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| - | ===== Terms of Subcontractor Service ===== | + | |
| + | ===== Terms of Subcontractor Service ===== | ||
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| + | WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE.\\ | ||
| + | SupportCALL (PTY) LTD. (hereafter referred to as **SupportCALL**)\\ | ||
| - | WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE. | + | **//Please read the entire page.//**\\ |
| + | **By using this site or the SupportCALL Ticket System, you agree to the terms outlined here and in any official communication from SupportCALL.** | ||
| - | SupportCALL (PTY) LTD. hereafter SupportCALL | ||
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| - | **Read entire page please...** | ||
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| - | **By using this site (and/or the SupportCALL Ticket System) or accessing it you agree to the terms on this page and also that sent by SupportCALL directly to its subcontractors.** | ||
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| + | === USE OF THIS SITE, SUPPORTCALL TICKET SYSTEM AND WORK HANDLING === | ||
| - | === USE OF THIS SITE, SUPPORTCALL TICKETS SYSTEM AND HANDLING OF REQUESTS AND WORK === | + | |
| - | * It is and will remain | + | * By signing in, you act on behalf |
| - | * By signing in to this site you do so as a representative | + | |
| - | * Subcontractor agrees to perform | + | * Tasks flagged |
| - | * All Tickets | + | * **Tickets** must be responded to **ASAP**, prioritizing according |
| - | * Contact | + | |
| - | * The above appointment | + | * **Log** the **agreed visit date/time** in the **Ticket System**. |
| - | * All communication must be done via the Ticket System | + | * All **communication** must go through |
| - | * Tickets | + | * **Update** tickets following |
| - | * All tickets MUST be updated | + | * Tickets must be **updated within |
| - | * All communication in the Ticket System must be done in the **[** Post Internal Note **]** tab of the ticket. | + | * Use the **[Post Internal Note]** tab for all **ticket |
| - | * If physical work ( //cabling, moving hardware | + | * For **physical work** (e.g., cabling, moving hardware), always |
| - | * If physical | + | * Submit **quotes** for such work **before |
| - | * these photos must always be taken before | + | * Upload **photos** |
| - | * These photos | + | * Photograph **serial numbers** of equipment at least every **3rd site visit**: |
| - | * Tech must always attempt to take photos of ICT equipment | + | * **APs** |
| - | * Set the correct | + | |
| - | * Set if the **[** Time Spent **]** was billable or not. | + | |
| - | * Work will be done at the agreed rate. ( //if unsure | + | |
| - | * SupportCALL clients | + | |
| - | * All communication and correspondence must be with SupportCALL directly unless instructed to communicate directly with the client or any other person. | + | * **etc.** |
| - | * Tickets must be updated at the first opportunity to allow SupportCALL to report | + | * Always set correct |
| - | * All invoicing needs to be submitted | + | * Indicate whether **time is billable or not**. |
| - | * You, or anyone you work for or the company you work for or own may under no circumstances keep save or do anything with information | + | * Work is performed |
| - | * You, or anyone you work for or the company you work for or own may under no circumstances deal in any way directly with the client or attend to work that comes from any of SupportCALL (PTY) LTD. clients. | + | * SupportCALL clients remain |
| - | * If you, or anyone you work for or the company you work for or own has had the relationship with SupportCALL come to an end. You, or anyone you work for or the company you work for or own may in no way contact | + | * Only **communicate directly** with clients if instructed by **SupportCALL**. |
| - | * ALL work must be assigned via the SupportCALL Ticket System | + | * **Prompt ticket updates** |
| - | * Any and all data or information | + | * **Invoices** must be submitted |
| - | * All work will be done in a professional manner. | + | * **Payment** is made within |
| - | * All contact with the end-user will be in a professional ( //without compromise// | + | * **Consolidating |
| - | * All work needs to be done in the way set out by SupportCALL. | + | * One Ticket, one invoice. |
| - | * All work needs to be done as requested by the client. | + | * You may **not retain |
| - | * Detailed records and reports need to be kept and entered on the report back to SupportCALL. | + | * After **termination**, no contact with **LOCAL TECHs**, **clients**, or **staff** for at least **10 years**, unless formally **re-engaged** by **SupportCALL**. |
| - | * When physical work is to be done, before and after photos must be taken and attached to the report on the Ticket System. | + | |
| - | * All photos | + | * **Delete |
| - | * Tickets need to be updated ASAP. | + | * Maintain **professionalism** and **quality** at all times. |
| - | * To do all work on behalf of SupportCALL | + | * Treat **end-users respectfully** — as **SupportCALL |
| - | * You also agree to handle all jobs as a professional and as speedily as possible without compromising on delivering exceptional service. | + | * All work must follow |
| - | * Doing the work the client needs, in the way set out by SupportCALL. | + | * Maintain **detailed |
| - | * Keeping a detailed | + | * Always **confirm |
| - | * Also, confirm with the client's head office of resolve. | + | * **Quotes** are required for **all cabling work** — include **ticket |
| - | * Cabling Quotes: | + | * Use the **field report format** as per [[local_tech_field_report|**this example**]]. |
| - | * Detailed Report on tickets "- JOBCARD LOCAL TECH": We require a comprehensive report documenting | + | * Attach **BEFORE** and **AFTER photos** |
| - | * [[local_tech_field_report|How to Use Our Ticket System Field Report]] | + | * **Invoicing**: |
| - | * Before and After Photos: All photos, both BEFORE and AFTER completion, must be uploaded | + | * One **invoice per ticket**. |
| - | * We can only bill the client once all work and reporting have been completed as outlined. | + | * Reference **ticket number**. |
| - | * Your invoices needs to be set out as callout or cabling | + | * Mark clearly |
| - | * Invoices needs to reference the ticket number applicable to that invoice | + | * Ensure **tickets are separate** per **issue/request**. |
| - | * One invoice | + | |
| - | * We instruct clients to create new ticket requests for each issue or request. This is to aid LOCAL TECH to keep to one invoice per ticket. | + | |
| === SERVICE LEVELS === | === SERVICE LEVELS === | ||
| - | * Subcontractor agrees to adhere to the following service level objectives for tickets assigned by SupportCall: | + | |
| - | ** Critical | + | * High: Contact within 4 hours, onsite within 16 business hours. |
| - | ** High Priority Tickets: Contact | + | * Medium: Contact within 8 hours, onsite within 24 business hours. |
| - | ** Medium | + | * Low: Contact within 24 hours, onsite within 48 business hours. |
| - | ** Low Priority Tickets: Contact | + | * Failure to meet SLAs may result in review or penalties. |
| - | * Failure to meet these objectives | + | * Unless otherwise agreed |
| === PRIORITY === | === PRIORITY === | ||
| - | Careful notice needs to be taken off the PRIORITY LEVEL every time on the login of all tickets. | + | * Always review |
| - | You should be notified from the system | + | * If the system |
| - | * Notify | + | * Notify end-user of visit date/time and confirm appointment. |
| - | * Confirm time | + | * Record appointment |
| - | * Record | + | * If you cannot |
| - | * If for any reason | + | * Timely communication avoids user frustration. |
| - | * If you can't make the scheduled time then arrange a new time | + | |
| - | * Notification of being late or unable to attend on a given day needs to be done timeously to avoid client waiting. | + | |
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| - | Communication is the key to good service. | + | |
| === CONFIDENTIALITY === | === CONFIDENTIALITY === | ||
| - | The parties undertake that any and all information will be kept confidential. | + | |
| - | * any information | + | * Includes financials, operations, strategy, client |
| - | * All other information of the same confidential nature concerning the business of the other party which comes to the knowledge of either party while it is engaged in terms of this agreement, including (without being limited to). | + | * When unsure, treat information as confidential. |
| - | * details of the other party’s financial structures and operating results. | + | * No unauthorized |
| - | * details of client | + | * You must return/ |
| - | * details of the other party’s strategic objectives and planning; and. | + | |
| - | * information relating to the other party’s past, present and future research and development. | + | |
| - | * if either party is uncertain about whether any information | + | |
| - | * Each party undertakes not to disclose any information, | + | |
| - | * Notwithstanding the provisions of arbitration, | + | |
| - | * Subject to the provisions of the Act, the obligation of confidentiality placed on either party in the arbitration, | + | |
| - | * Each party shall give up all papers, correspondence, | + | |
| === POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) === | === POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) === | ||
| - | * As a subcontractor, | + | |
| - | * other than in accordance with the act and requests from SupportCALL and its clients with notification to SupportCALL | + | * No client data may be kept, shared, or used outside |
| - | === LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION | + | ===== 11. Governing Law ===== |
| - | * Subcontractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SupportCall, | + | **11.1.** These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed |
| - | * Subcontractor shall, at its own expense, maintain during | + | **11.2.** If the contracting party is **SupportCALL |
| + | **11.3.** If the contracting party is **SupportCALL (Australia) Pty Ltd** (or equivalent Australian entity), the governing law will be the laws of the **State/ | ||
| + | **11.4.** By entering into this Agreement, you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction | ||
| - | === DISPUTE | + | ===== 12. Liability and Indemnification ===== |
| - | * Any and all disputes will remain between SupportCALL (PTY) LTD. and the service provider only. | + | **12.1. Subcontractor Liability:** The Subcontractor is solely liable for any and all loss, damage, injury, |
| - | * In the event of any dispute | + | **12.2. Indemnification: |
| - | * Each of the parties hereby irrevocably agrees that the decision of the arbitrator in the arbitration proceedings – | + | **12.3. Insurance: |
| - | * shall be final and binding on each of them; and | + | **12.4. Limitation |
| - | * will be carried into effect; and | + | |
| - | * be made an order of any court to whose jurisdiction the parties are subject; and | + | |
| - | * the arbitrator shall be entitled | + | |
| - | * The law governing | + | |
| - | === TERM AND TERMINATION | + | ===== 13. Dispute ===== |
| - | * This Agreement shall commence upon the Subcontractor' | + | * Disputes remain between SupportCALL and the subcontractor only. |
| - | * Either party may terminate this agreement with thirty (30) days' written notice | + | * Refer disputes to senior executives |
| - | * SupportCall may terminate this agreement immediately for material breach by the Subcontractor of any of its terms, including but not limited to breach of confidentiality, | + | * If unresolved in 7 days, it moves to arbitration. |
| + | * Arbitration is final, binding, enforceable by High Court. | ||
| + | * **The arbitration will be governed by the laws determined under Clause 11.** | ||
| - | === SEVERABILITY | + | ===== 14. Modification of Terms ===== |
| - | * If any provision | + | **14.1.** SupportCALL reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or legal and regulatory requirements.\\ |
| + | **14.2. Minor Changes:** For minor, non-material changes (e.g., correcting typos, adding contact information, | ||
| + | **14.3. Material Changes & Notice:** If a change | ||
| + | * **(a) System Notification: | ||
| + | * **(b) Login Screen Banner:** A non-dismissible notice or banner placed on the Ticket System login page.\\ | ||
| + | **14.4. Acceptance: | ||
| - | === NOTE === | + | ===== 15. Term and Termination ===== |
| - | * " | + | * Agreement begins upon first login and remains until terminated. |
| - | * Remember, the end-user would want everything (top-of-the-range printers, computers, 5x monitors...), | + | * Either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice. |
| - | * We do relay end-user requests and issues | + | * SupportCALL may terminate immediately for serious breaches (including failure |
| - | * This said, we must **always** do our utmost best to keep the end-user happy because people find it easier to report negative things rather than positive, remember if the end-user is happy they work harder and deliver better work for our client. | + | |
| - | * Build a relationship with clients that last | + | |
| - | * Look after the customer | + | |
| - | Again, **THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE** | + | ===== 16. Local Tech Engagement ===== |
| + | **16.1. Prohibition on Bypassing SupportCALL: | ||
| + | **16.2. Post-Termination Non-Solicitation (Restrictive Covenant): | ||
| + | **16.3. Duration:** This restriction remains in force for a minimum period of **12 months** following the termination of this Agreement **or any SupportCALL services.**\\ | ||
| + | **16.4. No Poaching:** The Subcontractor agrees not to solicit, entice, or poach any **LOCAL TECHs, subcontractors, | ||
| + | **16.5. Enforcement: | ||
| - | **Please remember...** | + | ===== 17. Severability ===== |
| - | * Take a little extra time and do it properly. | + | * If any clause is invalid, the rest remain effective. |
| - | * Do it properly the first time. | + | |
| - | * Customer service. | + | |
| - | * Only do work you have been instructed to do via the ticket system, SupportCALL or the client HQ ( //in writing on ticket// ) | + | |
| - | * Always use the **[** Post Internal Note **]** to update tickets. | + | |
| - | * Use the XnConvert program to half the image and save it as .jpg before emailing it to SupportCALL or adding it to the ticket system ( [[http:// | + | |
| - | * Request the xnconvert config [[http:// | + | |
| - | * Be on time or inform SupportCALL and the client. | + | |
| - | * **ALWAYS**, **take photos BEFORE & AFTER** ( //cover your ass and ours// ) | + | |
| + | === NOTE === | ||
| + | * Work must be instructed by SupportCALL or client HQ (and must be visible in ticket). | ||
| + | * End-user requests go through HQ. | ||
| + | * Keep end-users happy—this builds lasting client trust. | ||
| + | * Build relationships. Look after the customer. | ||
| + | **THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE.** | ||
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| + | **Please remember:** | ||
| + | * Take your time—do it properly the first time. | ||
| + | * Focus on customer service. | ||
| + | * Only do work that’s been officially requested. | ||
| + | * Always use **[Post Internal Note]** for updates. | ||
| + | * Use XnConvert to resize photos before upload/ | ||
| + | * Use the correct config — [[http:// | ||
| + | * Use the correct config — [[http:// | ||
| + | * If any issues downloading, | ||
| + | * Be punctual or communicate delays. | ||
| + | * **Always take BEFORE & AFTER photos.** | ||
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| - | Copyright | + | © SupportCALL - Tickets |
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