TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BABYSITTING
SERVICES PROVIDED BY
Babysitters R Us
WHEREAS the parties agree as follows:
1. The Client* acknowledges that Sitters are not employees of Babysitters R Us and that the Sitters are independent contractors.
2. Babysitters R Us conducts a thorough interview & screening process, however Babysitters R Us does not give any warranty concerning the character of the Sitters introduced. It is the responsibility of the client to accept and approve the suitability of Sitters. If the client has any concerns regarding the suitability of the Sitter they should contact Babysitters R Us immediately.
3. For Privacy and Safety reasons please do not ask Babysitters R Us Sitters for their personal telephone numbers or contact details. They will be in breach of their contract if they provide this information to you resulting in termination of their contract.
4. Babysitters R Us accepts no responsibility for any damage, injury expense or loss caused by any Sitters referred to the client by Babysitters R Us.
5. The client must complete a Family Information Checklist prior to leaving the child or children in the care of the Sitter.
6. If your child has any special needs or requirements (eg. Medical conditions, toilet training requirements, allergies etc.) advise the Sitter immediately.
7. Payment for the babysitting session is to be made to the Sitter at the conclusion of each appointment and payment can only be made in cash (no credit cards). Booking fee is to be made directly to Babysitters R Us prior to finalisation of the client’s initial booking.
8. The Sitter will not remove a child from the residence and/or accommodation unless there is express written consent by the client authorising the Sitter to allow the child to participate in outdoor activities.
9. If there are further appointments organised by the parties after the signing of this agreement the parties acknowledge that these terms and conditions will apply to such further appointments.
10. All Booking fees (non-refundable) must be paid in full prior to your babysitters session with your family
11. A cancellation fee equivalent to the minimum 3 hour booking charge will apply if the session is cancelled less than 12 hours prior to the sitting session. Booking fee is non-refundable.
12. If a cancellation is made with more than 12 hours notice the client is not required to pay any costs associated with babysitter’s rate for session, but the booking fee is non- refundable.
These terms and conditions constitute your formal agreement with Babysitters R Us and will be referred to by your Babysitters R Us representatives
*The term ‘Client” refers to the parent/s that are using Babysitters R Us to book a babysitter.
These terms and conditions were last updated on 13th December, 2009
