S.A.S Works –
Terms and Conditions of Business

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions:

• “Company” refers to S.A.S Works

• “Client” refers to the individual, organisation, or company accepting a quotation from S.A.S Works

• “Services” refers to all design, build, fabrication, installation, consultancy, and related work provided

• “Goods” refers to any physical items, sets, props, or structures produced

• “Quotation” or “Estimate” refers to any pricing document issued by S.A.S Works

• “Agreement” refers to the contract formed upon acceptance of a quotation

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2. Acceptance of Quotation

2.1 A quotation issued by S.A.S Works is an invitation to contract and does not constitute a binding agreement until accepted.

2.2 Acceptance must be confirmed in writing or electronically, including email confirmation, signed documentation, or written digital approval.

2.3 Verbal acceptance alone does not constitute acceptance.

2.4 Upon acceptance, these Terms and Conditions form a legally binding agreement between the Client and S.A.S Works.

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3. Validity of Estimates and Pricing

3.1 All quotations are provided as estimates based on information available at the time of issue.

3.2 Quotations are valid for 7 calendar days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated in writing.

3.3 S.A.S Works reserves the right to revise pricing after this period due to changes in material costs, supplier pricing, availability, or scope.

3.4 The final invoice may differ from the estimate where:

• The Client requests changes to the design or specification

• Additional labour, time, or materials are required

• Material or supplier costs increase

• Unforeseen technical or structural requirements arise

3.5 Where reasonably practicable, S.A.S Works will notify the Client of significant cost variations.

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4. Scope Changes and Additional Work

4.1 Any changes requested by the Client after acceptance of the quotation may result in additional charges and revised delivery timelines.

4.2 No additional work will be undertaken without the Client’s approval, which may be given electronically or in writing.

4.3 Once Goods or Services have been delivered, installed, or otherwise completed and accepted, any further work requested will be treated as additional work and charged separately.

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5. Ownership and Intellectual Property

5.1 All designs, drawings, plans, specifications, and creative concepts used or referenced remain the intellectual property of the original designer unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.2 Ownership of all Goods manufactured by S.A.S Works remains with S.A.S Works until full payment of all outstanding invoices has been received.

5.3 S.A.S Works reserves the right to withhold delivery, suspend installation, or recover Goods where payment terms are not met.

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6. Freelancers and Third-Party Labour

6.1 Where S.A.S Works engages freelancers, technicians, or third-party labour on behalf of the Client, the following cancellation terms apply:

• Cancellation within 48 hours of the agreed start time will incur 50 percent of the associated labour cost

• Cancellation within 24 hours of the agreed start time will incur 100 percent of the associated labour cost

6.2 These costs are payable by the Client regardless of project completion.

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7. Client Cancellation

7.1 If the Client cancels a project after acceptance of the quotation, the Client shall be liable for:

• All labour completed up to the cancellation date

• All materials purchased or used

• Any non-refundable costs incurred by S.A.S Works

7.2 Where materials have been purchased or work has commenced, these costs are payable in full even if the project is not completed.

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8. Payment Terms

8.1 All invoices are payable within 15 calendar days from the invoice date. This refers to calendar days, not working days.

8.2 Payment must be made in full, without deduction or set-off, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8.3 S.A.S Works reserves the right to require staged payments or deposits where appropriate.

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9. Late Payment

9.1 Late payments are subject to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

9.2 S.A.S Works reserves the right to charge:

• Statutory interest at 8 percent above the Bank of England base rate, calculated daily from the due date

• Fixed statutory compensation for late payment

• Reasonable costs incurred in recovering overdue sums

9.3 S.A.S Works may suspend Services, withhold Goods, or terminate the Agreement where payment is overdue.

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10. Completion and Acceptance

10.1 The project shall be deemed complete once the Client confirms satisfaction, takes delivery, permits use, or allows installation to remain in place.

10.2 Upon completion, fit-up, or handover, responsibility for the Goods passes to the Client, including responsibility for care, handling, and use by performers, stage management, crew, or third parties.

10.3 Any damage, breakage, wear, or failure caused after completion or handover, including damage caused by stage crew, technical crew, performers, venue staff, or third parties, shall not be considered remedial work.

10.4 Any repairs, alterations, replacements, or fixes required due to such damage or breakage shall be treated as additional work and charged separately, including labour, materials, and associated costs.

10.5 Any work requested after completion or sign-off, whether for repairs, modifications, or adjustments, shall be treated as additional work and charged accordingly.

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11. Liability

11.1 S.A.S Works shall perform Services with reasonable skill and care.

11.2 Liability for any claim shall be limited to the value of the Services or Goods provided under the relevant quotation, except where liability cannot be limited by law.

11.3 S.A.S Works shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profit, reputation, or opportunity.

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12. Force Majeure

S.A.S Works shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to supplier failure, transport disruption, extreme weather, or acts of God.

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3. Termination

13.1 Either party may terminate the Agreement where the other party commits a material breach.

13.2 Termination does not affect the Client’s obligation to pay for work completed or costs incurred up to the termination date.​

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

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Acceptance of Quote

By accepting this quotation, the client confirms agreement to S.A.S Works’ Terms and Conditions of Business, including pricing validity, payment terms, cancellation charges, and late payment provisions. Quotations are valid for 7 calendar days. Invoices are payable within 15 calendar days from the date of issue.