By digitally ticking the acceptance checkbox and proceeding via the provided hyperlink, the Client and/or Service Provider agrees to all terms and conditions contained within this binding Agreement. This replaces the requirement for physical signatures and is enforceable under international electronic contract laws including the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce, the UK Electronic Communications Act 2000, the U.S. E-SIGN Act (2000), and the EU eIDAS Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 910/2014).
1. Introduction
Jones and Thomas Ltd ("J&T") provides a secure, exclusive, and compliant digital portal connecting vetted Service Providers and international Clients. This Agreement governs the relationship, rights, and obligations of parties who engage via this platform.
Our infrastructure complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679)
- UK Data Protection Act 2018
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for information security
- ISO 9001:2015 for service quality
- UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
- eIDAS Regulation (EU Regulation No. 910/2014)
- UK Electronic Communications Act 2000
- U.S. E-SIGN Act (2000)
All interactions are encrypted, logged, and permanently stored in a format admissible in legal and regulatory proceedings.
2. Our Unique Proposition
J&T operates an invitation-only Private Marketplace providing:
- A legally protected, secure environment
- Vetted client and provider relationships
- Full communication and transaction transparency
- Multi-jurisdictional legal compliance frameworks
- ISO/IEC certified encryption and documentation
Every transaction and communication is encrypted and logged, ensuring discretion with auditability and legal enforceability.
3. Legal and Tax Security by Design
J&T provides:
- Fully legal, internationally compliant tax-optimization structures
- Transparent, auditable onboarding and dispute resolution systems
- Oversight under Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols
Clients are empowered to operate legally across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Strategic Value for Partners and Investors
Benefits include:
- Monthly compliance-based fee model
- Built-in legal mediation and contractual oversight
- Real-time transactional tracking and enforcement
- Multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution frameworks compliant with UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
This Agreement supports long-term, secure commercial relationships with guaranteed legal defensibility.
5. Supplier Obligations
Suppliers agree to:
- Submit valid credentials, professional licenses, and certifications
- Remain compliant with international, national, and sectoral legal standards
- Communicate promptly and professionally with Clients and J&T
- Disclose any change in legal, ethical, or licensing status
- Refrain from soliciting J&T clients during the term and for 24 months thereafter
- Provide 24 months' written notice prior to termination of any client engagement
Each logged communication and transaction is a legally admissible record protecting both parties.
6. Unified Financial Redress Obligation (UFRO)
In the event of breach—whether due to misconduct, non-compliance, or termination violations—the Supplier agrees to:
- Refund 100% of funds received from J&T across all engagements
- Compensate for direct damages and legal costs
- Bear full responsibility for arbitration or litigation costs
UFRO enforcement is supported under UNCITRAL rules and jurisdictionally relevant contract law.
7. Client Commitments
Clients agree to:
- Pay a one-time Setup Fee covering onboarding, compliance setup, and digital profile integration
- Pay a monthly Consolidated Service & Compliance Fee covering:
- Professional services from the Service Provider
- Encrypted portal access and transaction processing
- Legal compliance oversight, record-keeping, and mediation support
All payments are made through J&T only. Direct payments between parties are strictly prohibited.
8. Confidentiality and Data Law Compliance
All parties agree to uphold:
- International confidentiality and data protection principles
- GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, and African Union Cybersecurity protocols
- Use of encrypted servers and zero-access storage systems
No personal or commercial data is shared with third parties outside legal or regulatory requirements.
9. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability
J&T facilitates engagement but is not liable for:
- Negligence or breach by Service Providers
- Performance dissatisfaction or failure
- Service-related liabilities between Client and Provider
Both parties indemnify J&T from third-party claims and hold it harmless from related legal disputes.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by the laws of international jurisdiction. Disputes will be:
- Mediated under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
- Escalated to national courts only after exhausting arbitration
11. Summary of Benefits
Participants receive:
- A secure, compliant professional marketplace
- Legal and technical infrastructure protecting transactions
- Global data protection and commercial law assurance
- Transparent billing and dispute resolution
12. Final Acknowledgement and Digital Acceptance
By ticking the checkbox and proceeding, you affirm:
- Complete understanding and agreement with this contract
- Digital acceptance in lieu of signature
- Binding consent under the UNCITRAL Model Law, eIDAS Regulation, UK ECA 2000, and U.S. E-SIGN Act
Your digital acceptance is timestamped and stored as legal proof of agreement.