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General Terms and Conditions governing the basis upon which we act for clients INTRODUCTORY SERVICE TERMS OF BUSINESS THIS DOCUMENT SETS OUT THE TERMS ON WHICH WE ACT FOR OUR CLIENT(S) AND IT FORMS THE BASIS OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CLIENT(S) AND Leaseback International BUT IS NOT A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF EITHER. Important Notice This is a legal document. Please take time to read it carefully and ask any questions relating to the terms and conditions that you do not understand or are unhappy about. In the absence of our written confirmation to any variation in terms, our standard terms will apply. PRELIMINARY NOTE - ANTI-MONEY-LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Leaseback International applies the law and regulations on money-laundering rigorously. Identification Client(s) or Directors of a Client(s) Company) must be prepared to produce good evidence of their identity and validity, namely either a) a current Passport, or certified copy b) two (2) other good ID documents (one at least with a picture). 2) In the case of a Company this would also involve a) certification of the existence and corporate identity and constitution of the company by a lawyer qualified in the country of incorporation, and b) production of adequate ID and validity in respect of each of the Officers of the Company as referred to, above. All this is to comply with Money Laundering Regulations and our own internal procedures. Prospective clients should satisfy themselves that nothing they may disclose to us is likely to give rise to a suspicion on our part that they have engaged or propose to engage in any improper activity of any sort. Any such suspicion will be reported by us to the authorities. If in doubt, it would be in your interests not to engage us or discuss your affairs with us. 1. Interpretation1 In these Terms and Conditions 'LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL'/ 'we'/'us' means LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL, whose registered office address in the United Kingdom is 27 Old Gloucester Street - London WC1N 3AX, the company providing the Services. All references to LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL includes references to its employees, servants or agents. 'the Services' means the services provided by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL to the Client. 'the Client/(s)'/'you'/'your' means the person, firm or company to whom has agreed to provide the Services in accordance with this contract. 'Reservation Agreement' means an agreement entered into between the builder/ developer/ vendor of a property and the Client in which the Client reserves a property to be the subject of a separate purchase contract with the builder/ developer/ vendor. 1.2 The headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation. 2. Recital 2.1 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL is in business as an international property facilitator and promoter acting on behalf of builders/ developers/ vendors throughout the French Market and provides an introductory service only. 3. Supply of the Services 3.1 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL shall provide the Services to the Client subject to these Terms and Conditions. Any changes or additions to these Terms and Conditions must be agreed in writing by an authorised servant or agent of . 3.2 Incorporated into this contract are the contractual Terms and Conditions of any third party supplier that LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL might arrange to provide the Services. These may contain Terms and Conditions which affect the Client's right to compensation and may be subject to other international conventions. 3.3 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL may at any time without notifying the Client make any changes to the Services which are necessary to comply with any applicable safety or other statutory requirements, or which do not materially affect the nature or quality of the Services. 3.4 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL may correct any typographical or other errors or omissions in any brochure, promotional literature, quotation or other document relating to the provision of the Services without any liability to the Client. 3.5 Any notice to be served under this contract shall be in writing and served upon LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL at its registered office address in the United Kingdom as set out above either by hand or by first class post and shall be deemed to be served 48 hours after posting if sent by post and on delivery if delivered by hand. 4. The Services 4.1 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL aim to offer clients a good quality personal service 4.2 Office hours are 9.00 a.m. -to- 18.30 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays, excluding Public Holidays. Clients are welcome to make contact at any time if they have the mobile telephone numbers or other contact details but please try to avoid 20.00 p.m. -to- 08.00 a.m. If you telephone LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL on a mobile phone, we may well be unable to record your message. Any such communication from you should be confirmed in writing/ by email, if you are requiring action as it may be forgotten. 4.3 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not incur any liability for any loss arising by reason of a failure of a communication to LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL or from LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL howsoever transmitted or dispatched to reach its intended destination, or for any interference or interception made of any communication in transit, or if transmitted by unauthorised persons whether or not resulting from an act or omission on ‘LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL’s part. 4.4 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL shall not incur any liability for and will not be responsible for any non-receipt thereof or any errors or ambiguity therein or any lack of authority on the part of the person giving or making instructions. 4.5 Written communications are an important record: please read and respond to letters as required and immediately correct any statement that is wrong. 4.6 If LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL do not respond to you within a couple of days, check to see what the hold up is, we may not have received your communication. 4.7 Clients should try to leave clear instructions either by letter or over the telephone. 4.8 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL are happy to deal with you in the manner most suitable and convenient to you. In particular the use of the internet and E-Mail can greatly speed communication and is a useful way of sending documents to you. However the Internet is an insecure medium. Messages may pass through the hands of unregulated service providers; the networks used by the Internet are vulnerable to hacking, and governments can undertake interception on a substantial scale. We do not use encrypted E-Mail. If you wish to communicate using E-Mail you consent to this including confidential information in non-encrypted form. If you do not wish us to do this please advise us accordingly 4.9. Where LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL are instructed by joint parties, a company director or an association, it will be entitled to rely on the specific instructions of any one such joint parties or any officer of the company or association unless otherwise notified in writing. 4.10 The introduction of clients to the developer/seller of the property selected by the Client constitutes a pure introduction service. The contract for the construction and purchase of the Property is a contract between the developer/seller/ builder and the Client. Whilst LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL uses its reasonable endeavours to ensure the quality and integrity of Developers/sellers whom it introduces to Clients, LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL cannot accept any liability for any losses suffered by Clients resulting from breaches by the seller of its obligations to the Client. 4.11 Subject to the Terms and Conditions set out in this document, Clients may undertake inspection trips to view properties marketed by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL 4.12 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL do not book flights hotel accommodation or transport but may refer clients to third parties. 4.13 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL is not responsible for, nor accepts liability for, the actions of any third party supplier of travel, accommodation or entertainment services or for the performance of those services. 4.14 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL is not liable for any loss or expense suffered by the Client as a result of delay or cancellation of travel arrangements. 4.15 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL may provide brochures and other materials to clients supplied by developers/sellers/builders and accept no liability in this regard whatsoever 4.16 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL provide information for guidance only via its websites, in communications and in guides and documentation. This is not intended to substitute the need to take independent advice and no representation are made or contracts effected. No liability is accepted by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL for incorrect or out of date information or any loss deriving from the usage thereof by the Client(s). 4.16 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL wish to provide Clients with a high quality service to meet their specific needs. Please tell us how that may be improved. 5. Obligations of the Client 5.1 Any passports, visas, health certificates, relevant travel vaccinations and other travel documents required for any inspection visit must be obtained by the Client, whose responsibility it remains to ensure that these are all in order and to meet any additional costs incurred (whether by the Client or LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL on the Client's behalf) as a result of any failure to comply with such requirements. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not be liable for any inaccurate information provided in relation to the aforementioned travel documentation. 5.5 The Client is responsible for arriving at stated departure times and places and any loss or damage suffered by the Client through the failure to do so lies with the Client. 5.6 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL does not provide travel insurance as part of the contract. For the Client's own protection LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL strongly recommends that the Client takes out suitable insurance cover before travel which will in most cases cover against cancellation charges. Please note, it is the Client's responsibility to ensure that the insurance purchased by the Client is suitable and adequate for the Client's particular needs. 5.7 Clients must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. To avoid disappointment clients are advised to consider reserving a unit before travelling as the availability of units without reservation cannot be guaranteed. 5.8 Clients are informed of the possibility of conflict of interest arising if the Client(s) use the same legal representative(s) as the Developer/Seller or any financial or professional advisers which are not independent of the developer/builder/seller. The Client(s) understand that they have the responsibility of making their own decisions as to which legal representatives and financial and professional advisers they chose and which terms are to be included in any Agreement of Purchase and Sale between them and if they chose to use the same legal representative(s) or any recommended financial or professional advisers tied to the Developer/Seller they do so at their own risk. 5.8 The Client(s) must check their budget and eligibility and the availability of mortgages, if required, before committing themselves in any way (for example before signing a reservation contract. 6. Payment 6.1 Flight arrangements may be provided by recommended third party travel agents or clients may pay and organise for their own flights. All Clients are recommended to use the services of an Abta and/ or Atol or appropriately bonded travel company. This provides security for the refund of money paid by the Client and for the repatriation of the Client in the case of insolvency of the travel agent or the said Operators. 6.2 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL do not hold client monies and any transfers of funds and contracts accordingly are strictly between the Developer/Seller/builder/ 6.3 It is the Clients responsibility to ensure that all documentation and funds necessary to reserve a unit are received by the developer/seller/builder within the developer/builder/sellers deadlines. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL assist clients to forward the necessary documentation but liability rests solely with the client for prompt delivery to the developer/seller/builder and LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL do not accept any responsibility for any such assistance. 6.4 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL may assist clients by referring required hotel dates to developer/seller/builder who may request the hotel accommodation on the Client(s) behalf. Liability for payment is the responsibility of the Client(s) and LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL accept no liability in this regard which is strictly an arrangement between the Hotel and Client(s) 6.5 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL are not responsible for the production of any price lists which are supplied by the developer/builder/seller. Client(s) are advised that any price lists may be exclusive of taxes and subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are subject to availability and client(s) are advised to confirm the purchase price stated in the reservation form and contract paperwork with their legal representative. 7. Obligations and Warranties of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL 7.1 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL warrants to the Client that the Services will be provided using reasonable care and skill and, as far as reasonably possible 7.2 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL shall not be liable to the Client for any damage caused to the Client by the failure to perform the Services or the improper performance of the Services where the failure or the improper performance is due neither to any fault of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL nor of the third party supplier because: 7.2.1 the failures which occur in the performance of the Services are attributable to the Client; 7.2.2 such failures are attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the Services contracted for, and are unforeseeable or unavoidable; or 7.2.3 such failures are due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care and skill had been exercised or an event which LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL or the third party supplier, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. The circumstances include, but are not limited to, strikes, fires, accidents, war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster or adverse weather conditions. 7.3 Where LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL supplies in connection with the provision of the Services any goods or services supplied by a third party, LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL does not give any warranty, guarantee or other term as to their quality, fitness for purpose or otherwise, but shall, where possible, assign to the Client the benefit of any warranty, guarantee or indemnity given by the person supplying the goods or services to LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL. 7.4 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will endeavour to use suppliers of goods and services that meet its own highest standards. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not however be liable to the Client for any loss or damage caused by any failure by such third parties to supply satisfactory goods or services to the Client and makes no representation or warranty as to the ability of such third party to provide such goods or services, or as to the goods or services provided. 7.5 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL shall have no liability to the Client for any loss, damage, costs, expenses or other claims for compensation arising from any instructions or information supplied by the Client which are incomplete, incorrect, inaccurate, illegible, out of sequence or in the wrong form, or arising from their late arrival or non-arrival, or any other fault of the Client. 7.6 Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL , or as expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions, LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL shall not be liable to the Client or any third party by reason of any representation, or any implied warranty, condition or other term, or any duty at common law, or under the express terms of the Contract, for any loss of profit or any indirect, special or consequential loss, damage, costs, expenses or other claims (whether caused by the negligence of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL, its servants or agents or otherwise) which arise out of or in connection with the provision of the Services (including any delay in providing or failure to provide the Service) or their use by the Client, and the entire liability of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL under or in connection with the contract shall not exceed a total amount equivalent to the amount payable by the Client under this contact (if any), not of the sums required to be paid by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL to third parties, except as expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions. In all other situations LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL‘s liability for damage arising from the non- performance or improper performance of the Services is limited in accordance with the international regulations which govern such services. The Client shall indemnify LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL in respect of any claim for consequential or indirect loss suffered by any third party in relation to this contract. 7.7 All information regarding client(s) business and affairs will be regarded as, and kept confidential by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL, at all times save for the purpose of instructing and dealing with other advisers acting on client(s) behalf, or if it is already in the public domain, or you instruct us to disclose information, specifically, or by implication, to a third party. You are reminded that public authorities may monitor all forms of communication and cannot be regarded as confidential. 7.8 All information and data held by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL belongs to LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL who have the right to retain ownership and keep copies of information and data. 7.9 If LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL recommends a third party you are not obliged to use the firm recommended and if you do not LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL shall recommend an alternative third party. Clients are advised to satisfy themselves independently of the independence of any third party advisor from the developer/seller/builder to ensure that a conflict of interest does not arise. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL accept no liability for investigating the independence of any third parties and clients are free to chose which advisers they prefer. 7.10 The following services will be offered by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL or connected persons and commission may be received: Currency Exchange, Mortgage Services, Insurance Services, Property Services, Legal Services Introductory service 7.11 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not discriminate against any person under the definitions of The Sex Discrimination Act 1975, The Race Relations Act 1976 or the Equality Act 2006. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not discriminate, or threaten to discriminate against any prospective clients because that person is, will not be, or is unlikely to be accepting services that LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will (directly or indirectly) provide. 7.12 Whilst LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details produced and displayed on www.leasebackinternational.com website, LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL have placed reliance on documentation and representations made by the Developer/Seller and so cannot verify that they are correct and does not constitute and offer or part of a contract. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL have not sight of any legal documents such as to verify Planning Permission or the Freehold or Leasehold status of any property. Clients are strongly advised to obtain verification from an independent Solicitor and/or Surveyor or Notary. 7.14 For the purpose of the Financial Services Act 1986 (amended), LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL hereby gives notice that it is not an "authorised person" nor is it authorised to carry on "investment business" within the meaning of that Act. Anyone seeking further information about or intending to take up any arrangement concerning any such financial services (including without limitation a mortgage, life insurance or other investment business) should check for themselves the service provider's authorisation according to the purposes of the Act and for related reasons. In this connection, any such customer will be a customer of the relevant services provider and not that of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL. 7.15 Any guidance notes or documents or brochures produced or information on LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL's websites or supplied to clients are for information purposes only and do not constitute legal or financial advice. 7.16 No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. 7.17 All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but Client(s) should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 8. Complaints 8.1 In the event that the Client wishes to complain about a failure in the performance of the Services, the Client must report the complaint immediately in writing and directly to our Managing Director at the registered office address. If the Client fails to follow this procedure, this may affect the Client's rights under this contract, as LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL has been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify the failure. If the failure cannot be resolved the Client must give notice in writing to LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL at the registered office as stated in clause [1.1] of these Terms and Conditions at the earliest opportunity. 8.2 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not be liable for any loss or damage in respect of matters which the Client reasonably could have raised complaint about. 8.3 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not be liable for any loss or damage which has not been reported to it at the earliest opportunity and a failure to report any complaint at the earliest opportunity will be proof that the services were satisfactorily provided. 9. Data Protection 9.1 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will always respect the Client's privacy and any personal communication between the Client and the Group. The information that LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL collects from the Client is only that required by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL or other members of the Group and the developer/seller/builder to provide the Client with the information, products or services requested. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL does not trade, rent or sell client details to third parties. Should LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL's intentions change it will be done only with the Client's authorisation. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will always comply with any data protection legislation currently in force. 9.2 Except where expressly permitted by the Data Protection Act, LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will only deal with the personal details provided by the Client in respect of the provision of the Services, unless the Client agrees otherwise. This will include sending the Client information about inspection visits and/or brochures, newsletters and emails. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not trade, rent or sell the Client's details to any third parties save, for the avoidance of doubt, other members of the Group. 9.3 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL and other members of the Group may use the Client's personal details to inform the Client about promotions, offers or information provided by LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL or other members of the Group which may be of interest to the Client and LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL may share the Client's personal details with the Group for this purpose. 9.4 If LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL transfer the Client's personal details to any agent located outside of the European Economic Area, we will take reasonable steps with the aim of ensuring that the Client's privacy rights are protected. 9.5 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL may transfer the Client's personal details to a third party as part of a sale of some or all of its business and assets to any third party or as part of any business restructuring or reorganisation but LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will take reasonable steps with the aim of ensuring that the Client's privacy rights are protected. 9.6 Other than as set out above, LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL will not disclose any of the Client's personal details without the Client's permission unless LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL is required by law to do so (for example, if required to do so by a court order or for the purposes of prevention of fraud or other crime). 9.7 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL is not liable or responsible for the use of or supply of client data by third parties within the Group or the developer/seller/builder. 9.7 The Client is always in control of their personal details. The Client can tell LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL in writing not to transfer the Client's personal details as set out above and/or that they wish to be removed from LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL‘s database and mailings by writing to the Managing Director, LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL, 27 Old Gloucester Street - London WC1N 3AX - UK. 10. General 10.1 These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any previous agreement or understanding. All other terms, express or implied by statute or otherwise, are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Client and LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL confirm that the Client has not entered into this contract on the basis of any representation that is not expressly incorporated into this contract. 10.2 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither party shall have any remedy in respect of any untrue statement made to it upon which it may have relied in entering into this contract, and a party's only remedy is for breach of contract. However, nothing in this contract purports to exclude liability for any fraudulent statement or act. 10.3 No failure or delay by either party in exercising any of its rights under the contract shall be deemed to be a waiver of that right and no waiver by either party of any breach of the contract by the other shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision. 10.4 If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held by any court or other competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions and the remainder of the provision in question shall not be affected. 10.5 English law shall apply to the contract and the parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. 10.6 The submission by the parties to such jurisdiction shall not limit the right of LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL to commence any proceedings arising out of this contract in any other jurisdiction it may consider appropriate. 10.7 LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL reserves the right to update or change these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in its operating practice, changes in the law affecting the provision of its Services or for other good reasons. 10.8 The applicable law to the contract between us is the law of England and Wales and the professional rules affecting this practice will be those applicable in England and Wales. This is irrespective of where in the world you reside or are located from time to time. LEASEBACK INTERNATIONAL have not effected any introductions to local third party companies who provide services on a non-recourse basis