Gaelic Telecom Terms & Conditions

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Gaelic Telecom Terms & Conditions
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Gaelic Telecom agrees to make available to the Customer the Services described below on the following Terms and Conditions:

Definitions
The following words shall have the following meaning:
  • "Access Provider" means the entity that provides access to the physical telephone line(s) and associated services across which the Services is provided;

  • "Affiliate" means a holding company, group company, or subsidiary direct or indirect, or a company that is under the common control with the company concerned;

  • "Agreement", means these Terms and Conditions; the Customer Authorisation Form; the Acceptable Use Policies; Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s), the Code of Practice which together constitutes a legally binding agreement between Gaelic Telecom and the Customer. The Agreement shall come into force once the Customer commences to use the Services as determined by us. On entering into the Agreement, you shall be deemed to have obtained the authority of the entity who leases the physical telephone line(s) across which the Services is provided, you shall also be deemed to have accepted that you are bound by the obligations as set out in the Code of Practice;

  • "Ancillary Services" means call management services for example call waiting, call forwarding applied to the telephone line and including CPE, rental products for example telephone fixtures and accessories;

  • "Carrier Pre-Selection" or "CPS" means the service whereby the Customer is able to pre-select a service provider other than the Access Provider to carry his/her calls according to the all calls option ‘All Calls';

  • "Charge" means the rental, Talk Anytime Subscription, connection charge and any other charge payable by the Customer to Gaelic Telecom to avail of the Services; the current Charge(s) are detailed in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s);

  • "Commencement Date" means the date on which Gaelic Telecom establishes the Services or any part of the Services for the Customer or when you first start to use the Services, whichever is the earlier.

  • "ComReg" or "Commission for Communications Regulation" shall mean the national regulatory Authority for the telecommunications market in Ireland.

  • "Connection Charge" means the once off non-recurring charge payable by the Customer for initial provision and where applicable installation of the Services;

  • "CPE" means customer premises equipment.

  • "Customer" means the person using or who has used the Services ("Customer" or "you");

  • "Customer Authorisation Form" means a form completed by the Customer to approve a changeover to the Services, including the Direct Debit Mandate;

  • "Customer Premises" means the location where the Services are provided;

  • "DSFA" means the Department of Social and Family Affairs;

  • "DSFA Scheme" means the DSFA telephone allowance scheme from time to time, which scheme Gaelic Telecom shall adhere to in charging a Customer who is eligible under such scheme;

  • "Equipment" means the DSL modem and cable and/or a telephone and/or any other service provider equipment (including that of Gaelic Telecom), comprising of inter alia software and hardware that is located on the Customer's premises;

  • "Gaelic Telecom", "we" "us" shall mean Gaelic Telecom Limited, whose registered address is at Communications House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4 the provider of the Services under this Agreement and all its employees and agents; "

  • "Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s)" shall mean the information published from time to time by Gaelic Telecom in respect of the tariffs and rates for the Services.

  • "Initial Minimum Period" means the first twelve (12) calendar months of the Services beginning from the Commencement Date;

  • "Internet" means the global public network based on a common communication protocol which supports communication through the world wide web;

  • "Kit" means equipment comprising of, inter alia, hardware and software;

  • "Line Maintenance" means the maintenance of the line in relation to faults or additional fixtures and accessories etc;

  • "Network" means the telecommunications system owed and operated by Gaelic Telecom in accordance with its authorisation pursuant to Regulation 5 of the European Communities (Electronic Communications)( Authorisation ) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 306 of 2003).

  • "Off-Peak Times" means evening at or after 6.00pm and before 8.00am, Monday to Friday (inclusive), Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and such other times as Gaelic Telecom may from time to time announce on its website or by advertisement;

  • "Order" means an order made by the Customer to Gaelic Telecom for the provision of the Services and includes a Customer Authorisation Form and a Direct Debit Mandate;

  • "Services" means the telecommunications service including the ability to receive and make telephone calls over the Network and to be charged for these calls, the rental of the telephone line(s) and any other Ancillary Services, the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service and shall include any services from time to time and at any time specified and supplied by Gaelic Telecom to the Customer and in accordance with the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s);

  • "Single Billing Service" means the service whereby the Customer can opt for "all Calls" CPS in tandem with a single bill including all call types, line rental and Ancillary Services - in accordance with the Regulations as set out by ComReg and any other amending or additional regulations or legislation or Codes of Practice, howsoever arising;

  • "Talk Anytime" means a facility whereby Customers on a single residential telephone account, on payment of a monthly Talk Anytime Subscription charge as amended from time to time shall avail of a facility entitling them to unlimited local and national calls at certain times. The Talk Anytime facility shall consist of a Talk Package and Talk Anytime Package (each a Level), the terms of which are more particularly set out at Clause 7.

  • "Talk Anytime Subscription" shall mean the monthly fee as detailed in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s) as amended from time to time payable by Customers to avail of the Talk Anytime facility.

The headings set out in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect its interpretation.

1. COMMENCEMENT & TERM
11.1 This Agreement shall commence on the date the Services are provided by Gaelic Telecom to the Customer (the "Commencement Date") and shall be for the Initial Minimum Period.
1.2 Upon expiry of the Initial Minimum Period, the Services will continue to be provided by Gaelic Telecom on the terms of this Agreement unless terminated in accordance with the termination provisions set out at Clause 9.

2. PROVISION OF THE SERVICES
2.1 For technical, operational and commercial reasons we shall be entitled to vary the Services and any aspect thereof at any time
2.2
Gaelic Telecom shall provide the Services to the Customer upon receipt of an Order from the Customer, on the terms of this Agreement and with all reasonable skill, care and diligence, subject to the payment of the Charges as set out at Clause 8 hereof
2.3
The Customer acknowledges that the Services provided are a bundled service, being both voice and data.
2.4 At any time within a period of ten (10) days from receipt of the Customer Authorisation Form by Gaelic Telecom, the Customer is entitled to cancel the Order for any reason whatsoever, on prior written notice to Gaelic Telecom. The Customer shall be liable for any usage charges incurred prior to his cancellation of the Services. No other cancellation charges shall apply.
2.5 The Customer acknowledges that provision of the Services may require the Customer to accept a new telephone number from Gaelic Telecom
2.6 Gaelic Telecom shall use all reasonable endeavours to provide the Services by any date indicated to the Customer, but all dates are estimates and Gaelic Telecom has no liability for any failure to meet any date. The Customer's statutory right of cancellation shall not be affected.
2.7 Gaelic Telecom does not warrant that the Services will meet the Customer's requirements or that the operation of the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
2.8 Gaelic Telecom will use all reasonable endeavours to provide uninterrupted Services but from time to time faults may occur whether on the Network or otherwise, and Gaelic Telecom does not accept any liability for any direct or indirect loss, damage or claims which may arise as a result of such an interruption. Specifically, Gaelic Telecom disclaims any legal liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage suffered by the Customer for any disruptions of or on any telecommunications system provided by the Access Provider, which are outside the control of Gaelic Telecom

3. PROVISION & INSTALLATION OF THE GAELIC TELECOM BROADBAND SERVICE
3.1 Provision of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service is subject to the suitability of the telephone line. If the line is suitable the provision of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service may result in temporary loss of telephone Service to the Customer during the period in which initial installation is taking place.
3.2 On order completion, where the Customer so requests Gaelic Telecom shall provide it with the use of a DSL modem charged at a monthly rental and is detailed in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guides(s) for the duration of this Agreement to facilitate connection to the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service
3.3 The Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service shall be provided by way of Self-Install which involves where requested on the Order (the provision of a Kit by Gaelic Telecom to the Customer to enable the Customer to carry-out the installation itself in accordance with the guidelines issued).
3.4 Where the Customer elects self-installation of its own Equipment, the Customer must ensure that any Equipment connected to or used with the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service must be connected and used in accordance with all applicable instructions, safety and security procedures as provided by Gaelic Telecom.

4. CUSTOMER CARE
4.1 Gaelic Telecom s customer care number is 1890 929 929 which shall operate in accordance to the Code of Practice
4.2 All faults or requests will be reported to Gaelic Telecom by the Customer but may require a site visit by the Access Provider. The relevant charges, if any, for Line Maintenance carried out on the line will be billed to the Customer and are detailed in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s)
4.3 Calls to all carrier selection codes will be barred by the Access Provider on the telephone line(s)
4.4 Gaelic Telecoms Code of Practice which outlines our complaints and dispute resolution procedure is available on www.gaelictelecom.ie or upon written request

5. USE OF THE SERVICES - GENERAL
5.1 The Customer undertakes not to use the Services or the Equipment:
5.1.1 for any improper, immoral or unlawful purpose, nor cause any nuisance by the use of the Services, nor allow others to use the Services for any of the foregoing purposes in a way that may cause degradation of service levels to other customers as determined by Gaelic Telecom or put the Network at risk; or
5.1.2 for the transmission of any material which is, may be or is intended to be a hoax or is of a defamatory, offensive, abusive, obscene or menacing nature; or
5.1.3 for the infringement of intellectual property rights or trade secrets of another party; or for the processing of automated personal data as defined in the Data Protection Act, 1988; or
5.1.4 to engage in activities which, in the opinion of Gaelic Telecom, cause or are liable to cause disruption or denial of service to any third party Internet or online user.
5.2 The Customer hereby agrees to avail of the Services subject to the provisions of any Telecommunications Scheme directed by COMREG and in force for the time being and the provisions of any legislation applicable hereto (all together hereinafter referred to as "the Regulations"). Use of the Services by the Customer shall be deemed to be an acceptance by the Customer of the terms and conditions of this Agreement
5.3 You shall ensure that all persons having access to the Services or the Equipment comply with the terms and conditions herein stated
5.4 The Services is provided solely for the Customer's own use and the Customer shall not resell the Services (or any part of the Services) to any third party.
5.5 You shall ensure that all equipment provided to you for accessing the Services is maintained and kept in good working order 5.6 Where software is provided to enable the Customer to use the Services, Gaelic Telecom grants the Customer a non-exclusive, non- transferable licence solely for the term of this Agreement to use the software for that purpose and the Customer undertakes to comply with and be bound by all conditions of the licence under which the Equipment is supplied
5.7 You shall comply and are bound by all conditions of any licence under which the Equipment or the Services is provided
5.8 You shall comply with all reasonable instructions given to you by us in relation to the use of the Services
5.9 You shall inform Gaelic Telecom in writing of any change of name, address and/or telephone number
5.10 You shall indemnify and hold us harmless against all liabilities, claims, damages, losses, expenses and proceedings howsoever arising from or in any way connected with the use of the Services or the Equipment including any claim by the Access Provider

6. USE OF THE GAELIC TELECOM BROADBAND SERVICES - GENERAL
6.1 The Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service is available at different levels. Each level has a particular set of features (e.g. bandwidth, loan equipment functionality etc) and a Broadband Traffic Policy (defined within the Gaelic Telecom Acceptable Use Policy): The Customer shall select the level of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service it wishes to avail of and shall inform Gaelic Telecom of its selection.
6.2 The Customer agrees to be bound by the Broadband Traffic Policy attaching to its selected level of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service. In the event that Customer usage represents excessive use of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service, Gaelic Telecom may, without prejudice to its right to charge the Customer for the excess usage, request the Customer to select a level more appropriate to its usage. In the event of the Customer refusing or neglecting to select an alternative level of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service, Gaelic Telecom may, upon due notice, terminate the provision of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service to the Customer.
6.3 The Customer may change the level of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service selected by it on giving at least five (5) days notice to Gaelic Telecom. Any fee as set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s), shall be charged by Gaelic Telecom and paid by the Customer in respect of the change of a level.
6.4 The Customer agrees to provide Gaelic Telecom and its agents with all such information and cooperation including, inter alia, suitable Premises, equipment and services as Gaelic Telecom may reasonably require from time to time enabling it to provide the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service. Gaelic Telecom may, in its absolute discretion, refuse to provide the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service where such information or co-operation is not furnished by the Customer.
6.5 The Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service is provided in accordance with the relevant product description in the Regulations. The Customer acknowledges that the relevant product description may contain limitations and constraints on the use of the Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service. The customer agrees and undertakes to adhere to these constraints and restrictions.
6.6 The customer has read and understands the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and understands that may be revised from time to time. The Gaelic Telecom Broadband Service may only be used by Customers in accordance with Gaelic Telecom 's Acceptable Use Policy - www.gaelictelecom.ie.
6.7 Where additional terms and conditions or sections of the Acceptable Use Policy govern any access to any Content or to any Internet service, the Customer acknowledges that it is obliged to comply with such terms and conditions.

7. TALK ANYTIME FACILITY
7.1 The Talk Anytime facility has two different Levels the Talk Package and Talk Anytime Package and depending on the Level selected by the Customer on the Customer Authorisation Form has the following benefits.
7.1.1 Talk Anytime Package - On payment by the Customer of the monthly Talk Anytime Subscription the Talk Anytime facility allows residential Customers the facility to make unlimited calls from the dedicated residential line to direct dialled voice calls to any local and national fixed line number in Ireland including Northern Ireland (accessed using the (048) prefix) made at anytime (the "Unlimited Calls") subject to the limitations set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s). For the avoidance of doubt this facility does not include calls made to mobile numbers, international numbers, non-geographic numbers, satellite numbers, Internet subscription based services and any other numbers or services. All other calls and Services will be charged at standard Gaelic Telecom Rates as set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s).
7.1.2 Talk Package - On payment by the Customer of the monthly Talk Anytime Subscription the Talk Anytime facility allows residential Customers the facility to make unlimited calls from the dedicated residential line to direct dialled voice calls to any local and national fixed line number in Ireland including Northern Ireland (accessed using the (048) prefix) made at Off-Peak Times (the "Unlimited Calls") subject to the limitations set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s). For the avoidance of doubt this facility does not include calls made to mobile numbers, international numbers, non-geographic numbers, satellite numbers, Internet subscription based services and any other numbers or services. All other calls and Services will be charged at standard Gaelic Telecom Rates as set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s).
7.2 The Customer may only avail of the Talk Anytime facility on one qualifying telephone account irrespective of the number of accounts they may have.
7.3 The Talk Anytime facility can be applied to either one PSTN or one channel on an ISDN BRA (Basic Rate Access) telephone line or one channel on an ISDN Hi-Speed telephone line only on a Customers account. Only one telephone line per Customer account can avail of the facility, for the avoidance of doubt the facility does not include line rental and all lines and services will be charged at standard Gaelic Telecom Rates as set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s).
7.4 Unlimited Calls are up to 60 minutes per call after which per minute standard Gaelic Telecom Rates apply as set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s). To avoid being charged the per minute rates the Customer should hang up before the 60 minutes is up and make the call again. There is no minimum call charge for Unlimited Calls as part of the facility.
7.5 It shall be a condition of the application of the Talk Anytime facility that Customers availing of this facility shall not be entitled to avail of any other discount scheme as implemented from time to time by Gaelic Telecom
7.6 Gaelic Telecom may at its absolute discretion withdraw the Talk Anytime facility from any Customer whose use of the service, in the opinion of Gaelic Telecom, either risks degradation of service levels to other customers, puts Gaelic Telecom's Network at risk or where the usage of the Services is inconsistent with normal residential usage or is for purposes that are not reasonably used by residential Customers
7.7 The Customer may select an alternative Talk Anytime package Level by contacting Gaelic Telecom customer service requesting its level selection. Gaelic Telecom will use its best endeavours to implement the Customer's choice of Level so as to be available for the next Billing Cycle but cannot give a guarantee that where an alternative Level is selected such Level shall be included on the Customer's next Billing Cycle, after selection
7.8 Gaelic Telecom reserves the right to cancel the Talk Anytime facility at any time.

8. PAYMENT
8.1 The Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s), as amended from time to time also forms part of the Agreement. The current Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s) is available on our website at www.gaelictelecom.ie or upon written request. We reserve the right to alter such Charges and shall notify the Customer of such a change by notice in writing and/or via national newspapers and/or on the Customer bill, fourteen (14) days in advance of the implementation date of such change. All quoted rates shall be inclusive of Value Added Tax ("VAT")
8.2 In order to avail of the Services the Customer agrees to pay by Direct Debit. You shall pay all sums due to us in full within seven (7) days of the date of the bill. Gaelic Telecom reserves the right to charge Customers an additional administrative fee for any unpaid Direct Debits. Gaelic Telecom also reserves the right to charge fees in relation to cessation, connection and reconnection of the Services, where required.
8.3 The Customer shall be charged monthly in advance for rentals, Talk Anytime Subscription and any other usage of the Services shall be charged monthly in arrears or otherwise as deemed appropriate by Gaelic Telecom from time to time for usage of the Services. As some usage of the Services takes longer to bill, you may be billed for charges incurred in a prior billing period
8.3.1 The first payment shall be due by the Customer pro-rated to and corresponding with the period for which the Services has been activated and consequently the first charge may be for a partial period in arrears in addition to the regular charge period in advance
8.3.2 When the Customer transfers to the Single Billing Service all appropriate Ancillary Services will also be transferred to Gaelic Telecom and the Charges for these services will be billed to the Customer by Gaelic Telecom and are detailed in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s). The details of the Ancillary Services and any additional options available to Customers are available upon application or by calling customer service;
8.3.3 In addition the Customer will receive a final bill from the Access Provider for services that will now be billed for by Gaelic Telecom 8.3.4 For the avoidance of doubt, you will receive a bill from Gaelic Telecom for calls. You will be charged for line rental and Ancillary Services when the line has been transferred from the Access Provider to Gaelic Telecom. You may continue to receive a bill from your Access Provider prior to or while services are being transferred to Gaelic Telecom or for any services or calls not covered by the Agreement
8.3.5 The Customer agrees that Imagine shall not be obliged to provide a paper copy of any bill. Customers will be issued a summary itemised bill on-line. If the customer opts for a paper bill a charge of €1.25 per month (inc VAT) shall apply.
8.4 Gaelic Telecom may from time to time require security for, or advance payment in respect of any sum of money, fee, charge, subscription or expense payable or to be payable by a Customer for the Services
8.5 Should you disagree with any charges shown on your bill you are requested to write or phone us before the date that payment is due highlighting the charges that you are querying, all other charges will remain due at the payment date. If the charges that you have highlighted are incorrect then we will apply a credit to your account in respect of any incorrect charges, if an amount remains outstanding we will advise you of the amount and the new payment date Unless a credit is issued the full amount remains due. Please refer to the Code of Practice available on www.gaelictelecom.ie or upon request for details of the dispute resolution procedure
8.5.1 All charges for the provision of the Services shall be calculated by reference to the data recorded or logged by Gaelic Telecom. The determination of Gaelic Telecom in respect thereof is final
8.6 Customer's eligibility under the DSFA Scheme shall be indicated by the Customer on the Customer Authorisation Form and Gaelic Telecom shall rely on same in crediting the Customer in bills for the Services. In the event that it is determined that the Customer is not, or has not been, eligible for the DSFA Scheme, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that any DSFA Scheme credits improperly awarded to the Customer (on the basis of information evidencing eligibility furnished by the Customer to Gaelic Telecom) pursuant to the DSFA Scheme may be credited or recouped to Gaelic Telecom in a subsequent bill from Gaelic Telecom to the Customer.

9. TERMINATION
9.1 Subject to the provisions of clause 9.2, this Agreement may be terminated by either party on three (3) month's written notice to the other.
9.2 If the Customer terminates this Agreement, and consequently the Services, or any of them, during the Initial Minimum Period, including circumstances where the customer is changing address, Gaelic Telecom may, without prejudice to its rights to treat the termination as a breach or repudiation of this Agreement, agree to accept such termination provided thirty (30) working days prior written notice has been received of such termination and the Customer agrees to pay to Gaelic Telecom all outstanding charges accrued in full and the termination charge of ninety-nine euros (€99) for early termination of the Services.
9.3 We shall have the right forthwith to immediately terminate or suspend the Agreement for due reason, including, but not limited to if:
9.3.1 non-payment of charges in accordance with Clause 8 of the Agreement shall be deemed a material breach giving Gaelic Telecom the right to immediately suspend the Services or terminate the Agreement
9.3.2 the Customer is in breach of Clauses 5, 6, 7 and 8 above or of the Agreement in respect of the Equipment
9.3.3 the Customer is in breach of any term of the Agreement or any information supplied by the Customer to Gaelic Telecom is false or misleading; or
9.3.4 we are obliged to comply with an order, instruction or request of Government, COMREG, an emergency service organisation or other competent authority; or
9.3.5 you are suspected of involvement with fraud or acts, which are of defamatory, offensive, abusive, obscene, menacing, unsuitable or unlawful character in connection with use of the Services
9.4 While the Services is suspended you will be able to make calls to emergency services 999 and 112 only. You will still have to pay all charges due and any other reasonable costs and expenses which Gaelic Telecom may incur as a result of such suspension and any subsequent reconnection of Services. The suspension process is outlined in our Code of Practice available on www.gaelictelecom.ie or upon request
9.5 The termination of the Agreement or default of the Customer hereunder shall not affect any obligation of the Customer under the Agreement. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, on suspension of the Services or termination of the Agreement, all charges accrued by you shall become immediately due and payable
9.6 Gaelic Telecom reserves the right to suspend the provision of the Services on reasonable notice to the Customer where Gaelic Telecom or any applicable third party needs to undertake any maintenance on the Network or the Equipment provided that Gaelic Telecom or any such third party shall use its reasonable efforts to minimise the duration of any such suspension
9.7 Where this Agreement is terminated by the Customer for the purposes of moving to another authorised provider, the transfer to another authorised operator shall not come into effect until such time as the Customer has paid to Gaelic Telecom all Charges due and owing, up to the date of termination together with all Charges arising from such termination as set out in this Clause 9.
9.8 In the event of termination of the Services for any reason whatsoever or howsoever arising to a Customer who has been claiming under the DSFA Scheme, any credit awarded to the Customer pursuant to such Scheme which applies to a period after the effective date of such termination, shall be charged to the Customer.
9.9 On termination of this Agreement for whatever reason, the Customer shall return to Gaelic Telecom within fourteen (14) days of such termination any loan equipment, the use of which may have been supplied to it pursuant to Clause 3 by Gaelic Telecom as part of the Services. In the event of failure by the Customer to return such loan equipment it shall become liable to pay to Gaelic Telecom such charges as are set out in the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s).

10. LIABILITY
10.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Services is available for use by you in accordance with the standards for the time being relating to the Services as set out in Gaelic Telecom's service literature but shall not be liable for any delay, failure, interruption, or deterioration therein, howsoever arising including any failure by the Access Provider. In the event that the Services fails to operate and you divert traffic to another carrier, we will not be responsible for those carriers' charges
10.2 The Customer is solely responsible for preventing unauthorised access to and use of the Services and Gaelic Telecom shall have no liability in this regard
10.3 We shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind caused by the failure of the Services or Equipment due to the incompatibility with the Services by equipment supplied by you
10.4 We shall not be liable to you or any third party in contract, tort or otherwise for any financial loss whatsoever or for any indirect or consequential loss howsoever arising in relation to the use of the Services or the Equipment or any failure or error or default by us in the provision thereof, or otherwise in connection with this Agreement. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, any and all liability arising under the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law
10.5 We shall have no liability under this Agreement for the acts and omissions of other telecommunication operators
10.6 We shall not be liable for claims arising out of a breach in the security or privacy of messages transmitted using the Services provided by us unless the breach results from a wilful act or default of Gaelic Telecom or its employees
10.7 This Clause 10 shall continue to apply notwithstanding termination of this Agreement

11. MAINTENANCE
11.1 The Customer agrees that from time to time it may be necessary for Gaelic Telecom to temporarily suspend the Services during periods of repair, essential maintenance or alteration or improvement to Gaelic Telecom 's telecommunications network or otherwise in accordance with the law. Where possible Gaelic Telecom will give the Customer notice prior to such suspension of the Services and Gaelic Telecom shall restore the Services as soon as possible after such suspension. Gaelic Telecom shall endeavour to carry out such work outside normal business hours, no liability shall be accepted for any loss or damage arising as a result of an interruption in the Services during such maintenance or repair time.
11.2 The Customer shall notify Gaelic Telecom as soon as possible after a defect, fault or impairment in the operation of the Services is detected and Gaelic Telecom shall use all reasonable endeavours to attend as soon as practicable during normal business hours to the fault at the Customer Premises or at whichever location Gaelic Telecom considers the reported fault to be located.
11.3 Gaelic Telecom reserves the right to charge additional fees for such line maintenance or repair where the fault or defect resulted from any cause whatsoever which is beyond the reasonable control of Gaelic Telecom, its employees and agents, or from the wilful neglect or default of the Customer or of any supplier, agent of the Customer; or from a failure of the Customer to comply with the provisions of this Agreement; or from fault in or other problem or damage to equipment supplied
11.4 The charges payable in respect of the provision of such line maintenance are as set out in the Regulations.
11.5 The term "line maintenance" means maintenance of the NTU (Network Termination Unit) and/or the Splitter but not any internal wiring, which at all times remains the responsibility of the Customer.

12. USE OF INFORMATION
12.1 In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988; the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003 or any amendment or replacement thereof and the Carrier Pre- Selection Code of Practice, any information obtained by Gaelic Telecom through an application for or the use of the Services may be accessed and used by Gaelic Telecom and its Affiliates for the purposes of credit references, accurate billing and efficient operation of the Services, including disclosure to the Access Provider in connection with the operation, suspension and/or termination of the Services. The Customer shall be deemed to have given consent for the use of his information for such purposes. The use of such information for purposes other than billing and operation shall be subject to the Customer's consent as set out on the Customer Authorisation Form.

13. MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 The Customer Authorisation Form; these Terms and Conditions; the Acceptable Use Policies; together with the current Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s) as amended from time to time and the Code of Practice constitutes the entire agreement ("the Agreement") between the parties in relation to the Services and shall supersede any previous agreement(s) that may have been executed by the Customer for the provision of Gaelic Telecom services at any time. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any of the other documents referred to these Terms and Conditions shall prevail
13.2 The parties agree that the fact that this Agreement may be stored or exchanged in electronic form shall not affect is validity.
13.3 Gaelic Telecom reserves the right to alter any terms of this agreement, the Services or any part thereof and the Gaelic Telecom Rate Guide(s) upon 14 days notice to the Customer
13.4 If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable, illegal or void in whole or in part the remaining portions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect

13.5 Notices
13.5.1 Notices to Customer: Gaelic Telecom shall send all notices either to the Customer's billing address as provided on Customer Application Form or place same on the Gaelic Telecom website and this shall be accepted as proper notification. All written correspondence from Gaelic Telecom shall be deemed served 48 hours after posting or on earlier proof of delivery
13.5.2 Notices to Gaelic Telecom : Gaelic Telecom's address for service of any notice hereunder shall be Communications House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4 or such other address as we may specify
13.6 Assignment: The Customer may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Gaelic Telecom. Gaelic Telecom may assign this Agreement to an Affiliate without consent
13.7 No Waiver: Failure by either party to exercise or enforce any right conferred by this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such right and does not operate so as to bar the exercise or enforcement thereof, or of any such right or any other right on any later occasion. Any deficiency in the Customer's authority to avail of the Services or to use the Equipment shall not preclude reliance by Gaelic Telecom on any of its rights under this

Agreement
13.8 Force Majeure: In the event of Force Majeure, neither party shall be held in breach of its obligations hereunder (except in relation to obligations to make payments) nor be liable to the other party for any loss or damage which may be suffered by the other party due to any cause beyond its reasonable control including, without limitation, any act of God, failure, interruption of power supplies, flood, drought, lightning or fire, strike, lockout, trade dispute or labour disturbance, acts or omissions of Government, highway authorities or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Gaelic Telecom that prevents it from providing the Services
13.9 Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions
13.10 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Irish law and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish Courts.

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