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34 Customer Service courses in Berkhamsted

Demand Management

5.0(6)

By Supply Chain Academy

The course helps participants understand the role of demand and inventory planning in the wider context of supply chain management. It aims to demonstrate how to improve the alignment between supply and demand to maintain good levels of customer service and on-shelf availability whilst eliminating excess stock and reducing inventory investment. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Understand the role of demand management and its benefits • Identify the key demand characteristics and patterns; learn how to use them to improve forecast accuracy • Develop an understanding of key qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods • Learn how to conduct fundamental inventory analyses with a view to achieving the appropriate trade-off between stock and service level COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: The role of Demand Management • The end-to-end view of Supply Chain Management • Demand Characteristics and the Product Life Cycle • Demand patterns • Push and pull systems Background to forecasting • The forecasting Process • Time-series methods of forecasting • Calculating forecast errors Inventory Analysis • Categorisation of stock • ABC Analysis • Economic order quantity and minimum order quantity • Safety stock and stock cover Inventory Management • Materials requirements planning (MRP) • Stock replenishment systems • Practical inventory management • The cost of managing stock

Demand Management
Delivered in Upminster or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

Bespoke Training

By The Leadership Wizard

Are you requiring additional training to support your or your teams skills but can't see what you need in our advertised training courses? Then get in touch to design training/teambuilding specific to you or your team. How does it work? A free 30 minute consultation to discuss what you would like to achieve from a bespoke training course. A written proposal of what training may look like along with costings is emailed to you within 3 days of the initial consultation. If the proposal is agreed, then a date and time is agreed with both parties. Trainings can be delivered on a one to one basis, or with small - large groups. Recent bespoke training have been delivered covering topics such asCommunicationCustomer serviceTime ManagementDelegationWhat does professionalism look like? Prices start from £75.00. Contact us directly to organise bespoke training.

Bespoke Training
Delivered In-Person in West Lothian or UK WideFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

Autism Awareness

By Prima Cura Training

This course explores Autism and the current body of thinking and knowledge around Autistic Spectrum Disorders. This enables learners to consider how to adapt their practice with useful strategies to better support an individual with autism.

Autism Awareness
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

Professional Customer Care

By Dickson Training Ltd

Any team member with Customer interaction (including internal) are the 'Ambassadors' of the company/organisation. If they project positive professionalism - they win others' confidence. If they appear or sound like they are in any way indifferent or unprofessional - they will cost sales and lose clients/customers. With this 2 day Training course, that will be tailored to your company/organisation, each person attending will upgrade their professional standards in people skills, telephone manner and email etiquette. No training in this area may well be a false economy as there is a much greater risk of disenfranchised customers and team members - and probably increases your competitors to win business at your expense. Professional customer care is all too frequently regarded as a token issue in most induction sessions for employees. Surprisingly it is very rarely considered as a key priority, despite being essential for ensuring customer commitment is secure and supplier/partnerships are robust. Excellent customer care is paramount in our ever increasingly competitive market and making customers feel valued and looked after is often a differentiator. This 2-day course will help you understand your customers and the vital importance of customer care in any organisation. You will gain the tools and techniques to apply your learning directly back into the workplace and deliver excellent customer care. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Professional Customer Care course is comprised of four modules, covering the following: Module One What is Excellent Customer Care? Internal versus external customers Why customer care is important Meeting customer expectations Module Two Making a Personal Difference How do you measure customer care? Making a difference Taking ownership Positive mental attitude Displaying professionalism both face-to-face and over the telephone Using positive language Module Three Gathering Information and Offering Solutions Asking the right questions Active listening skills Summarising and clarifying skills Module Four Dealing with Difficult Situations How to give a 'service' no Demonstrating empathy Assertiveness techniques Handling a complaint Problem solving Saying 'sorry' Making realistic promises and keeping them Real Play Scenarios with a Professional Actor (Optional Extra) This programme benefits significantly from our innovative training feature: Real Play. Using a professional actor who performs role plays as different customer characters in carefully devised situations, the delegates have the opportunity to 'pause' the role play to coach and control their character to improve their skill sets and practice the theory delivered. These scenarios can deal with difficult situations and enacting options to ensure good customer relations are intact. The outcome of the scenario is the responsibility of the delegates, not the trainer and actor. The actor will remain in character throughout the de-brief in order to bring to life the impact and possible next steps. Objectives By the end of the course participants will be able to Adopt a professional telephone manner Communicate assertively by taking control and directing the conversation Deliver information positively by offering options and alternatives Develop a range of versatile behaviours to use when dealing with difficult situations by: Listening actively Using empathy Gathering relevant information through effective questioning Finding solutions to concerns/problems quickly and efficiently Speaking positively and assertively What Is The Benefit? For individuals this course will increase confidence and ability to deal with customers in all situations, which will in turn create customer loyalty and raise their profile. For an employer, ensuring that all customer facing employees are demonstrating excellent customer care instils confidence in the customers and promotes a positive image of the company. In-House Courses Every single team member or employee that has a role which involves engaging with a customer, client and/or a key partner/supplier has a responsibility for projecting a positive image of the organisation which they represent. That may sound obvious, but how many hundreds of experiences have you had as a customer where you were treated with indifference and a distinct lack of professionalism by the receptionist, the retail assistant, the tele-agent, the delivery person, the credit controller or the departmental manager of the operation that you were dealing with? Far too many to count? This is because professional customer care is regarded as a token issue in most induction sessions for employees - and it is very rarely considered as a key priority to ensure customer commitment is secure and supplier/partnerships are robust. Yet the hugely expensive churn in customer/client commitments and staff is enormously expensive and immensely disruptive to any organisation. The Importance of Customers and Clients Every client/customer engaging person needs to recognise that it is ultimately the client or customer that pays their wages. If they gain a basic understanding of the clients' motivations and behaviours, coupled with some core skills in how to care for them, they will attain the status of 'professional'. This will very quickly translate into increased revenues, retained loyalty, high commitment and far greater security for all parties. The foundation has to be based on the authentic commitment to both the customer and also to the organisation they work for. Disenfranchisement readily curdles into sloppy behaviours cloaked in unprofessional attitudes and demeanours; plenty there to repel the most loyal of customers. If your company or organisation relies on repeat business and retaining the confidence and commitment of your clients, then all of your team members - perhaps including managers who set the example and have the biggest influence on the where the needle points to in relation to professionalism - need to be trained on the core basics of professional customer care. Customer Care Programmes from Dickson Training Ltd We are delighted to boast about the many successes we have had in providing effective and long lasting improvements for many clients, where awards have been won and, more importantly, talent has been retained because their clients and customers keep on coming back. Professional customer care extends to suppliers and partners that you value and need to get the best service and rates from, as well as any 'internal clients' such as other departments where you need to rely on their support and collaboration in order to achieve your goals. It is amazing what effective professional customer care training can do for any organisation. Without it your organisation may be vulnerable, with it you are much more likely to see increased performances and much greater security and growth. Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.

Professional Customer Care
Delivered In-Person in Bardsey + 3 more or UK WideFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

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Rules of the Road & Customer Service - Online

5.0(27)

By PETM

This driver CPC course - Rules of the Road & Customer Service is suitable for LGV & PCV and will cover: Requirements, Speed Limits, SMART Motorways, Highway Code, Road Signs, Bridge Strikes, Mobile Phones, Sat-Navs, Traffic Accident Procedure, Company & Driver Image, Who Customers Are and What They Want, Communication Skills, Giving Good Customer Service. All courses start at 07:45 hrs and finish at 15:45 hrs All courses are 8 hours long with included 2 breaks of 15 minutes and a lunch break of 30 minutes. Approval: This course is registered with JAUPT as approved for Driver CPC qualification. Course Approval Number: CRS18242/475. On completion of the course all attendees will receive certificate of attendance. Please note repeat courses are not accepted by DVSA and by joining this course you confirm that you are aware of the modules covered by you and certify that, if you have covered these before you are happy to repeat the modules due to needing further education on the subject.

Rules of the Road & Customer Service - Online
Delivered Online + more
£55

IMPROVING CUSTOMER SERVICE

5.0(4)

By Improving Communications Uk

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AN ORGANIZATION’S ABILITY TO SUPPLY ITS CUSTOMERS’ WANTS AND NEEDS. IMPROVED CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CONSTANTLY AND CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDING THE CUSTOMERS’ EXPECTATIONS. This class is for service industry professionals who want to maximize their efficiency, develop better customer skills, and increase their value. The focus of the Improving Customer Service class is to increase repeat business because of customer satisfaction and referral. Participants will find a greater level of productivity, job satisfaction and the potential for advancement. For client-facing service personnel, these areas of development will be very beneficial. Improved Customer Service means increased internal and external customer satisfaction. Attendees will be able to: Focus on others to project a UB4I, customer-centered attitude; Empower people with respect (acknowledging) and control (offering choices); Understand customers better and develop emotionally-intelligent methods for managing their fears and reactions; Listen more intently to develop the best rapport; Communicate clearly with conviction, projecting greater credibility; Create positive, diplomatic messages even from negative, modeling a problem-solving, can-do attitude; and Create and refine phone-answering and email templates, to appropriately address customer concerns and increase the potential for repeat business. Online Format—Improving Customer Service is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to 20 people. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. Improving Communications brought our organization to realize how important our employees—our people—are to Baystate Dental. By helping us to develop a more thoughtful and sensitive nature, we now relate better with each other and our patients. Dr. Kevin Coughlin, DMD, FAGD, MBABaystate Dental

IMPROVING CUSTOMER SERVICE
Delivered Online + more
£316

Ensuring that you provide the level of service that your customers want to be delivered through your people. This programme develops the skills and behaviours that enhance the experience that your customers receive.

Customer Service
Delivered in Loughborough or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£450

Customer Service Manager - QLS Endorsed Bundle

By Imperial Academy

10 QLS Endorsed Courses for Customer Service Manager | 10 QLS Endorsed Certificates Included | Life Time Access

Customer Service Manager - QLS Endorsed Bundle
Delivered Online On Demand
£599

Customer Service (CRM, KYC & Phone-Based Customer Service)

By Imperial Academy

3 QLS Endorsed Diploma | QLS Hard Copy Certificate Included | 10 CPD Courses | Lifetime Access | 24/7 Tutor Support

Customer Service (CRM, KYC & Phone-Based Customer Service)
Delivered Online On Demand
£399

Phone-Based Customer Service

5.0(1)

By Course Gate

Enrol in our comprehensive customer service course suitable for beginners and experienced professionals. Learn essential skills for various roles, from representatives to managers, and advance your career in the dynamic field of customer service.

Phone-Based Customer Service
Delivered Online On Demand5 hours 21 minutes
£11.99

Customer Service Training

4.8(9)

By Skill Up

For customer satisfaction providing the best support and showing you satisfying effort is customer service. The process allows

Customer Service Training
Delivered Online On Demand51 minutes
£25

Customer Service

By Study Plex

Highlights of the Course Course Type: Online Learning Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Tutor Support: Tutor support is included Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert Recognised Credential: Recognised and Valuable Certification Completion Certificate: Free Course Completion Certificate Included Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout What you will learn from this course? Gain comprehensive knowledge about customer service Understand the core competencies and principles of customer service Explore the various areas of customer service Know how to apply the skills you acquired from this course in a real-life context Become a confident and expert customer service manager Customer Service This customer service course is accredited by the CPD UK. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Customer service is the act of taking care of the customer's needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and assistance before, during, and after the customer's requirements are met. But how is this done? How do you ensure it's consistent across your business? What are the benefits of delivering great customer service? This customer service course will start by making it very clear exactly what we mean by customer service, and why it's so vital. It then goes into detail about the goals of great customer service, communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, discovering and understanding customer needs and much more. Who is this Course for? This comprehensive Customer Service course is ideal for anyone wishing to boost their career profile or advance their career in this field by gaining a thorough understanding of the subject. Anyone willing to gain extensive knowledge on this customer service can also take this course. Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector. Entry Requirements This Customer Service course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone, as well as a reliable internet connection. Assessment This Customer Service course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Advance Your Career This Customer Service course will provide you with a fresh opportunity to enter the relevant job market and choose your desired career path. Additionally, you will be able to advance your career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight these skills on your resume. Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. Course Curriculum Module 1: About the Course Module 2: What is Customer Service Module 3: The Goals of Great Customer Service Module 4: Discovering and Understanding Customer Needs Module 5: Delivering Maximum Levels of Customer Service Module 6: Making Customers Feel Great From the Start Module 7: Communication Skills Module 8: Non-verbal Communication and Body Language Module 9: Dealing with Customer Complaints Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00

Customer Service
Delivered Online On Demand
£19

Customer Service Level 2

5.0(43)

By Knight Training (UK) Ltd

Customer Service might be today, an indispensable skill if you want to work or start your own business! Take a look at this Customer Service L2 Course at https://knight.training/products/customer-service-level-2 and come train with us in Knight Training.

Customer Service Level 2
Delivered Online On Demand
£25

Customer Service Essentials

By Study Academy

Welcome to the Customer Service Essentials course! In today's competitive business landscape, exceptional customer service is a vital component of success. This course is designed to equip individuals with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to excel in providing outstanding customer service. Join us in this transformative journey to become a customer service champion. Elevate your ability to create memorable customer experiences, foster brand loyalty, and drive business growth through exceptional service. We look forward to guiding you on this path to excellence in customer service!

Customer Service Essentials
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£30

Educators matching "Customer Service"

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Angel Of Education

angel of education

London

We create innovative web-based applications to help all levels of the education sector, from pupils, teachers and school leaders right through to local authorities and large academy chains. Our tools are used nationwide, as well as internationally. We Believe… Everyone deserves a quality education; Freedom & creativity breed innovation; Excellence should be noticed & rewarded; Life is better with some fun & personality; Greatness comes from always knowing that you can be better; Angel is not its employees, but our beliefs. Those will live forever. The Angel Circus At the beginning of 2012, we converted our offices into a Circus so that our surroundings could reflect the personality and innovation that takes place within the company. Why a circus? Because the circus is a place where talented performers train hard and work to entertain and thrill their audience. In the same way, we want to wow people with our software, customer service and support. We love seeing visitors’ faces when they come to meet Team Angel at our circus. There’s a Big Top and gypsy caravan for creative meetings, a grandstand (complete with ball pool) for presentations, a full-wall blackboard for ideas and inspiration, plus fairground mirrors, a popcorn machine and plenty of other circus curiosities for fun. Most of our staff have even learnt to juggle! And really, it’s our staff who reflect the Angel Solutions DNA more than any props ever could. How We Encourage Creativity… Beyond the circus, creativity and innovation is central to how we work. We give staff plenty of opportunities to promote and showcase their talents, whether work-related or not, and place a high value on ongoing learning. Most importantly, we always strive to celebrate effort and creative thinking in our team, just as much as we celebrate their successes. For example, our staff might… Introduce a new work process to try to save time Trial a new technology inside one of our products Teach a skill or share an idea at a lunchtime smorgasbord session Work with a totally different team on an innovation day Run a staff training session to share their knowledge Do an online course to learn something new No matter how busy we are, it’s important to us to carve out precious time like this. We hold Innovation Days every month and encourage as many people as possible to pause what they’re working on to take part. During that time, teams can mix up and people have an opportunity to work on whatever they want! At the show and tell sessions at the end of these days, presentations are always met with the sound of applause and cheering, whether or not they worked out! Our Performers More than anything else, our company culture is genuinely reflected in the wonderful people who make up our staff team. Lots of our staff have been with us a long time now — some since graduating from university — and their hard work, dedication, expertise and creativity is rewarded. Take a look at our jobs page for more on the benefits we give our team, or see our Flickr photo gallery for a flavour of what it’s like to work at Angel. Want to Visit the Circus? We love it when schools, authorities and other current or potential stakeholders come to visit us here, and are always welcoming to the office groups of students or people from other sectors who want to come and meet our team. Only here at our circus can you get a true feel for who we are and what makes our products and services so special. Simply get in touch if you’d like to pay us a visit. We are hiring! Join Team Angel If you think you’d fit in well in our team and have skills to offer, head over to our jobs page to find out more! WORK WITH US About us Our Team The Board Our Charity Work Awards Recruitment How to find us

Moderntronics

moderntronics

Harrow,

In these terms and conditions (“Conditions”) the following expressions shall have the following meanings: “Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday. “Business Hours” means the hours detailed in Condition 32 below. “Contact Hours” means Monday to Friday (inclusive) from 07:00 hours to 17:00 hours but excluding bank holidays. “Contract” means any contract between MT and the Customer for the supply of Hardware and/or Software (with the associated Licence) and/or services which is subject to these Conditions. “Customer” means any person, firm or company who enters into a Contract with MT to which these Conditions apply. “Force Majeure” means any event outside the reasonable control of either Party affecting its ability to perform any of its obligations (other than as to payment) under these Conditions. “Goods” means all or any tangible or intangible goods or intellectual property including but not limited to Hardware and Software which are provided to a Customer in accordance with these Conditions. “Hardware” means any hardware provided by MT to the Customer. “MT” means MODERNTRONICS Ltd. or its servants and agents as the case may be. “Insolvency Event” means any one of the following in relation to the Customer: (i) a notice being issued to propose a resolution for winding up or dissolution, or such a resolution being passed; (ii) a petition for a winding up or an administration or bankruptcy order being presented, or such an order made; (iii)any steps being taken with a view to a voluntary arrangement or other assignment, composition or arrangement with all or any creditors or any moratorium, readjustment, rescheduling, forgiveness or deferral of all or any indebtedness; (iv) suspension of payments to all or any creditors and/or ceasing business; (v)an encumbrancer taking possession of all or any assets; (vi) an administrator or receiver being appointed over the Customer or all or any of its assets; (vii)any action anywhere similar or analogous to any of the foregoing; or MT reasonably believing that any of the foregoing is imminent. “Licence” has the meaning attributed to it in Condition 23 below. “Minimum Term” means the term set out in Condition 17 below. “Party” means MT or the Customer and “Parties” means both of them. “Response Time” means two Working Hours from an initial call to the hotline under Condition 26 or 28 below. “Seminar” means any seminar provided by MT. “Service Operator” has the meaning given to that term in Condition 28 below. “Site” means https://www.moderntronics.com and all subdomains including (but without limitation) “Software” means software or software updates or upgrades provided by MT and licensed to the Customer under Condition 23 below. “Training Sessions” means any training session provided by MT. “Working Hours” means the hours between 9:00 to 17:00 on any Business Day 2. Interpretation In these Conditions, the following rules apply: A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality). A reference to a Party includes its personal representatives, successors or permitted assigns. A reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to such statute or provision as amended or re-enacted. A reference to a statute or statutory provision includes any subordinate legislation made under that statute or statutory provision, as amended or re-enacted. Any phrase introduced by the terms including, include, in particular or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms. A reference to writing or written includes faxes and e-mails. 3. General Information These Conditions apply when MT: sells and delivers Hardware; sells and delivers Licences; sells and delivers Software; or provides repairs or any other services to the Customer. They will also apply to other business transactions unless MT agrees that alternative special conditions apply. These Conditions apply to the exclusion of any other conditions that may be proposed by a Customer or implied by law (insofar as such exclusion is lawful). Part II Specific Provisions for the Use of the Online Shop Customers purchasing Goods from the Site, must read all Parts of these Conditions, which apply to them in full. 4. Consumers The Goods and services provided by MT are designed only for sale to and use by businesses in the course of their business activities. MT does not knowingly sell to any person dealing as a consumer or supply anything for personal use. 5. Customer’s Status By placing an order on the Site, the Customer warrants that he or she is: legally capable of entering into binding contracts and, where the Customer is an individual, that he or she is at least 18 years old; and is dealing in a business capacity and purchasing Goods and/or services for the purpose of his business and not for personal use. Part III General Conditions for the Provision of Goods and Services 6. Formation of Contract Quotations provided by MT to the Customer are not binding on MT. The Customer’s order constitutes an offer to MT to buy the Goods or services. All orders are subject to acceptance by MT. The offer will be deemed accepted, and a Contract formed, when MT sends the Customer confirmation that the Goods have been dispatched (“Dispatch Confirmation”) or, in the absence of a Dispatch Confirmation, when the Goods are delivered. The Contract will only relate to those Goods whose dispatch is confirmed to the Customer by a Dispatch Confirmation or if no Dispatch Confirmation is sent, those Goods which are actually dispatched. MT is not obliged to supply any Goods which may have been part of the Customer’s order until the dispatch of such Goods has been confirmed in a separate Dispatch Confirmation. Subject to Condition 17 below, an order for services will be deemed to have been accepted, and a Contract formed, when MT sends the Customer confirmation that the services ordered will be provided (“Service Confirmation”) or, in the absence of a Service Confirmation, when the services begin to be provided. Oral representations will only be binding upon MT if they are expressly confirmed in writing by MT to the Customer. 7. Price Unless MT expressly specifies prices to the Customer, MT’s current list of prices applicable at the time of the acknowledgement of order will apply. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all prices are exclusive of value added tax, postage, freight, insurance, forwarding fees, installation and commissioning, travelling expenses and subsistence, which will be added as appropriate. MT will charge overtime for work outside of their normal Business Hours at up to 150% of the hourly rate from time to time applicable during Business Hours. Subject to Condition 16 below, prices are liable to change at any time, but changes will not affect orders in respect of which MT has already sent the Customer a Dispatch Confirmation or a Service Confirmation as the case may be. The Site contains a large number of products and it is always possible that, despite MT’s efforts, some of the products listed may be incorrectly priced. MT will normally verify prices as part of dispatch procedures so that, where a product’s correct price is less than our stated price, MT will charge the lower amount when dispatching the product to you. If a product’s correct price is higher than the price stated on our site, MT will normally, at our discretion, either contact you for instructions before dispatching the product, or reject your order and notify you of such rejection. MT is under no obligation to provide any Goods or services to the Customer at an incorrect (lower) price, even after MT has sent a Dispatch Confirmation or a Service Confirmation in relation to those Goods or services if such incorrect price could reasonably have been expected to be recognised by the Customer as an error. 8. Delivery and Availability The Customer’s order for Goods will be fulfilled by the delivery date in the Dispatch Confirmation or, if no delivery date is specified, then within 30 days of the date the Customer made his order (where such an order leads to a Contract). The period for delivery or performance of the Contract will normally commence on MT’s acknowledgement of the order. However, if the Customer is required to do anything before MT can effect delivery, MT will, as soon as practicable, notify the Customer accordingly. The time within which MT must deliver any Goods will run from the date on which MT receives notice from the Customer that it has duly complied with such notification from MT. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any periods mentioned in the acknowledgement of order for services and Software development are based on a preliminary estimate of the required workload and therefore are approximate only. Time of delivery and performance is not of the essence. If MT fails to meet any delivery or performance dates set out in the acknowledgement of order and is solely responsible for such failure, the Customer may terminate the Contract but only after MT has been given an opportunity to rectify the situation and subsequently fails to meet the revised set of delivery or performance dates provided by MT to the Customer in writing. Unless MT has been deliberately or grossly negligent, all further claims of the Customer on the basis of the delay in performance are excluded. If MT cannot deliver or perform its obligations under the Contract due to Force Majeure or a failure of the Customer to cooperate or any other act, default or omission of the Customer, then MT will be entitled to perform its obligations under the Contract once the issue has been resolved, provided the issue occurred while MT was still allowed to deliver or perform and MT shall have no liability whatsoever for any delay or its failure to perform its obligations. 9. Agreed Performance Unless specified otherwise in writing, the agreed performance in respect of any repairs provided by MT, at the Customer’s request will be to adjust the relevant unit(s) to MT’s applicable standard specifications for that unit. Where the relevant unit(s) cannot be repaired to MT’s applicable standard specification due to the Customer limiting the repairs required or the time and money to be invested MT may exceed the Customer’s request if MT considers, at its sole discretion, that such additional repairs are reasonable and will ensure the proper functionality of the unit in question. The agreed performance levels for MT’s maintenance and care services are as set out in Conditions 26 and 28 below; for all other services the agreed performance levels will be as set out in the acknowledgement of order. 10. Refunds Where the Customer returns Goods (at the Customer’s cost) because he or she claims that the Goods are defective, MT will examine the returned Goods and will notify the Customer of its findings within a reasonable period of time. If MT (in its sole discretion) deems that the Goods are defective, MT may at its option repair, replace or provide a refund in respect of such defective Goods. MT will process any repair, replacement or refund as soon as practicable and, in the case of any refund, within 30 days of the day MT confirmed to the Customer that the Customer was entitled to the same. Such refunds will be made in full, including a refund of any delivery charges for sending the item to the Customer. 11. Import Duty If the Customer orders Goods for delivery outside the UK, they may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied when the delivery reaches the specified destination. The Customer will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please note that MT has no control over these charges and cannot predict their amount. Customers should contact their local customs office for further information before placing an order. Customers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country for which the Goods are destined. The Customer will indemnify and keep indemnified MT in respect of all costs, proceedings, losses and liabilities resulting from any breach by the Customer of any such laws. 12. Retention of Title to Property The Goods will be at the Customer’s risk from the time of delivery. Property in and title to all Goods will remain with MT until MT has received payment for the full price of all the Goods (and/or all other goods and/or services supplied by MT to the Customer under any other contract whatsoever).. The Customer may sell or use Goods in which title is retained during the course of their normal business, but may not give such Goods by way of pledge or pledge these Goods as security. Until the property in and title to the Goods passes to the Customer: the Customer shall keep the Goods properly stored, protected and insured and separate from all or any other goods whether belonging to MT, the Customer or any third party; MT shall be entitled at any time forthwith to revoke the Customer’s power to deal with the Goods; and such power shall automatically cease if an Insolvency Event shall occur in respect of the Customer; and the Customer shall not make any modification to the Goods, the Software or their packaging or alter, remove or tamper with any marks, numbers or other means of identification used on or in relation to the Goods. Upon termination of the Customer’s power to deal with the Goods, the Customer shall place the Goods at the disposal of MT and MT are hereby irrevocably authorised without the need for consent of any third party but using only such force as may be necessary, to enter upon any premises of the Customer or any third party for the purpose of removing the Goods. If third parties claim title to Goods with retained title, the Customer will inform MT without delay, will notify the person making the claim of MT’s title and will support MT in enforcing its rights, including taking all the necessary steps required to preserve MT’s rights, including commencing litigation at the Customer’s own expense. If the Customer breaches the Contract, e. g. by delaying payment, the Customer will be obliged to return the Goods with retained title if requested by MT, in return for which MT will not terminate the Contract. 13. Payment Where services, maintenance or care are provided on an ongoing basis, MT will invoice the Customer for these at the beginning of the billing period or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter. The Customer will pay MT’s invoices in full within 30 days from the date of the relevant invoice. Depending on the scope of an order, payments for such services, maintenance or care are due either upon placement of the order by the Customer or upon partial delivery of the same of between 40 to 50% of their respective order value. BACS or cheque are the only methods of payment accepted. Invoices for Seminars and Training Sessions will be issued at the beginning of the respective session and payment is due immediately and without deduction. 14. Delay of Payment Where a Customer fails to pay an invoice by the due date, MT will be entitled to charge the Customer interest on all monies outstanding from the due date until the actual date of payment (both before and after judgment) at a rate of 8% above the base rate of the Bank of England calculated on a daily basis. 15. Setting-Off and Refusal of Payment The Customer cannot exercise any right of set-off in respect of amounts owed to or by MT. 16. Change of Pricing by MT for Ongoing Maintenance or Care MT may increase its prices for maintenance and services by giving the Customer written notice 2 months prior to the end of the Minimum Term. The Customer has 4 weeks from the date of receipt of the written notice from MT to object to the change. Where the Customer so objects, the Customer will be entitled to give notice to MT to terminate the Contract as of the date of the proposed price increase. 17. Automatic Extension of Contract Where services, maintenance or care are performed on an ongoing basis the Contract will come into effect upon acceptance by MT of the first order from the Customer for Software maintenance. The Contract will initially run until the date specified at “Minimum Service Duration” as set out in the “MT Service Product List” or until the expiry date where an expiry date is stipulated in the Contract (“Minimum Term”). Subject to one of the Parties serving written notice of termination on the other at least three months prior to the expiry of the Minimum Term, the Contract will be extended automatically. In the case of Software Licences supplied without a time limit, the Contract will extend until December 31st of the current year. The subsequent extension periods will begin on January 1st and end on December 31st of the respective year. In the case of Software Licences supplied with limited validity (e.g. a licence for 1-year) the extension is based on the terms and conditions set out in the description of the respective licence (e.g. extension by one further year). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any extension to a Contract will be on the basis of MT’s current price list as at the date of such extension. 18. Delivery Obligations and Shipping The conditions for EXW (ex works) (MT’s premises or such other place referred to in the relevant order) as set out in the Incoterms 2010 apply to delivery of any Goods. Claims for any transport damages and any replacement of damaged Goods, remain with the Customer who is responsible for adhering to the mode and period for the filing of any claims with carriers, shippers and insurers. 19. Scope of Warranty (Material Deficiencies and Deficiencies in Title) MT warrants that the Hardware is free from defects in workmanship and material as at the time of transfer of risk; and warrants that the Software does not contain any flaws which void or substantially reduce its value or suitability for the usual or contracted purpose. Where MT is not the author of the Software, MT does not warrant that such Software will run without interruptions or errors, nor that MT will be capable of resolving all Software errors, nor that the Customer will be capable of achieving all of the functions included in the Software in all of the combinations chosen by the Customer, nor that these will meet the Customer’s requirements. MT will only warrant the quality and/or durability of Goods if it has expressly agreed in writing with the Customer that it will do so. The warranty period is 1 year. Where MT is the author of the Software such Software is subject to MT’s standard warranty. 20. Obligation to Inspect and Serve Notice of Defects The Customer must inspect the Goods upon delivery or repair and must notify MT in writing of any failure by MT to meet the specification within 7 days of delivery or repair or (where the failure was not apparent on reasonable inspection) within a reasonable time being no more than 1 month after discovery of the failure. Where the Customer fails to provide such notice MT will have no liability under its warranty. 21. Liability Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer in contract, tort (including without limitation negligence) and/or breach of statutory duty for any loss or damage which the Customer may suffer by reason of any act, omission, neglect or default (including negligence) in the performance of the Contract by MT, its servants or agents, in a sum which is greater than GBP 200,000 per incident or series of connected incidents. Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer whether in contract or tort (including without limitation negligence and/or breach of statutory duty) for indirect loss of any kind resulting from these Conditions, its performance or any breach of its terms. Subject only to Condition 21 d), MT shall not be liable to the Customer whether in contract or tort (including without limitation negligence and/or breach of statutory duty) for indirect economic loss of any kind including (but without limitation) loss of business opportunity, reputation, goodwill resulting from these Conditions, its performance or any breach of its conditions. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, nothing in these Conditions shall operate so as to limit or exclude MT’s non-excludable liability in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of MT to exclude the application of Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and to exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation. MT’s liability for loss of data is limited to the effort required to restore the data from proper backups provided by the Customer. 22. Third Party Rights If any third party claims or takes action against the Customer, because Goods delivered by MT, or their use in accordance with the instructions provided by MT, purportedly violate their commercial rights or proprietary rights, then the Customer will inform MT of the same. MT agrees that they will assist the Customer in defending such claims. Where the claim is made to the Customer within 12 months of the date of delivery, MT will indemnify the Customer against claims provided that the Customer: appoints MT to defend the claims or to settle the dispute, and promptly notifies MT of any such claim, keeps the Customer informed of all information received and provides such reasonable assistance to MT as it shall reasonably require, does not defend the action itself without coordinating such defence with MT, and does not at any time admit liability or otherwise settle or compromise or attempt to settle or compromise the said claim or action except upon the express instruction of MT, the alleged breach of rights is not based on alteration of the delivered item used by the Customer, and does not use the item delivered by MT in conjunction with other items and/or in a fashion that breaches any such rights, in a situation where the use of the item as delivered by MT would not have breached the rights of the person who has filed the claim. MT may at any time and at its own expense acquire on behalf of the Customer the right to continue to use the Goods, to replace the Goods or alter them in such a fashion that the rights of others are no longer breached. If this is not possible, the Customer shall return or destroy the Goods if required to do so by MT who will reimburse the purchasing price for the Goods less depreciation. If the Customer refuses to do so, MT will no longer defend the claim or provide the Customer with any further support. The Customer has no further rights in case of disputes over proprietary rights with third parties and MT shall have no liability therefore unless MT could be blamed for acting deliberately or with gross negligence. Part IV Special Conditions for Delivery of Software 23. Conditions of Use for Delivered Software In the case of delivery of Software to the Customer, MT hereby grants the Customer a simple, non exclusive and non-transferable, licence to use the Software (“Licence”) . The validity of the Licence is not time limited, unless otherwise specified to the contrary in the terms and conditions of the Licence. MT, grants the Customer the use of such Software in the form of the object code and the user documentation with the use being restricted to one electronic data processing system at any one time and only for the tasks for which it is intended. Unless permitted by law, the Customer will not decompile the Software or perform reverse engineering. The Customer may duplicate the Software but only to the extent that this is required for the permitted use, and in order to allow it to perform data backup. Upon delivery of any Software, including updates and upgrades, the Customer will immediately produce a backup copy. MT may terminate the Licence granted to the Customer pursuant to this Condition 23 with immediate effect if the Customer is in breach of the conditions for the use of the Software for a period of 30 days from the date of a written notice of such a breach from MT or any third party. On termination of this Contract howsoever arising, the Customer will return to MT within 30 days all Software together with any related materials owned and licensed by MT and shall delete all copies and partial copies of the Software however stored within 7 days of service of the notice. Proof of such deletion must be provided to MT without delay. On receipt of prior written consent from MT, the Customer may retain a copy of the Software for the purposes of archiving. 24. Delivery of Software MT will only install the Software if this has been expressly agreed in writing between the Customer and MT. MT is able to provide telephone consultancy and support concerning questions relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the solution of problems that may occur as provided for in Condition 26 below. 25. Prerequisites for Running the Delivered Software The proper running of Software systems supplied will only be guaranteed if the Hardware and operating system components used correspond to the reference systems of the respective manufacturer(s), as well as having been approved and certified. Unless otherwise agreed in the Contract, the Customer shall ensure that the provisions in this Condition 25 are complied with. Part VMaintenance and Care Application Software 26. Scope of Performance of MT Services for Application Software For the Software products, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, MT will provide the following services, denoted by Service Level “SW-Service STANDARD” and Service Level “SW-Service E-STANDARD”: Right to use Software and documentation updates: MT grants the Customer a non-transferable, non-exclusive Licence to use the Software and any documentation or updates. The right of use is not limited in validity, unless otherwise specified in the terms and conditions of the Licence. Software and documentation updates: MT will supply the Customer with the current version of the Software as specified in the Contract. This will be done as specified by the manufacturer of the Software. The documentation will be supplied in the form determined by the manufacturer of the Software. The installation of Software updates will be performed by suitably qualified personnel of the Customer. Alternatively for an additional charge, MT may install the Software updates on behalf of the Customer. Where the Customer has adapted the Software, the Customer will be liable for the additional cost of performing the same adaptation to the new version of the Software or alternatively the Customer may perform the necessary adaptation himself. Hotline (Service Level “SW-Service STANDARD” only) MT is able to provide consultancy and support by telephone or by e-mail in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the resolution of any problems (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) which may occur. This service will be provided by MT during the Contact Hours: Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. E-mail Hotline (Service Level “SW-Service E-STANDARD” only) MT is able to provide e-mail consultancy and support in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Software products as well as the resolution of any problems (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) which may occur. This service will be provided by MT during the Contact Hours Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. MT Hotline: E-mail: hotline@MT.com Internet: http://www.MT.com/customersupport Software error messages Where Software problems occur which MT is unable, for whatever reason, to resolve, the Customer may send a written error message to MT. The purpose of such an error message is to identify the error in the Software and enable the manufacturer to resolve the error. MT shall liaise with the manufacturer(s) of the Software products to resolve any Software errors as promptly as possible. Restoration of any data, regardless of the cause of the data loss, is not the responsibility of MT. 27. Obligation of the Customer to Co-operate Pre-conditions for the provision of the services by MT to the Customer are that the Customer has legally acquired the Software and holds a corresponding Licence to use it. In addition, the Software must be in the same condition that it was in when it was delivered. The services exclusively relate to the current release and delivered version of the Software. If earlier Software versions are used, a one-time update service which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer will be provided to update the Software to the latest version. Services will not be performed for Software adaptations made by the Customer (for example including but not limited to macros, programs, variants, user interfaces and database applications). If the operating system for the Hardware is not included in the Contract, the Customer must update the operating system to the most recent version (e. g. by purchasing updates) if this is required in order to use the new versions of the application Software. Hardware and Operating Systems 28. Scope of Performance of MT Maintenance and Care Services for Hardware and Operating System For Hardware products and the operating system, unless otherwise agreed in writing, MT will provide the following services, denoted by Service Level “HW-Service SPECIAL”: The scope of performance is briefly set out in the “Special Description” for each product listed in the attached “MT Service Product List”. The exact scope of performance will be determined in accordance with the attached description of performance issued by the respective MT service operator (“Service Operator” including but not limited to Hewlett-Packard, Fujitsu Siemens and Silicon Graphics). The following shall also apply: Hotline MT is able to provide consultancy and support by telephone or by e-mail in relation to queries relating to the application of the respective Hardware products and operating system, as well as the resolution, (in so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) of any problems which may occur. This service will be performed by MT during the Contact Hours: Wherever possible, qualified consultancy will be provided by MT within the Response Time. Where queries arise outside of the Contact Hours, the Customer should address such queries directly to MT’s Service Operator Response time for Hardware failures MT will use reasonable endeavours to solve a query within the Response Time. The Response Time shall be deemed to have been initiated either as soon as the customer service personnel arrives on the relevant site, or as soon as remote diagnosis is started, where either is required to resolve the problem. The appropriate Response Time will be determined in accordance with the attached description of performance issued by the respective MT Service Operator. 29. Services Not Included Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following services will not be provided by MT to the Customer: a) Repair/re-acquisition of devices that have been damaged as a result of: incidents of war of any type civil wars, nuclear energy, deliberate action of the Customer (not of his subcontractors) b) Repair/re-acquisition that is required because of repair work or alterations of devices carried out by the Customer or any third party without the prior written consent of MT. c) Work required due to interface problems between MT’s devices and those of other manufacturers and suppliers. d) Customer service which is required because a product that is not covered under this Contract has caused an error. e) Customer service that has become necessary because devices have been used under adverse conditions (e.g. including contaminations and deviations from recommended room temperature and relative humidity) or in conjunction with accessories or (device-specific) consumables (e.g. including foreign disks, disk stacks, cassettes, printer paper and print heads of any type) (“Device Specific Consumables”) which do not meet the manufacturer’s specifications. f) Replacement of Device-Specific Consumables. g) Data backup. h) Calibration work that is not related to repair. 30. Restoration of Data/Programs The restoration of data and programs upon repair or replacement of a defective hard disk is limited to starting the copying program (Restore) used to restore the last full data backup. 31. Obligation of the Customer to Cooperate a) Hardware service Pre-conditions for the provision of Hardware services by MT are that the Hardware has been acquired legally and has been installed properly at the Customer’s site. In addition the Hardware affected must correspond to the current revision and be in proper condition when including in the Contract. These pre-conditions shall be met immediately after the expiry of the warranty period specified in the Contract. If the Hardware is included in the Contract at a later date, these pre-conditions must first be confirmed by a takeover inspection of the Hardware by MT, which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer, and if required the pre-conditions will be achieved by MT undertaking the required repair work. b) Operating System Service Pre-conditions for the provision of operating system services are that the Customer has legally acquired the Software and has been granted the necessary corresponding Licence to use it. In addition the Software must be in the same condition as when it was delivered to the Customer. The services exclusively relate to the current release and version of the Software. If earlier Software versions are used, a one-time “Update Service” which will be independently invoiced and paid for by the Customer will be provided to update the Software to the latest version. Operating System services will not be provided for Software adaptations made by the Customer (for example including but not limited to macros, programs, variants, user interfaces and database applications). Part VI Generally Applicable Conditions 32. Prices and Fees for Special Services The following items are not included in the payment for services under Conditions 26 and 28 above and will be invoiced separately in accordance with MT’s current price list: Services performed outside Working Hours on the express request of the Customer. Services to correct errors caused negligently by the Customer or by any unauthorised third party as a result of improper treatment, unsuitable operating media, unauthorised manipulations, Software manipulations, non-adherence to operating conditions or otherwise. ices required due to faulty handling, excessive vibration, chemical influence, excessive dust burden or non-adherence to the properties set forth in the unit specifications. Unreasonable wait times and delays in the performance of services which are caused by the Customer. Services to remedy failures caused by Force Majeure. 33. Backup of Customer Data Prior to the commencement of any service work undertaken by MT, the Customer will backup all data in such a way that it may easily be restored by MT in the event that it is lost in the service process. 34. Change of Installation/Application Site Where maintenance and care services are provided on an ongoing basis by MT, the Customer will immediately inform MT in writing of any change to the installation or application address. If such a change results in an increase in MT’s expenses. MT reserves the right to either increase the prices charged to recover the additional expense incurred or alternatively MT may serve notice on the Customer to terminate the Contract where the new address is outside United Kingdom. 35. Miscellaneous Service Conditions and Obligations of the Customer to Co-operate MT may appoint authorised third parties to provide services. The Customer may only transfer title to services to third parties with the prior written consent of MT. Where defective components or devices are replaced by MT, these will become the property of MT. Extension of the products included in the maintenance agreement may be included in this Contract with the consent of the Customer. On request, MT will offer to the Customer a corresponding extension of the Contract, provided maintenance for the respective product is available. Where MT has to perform any services, the Customer shall accurately and without delay provide MT with any/all information that is required to perform such services. The Customer will provide MT with the name of a competent and appropriately qualified contact person and will provide the name of an appropriate substitute in order for the Hardware and Software to be maintained. Any contact(s) will have participated in the respective Seminars and/or Training Sessions held from time to time by MT or alternatively will have acquired comparable knowledge. These contacts will be available to MT’s technicians on site or will have access to the MT’s hotline as applicable. Consumables and Auxiliaries (which shall include documentation, application programs, data, telephone lines for transmission of voice and data) are not included in the scope of performance and shall be provided by the Customer in the vicinity of the system, such consumables and auxiliaries will be provided during Working Hours or, with prior consultation, outside of these hours. Additionally, the Customer will provide to MT computing time and consumables as required. 36. Specifically Ordered Service Days If service days are ordered for call-off within a specified period, such orders are binding. 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