The Terms of Trade below apply to the BBC's contracts with suppliers. Any purchase by the BBC is conditional upon the supplier's acceptance of these terms. The supplier should notify the BBC forthwith if it doesn't wish to accept these Terms of Trade.
The BBC may amend these Terms of Trade from time to time. Suppliers should review this site regularly to ensure they have read and understood the current Terms of Trade which apply to their contract with the BBC.
No terms contained in any supplier invoice, delivery note or other like document issued by the supplier will be of any effect unless they have been confirmed by the BBC in writing.
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If you're a freelancer providing services to the BBC (or a freelancer operating through a service company) please visit the Freelancers at the BBC website.
BBC Terms of Trade (download)
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Terms of Trade (PC3) The Terms of Trade (PC3) apply to BBC Public Service, BBC Studios, BBC Studioworks, and BBC Taobh na h-Aibhne. They will apply to your contract with the BBC.
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Terms of Trade (Media Application Technologies Ltd) These Terms of Trade apply if you're supplying to Media Application Technologies Ltd.
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Terms of Trade (BBC Children's Productions Ltd) These Terms of Trade apply if you're supplying to BBC Children's Productions Ltd.
If you have difficulty accessing the relevant terms of trade or are unsure which terms of trade apply to you in supplying the BBC, please contact your contract representative at the BBC.
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