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1. Interpretation

1.1 Definitions:

Account Opening Form: a form to instruct an international money transfer to be undertaken by Ramsdens.

Authorised Person: a person authorised by the Client to give FX Order and/or Payment Instructions to Ramsdens.

Business Day: a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in England, when banks in London are open for business.

Client: All persons named in the Account Opening Form.

Cut Off Time: 2.30pm on a Business Day.

Deal Confirmation: written notice confirming the details of the FX Order, to include:

a) the FX Order and the exchange rate applied;

b) the Maturity Date;

c) if any, the fees levied by Ramsdens in relation to the FX Contract;

d) if any, the fees levied by Ramsdens in relation to the Payment Instruction;

e) in the case of an FX Contract which is not a spot contract, instalment payments to be made by the Client as determined by Ramsdens (at their absolute discretion);

f) in the case of an FX Contract where payment for currency is to be made in a currency other than Sterling, the currency in which the payments by the Client are to be made.

Disputed Contract: A dispute between Ramsdens and the Client relating to the existence or terms of any FX Contract.

Force Majeure Event: an event, circumstance or cause beyond a party's reasonable control.

Foreign Exchange Services: the sale, purchase and delivery of currency with the Client.

Forward FX Contract: an order under which currency is bought and sold for delivery at a future time.

FX Contract(s): consist of spot contracts, fixed forward contracts and open forward contracts.

FX Order: is made following receipt of an FX Contract from a Client which sets out how and when they would like to purchase a foreign currency.

Manifest Error: an obvious misquote of the price quoted within the FX Contract, including a misquote based upon a published price source on which Ramsdens has relied upon in connection with the FX Contract, having regard to market conditions at the time the FX Order was received.

Margin Call: a demand by Ramsdens in relation to a forward contract where the exchange rate moves over the protected amount to request further sums from the Client.

Maturity Date: the date for delivery of or payment for the currency.

Online System: Ramsdens online portal.

Onward Payment: transfer of funds to another currency.

Payee: the Client’s bank account or the bank account of a third party where funds are remitted.

Payment Instruction: the instructions received on the Account Opening Form.

Safeguard/Safeguarding: keeping the Client’s money in a specific bank account for this purpose, separate from its own business bank account or use an appropriate insurance policy, which will protect the Client’s money.

Security Payment: In relation to a forward contract, means a 5% deposit.

Sterling: British money.

Terms: these Terms and any addendum to the Terms.

1.2 Interpretation:

(a) A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality).

(b) A reference to a party includes its personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

(c) A reference to legislation or a legislative provision is a reference to it as amended or re-enacted. A reference to legislation or a legislative provision includes all subordinate legislation made under that legislation or legislative provision.

(d) Any words following the terms including, include, in particular, for example or any similar expression shall be interpreted as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms.

(e) A reference to writing or written excludes fax.

2. Background

2.1 Ramsdens International Money Transfer Service is provided by Ramsdens Financial Limited who are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for consumer credit and internal payments under registration number 703463.

2.2 The parties to this agreement are Ramsdens Financial Limited (“Ramsdens”) whose registered office address is Unit 16 Parkway Centre, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TJ (Company Registered Number: 03045495) and the client (“Client”) named in the Account Opening Form attached to these Terms.

2.3 Ramsdens will always contract as principal with the Client and deal with the Client on an execution only basis.

3. Introduction

3.1 The Client wishes to enter into a Contract with Ramsdens for the receiving of or remitting money in a currency other than Sterling. The Terms shall come into force as soon as the Client signs the Account Opening Form or accepts the Terms online and shall continue to until terminated in accordance with the Terms.

3.2 It is important that the Client reads and understands these Terms, which will apply to all dealings between the Client and Ramsdens. If there are any terms that the Client does not understand, the Client should discuss it with Ramsdens before signing the Account Opening Form or accepting the Terms online. The Client is bound by the Terms once they have been accepted.

3.3 Please note that foreign currency exchange rates are subject to fluctuations outside the control of Ramsdens. Historical prices are not a reliable indicator of future prices.

3.4 A reference to the Terms will include any addendum(s) to the Terms.

4. Services Offered

4.1 Ramsdens may in its absolute discretion provide or continue to provide Foreign Exchange Services to the Client in accordance with an instruction by the Client of an FX Order. Further details regarding FX Contracts can be found at www.ramsdenscurrency.co.uk/international-money-transfers.

4.2 Payment Services

(a) Following the execution of an FX Contract and subject to these Terms, Ramsdens may transfer the converted currency to the Payee in accordance with the Payment Instruction to transfer the Onward Payment.

4.3 FX Contracts

4.3.1 FX Contracts are for settlement or delivery. This means that on maturity of an FX Contract, the Client must give Payment Instructions for delivery of all Foreign Exchange Services purchased under the FX Contract.

4.3.2 Ramsdens provide facilities for the Client to enter into FX Contracts for both commercial and domestic purposes. Ramsdens does not provide Foreign Exchange Services for speculative or investment purposes.

4.3.3 The Client confirms:

a) they have or will have a personal or commercial need for the currency which is the subject of each FX Order and no transaction will be for the purpose of speculation or investment; and

b) they are acting on their own account and not on behalf of any other person.

4.3.4 Ramsdens may provide information about foreign exchange markets and related matters from time to time. However, Ramsdens will not provide advice to the Client upon the merits of a proposed FX Contract, provide taxation or other advice or the Client. When entering into an FX Contract and/or issuing a Payment Instruction, the Client must not treat any information or comments by Ramsdens as advice and the Client must rely on their own judgement (or the judgement of any third party advisor to the Client).

5. Instructions and Communications

5.1 The Client will provide an FX Order and Payment Instruction and other communications to Ramsdens:

5.1.1 in person at any Ramsdens’ branch or office during the opening hours (listed on the website www.ramsdensforcash.co.uk/branch-locator);

5.1.2 by telephone to the Ramsdens’ International Money Transfer helpline on 0800 031 5770;

5.1.3 by email to your designated account manager;

5.1.4 using the Online System provided by Ramsdens in accordance with clause 24.

5.2 A reference to written instruction within the Terms include email and the Online System.

5.3 Ramsdens is entitled (but not obliged) to act upon instructions which are or reasonably appear to be from the Client or Authorised Person.

5.4 Ramsdens may contact the Client or their Authorised Person by telephone, email or by post at the contact details provided by the Client in the Account Opening Form or, where made available to the Client via the Online System. It is the Client’s responsibility to inform Ramsdens of any changes to the Client or Authorised Person’s contact details.

5.5 All communication between the parties will be in English.

5.6 Further contact details and information can be found at www.ramsdenscurrency.co.uk/international-money-transfers.

6. Initiating Foreign Exchange Services

6.1 The Client or their Authorised Person may from time to time provide an FX Order to Ramsdens in accordance with clause 5.

6.2 Following receipt of an FX Order, Ramsdens will (if it is willing to accept the FX Order) agree with the Client the exchange rate on which it is willing to enter into the FX Contract.

6.3 If Ramsdens accept the FX Order, Ramsdens will subsequently provide a Deal Confirmation to the Client.

6.4 Upon receipt of the Deal Confirmation, the Client is responsible for reviewing the same for any omissions /errors. In the event of an omission/error, the Client must provide immediate written notice to Ramsdens in accordance with clause 5, setting out full details of the omission/error. Subject to clause 6.5, notwithstanding any omission/error in the Deal Confirmation, the FX Contract relating to the FX Order detailed in the Deal Confirmation will be binding on the Client and Ramsdens, the Client’s rights under these Terms in respect of the FX Contract shall apply with full effect.

6.5 Ramsdens will not be bound by any FX Contract where it is reasonably determined by Ramsdens that there is manifest error in the price quoted in the Deal Confirmation.

6.6 Once Ramsdens has transmitted a Deal Confirmation confirming an FX Order in writing, the Client may only amend or cancel the Deal Confirmation if Ramsdens expressly agrees (and any such amendment or cancellation shall be on the conditions specified by Ramsdens) or otherwise in accordance with the provisions of clause 6.9.

6.7 Ramsdens may at its absolute discretion refuse any FX Order or instructions given by the Client without giving any reason or being liable for any loss the Client suffers as a result of such refusal.

6.8 Ramsdens may require further confirmation or information from the Client or Authorised Person of any FX Order or instruction if:

(a) Ramsdens considers that such confirmation or information is desirable or that an FX Order or instruction is ambiguous;

(b) Ramsdens has not satisfied itself that the person giving the FX Order is the Client or Authorised Person;

(c) the instruction is to close the Client’s account or to remit the Client’s funds to a third party.

6.9 The Client does not have any right under the Financial Services (Distant Marketing) Regulations 2004 to cancel any FX Contract. However, the Client may terminate an FX Contract entered into under these Terms prior to the Maturity Date of such FX Contract by giving notice in writing to Ramsdens in accordance with clause 5, subject to the following:

(a) each party will remain liable to perform accrued by unperformed obligations which have fallen due before termination;

(b) the Client will be liable for all costs, expenses, losses and Interest on any sums that Ramsdens incur (including any action it may take or have taken to cover or reduce its exposure) as a result of Ramsdens entering into such FX Contract with the Client (including actual or hypothetical costs of unwinding any hedging arrangements which are applicable to such FX Contract). Any excess amount held by Ramsdens in respect of an FX Contract shall be returned to the Client after deducting all other sums due to Ramsdens.

7. Client Payments – FX Contracts & Deductions

7.1 Where Ramsdens and the Client enter into an FX Contract, the Client must make sure that Ramsdens have sufficient funds in the currency specified in the Deal Confirmation, on or before the Maturity Date.

7.2 Failure by the Client to ensure Ramsdens receive the correct amount and currency to fulfil a spot contract on the date specified in (a) the Deal Confirmation and (b) as notified to the Client from time to time, shall relieve Ramsdens of any obligations to make a corresponding payment under the relevant FX Contract.

7.3 The Client must use the currency purchased in an FX Contract to enter into an Onward payment. The Client must notify Ramsdens in writing not less than 2 Business Days before Maturity Date of the FX Contract, of the details of the beneficiaries of the Onward Payment.

8. Client Payments – Fulfilment of FX Contracts & Deductions

8.1 After Ramsdens and the Client have entered into an FX Contract and subject to clause 8.2, Ramsdens shall use the monies paid to it for payment of monies owing to Ramsdens under the FX Contract including, without limitation, any Security Payment or Margin Call.

8.2 The Client accepts that, prior to undertaking an FX Contract, Ramsdens will deduct from the corresponding funds set out in clause 8.1 those costs and charged which Ramsdens are entitled to pursuant to these Terms including any advance or instalment payments, transfer charges, deal profit and interest.

8.3 The Client is solely responsible for ensuring that, following the deductions referred to in clause 8.2 and the application of the exchange rate agreed in the Deal Confirmation, the amount of any Onward Payment will be sufficient to fulfil any obligations that Client has to the relevant Payee.

9. Foreign Exchange Fees

Any fees that Ramsdens charge in relation to Foreign Exchange Services are as set out in the Deal Confirmation. By accepting these Terms, the Client understands that because Ramsdens deals as principal, the exchange rate it offers the Client will not be the same as the rate Ramsdens obtains itself.

10. Forward FX Contracts

10.1 This clause applies in respect of any Forward FX Contract.

10.2 Subject to any facility, Ramsdens will require an agreed Security Payment from the Client for each Forward FX Contract. Ramsdens are entitled to request immediate additional Security Payments from the Client in the event of exchange rate fluctuations at any time prior to the Maturity Date. The Client agrees that it is the Client’s responsibility to ensure that they are contactable and have provided sufficient contact details so that Ramsdens can contact the Client in the event of a Margin Call. If Ramsdens are unable to contact the Client by the end of the Business Day in which a Margin Call occurs Ramsdens are entitled to terminate the Forward FX Contract in accordance with clause 11.

10.3 With Ramsdens’ agreement, the Client may draw down against an open Forward FX Contract at any time up until its Maturity Date.

11. Default, Close Out & Refusal to Perform FX Contracts

11.1 Ramsdens may refuse to perform or may close out all or any part of any FX Contract without incurring any liability to the Client for losses that may be sustained as a result and without giving notice to the Client or receiving any instructions from them, upon or at any time after the following events occurring:

11.1.1 the Client fails to make any payment when due under these Terms or any FX Contract;

11.1.2 Ramsdens has been unable to contact the Client by the end of the Business Day in which a Margin Call occurs;

11.1.3 for a Client who is an individual, the Client:

i. dies or, in Ramsdens’ reasonable suspicion, becomes of unsound mind; or

ii. suspends payment of their debts, makes or takes steps with a view to making any moratorium, assignment, composition or similar arrangement with creditors, has a receiver appointed in respect of some or all assets, takes of has any proceedings taken against them in bankruptcy, or has anything similar to any of the events described in this clause happen to the Client anywhere in the world.

11.1.4 for a Client who is not an individual, the Client:

i. suspends payments of its debts;

ii. makes or takes steps with a view to making any moratorium, assignment, composition or similar arrangement with its creditors;

iii. has a liquidator, receiver, administrative receiver, administrator or similar officer appointed in respect of some or all of its assets;

iv. is the subject of a winding up, administration or dissolution;

v. any person takes any steps, or the Client allows any steps to be taken, for its winding up, administration or dissolution (except for a solvent amalgamation or reconstruction approved in advance in writing by Ramsdens) or gives notice to Ramsdens of an intention to appoint an administrator;

vi. is the subject of a meeting of its shareholders, directors or other officers, which meeting was convened for the purpose of considering any resolution for, to petition for or to make application to or to file documents with a court or any registrar for, its winding up, administration or dissolution of if any such resolution is passed;

vii. is subject to a request from its shareholders, directors or other officers for the appointment of, or giving notice of their intention to appoint a liquidator, receiver, administrative receiver, administrator or similar officer; or

viii. suffers anything similar to the events describe in this clause anywhere in the world.

11.1.5 the Client fails in any respect to fully and promptly comply with any obligations made to Ramsdens under these Terms.

11.1.6 If any of the representations made or information supplied by the Client are or become materially inaccurate or materially changed.

11.1.7 If it becomes or may become unlawful for Ramsdens to maintain or give effect to all or any of the obligations under these Terms or otherwise to carry on its business.

11.1.8 If Ramsdens or the Client is requested not to perform or to close out an FX Contract (or any part thereof) by any government or regulatory authority whether or not that request is legally binding.

11.1.9 Ramsdens considers it necessary to do so for its own protection including (without limitation) in the following circumstances:

11.1.9.1 protection from fraud or money laundering;

11.1.9.2 protection from Client default;

11.1.9.3 protection from market failure;

11.1.9.4 protection from adverse or volatile market conditions; and

11.1.9.5 protection from loss by Ramsdens

11.2 If the Client becomes aware of the occurrence or likely occurrence of any event referred to in clauses 11.1.1 to 11.1.8 above, they shall notify Ramsdens immediately.

11.3 If any event referred to in clause 11.1 above takes place, Ramsdens shall at its discretion be entitled to cancel any FX Contract then outstanding and charge the Client with all of the costs, expenses and losses (and interest referred to in clause 19 on any such sums) that Ramsdens may incur (including any action it may take to cover or reduce its exposure) as a result of Ramsdens cancelling FX Contracts with the Client (including the actual or hypothetical costs of unwinding any hedging arrangements which are applicable to the FX Contracts). Any excess account held by Ramsdens in respect of the FX Contracts shall be returned to the Client after deducting all other sums due to Ramsdens.

11.4 If for any reason an FX Contract is closed out or does not proceed to completion, Ramsdens will send to the Client any sum due to the Client or a notice setting out the sum due from the Client (as appropriate). The Client will be liable for the losses and expenses of Ramsdens which arise on account of such close out or cancellation and Ramsdens shall have the right to use any Client money held by it to offset such amounts as are owed by the Client to Ramsdens. For such purpose Ramsdens shall be entitled to convert any currency held by it and such conversion shall be at the rate of exchange available to it.

11.5 If the Client’s method of payment is dishonoured, returned or stopped for whatever reason, Ramsdens shall levy and administrative charge. This administrative charge will become payable by the Client in addition to any other sums due under these Terms and recoverable as a debt due.

12. Limitation of liability

12.1 In addition to any liability under clause 12 below which may apply to the services, Ramsdens shall not be liable to the Client:

(a) for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms relating to the services or any FX Contract by reason of any cause beyond the reasonable control of Ramsdens but Ramsdens shall try to perform those obligations as soon as it reasonably can in any event;

(b) for any loss resulting from the determination of Manifest Error by Ramsdens;

(c) Ramsdens acting on a written, oral, telephone or electronic FX Order via the Online System which reasonably appeared to Ramsdens to be from the Client or an Authorised Person;

(d) For any consequential or indirect loss (such as loss of profits, loss of contract or opportunity) the Client may incur as a result of Ramsdens failing to perform its duties under an FX Contract.

12.2 Without prejudice to clause 12.1 above, Ramsdens shall not be responsible in any way for any delay in payment by it under these Terms relating to the services which is caused by the Client or any other third party, including but not limited to bank delay, postal delay, payment network delay, the failure or electronic transmission, or delay caused by accident, emergency or act of God. For the avoidance of doubt the Client accepts that the Client is solely responsible for ensuring that all payments which the Client is required to make under any FX Contract are made promptly and within the time limits specified by the particular FX Contract and these Terms.

12.3 The maximum liability of Ramsdens under a particular FX Contract, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed an amount equal to the value (expressed in sterling) of the currency sold by Ramsdens under the FX Contract as at the due date of settlement of that FX Contract.

12.4 The maximum aggregate liability of Ramsdens to a Client in respect of the services provided under these Terms, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed an amount equal to the aggregate value of currency sold by Ramsdens to the Client under FX Contracts issued in accordance with these Terms expressed in sterling as at the due date of settlement of each FX Contract less any amounts previously settled.

12.5 The Client shall on demand compensate Ramsdens from and against all liabilities, damages, losses and costs (including reasonable legal costs), duties, taxes, charges, commissions or other expenses incurred by Ramsdens in the proper performance of the services or the enforcement against all amounts which Ramsdens may certify to be necessary to compensate them for all liabilities, damages, losses and costs (including reasonable legal costs), duties, taxes, charges, commissions or other expenses incurred by Ramsdens (including loss of profit and losses and expenses from any action Ramsdens takes to seek to cover or reduce its exposure under any FX Contract) as a result of:

(a) the Client breaching any provision of these Terms relating to the services or any FX Contract;

(b) Ramsdens acting a written, oral, telephone or electronic FX Order via the Online System which reasonably appeared to Ramsdens to be from the Client or an Authorised Person; or

(c) Ramsdens or the Client exercising their rights under these Terms to close out all or any part of any FX Contract before its applicable Maturity Date.

12.6 Any certificate given by Ramsdens under clause 12.5 shall, unless it is manifestly in accurate, be conclusive evidence of any amounts payable under that provision. The provision in this clause 12 shall survive termination of any FX Contract or other agreement under these Terms relating to the services.

13. Payment Instructions

13.1 The Client or their Authorised Person may from time to time provide a Payment Instruction to Ramsdens in accordance with clause 5. Such Payment Instruction must confirm the details of the proposed Payee of their full name, account details for payment and any unique identifier confirmed to the Client by the Payee.

13.2 The Payment Instruction shall be deemed to be received at the time at which it is received except where the Payment Instruction would otherwise be deemed to be received on a day which is not a Business Day or is received after the Cut Off Time, Ramsdens has the right to treat the Client’s Payment Instruction as having been received on the next Business Day.

13.3 Following receipt of a Payment Instruction, Ramsdens reserve the right to:

(a) refuse that Payment Instruction and if it does so, Ramsdens shall (unless it would be unlawful for Ramsdens to do so) notify the Client of that refusal and procedure for rectifying any factual errors that lead to that refusal. Such notification shall be given to the Client as soon as practicable following the refusal and Ramsdens may charge the Client for such notification where the refusal is reasonably justified. A Payment Instruction which is refused by Ramsdens shall be deemed not to have been received for the purposes of clause 13.2; and/or

(b) request further confirmation or information from the Client or Authorised Person of any Payment Instruction, including if Ramsdens considers that such confirmation or information is desirable or that a Payment Instruction is ambiguous; and/or

(c) stop the use of any foreign currency or Sterling, personal security features and information or other payment procedure or instrument in accordance with clause 14.2.

13.4 The Client does not have any right under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 to cancel any Payment Instruction once given.

13.5 The Client may not revoke a Payment Instruction after it has been received by Ramsdens except:

(a) if clause 14.3 applies and the Onward Payment has not been debited from Ramsdens’ account before the Client notifies Ramsdens; or

(b) if the Client has agreed with Ramsdens that the Onward Payment is to be made on a specific day or on the last day of a certain period and the revocation is received by Ramsdens prior to the Cut Off Time on the Business Day preceding the specified day for the making of the Onward Payment.

Any revocation of a Payment Instruction in accordance with clause 13.5 must be received in writing to Ramsdens by email in accordance with clause 5, such email to include an image of the relevant Payment Instruction.

13.6 Ramsdens may charge the Client for any revocation by the Client of a Payment Instruction. In particular, but not by way of limitation:

(a) the Client shall bear all costs, expenses and losses of Ramsdens whatsoever that may arise on account of the revocation; and

(b) Ramsdens may charge interest at the rate referred to in clause 19 on any sums due to Ramsdens pursuant to this Clause.

13.7 Ramsdens may use funds from the completion of an FX Contract to fund an Onward Payment.

13.8 Ramsdens shall:

(a) if the Client requests, make available to the Client prior to making the Onward Payment details of the maximum execution time for that Onward Payment and details of any charges payable by the Client (including a breakdown of those charges where applicable); and

(b) as soon as reasonably practicable after the amount of the Onward Payment is debited from its accounts, make available to the Client:

(i) a reference enabling the Client to identify the Onward Payment made;

(ii) information on the Payee;

(iii) the amount of the payment, shown in the currency of the Onward Payment; and

(iv) a breakdown of charges of charges and/or interest payable to the Client.

13.9 Where the Onward Payment is denominated in:

(a) Euro or Sterling, Ramsdens shall ensure that the amount of the Onward Payment is credited to the Payee’s payment service provider’s account by the end of the Business Day following that on which the Client’s Payment Instruction was deemed to be received;

(b) A currency other than Euro or Sterling but the account of the Payee’s payment service provider is located within the European Economic Area (‘EEA’), Ramsdens will ensure that the amount of the Onward Payment is credited to that account by the end of the fourth Business Day following that on which the Client’s Payment Instruction was deemed to be received; and

(c) A currency other than Euro or Sterling and the account of the Payee’s payment service provider is located outside the EEA, Ramsdens shall endeavour to ensure that it actions the Onward Payment as soon as reasonably practicable.

14. Safeguards and Security

14.1 The Client must take all reasonable precautions to prevent fraudulent use of internal money transfer services of Ramsdens. In particular, it is essential that the Client:

(a) takes all reasonable steps to keep their personalised security features (including all passwords, PINS required to access the Online Services) and any currency and other documentary payment methods they receive;

(b) uses Ramsdens’ international money transfer services in accordance with the terms and conditions of their use as indicated in these Terms and on the Ramsdens’ website (and in the event of any conflict, these Terms shall prevail);

(c) notifies Ramsdens in accordance with clause 5 without undue delay on becoming aware of the loss, theft, misappropriation or unauthorised use of any personalised security features (as defined in (a) above) or any Onward Payment or unauthorised use of Ramsdens’ international money transfer services.

(d) ensures that their email account is secure where Ramsdens communicates with and accepts written instructions from the Client’s email address.

(e) Ensures that the Online System and the Client’s secure area are kept safe. This will include, but is not limited to:

(i) logging off the Online Resources every time the computer (or other device used to gain access to the Online Resources) is left by the authorised user; and

(ii) always ensuring that login details are not sorted by the browser or cached or otherwise recorded by the computer (or other device used to gain access to the Online Resources).

14.2 Ramsdens may stop or suspend any Onward Payment (in whole or part) and/or the Client’s use of Ramsdens’ international money transfer services if it has reasonable grounds for doing so relating to:

(a) the security of the Payment Instruction or an Onward Payment;

(b) the suspected unauthorised or fraudulent use of the Payment Instruction or an Onward Payment; and/or

(c) where the Onward Payment is being made in connection with a credit line, if Ramsdens believes that there is a significantly increased risk that the Client may be unable to fulfil their liability to pay.

Unless doing so would compromise reasonable security measures or be unlawful, before stopping or suspending any Onward Payment (in whole or in part) or the Client’s use of the Payment Instructions (as appropriate) or immediately after doing so, Ramsdens must inform the Client and give its reasons for doing so. As soon as practicable after the reason for stopping or suspending any Onward Payment (in whole or in part) or the Client’s use of Payment Instructions (as appropriate) has ceased to exist, Ramsdens must allow the outstanding element of the Onward Payment or the resumption of the Client’s use of the Payment Instructions (as appropriate).

14.3 If the Client believes that a Payment Instruction has been given, or an Onward Payment was made in error and/or was unauthorised by them, the Client must notify Ramsdens as soon as possible as advised in clause 5. Failure to notify Ramsdens immediately on becoming aware of within the timescale set out in clause 15.1 could result in the Client losing their entitlement to have the matter corrected.

15. Liability and Indemnity for Payment Instructions and/or Onward Payments

15.1 Subject to this clause 15, where it is established that an Onward Payment was not authorised by the Client or that an Onward Payment was not correctly executed by Ramsdens and the Client notified Ramsdens in a timely manner:

(a) within 13 months being debited from its accounts, if the Client is a consumer, a micro-enterprise or a charity (using the meanings given to them within the PS Regulations); or

(b) within 6 months of the monies being debited from its accounts, if the Client is not a consumer, a micro-enterprise or a charity (using the meanings to them within the PS Regulations).

15.2 Ramsdens will refund the Client the full amount debited erroneously or without authorisation as soon as practicable and in any event no later than the end of the Business Day following the day on which Ramsdens became aware of the unauthorised or incorrectly executed Onward Payment, unless Ramsdens has reasonable grounds to suspect fraud and notifies the appropriate authorities.

15.3 The Client will be liable for:

(a) all payments made by Ramsdens pursuant to a particular unauthorised Onward Payment if the Client has acted fraudulently, or has intentionally or with gross negligence not complied with their obligations under clause 19.1; and

(b) subject to clause 15.4, where clause 15.3 does not apply, up to £35 of any monies paid by Ramsdens pursuant to a particular Payment Instruction and/or Onward Payment before they told Ramsdens that an Onward Payment had been lost, stolen or misappropriated or the Client’s security regarding the Payment Instruction has been breached. After the Client has notified Ramsdens, the Client will not have any further liability to Ramsdens for any subsequent authorised payments unless the Client has acted fraudulently.

15.4 Ramsdens shall not be liable for non-execution or defective execution in relation to an Onward Payment which it has made in accordance with a unique identifier given to it by the Client which proves to be incorrect.

15.5 Ramsdens is liable to the Client for the correct execution of a Payment Instruction unless:

(a) clause 15.4 applies;

(b) Ramsdens can prove to the Client (and where relevant, to the Payee’s payment services provider) that the Payee’s payment services provider received the Onward Payment within the appropriate time period described in clause 13.9(a). Ramsdens shall, on request, make reasonable efforts to trace the payment and notify the Client of the outcome.

15.6 Where Ramsdens has failed to correctly execute a Payment Instruction, Ramsdens must without undue delay refund to the Client the amount of:

(a) the non-executed or defective payment;

(b) any charges and interest which the Client has paid as a consequence of the non execution or defective execution of that Onward Payment.

15.7 Ramsdens shall not be liable to the Client for any:

(a) delay or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms or any FX Contract (including any delay in payment) by reason of any cause beyond the reasonable control of Ramsdens including but not limited to any action or inaction of the Client or any third party, bank delay, postal delay, failure or delay of any fax or electronic transmission, any accident, emergency, act of God or any abnormal or unforeseeable circumstances; or

(b) consequential or indirect losses (such as loss of profits or opportunity) the Client may incur as a result of Ramsdens failing to perform its duties under an FX Contract; or

(c) contravention of a requirement imposed on Ramsdens by the PS Regulations where that contravention is due to Ramsdens complying with its obligations under laws of any EEA state or other jurisdiction.

15.8 Under Regulation 92 of the PS Regulations, the Client may be entitled to a refund in certain circumstances where an Onward Payment is initiated by the Payee. It is not anticipated that any Onward Payment will be initiated by a Payee under any Payment Instruction provided by Ramsdens and the Client represents and undertaken to that effect in clause 22.1.

The provisions in this clause 15 shall survive termination of these Terms or any agreement under these Terms.

16. Other terms relating to Payment Instruction

16.1 Ramsdens will send the full amount of the Onward Payment to the Payee in accordance with the Payment Instructions. However, Ramsdens cannot guarantee the Payee’s payment service provider or an intermediary payment service provider will not deduct a charge for receiving any Onward Payment. It is the responsibility of the Client to confirm within the Payee’s payment service provider the details of any changes.

16.2 Ramsdens will make available to the Client the information which the Client is entitled to receive under the PS Regulations. That information shall be provided to the Client by email or made available via Ramsdens’ website or (where made available to the Client) via the Online System. In addition, the Client may at any time request from Ramsdens a copy of:

(a) the current Terms applying between the Client and Ramsdens in relation to Payment Instruction; and/or

(b) any information to which the Client is entitled under the PS Regulations.

17. Termination

17.1 The Client may terminate these Terms in relation to Payment Instruction at any time by giving notice to Ramsdens in accordance with clause 5. Any such termination shall be subject to clause 20.4.

18. Safeguarding

18.1 In the unlikely event that Ramsdens becomes insolvent, the money which is Safeguarded will be protected from the claims of Ramsdens’ creditors and the money should be returned to the Client less the insolvency practitioner’s costs of distributing the Safeguarded monies.

18.2 Ramsdens safeguards money on the Client’s behalf upon an Onward Payment being executed, until the time that Ramsdens believes, acting reasonably, that the Payee has received the amount of money sent via the Onward Payment.

19. Interest

19.1 If the Client fails to make any payment required under these Terms (including under any FX Contract or Payment Instruction) when it falls due, interest will be charged on the outstanding sum at a rate of 3% per annum over the base rate of the Bank of England (or of such monetary authority as may replace it). Such interest shall accrue and be calculated daily from the date payment was due until the date the Client pays in full and shall be compounded monthly.

19.2 Ramsdens may receive and retain or apply for its own benefit any interest which arises in respect of any money it Safeguards.

20. Changes to these Terms

20.1 Ramsdens may amend these Terms insofar as they relate to Foreign Exchange Services by notice in writing or in accordance with clause 5.4 to the Client at any time and such amendments shall take effect from the date specified by Ramsdens will not affect any rights or obligations that have already arisen and will not be retrospective.

20.2 Subject to clause 20.3, Ramsdens may amend these Terms insofar as they relate to Payment Instruction by giving at least two months’ written notice to the Client. If the Client objects to the proposed amendments, they have the right subject to clause 20.4, to terminate these Terms with regard to Payment Instruction without charge before the date proposed by Ramsdens for the entry into force of the changes. The Client will be deemed to accept the proposed amendments unless they notify Ramsdens and terminate these Terms insofar as they relate to Payment Instruction before the date proposed by Ramsdens for entry into force of the changes. If no objection is received from the Client, the Client is deemed to have accepted such amendments which will take effect from the date specified by Ramsdens but may not affect any rights or obligations that have already arisen and will not be retrospective.

20.3 Ramsdens do not need to provide any notice to the Client of:

(a) any change to these Terms insofar as they relate to the Payment Instruction which is more favourable to the Client; or

(b) a change to the standard interest rate applying pursuant to clause 19.1, which in each case may be applied immediately.

20.4 For the avoidance of doubt, the terminate of these Terms by the Client pursuant to clause 17.1 or 20.5 shall not affect any FX Contract nor any rights or obligations that have already arisen at the date of the termination. Following such termination, any onward transfer of converted currency to a Payee shall be subject to such terms as Ramsdens and the Client shall agree.

21. Disputes and complaints

21.1 If a Client is dissatisfied with any aspect of the services provided by Ramsdens, the Client may inform Ramsdens. All complaints should in the first instance be made in writing to Ramsdens in accordance with clause 5 marked for the attention of the Customer Feedback Department. Ramsdens will endeavour to review such complaint thoroughly and promptly.

21.2 If a complaint relates to Ramsdens’ international money transfer services and the Client is not satisfied with Ramsdens’ resolution of the complaint, the Client may be entitled to refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). The FOS provides an out of court redress mechanism. Please see www.financialombudsman.org.uk/consumer/complaints for information about how to contact FOS and how to bring a complaint.

21.3 In relation to a Disputed FX Contract, Ramsdens may close out or take any other action it reasonably considers appropriate in relation to the Disputed FX Contract (which may include suspension of performance of the Disputed FX Contract) pending settlement of the dispute without previously notifying and/or without having received instruction from the Client. Ramsdens will try to notify the Client (orally or in writing) what action it has taken, as soon afterwards as it practically can, but if it does not, the validity of its action shall not be affected.

22. Client Representation and Undertakings

22.1 The Client represents to Ramsdens that, at the date of acceptance by the Client of those Terms, at the time each FX Order, each Payment Instruction at the time each FX Contract is entered into and carried out and at the time each Onward Payment is made:

(a) the Client is acting as principal for their own account;

(b) the Client has full power, legal capacity and authority and has taken all necessary steps to enable them to lawfully enter into and perform these Terms and every FX Contract and Payment Instruction under these terms;

(c) for a Client who is not an individual, the person(s) entering into these Terms and executing the Account Opening Form on its behalf has been duly authorised to do so;

(d) these Terms are binding upon the Client and enforceable against the Client (subject to applicable bankruptcy, reorganisation, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and applicable principles of equity);

(e) all sums paid to Ramsdens by the Client under these Terms belong to the Client and are not subject to any charge or other rights of third parties;

(f) all information supplied to Ramsdens by the Client is, or at the time it is supplied will be, up to date, accurate in all material respects and the Client has not omitted or withheld any information which would make such information inaccurate in any material respect;

(g) the Client has a valid commercial or personal reason for requiring the currency they buy under each FX Contract and has not entered into any FX Contract for investment or speculative purposes;

(h) the Client will take delivery of the currency bought; and

(i) no Onward Payment has been or will be initiated by the Payee (save where the Client is the Payee).

22.2 The Client will promptly provide to Ramsdens:

(a) on request such information regarding their financial and business affairs and/or identity, as Ramsdens may reasonably require (including without limitation any information required by Ramsdens to be able to comply with its anti-money laundering obligations and policies); and

(b) written confirmation of any changes to the Client’s telephone, fax number, email address or postal address.

22.3 For the avoidance of doubt, the Client will notify Ramsdens immediately if they become aware of the occurrence, or likely occurrence, of any of the events specified at clause XX above.

22.4 The Client undertakes to Ramsdens that it shall promptly perform in a timely manner its obligations under these Terms, each FX Contract each Payment Instruction.

23. Recording Telephone Conversations

23.1 Ramsdens may record telephone conversations with the Client, including oral instructions. The parties agree to:

(a) the electronic recording by either party of telephone conversations between the parties with or without an automatic tone warning device; and

(b) the use of such recordings as evidence by either party in any dispute or anticipated dispute between the parties or relating to dealings between the parties.

23.2 If Ramsdens makes any recordings or transcripts, it may also destroy them in accordance with its normal procedures.

24. Online System

24.1 Where applicable, the Client may be required to complete a user set up form providing details of any Authorised Person whom may use any Online System which Ramsdens may make available to the Client. The Client will be required to confirm its agreement to any system restrictions and limits prior to the Client being granted access to the Online System.

24.2 The Client agrees to maintain any minimum operating and browser specifications as advised by Ramsdens from time to time.

24.3 The Client agrees to be solely responsible for the protection of all passwords and the Client should notify Ramsdens immediately of any actual or suspended compromise of any password.

24.4 If there are any interruptions in the Online System which result in the Client being unable to use the Online System, the Client should telephone FX Orders and Payment Instruction to Ramsdens.

25. Force majeure

Neither party shall be in breach of the Contract or otherwise liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations if such delay or failure results from a Force Majeure Event. The time for performance of such obligations shall be extended accordingly. If the period of delay or non-performance continues for 12 weeks, the party not affected may terminate the Contract by giving 7 days' written notice to the affected party.

26. Payment Instruction Regulations

26.1 Subject to clause 27.2, but not withstanding any other provision of these Terms:

(a) to the fullest extent that is permitted by law, the provisions of the PS Regulations (as amended, restated or re-enacted from time to time) will not apply to these Terms and any associated contract;

(b) the provisions which do not apply as set out in clause 27.1(a) above shall include the whole of Part 6 of the PS Regulations and Regulations 66(1), 67(3) and (4), 75, 77, 79, 80, 83, 91, 92 and 94 of the PS Regulations (as amended, restated or re-enacted from time to time); and

(c) a different time period applies for the purpose of Regulation 74(1) of the PS Regulations as set out in clause 15.1(b).

26.2 The provisions of clause 27.1 above shall not apply if (or at any time when) the Client is a consumer, micro enterprise (as defined in the Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC, as amended from time to time) or charity.

27. Data Protection

27.1 Information on how Ramsdens processes its personal data and the individual’s rights and obligations are set out in Ramsdens’ privacy policy, which can be found on the following weblink: www.ramsdensforcash.co.uk/footer-links-about-this-site/privacy-cookie-policy/

27.2 If the Client is not an individual or is an individual but acting as a business with staff, the Client and Ramsdens agree:

(a) they are each independent controllers;

(b) that the Client will be required to disclose personal data collected by it to Ramsdens for the purpose of Ramsdens complying with its regulatory obligations, fulfilling its obligations under the Terms and for the purposes set out Ramsdens’ privacy policy;

(c) the Client and Ramsdens will ensure that they have all necessary notices and consents in place to enable lawful transfer of personal data to the other party and the other party’s employees and third parties engaged to perform obligations in connection with these Terms;

(d) the Client will give full information to any data subject whose personal data may be processed under these Terms of the nature of such processing including a copy of the other party’s privacy policy;

(e) the Client and Ramsdens will ensure, where reasonably possible, that all persons who receive personal data belonging to the other party are subject to written contractual obligations concerning confidentiality and taking care of the shared personal data;

(f) the Client and Ramsdens will ensure that they have in place appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal data;

(g) the Client and Ramsdens will not transfer any personal data received from the other party outside the EEA unless the transferor ensures that:

(i) the transfer is to a country approved by the European Commission as providing adequate protection pursuant to Article 45 of GDPR;

(ii) there are appropriate safeguards in place pursuant to Article 46 of GDPR;

(iii) one of the derogations for specific situations in Article 49 GDPR applies to the transfer.

27.3 The personal data which Ramsdens collects is set out in Ramsdens’ privacy policy and relates to the Client’s employees, directors, partners, ultimate beneficial owners, representatives, consultants and Payees. Ramsdens will disclose to the Client the name, email address and telephone numbers of some of its employees.

28. General

28.1 These Terms and the Account Opening set out the entire agreement and understanding of the parties on their subject matter and supersede all previous oral and written communications on the same subject matter. In the event of any inconsistency, discrepancy or ambiguity between these Terms and the Account Opening Form, the provisions of the Terms (subject to clause 24), then these Terms shall prevail.

28.2 If at any time any provision of these Terms or any associated contract is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable under the laws of any jurisdiction, neither the legality, validity or enforceability of such provision under the laws of any other jurisdiction nor the legality validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Terms or any associated contract shall in any way be affected as a result.

28.3 Entire agreement.

(a) The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.

(b) Each party acknowledges that in entering into the Contract it does not rely on any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not set out in the Contract. Each party agrees that it shall have no claim for innocent or negligent misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement in the Contract.

28.4 Joint & Several liability. Where the Client comprises of two or more people named in the Account Opening Form, each person named therein will be jointly and severally liable to Ramsdens in respect of all obligations contained in these Terms.

28.5 No set-off. The Client must make all payments under these Terms in full without any deduction, set-off, counterclaim or withhold of any kind.

28.6 Waiver. If a party fails to exercise or delays in exercising any right under these Terms, by doing so it does not waive such right. The rights provided in these Terms do not exclude other rights provided by law.

28.7 Identity Checks. The Client acknowledges and agrees Ramsdens is permitted to carry out an electronic database search and search credit reference agencies in order to verify the Client’s or any shareholder or officer of the Client’s identity and credit standing. If such searches are carried out, Ramsdens may keep records of the contents and results of such searches in accordance with all current and applicable laws.

28.8 Third party rights. The Contract does not give rise to any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of the Contract.

28.9 Governing law. The Contract, and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

28.10 Jurisdiction. Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with the Contract or its subject matter or formation.

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