"Company" refers to Catalyst Event Production Services Limited a company incorporated in Scotland with Company number SC271224 and having its registered office at Wicks O'Baiglie Road, Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, Scotland, UK PH2 9AL.

- The Contractor agrees to perform all duties and responsibilities associated with the project, as agreed upon by the parties. The contractor shall ensure to observe all protocols, policies and regulations set forth by the Company, in performing its responsibilities.

- The terms for any engagement are to be agreed in advance between the Company and the Contractor and payment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of the work and services required in accordance with the normal professional standards of the contractor' technical specialism

- The relationship of the Contractor to the Company will be that of independent contractor and nothing in these terms shall render them or it an employee, worker, agent or partner of the Company and the contractor shall not hold themselves out as such. These terms constitutes a contract for the provision of services and not a contract of employment and accordingly the Contractor shall be fully responsible for and shall indemnify the Company for and in respect of any income tax, National Insurance and social security contributions and any other liability, deduction, contribution, assessment or claim arising from or made in connection with the performance of the services, where the recovery is not prohibited by law. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for and shall indemnify the Company for and in respect of any liability arising from any employment-related claim or any claim based on worker status (including reasonable costs and expenses) brought by the Contractor against the Company arising out of or in connection with the provision of the services.

- Contractors will be required to ensure appropriate liability insurance arrangements are in place. 

- Information obtained during the course of work for clients of the Company remains confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties.

- The Company agrees to compensate the Contractor for the services rendered as per the Purchase Order value. 

- The Company will assume that the Contractors agreed day rate equates to a ten (10) hour working day excluding travel time. Any hours above this must be agreed and authorised by the Project Manager as per the Purchase Order value. 

- the Company agrees to a 45p per mile allowance on any reasonable miles incurred, this should be calculated in advance to be added to the PO.

- The Company assumes that should the Contractor work less than 10 hours onsite then no sustenance allowance is permitted. Where the Contractor works in excess an allowance is permitted up to the agreed Purchase Order value, if not provided by the client or the Company onsite. 

- The Contractor shall invoice the Company for services rendered upon completion of the project or within 7 days.

- Any variation in value of the Purchase Order versus the services rendered will be reviewed and validated prior to payment.

- The Company agrees to settle the amount owed within twenty one (21) days of receipt of an invoice that matches the Purchase Order value for non-VAT registered contractors. Any discrepancy between the Purchase Order value and invoice amount requiring further validation may delay this process.

- The Company agrees to settle the amount owed within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice that matches the Purchase Order value for VAT registered contractors. Any discrepancy between the Purchase Order value and invoice amount requiring further validation may delay this process.

- The Contractor confirms that they are a UK resident business and have satisfactorily complied with all tax and regulatory requirements affecting the business.

- As a self-employed contractor we appreciate that you will have your own technical specialism and it would be inappropriate for the Company to make specific directions as to the manner in which your work should be undertaken. Nevertheless, all contractors working for the Company need to be aware that they will also be involved with a larger project team which requires adherence to various fundamental principles of working:

Health and Safety 

The Company operates within the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. We expect each contractor to know and comply with current health and safety rules, procedures, and methods of working. In turn, everyone must do whatever is reasonable to make sure that any work they carry out is safe. All contractors are requested to provide and use any PPE necessary. 

Any immediate health and safety concerns on site should be directed to the production manager/lead technician. 

Contractor Conduct 

Whilst you are not an employee of the Company, you are our ambassadors whilst on site and as such, we expect your behaviour to be always impeccable. Anyone failing to behave professionally will be instructed to leave the site immediately. 

The personal use of laptops and mobile phones in the event spaces is strictly forbidden during rehearsals and show time and we ask, at all times, that you respect the confidential nature of our events. 

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas during breaks. 

When working away on overnight projects whilst we understand the need to encourage all our staff and contractors to relax and unwind after a day on site, contractors must remain aware that clients may be making use of the same facilities. At no point during the contract engagement should contractors behave or engage in situations that may bring the Company or their clients’ into disrepute.

While we encourage the use of social media we ask that it is thought about first, as it is a representation of the Company. Additionally, it is often inappropriate to specifically identify the client in which case any identifying logos or information should be removed from the post. If a non-disclosure (NDA) is in place, you will be advised and strictly nothing can be posted online. 

The Company prohibits the use of personal computers for show content unless authorised by the Project Manager, where authorised all content must be permanently deleted on completion of the event.

No copies (digital or otherwise) of content/production documents/show photo’s etc are permitted without the consent of the Project Manager.

Contractors are responsible for their own belongings while travelling and on site as well as their own travel insurance both within the UK and abroad. 

Clothing 

Contractors are expected to wear smart black trousers and shoes for show days, no jeans or trainers please. Company shirts will be provided on site for those that do not already have them - please ensure you request Catalyst branded uniform if required. No other production company items should be worn onsite at any time.