Terms & Conditions

Last updated 09/08/2022

Protect the Wild

Registered office:
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.

1. Definitions

The following words shall have the following meanings unless the context of their use requires otherwise:

  • “Company” shall mean Protect the Wild
  • “Contract” any contract between the company and the customer for the supply of the goods or the carrying out of the work.
  • “Customer” shall include any person, firm, or body corporate for whom or at whose request work is done or services rendered.
  • “Work” means all the work or services undertaken or performed by the company.
  • “Goods” means all components, spare parts, goods, equipment, or materials of any kind agreed in the contract which are supplied or installed by the company whether in connection with the work or otherwise and the quantity and description thereof shall be as set out in the company’s quotation.
  • “Premises” means the company’s facilities at 35 Bow Road, Bow, London, E3 2AD.
 

 

2. Contract

  • All quotations, purchase orders, confirmation of order, specification or other document relating to the carrying out of the work and/or to the supply of the goods are subject to these terms and conditions to the exclusion of all other terms and conditions. These terms and conditions may be varied only by agreement in writing between the parties signed on their behalf by duly authorised representatives.
  • Quotations issued by the company are not offers capable of acceptance so as to make a binding contract but are instead invitations to place orders subject to these terms and conditions. Any orders placed with the company require its written acceptance before any contract arises. The customer shall ensure that the terms of its order and any applicable specifications are complete and accurate.
  • These terms and conditions (as varied if at all in accordance with sub-clause (a) above) comprise the whole contract between the parties and supersede any prior promises, representations, undertakings or implications. Nothing in this condition shall exclude or limit the company’s liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
  • The company shall have the right to sub-contract any of the work either in whole or in part.
  • All orders and contracts shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.
  • The failure of the company or the customer in any one or more instances to insist upon strict performance or observance of one or more terms or to exercise any remedy, privilege or right shall not be construed as a waiver of any future breach of any terms or rights to enforce the same or to exercise such remedy, privilege or right.
  • If any provision of these terms and conditions is found by any court, tribunal or administrative body of competent jurisdiction to be wholly or partly illegal, invalid, void, voidable, unenforceable or unreasonable it shall to the extent of such illegality, invalidity, voidness, voidability, unenforceability or unreasonableness be deemed severable and the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions and the remainder of such provision shall continue in full force and effect. 
 

 

3. Prices

  • All prices and rates quoted or agreed by the company are based upon costs prevailing at the date of such quotation or contract. 
  • Any quotation will only be valid for acceptance for a period of 30 days provided that the company has not previously withdrawn it. The prices and rates are exclusive of value added tax which shall be due at the rate ruling on the date of the company’s invoice. 
  • All payments to be made by the customer shall be made without any deduction or withholding (whether in respect of setoff, counterclaims, taxes, charges, discount, abatement or otherwise howsoever arising).
 

 

4. Taxes

  • The Customer will assume and pay and indemnify the Company against all taxes (including but not limited to withholding tax sales and use taxes but excluding any taxes relating or calculated by reference to income, profit or gains of the Company wheresoever imposed) duties, assessments, levies and fines and the costs of any customs bonds which may arise or for which the Company may be liable arising in any way out of the Contract.
 

 

5. Payment

  • The Customer undertakes to pay the Company for all Work, Goods or services provided within thirty days from the date of the Company’s invoice in the currency specified in the invoice.

Use this template to send to your local police constabulary.

Dear Chief Constable [Surname],

I am writing to raise serious concerns about the widespread and ongoing violations of road traffic laws, reckless quad bike use, and the danger posed by out-of-control hunting hounds across [Police Force Region]. These persistent issues present significant public safety risks, disrupt communities, and undermine confidence in law enforcement when clear offences are ignored or unenforced.

The Problem: Recklessness and Lawbreaking by Hunts

For too long, organised hunts have operated with blatant disregard for road safety laws, putting motorists, pedestrians, animals, and property at risk. The most pressing issues include:

1. Quad Bike Law Violations

  • Unregistered and untaxed quad bikes being used illegally on public highways.
  • Quad bikes carrying multiple passengers in unsafe conditions, often without helmets or protective gear.
  • Reckless and dangerous use of quad bikes on roads and footpaths, frequently leading to near-misses or accidents.

2. Road and Traffic Hazards

  • Hunts obstructing roads and disrupting traffic, forcing vehicles into dangerous situations.
  • Hunt participants ignoring highway regulations, failing to control their vehicles properly, or acting aggressively towards other road users.

3. Hounds Loose on Roads – A Growing Danger

  • Hounds being abandoned or left behind, creating hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
  • Dogs running uncontrolled onto roads, leading to accidents, injuries, and unnecessary distress for local communities.
  • Hunts failing to take responsibility for their animals, leaving them to roam unsupervised and at risk.

The Evidence: HuntHavoc.info – Logging the Chaos

A growing body of evidence at HuntHavoc.info documents these repeated offences across the UK, categorised by police force. The database provides clear proof of non-enforcement in cases where hunts have broken the law without consequence.

The Request: Immediate Action and Accountability

I urge [Police Force Name] to take urgent and proactive enforcement action to tackle these recurring issues. Specifically, I request that:

  1. Quad bike regulations be properly enforced, ensuring that all vehicles are legally registered, taxed, and road-safe.
  2. Traffic laws be applied equally to hunt-related offences, with proper investigation and action taken against dangerous driving and road obstruction.
  3. Hound control be treated as a serious safety issue, with hunts held accountable for loose or abandoned dogs on roads.
  4. A clear reporting mechanism be established so the public can report hunt-related road safety violations easily and expect a timely response.
  5. Transparency and accountability measures be introduced to ensure police forces do not grant leniency or preferential treatment to hunting groups.

Hunts are not above the law, and continued failure to act only fuels public frustration and diminishes trust in policing. The dangers posed by reckless quad bike use and out-of-control hounds must be addressed before more accidents occur.

I request a formal response outlining the steps that [Police Force Name] intends to take regarding these matters. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a timeline for planned enforcement actions or policy reviews concerning hunt-related road offences.

I look forward to your response and a firm commitment to ensuring accountability, enforcing the law, and protecting public safety.

Yours sincerely,