Hello Charlie With reference to a previous question asked of you on a licence agreement. We have another query - hopefully not too onerous! In clause 10 of the licence agreement you have provided for us, referring to the non-charging of VAT at this time. The client would like to add to the end of this paragraph the following - 'However any VAT charge agreed by both parties in the future shall be from a specified date and without backdating' Would this be ok. Would welcome your comments. Thank you

Dear Charlie

You recently responded to a question posted regarding changing clause 12 in the document you have previously sent to us ‘Occupational licence for accommodation within Organisation X’s Buildings’. You also said that it would affect clause 22 of the same document and we have reworded it as follows. It is a reworking of bits from both example licences and is much shorter than the original Clause 22, but I think it would work. Basically it says that they will indemnify the community association unless they have failed to do what it says they should in the lease.

22. The Group shall indemnify and save harmless Organisation X and members of its governing body from and against all actions, claims and demands arising out of the Licence hereby granted (save to the extent that such loss or damage arises out of the acts or omissions on the part of the Organisation X).

We would appreciate your comments.

We are referring to a model 'Occupational licence for accommodation within Organisation X's Buildings' that we have received previously from you. We would like to change clause 12 to read:

'12. Organisation X will endeavour to maintain the main structure in a wind and water tight condition and will maintain interior areas to a level which meets the OfSTED legal requirements'

in place of

'12. Organisation X will endeavour to maintain the main structure in a wind and water tight condition, however Organisation X will have no liability in any respect to the Group or any other party by reason of the non-repair or condition or use of the accommodation.'

If acceptable then what impact will this then have on clause 22? Many thanks.

I am working with a charity who work with a network of trainers. Please can you review our contract and advise whether it covers the essentials.