Terms of Service

Welcome to CleanWorks. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. Please read these terms carefully before using our platform.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CleanWorks website ("Service"), operated by CleanWorks ("us", "we", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. The Service is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, you may only use the Service with the consent of a parent or guardian.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Important Notice

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CleanWorks. Please read them carefully and contact us if you have any questions before using our services.

2. Description of Service

CleanWorks provides professional cleaning and facility management services designed to create clean, healthy, and productive environments for businesses, organizations, and residential properties. Our services include but are not limited to:

Commercial Services

  • • Office cleaning and maintenance
  • • Post-construction cleanup
  • • Medical facility sanitization
  • • Retail space maintenance

Residential Services

  • • House cleaning services
  • • Move-in/move-out cleaning
  • • Deep cleaning services
  • • Regular maintenance plans

Our website serves as an informational platform and booking system where customers can learn about our services, request quotes, schedule appointments, and manage their cleaning accounts. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of CleanWorks services, you have certain responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of our services and maintain a safe environment for our staff and other customers.

Account Management

  • • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
  • • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Service Interaction

  • • Provide reasonable access to cleaning areas for our staff
  • • Remove or secure valuable items before cleaning services
  • • Disclose any safety hazards or special requirements
  • • Be present or designate an authorized person during service visits
  • • Provide clear instructions for any special cleaning needs

Payment and Scheduling

  • • Provide valid payment information and keep it current
  • • Pay for services according to agreed terms and schedules
  • • Provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling
  • • Review and approve service invoices promptly

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our Service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to engage in unlawful activities. Additionally, you agree not to use the Service in the following ways:

Technical Misuse

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
  • Use automated tools to access the Service
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Reverse engineer or decompile any software

Content and Conduct

  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
  • Impersonate others or provide false identity
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Consequences

Violation of these prohibited activities may result in immediate termination of your account without notice. We reserve the right to pursue any legal remedies available to us, including reporting violations to law enforcement authorities.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CleanWorks and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of CleanWorks or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

What's Protected
  • • Website design and layout
  • • Written content and copy
  • • Graphics and illustrations
  • • Software and applications
User Rights
  • • Limited use for personal purposes
  • • Single device access
  • • Non-commercial sharing when permitted
  • • Attribution requirements maintained

License Grant

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for its intended purposes, subject to these Terms. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Service or its contents.

User Generated Content

If you submit content to our Service (reviews, feedback, comments), you grant CleanWorks a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully before using our Service.

Data Security Commitment

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name, email, phone number, address, payment information

Service Data

Cleaning preferences, property details, service history

Technical Data

IP address, browser type, device information, cookies

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain our cleaning services
  • Communicate about service schedules and updates
  • Improve our services and customer experience

Note: For detailed information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

7. Service Modifications and Availability

CleanWorks reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability.

Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, the Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption and provide advance notice when possible.

Planned Maintenance
  • • Advance notification via email and website
  • • Typically performed during off-peak hours
  • • Minimum 48-hour notice when possible
Emergency Situations
  • • May require immediate service interruption
  • • Updates provided as soon as feasible
  • • Priority given to resolving critical issues

Changes to Services

We may modify our cleaning services, pricing, or terms to reflect changes in our business, regulatory requirements, or market conditions. Material changes to service offerings will be communicated to affected customers with appropriate notice.

Service Updates
  • • New service offerings and features
  • • Modified service schedules
  • • Updated pricing structures
  • • Enhanced security measures
Customer Communication
  • • Email notifications for material changes
  • • Website announcements and updates
  • • Direct communication for affected bookings
  • • Customer service support during transitions

8. Account Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. You may cancel your account by contacting our customer service team or using the account management features on our website. CleanWorks may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms.

Termination by CleanWorks

We may terminate or suspend your account for:

  • • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • • Fraudulent or illegal activities
  • • Non-payment of fees
  • • Abusive behavior toward our staff
  • • Extended period of inactivity
  • • Misrepresentation of service needs

Termination by User

You may cancel your account for:

  • • Dissatisfaction with our services
  • • Relocation or changed circumstances
  • • Budget considerations
  • • Finding alternative service providers
  • • Privacy or data concerns
  • • Any other personal reasons

Termination Process

1
Notice Period

Provide at least 7 days notice for scheduled services

2
Final Services

Complete any pending cleaning services

3
Account Closure

Final invoice and account deactivation

Data Retention

Upon termination, we will retain your personal information for the period required by law and our business needs, typically 7 years for financial and tax records.

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements and legitimate business interests.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall CleanWorks, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

Service Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website.

Specific Limitations

Direct Damages

Our total liability to you for all damages arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indirect Damages

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for the actions, content, or services provided by third-party websites or services linked to from our platform.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, labor disputes, or government actions.

Insurance Coverage

CleanWorks maintains comprehensive liability insurance to protect against property damage and personal injury arising from our cleaning services. Our insurance coverage includes:

£2M
Public Liability
£1M
Professional Indemnity
£5M
Employer's Liability

10. Dispute Resolution

We encourage customers to contact us directly to resolve any disputes or concerns before pursuing formal proceedings. Our goal is to address issues promptly and fairly through direct communication.

Informal Resolution Process

Before initiating formal dispute resolution, we require customers to attempt resolution through our informal process:

  1. Step 1: Contact our customer service team within 30 days of the incident
  2. Step 2: Provide detailed information about the dispute or concern
  3. Step 3: Allow 14 days for our team to investigate and respond
  4. Step 4: Escalate to management if initial response is unsatisfactory

Formal Dispute Resolution

Mediation

If informal resolution fails, disputes may be resolved through mediation with a mutually agreed mediator or through the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).

  • • Cost-effective alternative to litigation
  • • Confidential process
  • • Faster resolution timeline
  • • Preserves business relationships
Arbitration

For disputes that cannot be resolved through mediation, binding arbitration may be pursued under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).

  • • Final and binding decision
  • • Single arbitrator or panel
  • • English language proceedings
  • • Limited appeal rights

Excluded Disputes

The following disputes are excluded from the formal dispute resolution process and may be brought directly to court:

  • • Claims seeking injunctive relief
  • • Intellectual property disputes
  • • Claims involving amounts over £50,000
  • • Cases involving alleged criminal activity

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Legal Framework

  • Consumer Rights Act 2015
  • Sale of Goods and Services Act 1982
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Jurisdiction Details

Primary Jurisdiction

England and Wales

Court System

County Court and High Court of Justice

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)

Arbitration Rules

London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)

Consumer Protection

These Terms are designed to comply with UK consumer protection laws and regulations. If you are a consumer, you may have additional rights under applicable consumer protection legislation that cannot be excluded or modified by these Terms.

Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under UK law. In particular, services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill, and you have the right to a refund if services are not provided as agreed.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Notification Process

1
Notice Period

Minimum 30 days advance notice for material changes

2
Notification Methods

Email notification to registered users and website banner

3
Review Period

Users have 30 days to review and accept new terms

Types of Changes

Minor Updates

Typographical corrections, clarifications, or administrative updates that don't affect your rights or obligations.

Notice: Immediate effect

Significant Changes

Modifications to service features, pricing, or terms that may affect your use of the Service or billing.

Notice: 30 days advance

Material Changes

Fundamental changes to liability, dispute resolution, or core service provisions that significantly alter the agreement.

Notice: 60 days advance

Your Options

If you disagree with the new Terms, you may:

  • Continue using the Service (acceptance of new terms)
  • Modify your account settings to opt-out of certain changes
  • Terminate your account before the effective date

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below. We are committed to responding promptly to all inquiries and resolving any concerns you may have.

CleanWorks Headquarters

Address

125 High Street
London EC3V 1AA
United Kingdom

Business Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Emergency Only
Sunday

Note: Emergency cleaning services available 24/7 for existing customers

Response Times

General Inquiries 24-48 hours
Service Issues 4-8 hours
Emergency Situations 1-2 hours
Billing Questions 2-4 hours

Agreement Acknowledgment

By using CleanWorks services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between you and CleanWorks regarding the use of our services.

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Document Version: 2.1 | Effective Date: January 15, 2024 | Document ID: T&C-2024-001 | © 2024 CleanWorks. All rights reserved.