2020 Dreams Freelance Terms 2026

This is a contract between 2020 Dreams (also referred to as “the Agency”, “we”, “our” or “us”) and the facilitator named within the booking confirmation, email, text message or letter of engagement (referred to as “the Freelance Facilitator”).

1. Summary

a) It is agreed that 2020 Dreams acts as an agency finding clients requiring the services of the Freelance Facilitator and subcontracting work to the Freelance Facilitator.

b) The Freelance Facilitator agrees to perform the Services on the dates and/or for the specified number of hours set out in the email, text message or letter of engagement from 2020 Dreams.

c) For every unique assignment, a new email, text message or letter of engagement will be provided to the Freelance Facilitator.

d) By replying to an assignment confirmation with “YES”, the Freelance Facilitator acknowledges that they are a self employed contractor and agree fully to these Terms of Engagement.

2. Self Employment Status

a) 2020 Dreams does not guarantee the Freelance Facilitator a particular number of assignments in any period.

b) The relationship of the Freelance Facilitator to 2020 Dreams shall be that of an independent contractor and at no time shall the Freelance Facilitator hold themselves out as an employee, officer or agent of 2020 Dreams.

c) The Freelance Facilitator is not entitled to holiday pay.

d) The Freelance Facilitator is not entitled to pension contributions.

e) There is no entitlement to sick pay.

f) The Freelance Facilitator shall be treated as self employed and is responsible for their own tax affairs, National Insurance contributions and any other liabilities.

3. DBS and Child Protection

a) The Freelance Facilitator agrees to undergo an Enhanced DBS check as part of 2020 Dreams’ safeguarding and child protection requirements before being considered for assignments. Where a DBS check has already been completed, a copy of the certificate must be provided for screening purposes.

4. 2020 Dreams Clients

a) The Freelance Facilitator agrees not to seek work directly from any client introduced by 2020 Dreams. Any facilitator found to have sought work directly from a 2020 Dreams client may be liable for damages and loss of profit.

b) The Freelance Facilitator shall not pass personal contact details to clients. All communication must be conducted through 2020 Dreams unless agreed otherwise in writing.

c) The Freelance Facilitator shall not leave publicity materials, brochures, business cards, leaflets or website information on a client site without prior permission.

d) The Freelance Facilitator shall not collect, store or use client contact details, including email addresses or telephone numbers, for personal or business purposes.

5. Conduct

a) The Freelance Facilitator will be fully prepared for the assignment in accordance with the brief provided.

b) The Freelance Facilitator will act professionally and responsibly at all times and will not bring discredit upon themselves, the client or 2020 Dreams.

c) Any grievances or complaints must be referred directly to 2020 Dreams and not the client.

d) The Freelance Facilitator shall not disclose or make use of confidential information belonging to 2020 Dreams or its clients.

e) The Freelance Facilitator must not argue with clients. Any concerns must be raised formally in writing with 2020 Dreams.

f) If a client raises a formal complaint regarding the conduct, professionalism or delivery of a facilitator, 2020 Dreams reserves the right to place any invoices on hold whilst the matter is investigated. If the complaint is upheld, 2020 Dreams reserves the right to terminate future assignments immediately.

Failure to comply with the above conduct requirements may be deemed a breach of contract.

6. Duties

a) The Freelance Facilitator must arrive on site at the arrival time stated within the booking confirmation, email, text message or letter of engagement. The stated arrival time includes all setup activities, including signing in, equipment setup, locating rooms, preparing resources, testing equipment and familiarisation with the venue. The arrival time is deemed to be the commencement of the assignment and not the workshop, lesson or performance start time.

b) If the Freelance Facilitator anticipates being late for any reason, they must notify 2020 Dreams immediately. Notification of lateness does not remove 2020 Dreams’ right to adjust payment accordingly or recover losses incurred as a result of the delay.

c) The Freelance Facilitator must deliver the workshop, lesson, assembly, performance or activity as outlined within the assignment brief.

d) The Freelance Facilitator must provide their own materials unless otherwise agreed.

e) If the Freelance Facilitator is unable to attend an assignment, a minimum of three working days notice must be provided wherever possible to allow a replacement to be arranged.

f) Any substitute facilitator must first be approved by 2020 Dreams in writing.

g) If the Freelance Facilitator cancels an assignment and 2020 Dreams suffers financial loss as a result, the Freelance Facilitator may be held liable for such losses.

h) If the Freelance Facilitator accepts an assignment and subsequently fails to attend, causing financial loss, reputational damage or contractual issues, 2020 Dreams reserves the right to recover those losses from outstanding invoices or through legal action.

7. Payments and Fees

a) 2020 Dreams agrees to pay the Freelance Facilitator for services provided at a rate agreed in advance. Payment is based upon successful completion of the contracted assignment and attendance at the agreed arrival time.

b) Where a facilitator arrives late, payment may be reduced on a pro rata basis to reflect the amount of contracted time lost, including setup time. Any deduction will be calculated from the agreed arrival time until the facilitator is present on site and ready to commence duties.

c) For the avoidance of doubt, the assignment start time is the arrival time stated in the booking confirmation and not the workshop, lesson or activity start time.

d) If the Freelance Facilitator fails to provide the agreed services in full, 2020 Dreams reserves the right to reduce, withhold or refuse payment accordingly.

e) All payment enquiries must be directed to accounts@2020effect.com and not the client.

f) Invoices must be submitted to 2020 Dreams following completion of the assignment and must not be sent to the client.

g) Payments will be made by BACS. Payment is typically made within 14 to 30 working days following receipt of client payment. Payment timescales are dependent upon client settlement.

h) No payment will be made for additional work unless agreed in advance by 2020 Dreams.

i) The Freelance Facilitator must not leave an assignment early without prior approval. Failure to obtain approval may result in reduced or withheld payment.

j) No payment will be made for materials, expenses or additional costs that have not been agreed in advance.

k) Where a facilitator fails to attend an assignment without providing at least 48 hours notice, 2020 Dreams reserves the right to recover all business costs associated with the booking.

l) 2020 Dreams reserves the right to reduce, withhold or offset payments where the facilitator’s actions result in financial loss, refunds, discounts, replacement staffing costs, accommodation costs, travel costs, loss of income, reputational damage or contractual breaches.

m) Where a facilitator arrives late, leaves early, fails to attend or otherwise fails to provide the contracted services in full, payment may be reduced proportionately to reflect the services actually delivered.

n) Any losses incurred by 2020 Dreams may be deducted from current or future invoices owed to the facilitator.

o) 2020 Dreams reserves the right to correct genuine administrative or payment errors where clear evidence exists.

p) The Freelance Facilitator agrees not to discuss payment arrangements, contractual matters or disputes with clients or other agencies.

q) All facilitators must provide accurate contact and payment information before payment can be processed.

r) No payment will be made for breakfast, lunch, dinner or refreshments unless expressly agreed in writing in advance.

8. Expenses

a) Agreed travel and material expenses will be reimbursed up to the maximum amount specified within the assignment confirmation, provided that valid receipts are supplied.

b) All expenses must be clearly itemised on the invoice.

c) Travel receipts must relate directly to the workshop date and normally fall within 48 hours of the assignment.

d) Taxi fares will not be reimbursed unless agreed in advance. Taxi travel should only be used where reasonable and necessary.

9. Jurisdiction

a) These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law.

b) Acceptance of an assignment constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

c) Failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions may result in termination of future assignments and removal from the 2020 Dreams facilitator network.