Central Drone Services Ltd

Central Drone and Photography Services Ltd
Company Registration: 15040562
Registered in England and Wales
ICO Registration: ZB987155
Address: The Creative Suite, 69 Albany House,Moorland Rd, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1EB

Upto Date From: 10th August 2025

1. General Payment Policy

Payment for all services is due prior to commencement unless alternative arrangements have been agreed in writing and confirmed by Central Drone and Photography Services Ltd.

All pricing is quoted in British Pounds Sterling (GBP) and excludes VAT unless otherwise stated.

Accepted payment methods:

UK Bank Transfer (BACS)
Cheque – “Cheque payments must clear prior to the start of services.”
Cash – “Cash payments must be received prior to the start of services.”

2. Deposit Policy for Personal / Non-Commercial Projects

For all non-commercial or consumer-based projects (e.g., personal commissions or individual tasks), a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total fee is required before work begins.

The deposit secures your project slot and covers initial scoping and planning.
The remaining 75% balance is due upon completion and must be paid prior to the delivery of final files or deliverables.
In the event of client cancellation, the deposit will be retained to cover time and costs incurred.
If the works cannot be completed due to circumstances beyond the company’s control, the project will be rescheduled at a mutually agreed time.

3. Flexible Payment Options (Business Clients Only)

Central Drone and Photography Services Ltd offers tailored payment options for approved business clients, depending on project scope and budget requirements. These terms are subject to prior written agreement and credit approval.

Minimum Project Value
Flexible payment options are only available for business clients with projects valued at a minimum of £1000.00. Projects below this threshold must be paid in full upfront.

Credit Checks
Credit check costs start from £15.99 and will be passed directly to the client as part of onboarding or project initiation.
Credit checks are conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By engaging our services, the client acknowledges and agrees that:

Information provided for credit checks will be processed lawfully, stored securely, and retained only as necessary in line with our Privacy Policy.
A credit check may be performed with one or more authorised credit reference agencies.
Results may be used to determine payment terms and credit limits.

3a. Net Payment Terms

Options available: Net 30 or Net 60 days from the invoice date.

Late payments are subject to:

Interest of 2% per month on the outstanding amount, or
A £25 late payment fee, whichever is higher.

Interest may be applied in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

3b. Instalment / Milestone Payments

For larger or long-term projects, payments may be phased as follows:

50% upfront
25% at the project midpoint
25% upon final delivery

Milestones and associated payment schedules must be agreed in writing before work begins.

4. Invoicing & Payment Schedule

Invoices will be issued electronically with a clear breakdown of services, pricing, and due dates.
All payments must be made in British Pounds Sterling (GBP) to the account provided on the invoice.
Services may be paused or delayed if payments are not received by the stated due date.

5. Late Payment & Account Suspension

If payment is not received within 7 days of the due date, services may be suspended without notice.
Continued non-payment beyond 30 days may result in contract termination.
Invoices overdue by more than 60 days may be referred to a debt recovery agency or pursued through legal means.
All legal and administrative costs incurred in recovering debts will be payable by the client.

6. Refund Policy

Payments are non-refundable once work has commenced or where deliverables have been provided in full or in part.

In cases where no work has started, partial refunds may be considered at our discretion, less any administrative or planning costs.
Any refund or billing disputes must be submitted in writing within 5 working days of invoice or delivery.

7. Service Hold or Termination

If any payment (deposit or invoice) is more than 7 days overdue, we reserve the right to pause or suspend all services without prior notice.

If non-payment continues beyond 30 days, Central Drone and Photography Services Ltd may terminate the agreement and retain all rights to unpaid work or deliverables.

In the event of termination due to non-payment:

All outstanding balances remain due and payable immediately.
All intellectual property and deliverables remain the property of Central Drone and Photography Services Ltd until payment is made in full.
Deposits are non-refundable.

8. Legal & Compliance Notes

These terms do not affect your statutory rights under UK law, including consumer rights where applicable.
Central Drone and Photography Services Ltd reserves the right to update or revise these terms with prior notice.

9. Contact & Payments

For payment queries or to arrange payment:

Accounts Department
Central Drone and Photography Services Ltd

Bank details will be provided on the invoice.