Blok Logic Concrete Hire Vehicles and Kit

Terms and Conditons

Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 2026

Blok Logic Limited
Company Registration No: 16525962
VAT Registration: GB495857324
Email: info@bloklogic.co.uk
Website: https://www.bloklogic.co.uk


1. INTERPRETATION

1.1 “Blok Logic” means Blok Logic Limited of 208 Durnsford Road, London SW19 8DR, trading from Manor Farm, Boarstall, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9UX.

1.2 “Contract” means these Terms & Conditions together with any Schedule, Order, or Order Confirmation.

1.3 “Blocks” means the concrete and other compositional blocks which Blok Logic manufactures, supplies, installs, relocates and/or removes as quoted.

1.4 “Charges” means the delivery charge, Hire Fee, collection charge, and any other charges or sums payable by the Hirer under this Contract.

1.5 “Costs” means legal and reasonable debt-recovery costs.

1.6 “Delivery Point” means the place where Blok Logic is to deliver and (unless otherwise agreed in writing) collect or relocate the Blocks.

1.7 “Hire Fee” means the fee payable by the Hirer for the hire of the Blocks (calculated by reference to weekly rates and, where applicable, daily rates as set out in the Schedule or Order Confirmation).

1.8 “Hirer” means the company or individual identified as the Hirer.

1.9 “Indemnity” means the Hirer’s obligation to compensate Blok Logic in full for any loss, cost, expense, liability or damage arising from the Hirer’s acts or omissions.

1.10 “Short Term/Event Hire” means any hire under eight (8) weeks in length and any event hire where the delivery date and collection date are known and agreed in advance.

1.11 “Long Term Commercial Hire” means any hire over eight (8) weeks in length or where the end date is unknown at the start of hire.

1.12 “Daily Rate” means the daily hire rate (if any) specified in the Schedule or Order Confirmation, applicable where a Short Term/Event Hire extends beyond the initial one-week minimum period.

1.13 “Replacement Value” means the current market price charged by Blok Logic for equivalent new Blocks, plus delivery costs.

1.14 “Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday in England.

1.15 “Normal Wear and Tear” means deterioration occurring from ordinary and reasonable use of the Blocks during the hire period, excluding damage caused by misuse, negligence, accident, or failure to maintain the Blocks properly.

1.16 “Schedule or Order Confirmation” means the written quotation, order form, or confirmation document issued by Blok Logic specifying the Blocks, Charges, dates, and Delivery Point. Where any conflict arises between these Terms & Conditions and the Schedule or Order Confirmation, these Terms & Conditions shall prevail unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.

2. HIRE OF BLOCKS

2.1 Upon receipt of required payment, Blok Logic will supply and deliver the Blocks to the Hirer at the Delivery Point.

2.2 The Delivery Point, number of Blocks, delivery date, and hire period shall be as set out in the Schedule or Order Confirmation.

2.3 All Charges are exclusive of VAT, which shall be payable where applicable at the prevailing rate.

2.4 Short Term/Event Hire: All Charges (including delivery and collection) are payable in full in advance of hire, prior to delivery.

2.5 Long Term Commercial Hire: Initial Charges payable in advance include the first four (4) weeks’ Hire Fee (the minimum hire period) and delivery (if applicable).

2.6 Where an additional Hire Fee becomes due for a Long Term Commercial Hire after the initial minimum hire period, such Hire Fee continues to accrue on a weekly basis and will be billed monthly in arrears. Invoices must be paid by the due date stated on the invoice.

2.7 Minimum hire periods: (a) For Short Term/Event Hire, the minimum hire period is one (1) week. Where the hire extends beyond the initial week, a Daily Rate may apply for the extended period, as set out in the Schedule or Order Confirmation. (b) For Long Term Commercial Hire, the minimum hire period is four (4) weeks.

2.8 For Long Term Commercial Hire and/or where the collection date is not agreed at the outset, the Hirer must provide at least three (3) Business Days’ written notice to terminate hire (off-hire). The notice must: (a) identify the Collection Point; (b) specify the number and identity of Blocks to be collected; (c) confirm the Blocks will be accessible for collection in accordance with clause 4.13; (d) specify the requested collection date (which must be at least three (3) Business Days from the date of notice.

2.8A Hire Fees continue to accrue until the collection date specified in the off-hire notice or (if later) the date on which collection is actually completed, whichever is later.

2.8B If the Blocks are not ready for collection as required by clause 4.13 when Blok Logic attends on the specified collection date, hire continues and Hire Fees continue to accrue until collection is completed. Additional waiting time and return visit charges apply in accordance with clause 4.10.

2.8C If the Hirer cancels or postpones collection after giving off-hire notice but within three (3) Business Days of the scheduled collection date, a cancellation charge of £150 per vehicle dispatched will apply, in addition to continued Hire Fees.

2.9 Where only some Blocks are to be collected, the Hirer must clearly identify in writing which specific Blocks are to be collected. Failing this, Blok Logic may determine which Blocks to collect and shall not be liable for collecting Blocks which the Hirer subsequently claims should have remained on hire.

3. PAYMENT

3.1 Short Term/Event Hire: All Charges are payable in full in advance before the hire period begins, including delivery and collection.

3.2 Long Term Commercial Hire: Initial Charges are payable in full in advance before delivery. Additional Hire Fees, accrued after the initial minimum hire period, will be billed monthly in arrears.

3.3 At the end of any hire, collection is charged in accordance with the Schedule or Order Confirmation or, where not agreed in advance, at Blok Logic’s prevailing rates as notified to the Hirer. For Long Term Commercial Hire, the collection charge invoice is payable in full prior to collection taking place.

3.4 All payments must be made in full without any set-off, deduction, counterclaim, or withholding whatsoever, except where the Hirer has a right to set-off under a court order or where expressly agreed in writing by Blok Logic.

3.5 Late payment will attract statutory interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 at the rate of 5% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, together with permitted recovery costs.

3.6 For Long Term Commercial Hire, invoices issued for Hire Fees accrued after the initial minimum hire period are payable within fourteen (14) days of the invoice date.

3.7 Blok Logic may set off any sums owed by the Hirer (including but not limited to charges for loss, damage, late return, or waiting time) against any deposits, payments, or other sums held or due to the Hirer.

3.8 Collection charges for Long Term Commercial Hire must be paid in full before collection takes place. For Short Term/Event Hire, collection charges are included in the advance payment required under clause 3.1.

4. DELIVERY

4.1 Delivery shall take place at the agreed Delivery Point on the agreed date.

4.2 Title to the Blocks remains with Blok Logic at all times.

4.3 The Hirer shall not remove, alter, or obscure identifying marks or proprietary notices on the Blocks.

4.4 Risk relating to the location and use of the Blocks passes to the Hirer upon delivery.

4.5 The Hirer warrants that delivery, siting, and collection do not infringe third-party rights and that all necessary permissions, consents, and authorisations have been obtained from landlords, local authorities, highways authorities, and any other relevant third parties.

4.6 The Hirer shall ensure the Delivery Point is fully prepared and safe and that Blok Logic has unrestricted access for its vehicles, equipment and personnel at the agreed date and time, including (without limitation) access through gates, barriers, security checkpoints and any internal site restrictions. The Hirer shall ensure a responsible person is available on site at the agreed time with authority to provide access, direct Blok Logic to the Delivery Point, and sign delivery/collection documentation.

4.7 Blok Logic will use all reasonable endeavours to attend promptly at the agreed time. Any estimated arrival times are given in good faith and may be affected by factors outside Blok Logic’s control (including traffic, severe weather, and site conditions). Where Blok Logic is delayed, it will use reasonable endeavours to notify the Hirer.

4.8 Blok Logic will allow up to one (1) hour’s waiting time from arrival to obtain access to the site (including access through gates, security or internal restrictions). If access is not available within that period, Blok Logic will remain on standby and continue to wait and the Hirer will be charged for additional waiting time in accordance with clause 4.10.

4.9 Blok Logic will allow up to two (2) hours total on-site time for delivery and/or collection operations (as applicable), measured from the time the vehicle is positioned and able to commence loading/unloading, assuming reasonable site readiness and access.

4.10 Any waiting time or on-site time in excess of the allowances in clauses 4.8 and 4.9, where caused by the Hirer, the site, the Hirer’s contractors, or any third party (including lack of access, queues, site rules, inability to safely proceed, or the Blocks not being ready for collection), shall be chargeable at £75 per hour (or part thereof). This is in addition to any other Charges due under this Contract.

4.11 The Hirer must provide suitable access and prepare the Delivery Point for safe loading and unloading. If the Delivery Point or access route is deemed unsafe or unsuitable in Blok Logic’s reasonable opinion, delivery/collection will not proceed until it is made safe. Any resulting waiting time or additional attendance time will be charged in accordance with clause 4.10.

4.12 The Hirer remains liable for Charges arising from delays or inefficiencies caused by site conditions, including (where applicable) additional vehicle time, return visits, and re-attendance, charged in accordance with clause 4.10 and/or Blok Logic’s prevailing rates for any non-hourly items stated in the Order Confirmation.

4.13 Dry hire positioning and collection readiness: Where Blocks are supplied on a dry hire basis, the Hirer is responsible for: (a) the positioning/siting of the Blocks after delivery; and (b) at the end of the hire, gathering and positioning the Blocks to a single accessible location suitable for the lorry to collect them in a single collection operation (unless otherwise agreed in writing). If the Blocks are not ready for collection in this way when Blok Logic attends, any additional time on site will be charged in accordance with clause 4.10 and hire will continue in accordance with clause 2.8B.

4.14 No charges apply for periods of non-delivery or non-collection solely attributable to Blok Logic’s fault or delay.

4.15 The Hirer may cancel without charge where delivery is delayed by more than 3 (3) Business Days beyond the agreed delivery date for reasons solely attributable to Blok Logic, provided cancellation is notified in writing.

4.16 Any sums paid for cancelled deliveries under clause 4.15 will be refunded in full within fourteen (14) Business Days; this is the Hirer’s sole remedy for such delay.

4.17 Where the Hirer cancels delivery for any reason other than Blok Logic’s delay: (a) cancellation more than seven (7) Business Days before the scheduled delivery date: no charge; (b) cancellation between three (3) and seven (7) Business Days before the scheduled delivery date: 50% of the total Charges are payable; (c) cancellation less than three (3) Business Days before the scheduled delivery date: 100% of the total Charges are payable.

5. RELOCATION

5.1 The Hirer may request relocation of Blocks during the hire period, which will be carried out at Blok Logic’s prevailing charges as notified to the Hirer in writing prior to relocation.

5.2 The Hirer shall not move the Blocks from the Delivery address unless required to do so by law or emergency, or if Blok Logic fails to respond to a relocation request within a reasonable time (being not less than five (5) Business Days).

5.3 Where the Hirer moves Blocks away from the delivery address, without Blok Logic’s written consent, the Hirer shall be liable for all costs, losses, and damage arising from such movement and shall indemnify Blok Logic accordingly.

5A. INSURANCE

5A.1 The Hirer must maintain in force throughout the hire period: (a) public liability insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of £5,000,000 (five million pounds) per occurrence; and (b) insurance covering loss of or damage to the Blocks for their full Replacement Value.

5A.2 The Hirer must provide evidence of insurance to Blok Logic on request, within three (3) Business Days of such request. Failure to maintain adequate insurance or to provide evidence when requested shall constitute a material breach entitling Blok Logic to terminate this Contract immediately under clause 9.1.

5A.3 Maintenance of insurance does not limit or reduce the Hirer’s obligations or liabilities under this Contract.

6. WARRANTY

6.1 Blok Logic warrants good and unencumbered title to the Blocks and the Hirer’s quiet enjoyment of the Blocks during the hire period, subject to the Hirer complying with its obligations under this Contract.

6A. LOSS, DAMAGE, AND THEFT

6A.1 The Hirer is responsible for all loss of or damage to the Blocks from the time of delivery until collection is completed, except for Normal Wear and Tear.

6A.2 If any Block is lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged beyond economic repair during the hire period, the Hirer must immediately: (a) notify Blok Logic in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of the loss, theft, destruction, or damage; (b) provide full details of the circumstances; (c) where applicable, provide a police crime reference number for theft; and (d) pay Blok Logic the Replacement Value for each affected Block.

6A.3 Payment of Replacement Value under clause 6A.2(d) is due within fourteen (14) days of Blok Logic’s written demand and does not terminate the hire or relieve the Hirer of ongoing Hire Fees unless Blok Logic agrees otherwise in writing or delivers replacement Blocks.

6A.4 If any Block is damaged but repairable, the Hirer must pay the reasonable cost of repair, including collection, transportation, repair works, and redelivery (if applicable). Hire Fees continue during any repair period unless Blok Logic agrees otherwise in writing.

6A.5 Blok Logic may inspect the Blocks at any time during the hire period on giving the Hirer reasonable notice (being not less than two (2) Business Days) or without notice if Blok Logic reasonably believes the Blocks are at risk of loss, theft, or damage.

6A.6 On collection, Blok Logic will assess the condition of the Blocks. If Blok Logic identifies damage beyond Normal Wear and Tear, Blok Logic will notify the Hirer in writing within three (3) Business Days with photographic evidence and a repair cost estimate. The Hirer must pay such costs within fourteen (14) days of invoice.

6B. MAINTENANCE AND CONDITION

6B.1 During the hire period, the Hirer must: (a) keep the Blocks in good condition, subject only to Normal Wear and Tear; (b) keep the Blocks free from any encumbrance, lien, or legal process; (c) not alter, modify, or deface the Blocks or remove any identifying marks, labels, or proprietary notices;(d) ensure the Blocks are not used in any unlawful manner or in breach of any regulation; (e) notify Blok Logic immediately if the Blocks are seized, confiscated, or become subject to any legal claim.

6B.2 The Hirer must not: (a) sell, hire out, lend, pledge, or otherwise part with possession or control of the Blocks to any third party; (b) allow any lien, charge, or encumbrance to arise over the Blocks; (c) represent itself as owner of the Blocks or having any right to dispose of them.

6B.3 The Blocks must be returned at the end of the hire in the same condition as delivered, subject to Normal Wear and Tear, clean and free from debris, and positioned ready for collection in accordance with clause 4.13.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 The Hirer acquires no rights in the name “Blok Logic” or any associated branding, trademarks, logos, or intellectual property. All goodwill arising from any use shall accrue exclusively to Blok Logic.

7.2 Blok Logic may photograph the Blocks on site for marketing and promotional purposes. The Hirer consents to such photography provided it does not disrupt the Hirer’s operations.

7A. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SUITABILITY

7A.1 Blok Logic supplies the Blocks as equipment only. The Hirer acknowledges that: (a) Blok Logic provides no advice, warranty, or representation regarding the suitability, adequacy, or safety of the Blocks for any particular purpose; (b) it is the Hirer’s sole responsibility to determine whether the Blocks are suitable for the Hirer’s intended use; (c) where the Blocks are to be used for event safety, site security, temporary structures, anchoring, support, or any load-bearing or safety-critical purpose, the Hirer must obtain independent professional engineering or structural advice before use.

7A.2 The Hirer must: (a) ensure all use of the Blocks complies with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all other applicable health and safety legislation and regulations; (b) carry out all necessary risk assessments before using the Blocks; (c) ensure all persons involved in handling, siting, or using the Blocks are competent and adequately trained; (d) implement all necessary safety measures and precautions.

7A.3 Blok Logic accepts no responsibility for: (a) the consequences of the Hirer’s choice to use the Blocks for any particular purpose; (b) any failure of the Blocks to perform in the manner expected by the Hirer; (c) any structural failure, instability, or inadequacy arising from the Hirer’s use or siting of the Blocks.

8. DATA PROTECTION

8.1 Personal data will be processed only as reasonably required to provide the Blocks or as agreed with the Hirer, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

8.2 Unless legally required otherwise, personal data will be deleted or returned no later than thirty (30) days after the contractual relationship ends.

9. TERMINATION

9.1 Blok Logic may terminate this Contract immediately by written notice if the Hirer: (a) fails to pay any sums when due under this Contract; (b) materially breaches this Contract and (where the breach is capable of remedy) fails to remedy such breach within seven (7) Business Days of written notice requiring remedy; (c) becomes subject to an insolvency event, including (without limitation) entering administration, receivership, liquidation, or any voluntary arrangement with creditors, or being unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

9.2 Upon termination for any reason: (a) all sums due to Blok Logic become immediately payable; (b) Blok Logic may enter the Delivery Point to recover the Blocks without notice; (c) the Hirer must immediately make the Blocks available for collection and provide all necessary access.

9.3 Termination does not affect accrued rights, liabilities, or obligations of either party.

10. LIABILITY

10.1 Nothing in this Contract excludes or limits either party’s liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by its negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; (c) breach of the obligations implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (title and quiet possession); or (d) any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited by law.

10.2 Subject to clause 10.1, Blok Logic’s total aggregate liability to the Hirer under or in connection with this Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total Charges paid by the Hirer in respect of the affected Blocks during the hire period giving rise to the claim; or (b) £25,000 (twenty-five thousand pounds).

10.3 Subject to clause 10.1, Blok Logic shall not be liable to the Hirer for: (a) loss of profits, revenue, business, contracts, or anticipated savings; (b) loss of or damage to goodwill or reputation; (c) loss of or corruption to data; (d) any indirect or consequential loss or damage; or (e) any loss or damage arising from the Hirer’s use, siting, or application of the Blocks.

10.4 The limitations and exclusions in this clause 10 shall apply regardless of whether such losses were foreseeable and whether Blok Logic was advised of the possibility of such losses.

11. RISK AND INDEMNITY

11.1 Legal and beneficial ownership of the Blocks remains with Blok Logic at all times. The Hirer has no right, title, or interest in the Blocks except the right to possession and use during the hire period in accordance with this Contract.

11.2 Risk of loss, theft, damage, or destruction of the Blocks passes to the Hirer upon delivery and returns to Blok Logic only upon completed collection.

11.3 The Hirer shall indemnify and keep indemnified Blok Logic in full against all losses, liabilities, costs (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis), expenses, damages, claims, and proceedings arising directly or indirectly from: (a) the Hirer’s possession, use, siting, or application of the Blocks; (b) any breach by the Hirer of this Contract; (c) any negligence, act, or omission of the Hirer, its employees, agents, contractors, or any third party permitted by the Hirer to use the Blocks; (d) any claim by a third party for death, personal injury, or damage to property arising from the Blocks whilst on hire; (e) any use of the Blocks as anchors, supports, or for any load-bearing or safety-critical purpose; (f) any infringement of third-party rights, including failure to obtain necessary permissions or consents; (g) any environmental damage or contamination caused by or arising from the Blocks whilst on hire.

11.4 The indemnity in clause 11.3 shall apply whether or not such losses arise from matters which would otherwise be the responsibility of Blok Logic at common law or under statute, except where such losses arise solely from Blok Logic’s negligence or wilful default.

12. FORCE MAJEURE

12.1 Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Contract if such delay or failure is caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including (without limitation) acts of God, flood, fire, explosion, epidemic, pandemic, war, terrorism, strikes, labour disputes, or failure of third-party suppliers or contractors.

12.2 The party affected by force majeure must notify the other party in writing as soon as reasonably practicable, specifying the nature of the event and its likely duration.

12.3 If force majeure continues for more than thirty (30) days, either party may terminate this Contract by written notice without liability, except that the Hirer remains liable for all Charges accrued up to the date of termination.

13. NOTICES

13.1 Any notice required or permitted under this Contract must be in writing and delivered by hand, sent by first-class post, or sent by email to the addresses set out in this Contract or as otherwise notified by either party.

13.2 Notices are deemed received: (a) on delivery if delivered by hand; (b) two (2) Business Days after posting if sent by first-class post; (c) on transmission if sent by email, provided no delivery failure notification is received by the sender within twenty-four (24) hours of transmission.

13.3 This clause does not apply to service of legal proceedings or documents in any legal action.

14. GENERAL

14.1 Entire Agreement: This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral. The Hirer acknowledges that it has not relied on any statement, representation, or warranty not expressly set out in this Contract.

14.2 Variation: No variation of this Contract shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by authorised representatives of both parties.

14.3 Confidentiality: Each party shall keep confidential all information of a confidential nature obtained from the other party, except where disclosure is required by law or regulatory authority or where the information is already in the public domain other than by breach of this clause.

14.4 Waiver: No failure or delay by either party to exercise any right or remedy under this Contract shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy, nor shall it preclude or restrict any further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

14.5 Assignment: The Hirer may not assign, transfer, subcontract, or otherwise deal with any of its rights or obligations under this Contract without Blok Logic’s prior written consent. Blok Logic may assign, transfer, or subcontract any of its rights or obligations without the Hirer’s consent.

14.6 Severance: If any provision of this Contract is found by any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the other provisions of this Contract which shall remain in full force and effect. The parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace any invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision that achieves, to the greatest extent possible, the original commercial intent.

14.7 Third-Party Rights: The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 is expressly excluded. No third party shall have any right to enforce any term of this Contract.

14.8 Governing Law & Jurisdiction: This Contract and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any such dispute or claim.

14.9 Dispute Resolution: Before commencing court proceedings (except for urgent interlocutory relief or debt recovery), the parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through negotiation. If not resolved within fourteen (14) days, the parties shall attempt mediation under the CEDR Model Mediation Procedure for at least thirty (30) days before commencing proceedings. Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or other equitable relief or pursuing debt recovery through standard commercial processes.

14.10 Anti-Bribery: The Hirer warrants that it shall comply with all applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, including the Bribery Act 2010, and shall not engage in any activity, practice, or conduct which would constitute an offence under such laws.

14.11 Modern Slavery: The Hirer warrants that it complies with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and shall notify Blok Logic immediately if it becomes aware of any actual or suspected slavery or human trafficking in any part of its supply chain.