaced between hires as required.
3.3 We endeavour to check all Items in a Baby Clothes Box are the correct size for the box. Please let Us know on return of the box if some Items are incorrectly included.
3.4 We cannot guarantee the Items within a Box will form a complete requirement for a child.
3.5 We cannot guarantee that Box(es) contain Items for the season You are hiring in, although We try to include Items for all seasons.
4. Use of Baby Clothes Box(es)
4.1 While We endeavour to only include Items in Box(es) that are safe and useable, You must check the safety and suitability of each Item before use.
4.2 Please care for Items according to the instructions on the label. For hand knitted Items without a label, please hand wash these separately.
4.3 Please check the box contents list provided is accurate and let Us know in writing if it is not.
4.4 You may not transfer, sell or donate a Box, or any Items within a Box to any third party.
5. Hire Period
5.1 The Hire Period for Box(es) is flexible, to allow You to use the clothes for the entire time needed. Approximate timescales are:
- For Boxes aged between 0 to 12 months – 3 Months;
- For Boxes aged between 12 – 24 months – 6 Months.
5.2 You should inform Us when you are ready to return or exchange your Box in writing or using SHBCL’s online form (a link will be provided to You by Us).
6. Deposit
6.1 When placing Your Order, You are required to pay a Deposit of £20 per Box. SHBCL will not deliver the Baby Clothes Box(es) to You until the Deposit has been received
6.2 The Deposit will be returned to You at the end of Your last Box Hire Period, as long as Items in the Box(es) are returned in a clean, re-usable condition, or within the definition of Accidental Damage, see Clause 6.3.
6.3 SHBCL understands that baby clothes get stained and worn out with use, and SHBCL accepts Items returned that are Accidentally Damaged, which includes:
- Stains which which have not come out after washing and proper care as per the label,
- Small holes from wear,
- Piling and bobbling after washing and care as per the label.
6.4 The Deposit may be retained in part or full if a Box is returned with Items that are missing, unclean, or fall outside of the definition of Accidentally Damaged.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1 Use of Items within the Baby Clothes Box(es) are at your own risk and SHBCL shall not be liable for any health-related complaints associated with any Item(s). You must check the safety and suitability of each Item before use.
7.2 SHBCL’s total liability to You under these Terms and Conditions, or otherwise, for loss or damage, however arising, shall not exceed 2 times the Deposit value.
8. Jurisdiction
8.1 These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute between You and SHBCL shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.