Terms of Service - Green Valley Cattle Ltd
1. Introduction and acceptance of terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the provision of services by Green Valley Cattle Ltd, Unit 4, Valley Farm Business Park, Barnsley Road, Cudworth, Barnsley S72 8JH, UK ("Green Valley Cattle Ltd", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms apply to all clients, customers, and other users who access, request, or receive our services.
By requesting, booking, instructing, or otherwise using any services provided by Green Valley Cattle Ltd, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our services.
These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Green Valley Cattle Ltd in relation to the services described below. Any additional or conflicting terms proposed by you shall not apply unless expressly agreed in writing by Green Valley Cattle Ltd.
2. Scope of services
Green Valley Cattle Ltd provides cattle-related services, which may include, without limitation, the following:
- Cattle sourcing and supply
- Beef and dairy stock selection
- Livestock transport coordination
- On-farm cattle handling support
- Health and welfare checks
- Breeding stock consultation
- Weaning and sale preparation
Any service engagement may be subject to a separate quotation, proposal, specification, booking confirmation, or written agreement. In the event of any inconsistency, the order of precedence shall be: (i) a signed written agreement, (ii) a written quotation or proposal accepted by you, and (iii) these Terms.
All services are provided based on the information made available to us by you or third parties. You acknowledge that livestock-related services may involve inherent biological, transport, handling, environmental, and market risks. We do not guarantee specific outcomes, including weight gain, market prices, fertility results, disease-free status, transport outcomes, or profitability, unless expressly stated in writing.
3. User obligations and responsibilities
You agree to provide accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for Green Valley Cattle Ltd to perform the services. This includes, where applicable, details about herd health, animal identification, movement records, housing conditions, welfare concerns, veterinary history, biosecurity measures, site access, and any known risks or restrictions.
You are responsible for ensuring that:
- you have the legal right and authority to instruct us;
- all animals made available for inspection, handling, transport coordination, or supply are lawfully owned, controlled, and fit for the requested service;
- your premises, facilities, equipment, and handling systems are safe, suitable, and compliant with applicable law;
- you comply with all animal welfare, movement, identification, traceability, and biosecurity obligations relevant to your business;
- you obtain any permits, approvals, consents, or third-party authorisations required for the services;
- you disclose any special handling requirements, aggression, illness, injury, pregnancy status, medication, or welfare issues affecting cattle;
- you provide appropriate supervision and assistance where reasonably required; and
- you act promptly on any recommendations relating to health, welfare, transport, or handling.
You must not knowingly provide false, misleading, or incomplete information. You remain solely responsible for decisions made on the basis of our advice, recommendations, or observations, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
You shall indemnify Green Valley Cattle Ltd against losses arising from your breach of these obligations, except to the extent caused by our negligence or wilful misconduct, as determined by applicable law.
4. Payment terms and conditions
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all fees, charges, and expenses are payable in accordance with the relevant quotation, invoice, or service agreement issued by Green Valley Cattle Ltd.
- Prices may be exclusive of VAT and any applicable taxes, unless stated otherwise.
- We may require a deposit or advance payment before commencing work or reserving capacity.
- Invoices are due within the period stated on the invoice. If no period is stated, payment is due within 14 days of invoice date.
- You are responsible for bank charges, currency conversion costs, and transaction fees unless otherwise agreed.
- We may suspend services, delay performance, or refuse further bookings where any invoice remains unpaid.
Any disputed invoice item must be notified to us in writing promptly and in any event before the due date. You must pay any undisputed amount on time. Late payments may accrue statutory or contractual interest to the fullest extent permitted by law, together with reasonable recovery costs.
Where services require third-party costs, including transport, specialist handling, veterinary attendance, or market-related charges, you agree to reimburse such costs if incurred on your behalf or with your approval, or if they were reasonably necessary to complete the service.
5. Cancellation and refund policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. The amount payable on cancellation depends on the stage of preparation, resources allocated, and third-party commitments already made by Green Valley Cattle Ltd.
- If you cancel before any material work has begun, we may refund sums paid less reasonable administrative costs.
- If you cancel after work has commenced, you shall pay for all work performed, expenses incurred, and non-recoverable third-party charges.
- If a booking is cancelled at short notice, we may charge a cancellation fee reflecting lost time, reserved capacity, and preparatory work.
- Where livestock sourcing or procurement has taken place, any refund will be subject to the terms agreed for that transaction and any non-recoverable costs already incurred.
Refunds are not guaranteed and will only be made where required by a written agreement or applicable law. We are not responsible for delays, failures, or additional costs caused by factors outside our control, including animal availability, weather, disease restrictions, transport disruption, market changes, or third-party non-performance.
If we cancel a service for reasons within our control, we will use reasonable efforts to offer an alternative date or a refund of any unearned fees, subject to any lawful deductions for work already completed or costs already incurred.
6. Liability limitations
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.
Subject to the foregoing, Green Valley Cattle Ltd shall not be liable for:
- loss of profit, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of opportunity, or loss of goodwill;
- indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss;
- loss or damage arising from inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by you or a third party;
- losses caused by the inherent behaviour, health status, or condition of livestock;
- market fluctuations or commercial decisions made by you;
- delays or failures caused by transport disruption, adverse weather, disease control measures, government action, or third-party acts or omissions.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with any service shall be limited to the amount paid or payable by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim, or such other amount as may be mandatory under applicable law.
You acknowledge that livestock activities are inherently risky and require professional judgment. Any recommendations, observations, or assistance provided by Green Valley Cattle Ltd are given in good faith based on the circumstances known to us at the time, and you remain responsible for final decisions unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
7. Intellectual property rights
All intellectual property rights in our website, documents, templates, reports, photographs, text, branding, methodologies, and other materials created or supplied by Green Valley Cattle Ltd remain our property or the property of our licensors, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use materials supplied to you solely for the purpose of receiving and using our services. You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, reverse engineer, or commercially exploit our materials without prior written consent, except as permitted by law.
If you provide us with information, images, records, or content, you grant Green Valley Cattle Ltd a non-exclusive licence to use such materials as necessary to perform the services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, and defend legal claims.
8. Data protection and privacy
Green Valley Cattle Ltd may collect, use, store, and otherwise process personal data in connection with service delivery, account management, invoicing, compliance, and communication. We will handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our privacy practices.
Types of data we may process include names, contact details, business information, payment information, site access details, livestock records linked to individuals, and correspondence. We may share data with trusted service providers, professional advisers, regulators, veterinary professionals, transport providers, and other parties where necessary for service delivery or legal compliance.
You agree that any personal data you provide is accurate and that you have any necessary rights or permissions to share it with us. Where we process personal data as a data controller, we will do so for legitimate business purposes and in compliance with applicable law. Where we process data on your behalf, you will remain responsible for lawful instructions and the accuracy of the data provided.
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us using the details in Section 12.
9. Force majeure
Green Valley Cattle Ltd shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- extreme weather, flooding, fire, or natural disaster;
- disease outbreaks, biosecurity restrictions, or movement controls;
- war, terrorism, civil unrest, or labour disputes;
- transport network failures, equipment breakdown, or supply shortages;
- government action, legal changes, or regulatory intervention;
- failure of utilities, telecommunications, or third-party services.
Where a force majeure event occurs, we may suspend performance, extend deadlines, or cancel affected services without liability, provided we take reasonable steps to mitigate the impact where practicable.
10. Changes to terms
Green Valley Cattle Ltd may update or amend these Terms from time to time. The revised version will take effect when published on our website or otherwise communicated to you, unless a later effective date is stated.
Where changes are material, we may provide reasonable notice where practicable. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
No amendment shall apply retrospectively to services already fully performed unless required by law or expressly agreed in writing.
11. Applicable law and jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, including non-contractual disputes or claims, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in England and Wales.
Subject to any mandatory legal requirements, the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the services provided by Green Valley Cattle Ltd.
12. Contact information
If you have any questions, complaints, or requests relating to these Terms or our services, please contact Green Valley Cattle Ltd using the details below:
- Company: Green Valley Cattle Ltd
- Address: Unit 4, Valley Farm Business Park, Barnsley Road, Cudworth, Barnsley S72 8JH, UK
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 1226 398 714
We aim to respond to enquiries within a reasonable time, subject to workload and the nature of the matter raised.
13. Severability clause
If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, lawful, and enforceable, or if that is not possible, severed from these Terms.
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Any failure or delay by Green Valley Cattle Ltd to exercise any right or remedy under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.