Terms & Conditions

Acceptance

A teacher must be present throughout the event, and all pupils and teachers must be seated so that they are visible during any interactive Q&A.

My tax status

I am a self-employed storyteller and am registered as self-employed with HMRC and pay all my taxes as such. No tax should be deducted from any payments made to me.

My VAT status

I am not registered for VAT. I will submit an invoice for payment.

Payment terms

If you wish me to include a Purchase Order number on my invoice, please give me the number and details of any other information you require me to include.

I would prefer to be paid by BACS. Details of which will be on my invoice.

Payment terms will be 30 days.

Cancellation policy

If I cancel you will not be charged.

If you cancel a firm booking within 48-hours of the event, one session’s fee is payable.

Insurance

I have public liability insurance with the National Association of Writers in Education, with a cover of £10m.

Please note that a condition of all such insurance is that an author is not left alone with children or vulnerable adults.

Wider rights

Recordings and photography by either party must be arranged before the event.