Last Updated 6th December 2019
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our services. By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
1. Definition of Terms
1.1 “The Client” means any person, company, partnership, organization or body at whose application, Matthew Gaunt Associates agrees to provide the products and / or services under the terms of the agreement.
1.2 “Matthew Gaunt Associates” is the primary service provider.
1.3 “The Agreement” means the contract between Matthew Gaunt Associates and the Client to which these conditions will apply.
1.4 “Order” is the request by the Client for products and / or services in the agreement. It is deemed to be a written or verbal contract between Matthew Gaunt Associates and the
Client; this includes telephone and email agreements.
1.5 “Deliverables” are the outputs of services to be supplied under the agreement and shall include but are not limited to, all digital and written material, including documents, presentations, emails and other documentation.
2. Deliverables:
2.1 We will provide management consulting services as outlined in the agreed-upon scope of work.
2.2 The services will be delivered by one of our team of experienced consultants, who will exercise their professional expertise in providing advice and recommendations.
2.3 The named Client is engaging Matthew gaunt Associates, as an independent contractor for the specific purpose of providing the agreed services.
3. Client Obligations:
3.1 The client shall provide accurate and complete information necessary for us to perform our services effectively.
3.2 The client acknowledges that our services are advisory in nature and that the final decision-making authority rests with the client.
4. Fees and Payment:
4.1 The client agrees to pay the agreed-upon fees for the services provided.
4.2 Payment terms are outlined in the invoice and must be adhered to. For the avoidance of doubt, where payment terms are not specified, all invoices shall be due in 14 days.
4.3 In the event of non-payment, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate our services.
4.4 Failure to make payment of invoice will result in a 14 day notice period and therefore after that period interest will be charged at 20% of the outstanding.
5. Confidentiality:
5.1 We understand the sensitive nature of the information shared by the client and will treat it as strictly confidential.
5.2 Both parties agree not to disclose any confidential information to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, except as required by law.
6. Intellectual Property:
6.1 Any intellectual property rights arising from the services provided by us shall remain the property of our consulting firm.
6.2 The client shall not reproduce, distribute, or disclose any of our proprietary information without prior written permission.
6.3 All material supplied by the Client shall remain the Client’s property. It will be assumed that this material belongs to the Client and that it does not breach any copyright laws.
6.4 Matthew Gaunt Associates cannot take responsibility for any copyright infringements caused by materials submitted by the Client. We reserve the right to refuse any material of a copyrighted nature unless adequate proof is given of permission to use such material.
6.5 The Client unconditionally guarantees that any information furnished to Matthew Gaunt Associates are owned by the Client, or that the Client has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these, and will hold harmless, protect and defend Matthew Gaunt Associates and its subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the Client.
6.6 Matthew Gaunt Associates reserve the right to refuse to handle in any way, material which may be deemed offensive, illegal or in any way controversial, and also to terminate the service should the necessity arise.
7. Liability:
7.1 We will exercise reasonable care and skill in providing our services; however, we do not guarantee specific results.
7.2 We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.
8. Termination:
8.1 Either party may terminate the engagement by providing written notice to the other party.
8.2 In the event of termination, the client shall pay for all services provided up to the termination date.
9. Marketing
9.1 Matthew Gaunt Associates reserves the right to include a ‘logo’ and/or link back to their website from the Client’s website.
10. Force Majeure:
10.1 We shall not be held liable for any delay or failure to perform our services due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, such as acts of God, natural disasters, or governmental actions.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
11.1 These terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom applicable therein without reference to rules governing choice of laws. You irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of such courts
11.2 Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom
By engaging our management consulting services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.