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  For the supply of Goods and Services Provided by Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. Sheep Breeding Services
   
 

Semen:
1. Semen is stored at the owner's risk and insurance is the owner's responsibility unless Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd., or a member of staff, can be proved to have acted in a negligent manner. Every effort is taken to ensure that the semen is stored safely. Long term storage will be in flasks which are less than 10 years old and which are purchased new and are checked at least once weekly. These flasks are kept in a secure environment.
2. Although every effort is made using current techniques and standard practices, the subsequent conception rates of any semen that is frozen either by Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. or any other party cannot be guaranteed.
3. Any animals brought into the centre are there at the owners' risk. Trained support staff and veterinarians will care for the animals at all times during their stay.
4. Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of semen or embryos in transit.
5. Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. cannot accept responsibility for the failure of semen or embryos to arrive from a third party in time for a specific AI/ET date, unless this has occurred due to a failure to carry out appropriate procedure on their part.
6. Semen supplied by Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. but not used for whatever reason cannot be returned. It will be stored under the purchaser's name at their expense until its use, movement to another place of storage or destruction.
7. As soon as a purchase is agreed the risk of storage/transport etc. will be passed on to the new owner of the semen, as does the responsibility for handling and storage charges. A purchase will be agreed as soon as the purchaser has submitted a signed semen order form and a release note has been signed by the vendor.
8. Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. may pass on transport charges/ handling charges incurred from other AI companies. Clients of other AI companies will be charged a semen handling fee and the AI company will be charged for transportation.
   
  Artificial Insemination / Embryo Transfer
1. Although every care is taken and procedures are only ever carried out by suitably trained operators, the procedures are not without risk. Owners may be required to sign a consent form prior to carrying out these procedures. Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. cannot accept responsibility for the injury or loss of an animal unless an operator can be proven to have acted in a negligent manner. Owners are strongly advised to insure particularly valuable animals prior to any procedure where there is risk. This is especially important if an anaesthetic is concerned.
2. Conception rates cannot be guaranteed under any circumstances. Every effort will be made to maximise the chances of achieving the best possible conception. Owners must understand the inherent variability present in procedures such as these.
3. Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. accepts no responsibility for personal injury occurring whilst using the equipment such as cradles, clippers etc. No person will be required to use any of the equipment before being shown the correct and safe operation by a member of staff.
   
  General
1. Cost of services will be detailed on a current price list, or will be outlined in a letter prior to being carried out.
2. Invoices will be payable within 28 days unless agreed otherwise. Invoices will be raised immediately following completion of the agreed work.
3. VAT at a standard rate will be charged on all goods and services.
4. These conditions are subject to the laws of England and do not affect an individuals statutory right.
5. A standard complaints procedure as set out by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is in place for any individual wishing to do so in respect of any of the veterinary procedures carried out by Dan Fawcett Consulting Ltd. Complaints will only be considered if this standard procedure is followed.
6. Any confidential information generated in the course of the performance of a contract will be treated as such.
   
   
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