Terms and Conditions
Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all visitors of Jiao.life and clients engaging the services of Jiao Ltd.
Services Provided
- Occupational therapy consultancy
- Assistive technology assessments
- Online and in-person training
- Sales of educational materials and merchandise (books, clothing, etc.)
- Virtual consultancy
Payment Terms
- Most services require upfront payment via Stripe, PayPal, or BACS.
- For invoiced services, we require full payment of services within 7 days of the invoice date.
- In the event of late payment Jiao Ltd reserves the right to apply a late payment admin fee of £30, with an additional statutory interest at a rate of 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, calculated from the invoice date until payment is received.
- For instance, if your invoice is for £1,000 and the current Bank of England base rate is 5%, the total interest rate would be 13% (8% + 5%). This would result in an annual interest charge of:
- Annual Statutory Interest: £1,000 x 0.13 = £130.00
- Daily Interest: £130.00 ÷ 365 days = approximately £0.36 per day
- Therefore, if payment is 30 days late, the total interest charged would be:
- Total Late Fee: £0.36 x 30 days = approximately £10.80
- For instance, if your invoice is for £1,000 and the current Bank of England base rate is 5%, the total interest rate would be 13% (8% + 5%). This would result in an annual interest charge of:
- We reserve the right to suspend services until payment is received. Recourses to small claims courts is made unpaid services exceeding 6 months from their due date.
- Invoice terms may be negotiated depending on the service.
Cancellations and Refunds
- Therapy sessions and consultations: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the appointment. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will incur a 100% charge.
- Training and purchases: Refunds will be available where the product has not been used, and administrative and postage costs may be deducted. Online training accessed is non-refundable.
- Contracted services: Recurring agreements are subject to the contract terms.
Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by UK law, and any disputes will be handled under the jurisdiction of UK courts.
