Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd is committed to the service it offers its clients and has created terms and conditions governing the use of its Business Centre: Hyde Park House (“Centre”), Cartwright Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4EH. The terms and conditions set forth herein apply to the
person(s) and their Company named in this Agreement (“Client”). Manchester & Northern Developments is not responsible to the Client for any mail, phone calls, or faxes received, or for any services to be performed for any other individuals or entities except as named in this Agreement.

1. Product Definition:
1.1 Mailbox Plus: Entitles the Client to receive mail at Hyde Park House (“Centre”). The Client may use the address of the Centre for business correspondence subject to exception. The Client is not permitted to use the address of the Centre as their registered office address unless permitted by law.
1.2 Telephone Answering: Entitles the Client to a local telephone number determined by Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd at the Centre, personalised call answering service during normal business hours, and after hours/ weekend voicemail access from external source. Call forwarding is an extra charge (Business Centre rates apply) – please enquire for further details.
1.3 Virtual Office: Includes all services detailed in sections 1.1 and 1.2 In addition the Client is entitled to receive faxes at the Centre.

2. This Agreement:
2.1 Comply with House Rules: The Client must comply with any House Rules which Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd impose generally on users of the Centre. Such rules are developed and/or imposed to protect Client’s use of the Centre for work. The House Rules can be requested and are an integral part of the Welcome pack which the Client will receive at the start of this Agreement.
2.2 Duration: This Agreement lasts for the period stated in it and then will be extended automatically for successive periods equal to the initial term but no less than 1 month (or such other renewal term that as has been agreed between Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd and the Client) until brought to an end by the Client or by Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd. All periods shall run to the last day of the month in which they would otherwise expire. The fees on any renewal will be at the prevailing market rate.
2.3 Bringing this Agreement to an end: Either Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd or the Client can terminate this Agreement at the end of the period, or at the end of any extension or renewal (successive) period, by giving at least one months written notice to the other, prior to the end date.
2.4. Ending this Agreement immediately: Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd may put an end to this Agreement immediately by giving the Client notice and without need to follow any additional procedure if the Client becomes insolvent, bankrupt, goes into liquidation or becomes unable to pay its debts as they fall due, or the Client is in breach of one of its obligations which cannot be put right, or its conduct, or that of someone at the Centre with its permission or invitation, is incompatible with ordinary office use which shall be determined at Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s sole discretion.
If Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd puts an end to this Agreement for any of these reasons it does not put an end to any outstanding obligations, including additional services used and the monthly fee for the remainder of the period for which this Agreement would have lasted.
2.5 If the Centre is not available: In the event that Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd is no longer able to provide the services at the Centre stated in this Agreement then this agreement will end and the Client will only have to pay monthly fees up to the date it ends and for the additional services the Client has used.
2.6 Employees: While this Agreement is in force and for a period of six months after it ends, neither Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd nor the Client may knowingly solicit or offer employment to any of the other’s staff employed in the Centre. This obligation applies to any employee employed at the Centre up to that 2 employee’s termination of employment, and for three months thereafter. It is stipulated that the breaching party shall pay the non-breaching party the equivalent of one year’s salary for any employee concerned. Nothing in this clause shall prevent either Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd or the Client from employing an individual who responds in good faith and independently to an advertisement which is made to
the public at large.
2.7 Client Representation of Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd Employees: Throughout the duration of this agreement, Client agrees that neither Client, nor any of Client’s partners, members, officers or employees will represent, or otherwise provide legal counsel to, any of Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s current or former employees in any dispute with, or legal proceeding against, Manchester & Northern Developments
Ltd, or any of Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s affiliates, members, officers or employees.
2.8 Notices: All formal notices must be in writing to The Business Centre Manager, Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd, Hyde Park House, Cartwright Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4EH, proof of delivery may be required. It is the Client’s responsibility to keep their address of record up to date with the Centre at all times.
2.9 Confidentiality: The terms of this Agreement are confidential. Neither Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd nor the Client may disclose them without the other’s consent unless required to do so by law or an official authority. This obligation continues after this Agreement ends.
2.10 Applicable Law: This Agreement is interpreted and enforced in accordance with UK law. Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd and the Client both accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of UK jurisdiction.
2.11 Enforcing this Agreement: The Client must pay any reasonable and proper costs including legal fees that Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd incurs in enforcing this Agreement.
2.12 Nuisance: The Client will not create or permit its servants agents and visitors to create a disturbance, annoyance or nuisance to any other occupants of the Building nor engage in any immoral or illegal activities.
2.13 Obstruction: The Client and its servants visitors and agents will not obstruct or permit to be obstructed any of the parking areas, drives, walkways, halls, stairs, landings, lifts and passageways of the Building
2.14 Damage: The Client shall pay to Manchester and Northern Developments Ltd, on demand the cost of repairing any wear or damage caused to the Offices or to the Building, and the cost of repairing or replacing any furniture fittings carpets, ceiling tiles and blinds provided by Manchester and Northern Developments Ltd which are damaged or lost, where such damage or loss is caused by the Client, its servants, agents or visitors
2.15 Insurance: The Licensee acknowledges that it will be responsible for arranging its own insurance of all property and effects in the Building belonging to the Licensee and also to insure its liability to or on behalf of it servants, agents or visitors.

3. Compliance:
The failure by the Client to perform any obligation in this Agreement within the time specified for such obligation shall automatically entitle Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd to declare a breach and to terminate this Agreement, without need to follow any additional procedure. Upon such termination,
Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd shall be entitled to demand payment of all sums due and owing by the Client at that time, as well as any other amount payable to Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd had this Agreement continued in effect through the originally-agreed term/ period.

4. Use:
4.1 Business Type: The Client must not carry on a business that competes with Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s business of providing serviced office accommodations. Nor must The Client carry on a business that is classified by UK Law as illegal.
4.2 The Client’s name and address: The Client may only carry on that business in its name or some other name that Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd previously agrees in writing.
4.3 Use of the Centre Address: The Client may use the Centre address as its business address. Any other uses are prohibited without Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s prior written consent.
4.4 Alterations or additions: The Client will not make any alterations or additions to the Offices or to the furniture and fittings without first obtaining the written consent of the Licensor.

5. Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s Liability:
Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd will not be liable for any loss sustained as a result of Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s failure to provide a service as a result of any mechanical breakdown, strike, delay or failure of any team member, manager or caretaker to perform their duties. THE CLIENT EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY AGREES TO WAIVE, AND AGREES NOT TO MAKE, ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS, REVENUE, PROFITS OR DATA, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, ANY FAILURE TO FURNISH ANY SERVICE PROVIDED HEREUNDER, ANY ERROR OR OMISSION WITH RESPECT THERETO,
FROM FAILURE OF ANY AND ALL COURIER SERVICE TO DELIVER ON TIME OR OTHERWISE DELIVER ANY ITEMS (MAIL, PACKAGES, ETC.) OR ANY INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES.

6. Fees:
6.1 Taxes and duty charges: The Client agrees to pay promptly (i) all sales, use, excise and any other taxes and license fees which the Client is required to pay to any governmental authority (and, at Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd’s request, will provide to Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd evidence of such payment) and (ii) any taxes paid by Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd to any governmental authority that are attributable to the accommodation, including, without limitation, any gross receipts, rent and occupancy taxes, tangible personal property taxes, stamp tax or other documentary taxes and fees. All accommodation and services are + VAT
6.2 Service Deposit: The Client will be required to pay a service deposit equivalent to one month of the monthly fee upon entering into this Agreement. This will be held by Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd without generating interest as security for performance of all the Client’s obligations under this Agreement. The service deposit, or any balance after deducting outstanding fees, and other costs due to Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd, will be returned to the Client after the Client has settled their account with Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd and funds have cleared. Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd may require the Client to pay an increased deposit if outstanding fees exceed the service deposit held and/or the Client
frequently fails to pay Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd fees when due.
6.3 Set up fee: The Client may be charged a one-time set up fee depending on the product chosen.
6.4 Late payment: If the Client does not pay fees when due, a fee will be charged on all overdue balances. This fee will £25.00 for each 7 day period that the amount is overdue. If the Client disputes any part of an invoice the Client must pay the amount not in dispute by the due date or be subject to late fees. Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd also reserves the right to withhold services (including for the avoidance of doubt, denying the Client access to its accommodation, telephone messages, voicemail, mail, faxes etc) while there are any outstanding fees and/or interest or the Client is in breach of this Agreement.
6.5 Insufficient Funds: The Client will pay a fee of £25.00 for any returned cheque or any other declined payments due to insufficient funds.
6.6 Standard services: The monthly fee and any recurring services requested by the Client are payable monthly in advance. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, these recurring services will be provided by Manchester & Northern Developments Ltd at the specified rates for the duration of this Agreement (including any renewal).