Exclusion clause would prevent Thomas from claiming the breach as the purpose of it is to deny liability. The effect of exclusion clause is shown in the case of Mas Airline v Malini, when there’s a valid exclusion clause, the claimant will be bound by the exclusion clause and cannot claim from the breach. Three types of exclusion clause are identified in the case of Taveechai Marine which are limiting liability, particular breach and generally excluding liability. The first clause in the question is considered as generally excluding liability as it did not specify which type damage. Ultra clean guarantee that they will return the laundry within 3 days but for two weeks none of Thomas’ laundry is returned. Also, they promised to collects dirty laundry from its customers twice weekly but it turned out to be five days a week. These two breaches are covered by second clause which is particular breach. The third and forth clauses are also considered as particular breach. There is no limiting liability in the terms.
The first mechanism to identify the validity of exclusion clause is doctrine of incorporation. First rule is whether the term was contemporaneous with the contract determined the validity of exclusion clause. In the case of Olley v Marlborough, the clause is seen after the contract, therefore the exclusion clause is not valid. This is because some of the term may not agree by the signatory before entering into the contract as usually all the term must be shown for both parties, then only they can come into mutual agreement. If the term is