Terms and Conditions

Terms governing bookings, payments, and platform use

These terms and conditions explain the rights, obligations and responsibilities of all parties to this Agreement. Where we use the word ‘you’ or ‘your’, it means the customer. ‘We’, ‘us’ or ‘our’, means Find My Man and Van (FMMV). These terms and conditions can be varied or amended at any time at the discretion of FMMV and the customer is hereby advised to consult these terms and conditions on the FMMV website on a regular basis, particularly prior to availing of man and van services via FMMV website. Your attention is drawn to clause 4, which sets out liability to you for any loss or damage to goods and property.

Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

"FMMV", "we", "us", "our" means Find My Man and Van.

"Driver" means the independent contractor who accepts and performs the move.

"Booking" means the move arranged through the FMMV platform.

"Reservation Fee" means the non-refundable fee paid at booking to secure driver allocation and remove availability for the selected Move Time.

"Move Time" means the scheduled date and time of the booking.

"Balance" means any remaining payment due to the Driver.

"Prohibited Items" means items listed in section 11 of these Terms.

2. Our Role and Structure

FMMV operates a booking and allocation platform connecting Customers with independent Drivers.

FMMV controls pricing, booking administration and driver allocation.

The Driver performs the physical transport service as an independent contractor.

Drivers are independent contractors and are not employees, agents or partners of FMMV.

The Reservation Fee is paid to FMMV for booking and allocation services.

The Balance is payable directly to the Driver unless otherwise specified at checkout.

Drivers must maintain valid goods-in-transit insurance.

FMMV is not the carrier of goods.

3. Booking and Confirmation

A Booking is made when you complete checkout, pay the Reservation Fee and accept these Terms.

A Booking becomes confirmed when a Driver accepts and is allocated.

Until confirmed, the Reservation Fee is fully refundable.

4. Reservation Fee Policy

Once confirmed:

  • The Reservation Fee is not refundable.
  • The Reservation Fee may be transferred once, subject to availability, if requested at least 48 hours before the Move Time.

The 48-hour deadline is calculated precisely to the hour of the scheduled Move Time.

After this deadline, the Reservation Fee becomes non-transferable and non-refundable.

5. Changes, Transfers and Cancellations

Requests must be made by calling 0333 123 0240. Text or email requests are not valid for cancellation or transfer.

If cancelled within 48 hours of the Move Time:

  • The Reservation Fee remains non-refundable.
  • The Balance remains payable to the Driver.

If Driver contact details have been released, the Reservation Fee cannot be transferred.

If the Move Time has passed, the Reservation Fee is non-refundable.

6. Arrival Times and Delays

Arrival times are estimates only.

Traffic, weather and operational factors may affect arrival times.

Delay does not automatically entitle cancellation or refund.

7. Waiting Time

If the Driver is required to wait due to Customer delay, waiting time may be charged at the applicable hourly rate displayed at checkout.

Waiting time may apply where access is not available, keys are not ready, items are not prepared, or the Customer is not present at the agreed Move Time.

8. Access, Parking and Stairs

You must ensure lawful parking and safe access.

Additional charges may apply for long carries, multiple flights of stairs, or restricted access.

9. Customer Responsibilities

You must provide accurate information regarding items, access and requirements.

You must ensure premises are safe, hygienic and free from hazards including infestation, bodily fluids, dangerous substances or unsafe structures.

You are responsible for packing unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If you or any person present is intoxicated, aggressive or poses a safety risk, the Driver may withdraw from the move.

If the environment is unsafe or access is not possible, the move may be treated as cancelled.

10. Pricing and Additional Charges

The quoted price covers listed items and allocated time.

Additional items, inaccurate item declarations, extended waiting time, long carries, multiple flights of stairs or restricted access may result in additional charges.

Additional charges are payable to the Driver unless otherwise specified.

11. Prohibited Items

The following items must not be included in the move:

  • Explosives, flammable or hazardous materials
  • Illegal goods
  • Firearms or weapons
  • Cash, jewellery or high-value valuables
  • Perishable goods
  • Items requiring specialist handling unless agreed in advance

The Driver may refuse to carry Prohibited Items.

12. Refusal of Load and Misrepresentation

The Driver may refuse unsafe, incorrectly declared, hazardous or excessive loads.

If material information regarding items, weight, access or hazards is inaccurate or withheld, the Driver may apply additional charges or refuse the move.

Where a move cannot proceed due to material misrepresentation, the Reservation Fee remains non-refundable.

13. Damage and Claims

Any damage must be reported in writing within 24 hours of the Move Time.

Claims relating to goods are handled in accordance with the Driver’s goods-in-transit insurance terms.

Customers must declare any individual item with a value exceeding £250 prior to booking.

Liability for any individual item shall not exceed £250 unless otherwise agreed in writing.

No liability is accepted for:

  • Damage resulting from inadequate packing by the Customer
  • Internal breakage of items packed by the Customer
  • Pre-existing damage
  • Sentimental or consequential value

14. Liability

Nothing excludes liability for death, personal injury, fraud or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

FMMV’s total liability is limited to the Reservation Fee paid.

FMMV is not liable for indirect or consequential loss including loss of profit or business interruption.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death, personal injury, fraud or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Nothing in these Terms limits or affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

FMMV’s total liability is limited to the Reservation Fee paid.

FMMV is not liable for indirect or consequential loss including loss of profit or business interruption.

15. Fraud, Chargebacks and Payment Recovery

We reserve the right to challenge unjustified chargebacks.

Fraudulent or abusive payment disputes may result in account suspension and recovery action.

If any Balance remains unpaid, FMMV may assist the Driver in recovery and reasonable recovery costs may be claimed where legally permitted.

The Driver may suspend completion of the move until outstanding Balance is paid.

16. Force Majeure

Neither FMMV nor the Driver is liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control.

Force majeure does not automatically entitle a refund of the Reservation Fee.

17. Complaints

Complaints must be raised promptly.

18. Data Protection

We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

19. Consumer Rights

Contracts for transport of goods on a specific date are exempt from the 14-day cooling-off period under Regulation 28(1)(h) of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.

20. Entire Agreement, Variation and Waiver

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

The version accepted at booking applies to that Booking.

We may update these Terms from time to time for future bookings.

Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

No third party has rights under these Terms.

21. Assignment and Governing Law

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms.

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.