General Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions In these conditions:

Business Day Means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in England when banks in London are open for business; Catering Package means catering for the Event as set out in the Event Requirements;

Commencement Date means the date of the Hirer’s signature of the Hire Agreement;

Deposit means the non-refundable amount specified in the Event Requirements;

Event means the activity organised by the hirer including all set-ups and pack-downs as identified in the Event Requirements;

Event Requirements means those details contained in Section 1, Part 1 of the Hire Agreement;

Force Majeure Event means any occurrence which hinders, delays or prevents a party in performing any of its obligations under this Hire Agreement which is beyond the control of, and without the fault or negligence of, such party and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence it is unable to prevent or provide against including but not limited to war, civil war, act of God, fires, flood, epidemic, utility disruption, subsidence, strikes, lock-outs, insurrection or riots, embargoes, unavailability of raw materials or services, delays in transportation, changes requirements or regulations of any governmental authority;

Hire Agreement means this Hire Agreement, comprising Part 1 – Event Requirements and Part 2 – General Terms;

Hire Charge means the charge specified in the Event Requirements;

Hirer means the person and/or organisation making the application to hire the premises under the Hire Agreement as set out in the Event Requirements;

Hire Period the period of time agreed for the hire of the Premises as described in the Event Requirements, to include any period of time to set up and clear the Premises;

MPPL means Millennium Point Property Limited, which is a trading company and wholly-owned subsidiary of MPPL Trust, a charitable corporation (Registered Charity Number 1059451);

Premises means the premises; facilities; room(s), space(s): including all fixtures and fittings; and moveable property therein operated by MPPL and provided for the Event; and

Provisional Attendee Numbers means the forecasted number of attendees described in the Event Requirements;

Relevant Legislation means any relevant Act of Parliament or other legislation having effect in England (including, without limitation, the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974) and any present or future subordinate legislation, orders, bye laws, regulations or rules thereunder

2. Basis of Contract 

2.1 These terms and conditions together with the Event Requirements shall govern the agreement between MPPL and the Hirer to the exclusion of any other terms or conditions.

2.2 These terms and conditions apply to the Hire Agreement to the exclusion of any other terms that the Hirer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing.

2.3 In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these terms and conditions and the Event Requirements the provisions in the Event Requirements shall prevail to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency only.

3. Covid-19 and other infectious diseases special terms 

3.1 For the purposes of this clause 3, Covid-19″ means COVID-19, any variant of COVID-19, and any epidemic, pandemic or other infectious disease.

3.2 The safety of MPPL’s guests and staff is its priority and owing to the uncertainty of the current Covid-19 pandemic, potential restrictions imposed by the government may mean that MPPL may have to restrict or cancel the Hirer’s booking at short notice. MPPL also acknowledges that there may be additional circumstances where the Hirer needs to cancel an Event.

3.3 To give the Hirer confidence to make a booking, the supplementary terms in this clause 3 shall apply to all Event Bookings due to take place between 1 October 2020 to the end of December 2022.

3.4 This clause 3, will apply in place of clauses 9, 10 and 18.3 in respect of any cancellation or rescheduling of the Event due to Covid-19 restrictions. For all other rescheduling and cancellation by the Hirer, the terms of clauses 9 and 10 shall apply respectively.

3.5 Cancellation and changes to the Hirer’s booking If, following a government order or change in the Relevant Legislation, MPPL has to cancel an Event, the Hirer can choose to either:

3.5.1 reschedule the Event, at no cost, to an alternative available date within the 12-month period immediately following the end of the Hire Period; or

3.5.2 receive a refund of all fees paid by the Hirer less any third party costs occurred by MPPL, e.g. any catering costs, in accordance with clause 4.4 .

3.6 If the government has ordered a regional lockdown, which means that the Premises is able to stay open, but the majority of Hirer’s attendees are unable to attend the Event, the cancellation charges at clause 10, shall apply..

3.7 If, following a government order or change in the Relevant Legislation, MPPL is required to restrict the maximum capacity of the Premises and the Provisional Attendee Number is in excess of this maximum capacity, the Hirer can either:

3.7.1 reschedule the Event, at no cost, to an alternative available date within the 12-month period immediately following the end of the Hire Period; or

3.7.2 subject to clause 3.8, amend the booking to reduce the number of guests, in which case the Hirer shall pay the Hire Charge based on the revised number of guests.

3.8 If the Hirer chooses to amend the booking in accordance with clause 3.7.2, fewer than 15 days prior to the start of the Hire Period, the Hirer shall remain liable for any third party costs e.g. catering costs, occurred by MPPL in accordance with clause 4.4.

Making the Premises safe 

MPPL awaits further guidance on how venue operators can mitigate the risk of any infection and what this will mean for visitors at events. MPPL will be following all government guidance and will update the Hirer on the measures it will be taking once this guidance has been issued. The Hirer shall and shall ensure that its guests and all other attendees shall comply with any guidance, rules and regulations imposed by the government and MPPL from time to time in respect of the admission to, and attendance at, the Premises. For example, MPPL may be required to carry out temperature checks on entry to the Premises and attendees may be required to wear face coverings or respect social distancing during their visit or to provide contact details before being allowed access to the Premises. MPPL reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject from, the Venue any of the Hirer’s attendees who refuses to comply with any such guidance, rules and regulations and in such circumstances no refunds will be offered for any Events disrupted or not attended as a result.

The Hirer shall ensure that all attendees do not attend the Premises displaying any of the symptoms of any disease which applicable guidance, rules and regulations say they should not attend a public space or should be self-isolating as a result. No refunds will be given for non-attendance as a result of compliance with this clause 3.10. Where the final numbers are less than the Provisional Attendees Number, the Hirer shall pay the Hire Charge based on the Provisional Attendees Number.

Test and Trace 

3.11 The Club may need to share attendees’ information with the NHS Test and Trace service if someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or another serious infectious disease lists the Premises as a place they recently visited. The Hirer shall, as requested by MPPL, provide a copy of MPPL’s privacy notice to attendees so they are aware of how their information is shared and stored and more information about their rights.

4. Booking Confirmation

4.1 All bookings are subject to availability.

4.2 Completion of the Event Requirements constitutes an offer by the Hirer to hire the space at the Premises for the Event.

4.3 A contract shall only be deemed to be in place when MPPL is in receipt of:

4.3.1 a copy of this Hire Agreement completed in full and signed by the Hirer at Section 2(Declaration) of Part 1 (Event Requirements) of this Hire Agreement; and

4.3.2 cleared funds in accordance with clause 8 below.

4.4 Please note that certain services will be provided by third parties, including for example the provision of catering and audio-visual equipment. By signing this Hire Agreement, the Hirer is expressly instructing MPPL to order such services and notwithstanding any other provision in this Hire Agreement, the Hirer agrees to reimburse MPPL us in full in respect of any and all amounts which it isrequired to pay in respect of such services, including (without limitation):

4.4.1 the cost of the provision of such services charged to MPPL;

4.4.2 any cancellation charges which may apply in respect of such services if the Hirer cancels the Event and MPPL cancels the relevant services; and

4.4.3 any other amounts which the relevant third-party claims is payable in respect of the Hirer’s use of such services, for example damage to equipment.

5. MPPL’s Obligations

5.1 MPPL shall:

5.1.1 perform its obligations under this Hire Agreement with reasonable care and skill;

5.1.2 be responsible for the cleaning of the Premises prior to and after the Event. Standard cleaning of the Premises once the Hirer has departed is included in the Hire Charge. MPPL reserves the right to make additional charges to cover the cost of any special cleaning requirements if the Hirer has not, in MPPL’s opinion, complied with clause 11.5.12;

5.1.3 where applicable, procure that its nominated catering partner delivers the Catering Package at the Event; and

5.1.4 provide appropriate entrance personnel (if any) on the date of the Event. If any security personnel is required by the Hirer for or in connection with the Event, such personnel should be requested from MPPL at least seven (7) days prior to the Event and MPPL shall provide such personnel on an hourly cost basis, such costs being payable to us as additional charges in accordance with clause 4.4.

6. Guest Numbers

6.1 The Hirer shall confirm the final number of attendees at least 10 Business Days before the Hire Period. The Hire Charge will be calculated on the final number or the number actually attending, whichever is the greater. Where the final number is less than the Provisional Attendees Number, the Hirer shall pay the Hire Charge based on the Provisional Attendees Number.

6.2 The Hirer shall not permit more than the maximum capacity of the Premises (as advised to the Hirer by MPPL) at any time.

6.3 MPPL shall have the right to refuse entry to people in excess of the maximum capacity or to require people in excess of the maximum capacity to leave the Premises at MPPL’s sole discretion.

7. Catering

7.1 When utilising the catering provision provided by MPPL, confirmation of menus selected must be provided to MPPL at least 21 Business Days prior to the Event and final catering numbers must be supplied to MPPL 10 Business Days prior to the Event. Confirmation of catering requirements should be provided to your nominated contact at MPPL, as indicated in Section 1, Part 1 of this Hire Agreement.

7.2 The provision on site of catering by a 3rd party supplier arranged by the hirer is only available in exceptional circumstances and must be agreed in writing by MPPL.

7.3 Special dietary requirements should also be notified to MPPL no later than 10 Business Days before the Event. Provision of special dietary requirements is included within the Hire Charge.

8. Payment Terms

8.1 For an Event commencing more than 3 months from the Commencement Date the Hirer shall pay to MPPL:

8.1.1 the Deposit immediately on signature of this Hire Agreement by MPPL to the Hirer; and

8.1.2 the Hire Charge (less the Deposit) and any other charges or fees which become payable by the date indicated on the invoice submitted by MPPL to the Hirer.

8.2 For an Event commencing less than 3 months from the Commencement Date the Hirer shall pay to MPPL:

8.2.1 the total Hire Charge in full immediately on signature of this Hire Agreement; and

8.2.2 any additional costs as agreed with the Hirer in advance of the Event in order to secure goods and services in fulfilment of the Hire Agreement by the date indicated on the invoice submitted by MPPL.

8.3 MPPL may issue additional invoices for any further charges due which were not included in the invoices issued pursuant to clauses 8.1 and 8.2. Such charges may include those payable for any final alterations to the services, or for guests attending the Event in excess of the number estimated by the Hirer pursuant to clause 6.1. Charges invoiced pursuant to this clause 8.3 shall be payable by the Hirer within 14 days of receipt.

8.4 If the Hirer fails to make payment by the relevant due date, the Hirer shall pay interest on the overdue sum from the due date until payment of the overdue sum, whether before or after judgment. Interest under this clause will accrue each day at 4% a year above the Bank of England’s base rate from time to time, but at 4% a year for any period when that base rate is below 0%.

8.5 Any sum payable under this Hire Agreement is exclusive of VAT which, where applicable, shall be payable at the applicable rate.

9. Rescheduling an Event 

9.1 Any re-scheduling of the Event will be entirely at MPPL’s discretion and subject to availability in accordance with the terms of this clause 9.

9.2 Any costs incurred by MPPL in preparation of the Event plus a reasonable administrative fee will still be chargeable.

9.3 If the Hirer is looking to re-schedule the Event less than 1 month prior to the Hire Period, MPPL shall charge the Hirer for the costs of booking the Premises for the re-scheduled date, plus the Hire Charge for the Event, unless the Premises can be utilised by an alternative customer during the Hire Period, in which case MPPL reserve the right to charge the Hirer the Hire Charge less any fees received from the new customer.

10. Cancellation Fees

10.1 In the event that the Hirer terminates this Hire Agreement, MPPL will use reasonable endeavours to re-book the Premises, but reserves the right to charge the following cancellation fees:

10.1.1 where the Hirer gives notice to terminate more than 3 calendar months prior to the Hire Period, MPPL shall be entitled to payment of, or where payment has been made retention of, the Deposit;

10.1.2 where the Hirer gives notice to terminate more than 1 calendar month but less than 3 calendar months prior to the Hire Period, MPPL shall be entitled to payment of, or where payment has been made retention of, 75% of the Hire Charge; and

10.1.3 where the Hirer gives notice to terminate less than 1 month prior to the Hire Period, MPPL shall be entitled to payment of, or where payment has been made retention of, 100% of the Hire Charge.

11. Use of the Venue 

11.1 MPPL grants the Hirer a right for the Hire Period to enter and use the Premises for the Event in accordance with the terms of this Hire Agreement. The Hirer acknowledges that:

11.1.1 the Hirer shall have the right to enter and use the Premises as a licensee only and no relationship of a landlord and tenant is created between MPPL and the Hirer by this Hire Agreement; and

11.1.2 MPPL retains control, possession and management of the Premises and the Hirer has no right to exclude MPPL from the Premises. MPPL reserves the right to enter the Premises at all times during the Hire Period.

11.2 Any equipment or personal belongings brought to the Premises by the Hirer, its employees, sub-contractors, representatives, guests, invitees and other attendees at the Event are done so at the respective owners’ risk and MPPL shall not accept or have any responsibility or liability in connection with loss of or damage to such equipment or personal belongings.

11.3 MPPL shall be entitled to eject from the Premises the Hirer and/or its employees, subcontractors, representatives, guests, invitees or other attendees at the Event where it reasonably considers that the same isin breach of any of the provisions of the Hire Agreement.

11.4 The Hirer shall only use third party contractors from MPPL’s accredited supplier list for the provision of catering, audio visual equipment, entertainment or furniture unless agreed in writing by MPPL. Where the Hirer uses a third party contractor at or in connection with the Event, the Hirer shall (i) remain fully liable for the performance of all of its obligations under the Hire Agreement, and (ii) ensure that each such contractor complies fully with the relevant terms of this Hire Agreement as if party to the Hire Agreement in place of the Hirer.

11.5 The Hirer shall (and, where applicable, procure that its employees, agents and contractors and any guests or other persons permitted to enter the Premises by the Hirer) shall:

11.5.1 observe and comply with all Relevant Legislation in connection with the Event and be responsible for obtaining the licences, consents and certificates required for the Event; 1

1.5.2 observe and comply with the relevant policies of MPPL (including health and safety policies) whilst on-site at the Premises;

11.5.3 observe and comply with any instructions given by MPPL whilst on-site at the Premises (including in relation to scheduling of access and restricted areas);

11.5.4 not smoke or permit smoking (including e[1]cigarettes) anywhere in the Premises;

11.5.5 undertake with a representative of MPPL, on a date to be agreed in writing by the parties prior to the commencement of the Hire Period, a pre-Event inspection of the Premises and, where either party deems it necessary (acting reasonably), complete a photographic log of the Premises. MPPL will conduct a post-Event inspection to determine whether any damage has been caused to the Premises, which representatives of the Hirer will be entitled to attend;

11.5.6 reimburse MPPL, within 30 days of receipt of MPPL’s written demand, for the properly incurred costs of making good any damage to the Premises caused by the Hirer, its employees, agents or contractors or any other persons permitted to enter the Premises by the Hirer;

11.5.7 not use any part of the Premises for any activities which are dangerous, objectionable, offensive, noxious, illegal or immoral or which are a nuisance to or bring into dispute the reputation of MPPL. The Hirer must agree the content of any themes and activities taking place during an Event. MPPL reserves the right to veto any themes or activities, as deemed necessary. Any content, design or activity deemed to have connotations of illegality or to be inappropriate to MPPL (at its discretion) will be refused;

11.5.8 not install any equipment, signage or other materials at or make any alterations to the Premises without the prior written consent of MPPL;

11.5.9 vacate the Premises no later than the time agreed in the Event Requirements (including, for the avoidance of doubt, all equipment, signage, documentation and persons). If the Hirer fails to comply with this requirement, MPPL shall be entitled treat any unvacated materials as refuse;

11.5.10 take all reasonable precautions possible to prevent danger or damage to the Premises by fire and leave all fire points and accessories uncovered on request to the satisfaction of the chief fire officer;

11.5.11 ensure that it does not to refer to or use any names of MPPL or any of its groups or companies or any of its logos or other intellectual property (unless expressly authorised by MPPL to do so). Any events being organised in an agreed partnership with MPPL must ensure that all branding is agreed and approved by MPPL’s marketing team before any offline or online publicity is circulated; and

11.5.12 ensure the Premises is kept at all times kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition.

12. Deliveries and Collections

12.1 MPPL’s delivery bay is open from 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. Delivery and collection times on Saturdays and Sundays are subject to prior agreement between the Hirer and MPPL.

12.2 MPPL’s delivery bay is closed at weekends. No deliveries can be accepted, except by prior agreement.

12.3 All equipment and packages delivered to MPPL must be clearly marked with the name of the company owning that equipment, the person receiving it, the event name and date. If any of these details are incomplete, the items will not be accepted.

12.4 Equipment left at the Premises following the conclusion of the Event will be retained at the respective owners’ risk; and (ii) unless otherwise agreed in writing by MPPL, any such equipment must be collected within 48 hours of the conclusion of the Event, failing which MPPL may dispose of such equipment without notice to the Hirer and without accepting responsibility or liability for such disposal (and the Hirer agrees to reimburse us in full in respect of any and all costs MPPL incur in respect of such disposal).

13. Electrical Equipment and Installation

13.1 The Hirer may use such electrical and other equipment as the Hirer may reasonably require for the purposes of the Event on such terms and conditions (including without limitation terms as to payment) as MPPL may determine.

13.2 The Hirer shall ensure that no electrical equipment is used in such a way as to damage or otherwise interfere with the electrical installations of MPPL and in particular to ensure that circuits are not overloaded.

13.3 Current Portable Applicant Testing (PAT) must have been carried out on all electrical equipment and cables used within the building. The certification must be produced if required. Any equipment not certified will not be allowed on site. Items not passing a visual inspection will be refused outright.

14. Filming and Photography

14.1 The Hirer, its guests and delegates are permitted to film and take photographs of the event. Professional photographs and filming of guests and the Event is also permitted. However, where photographs or footage showing MPPL is to be used for publicity of any form, the Hirer must seek the prior written permission of MPPL. 1

5. Limitation of Liability

15.1 The limits and exclusions in this clause reflect the insurance cover MPPL has been able to arrange and the Hirer is responsible for making its own arrangements for the insurance of any excess loss. It is recommended that Hirer obtains insurance cover in respect of all risks which may be incurred by the Hirer, arising out of the Event.

15.2 Nothing in this Hire Agreement shall operate to exclude or restrict either party’s liability for:

15.2.1 death or personal injury arising from negligence;

15.2.2 fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or

15.2.3 for any other matter, the exclusion or limitation of which is not permitted by English law.

15.3 MPPL shall have no liability to the Hirer to the extent that the Hirer is covered by any policy of insurance.

15.4 Subject to Clause 15.2, MPPL shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential or special loss of whatever nature or loss of revenue, business, contracts, opportunity or profit arising out of or in connection with this Hire Agreement even if MPPL has been advised of the possibility of such loss.

15.5 Each of the limitations and/or exclusions in this Hire Agreement shall be deemed to be repeated and apply as a separate provision for each of:

15.5.1 liability for breach of contract (including any indemnity);

15.5.2 liability in tort (including negligence);

15.5.3 liability for breach of statutory duty; and

15.5.4 liability for breach of common law or any other legal basis of liability; except clause 15.6 below which shall apply once only in respect of all the said types of liability.

15.6 Subject to clause 15.2 liability of MPPL for acts and/or omissions under or arising in connection with this Hire Agreement shall not exceed 125% of the Hire Charge paid by the Hirer under this Hire Agreement.

16. Indemnity

16.1 The Hirer shall indemnify and keep MPPL indemnified against all claims, demands, costs (including without limitation professional fees), expenses, loss or damage arising out of the acts or omissions of the Hirer, his officers, agents, guests or delegates save as to the extent that any such claim arises as a result of the negligence of the MPPL or its employees or agents

17. Termination

17.1 MPPL shall be entitled to terminate this Hire Agreement on giving written notice to the Hirer in the event that:

17.1.1 any monies due and payable under this Hire Agreement have not been in accordance with clause8; or

17.1.2 it suspects that as a result of any act or omission by the Hirer or any of its representatives, the image or reputation of MPPL has been, or is likely to be (if such act or omission were repeated), adversely affected.

17.2 Either party shall be entitled to terminate this Hire Agreement on giving written notice to the other party in the event that the other party:

17.2.1 breaches any of its material obligations under this Agreement and, if capable of remedy, fails to remedy such breach within five (5) days after receipt of a notice giving details of the breach and requiring it to be remedied; or

17.2.2 enters into liquidation whether compulsory or voluntary (but not if the liquidation is for amalgamation or reconstruction of a solvent company) or has a receiver or administrative receiver appointed or enters into any arrangement for the benefit of its creditors.

17.3 If the Hirer properly terminates this Hire Agreement pursuant to Clause 17.2, it shall be entitled to a refund of the monies paid by it to MPPL pursuant to clause 8 as its sole and exclusive remedy.

17.4 If MPPL properly terminates this Hire Agreement pursuant to Clause 17.2, it shall be entitled to retain all sums paid under this Hire Agreement, and the Hirer shall be immediately liable to pay the balance of any charges payable under or in connection with this Hire Agreement and any costs incurred by MPPL, or for which MPPL may become liable in connection with the Event.

17.5 Any termination of this Hire Agreement shall be without prejudice to any rights or remedies that may have accrued to either party unless expressly stated otherwise.

18. Force Majeure

18.1 MPPL shall not be in breach of this Hire Agreement nor shall it be liable for any delay or failure in performing its obligations under this Hire Agreement as a result of a Force Majeure Event.

18.2 If the period of delay or non-performance continues for 1 month this Hire Agreement may be terminated immediately on written notice at the option of either party.

18.3 In the event that MPPL suspends it obligations under this Hire Agreement or either party terminates this Agreement pursuant to 18.2 or if the Event is cancelled for any other reason, save where such cancellation is a result of termination by the Hirer pursuant to Clause 17.2, the Hirer’s payment obligations under Clause 8 shall not be affected.

19. Data Protection and confidentiality

19.1 Neither party shall use and/or disclose any confidential information which is acquired by it about the other party’s business and/or given by one party to the other party and/or generated by either party from the other party’s confidential information except in the proper performance of this Hire Agreement.

19.2 It is acknowledged by the Parties that a limited amount of personal data (including, guest names, dietary information and accessibility requirements) may be shared by the Hirer to MPPL for event management purposes.

19.3 Each party shall, at its own expense, ensure that it complies with and assists the other party to comply with the requirements of all legislation and regulatory requirements in force from time to time relating to the use of personal data and the privacy of electronic communications, including (i) the Data Protection Act 2018 and any successor UK legislation, as well as (ii) the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) and any other directly applicable European Union regulation relating to data protection and privacy (for so long as and to the extent that the law of the European Union has legal effect in the UK).

19.4 The Hirer shall ensure that in relation to any personal data shared with MPPL by the Hirer:

19.4.1 all personal data shall have been lawfully obtained and retained by the Hirer;

19.4.2 all necessary consents and privacy notices have been provided in relation to the processing of such personal data; and

19.4.3 the Hirer is lawfully entitled to provide or procure the provision of the personal data for the purposes envisaged by this Hire Agreement.

20. Assignment 

The Hirer shall not assign, charge, sub-contract, delegate, transfer, place in trust or dispose of this Hire Agreement and/or any of its rights or obligations under it without the prior written consent of MPPL.

21. Notices 

21.1 Any notice under this Hire Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered to the party concerned at the address set out on the first page of this Agreement or such other address as that party may from time to time notify in writing.

21.2 A notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been received: if delivered personally, when left at the address referred to in clause if sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00am on the second Business Day after posting; if delivered by commercial courier, on the date and at the time that the courier’s delivery receipt is signed.

21.3 The provisions of this clause shall not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action.

22. Variation

No purported variation of this Hire Agreement shall take effect unless made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of each party.

23. Entire Agreement 

This Hire Agreement contains the whole agreement between the parties and it supersedes any prior written or oral agreement between them and is not affected by any other promise, representation, warranty, usage, custom or course of dealing. The parties confirm that they have not entered into this Hire Agreement on the basis of any representation that is not expressly incorporated into this Hire Agreement. Nothing in this Hire Agreement shall exclude liability for any fraudulent statement or act made prior to the date of this Hire Agreement.

24. Third Party Rights 

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Hire Agreement, a person who is not a party to this Hire Agreement has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term of this Agreement.

25. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Hire Agreement and all claims and disputes (whether contractual or non-contractual) arising in connection with it shall be governed by the laws of England and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts