Terms of engagement and website use.

Scope of services

The Consultant provides independent technical review, advisory and solution development services relating to passive fire protection. The Consultant does not typically undertake full-scope initial site surveys, but may undertake targeted site visits or surveys where required for specific complex projects, subject to scope, availability and agreed fees.

Information reliance

Advice is based on drawings, survey reports, photographs, test evidence, certification documents and other information provided by the Client, unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Consultant is not responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies in supplied information.

Site visits and surveys

Where site visits are undertaken, observations are limited to the areas, issues and scope agreed at the time of instruction. The Consultant does not assume responsibility for identifying all defects, omissions or non-compliances across the wider project.

No design responsibility

Unless explicitly agreed in writing, the Consultant does not assume design responsibility or act as the Designer under any statutory or contractual framework.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, liability is limited to the value of the fee paid for the specific instruction. No liability is accepted for indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, delay costs or wider project costs.

Professional indemnity

The Consultant maintains Professional Indemnity Insurance appropriate to the nature of the services provided. Details may be made available upon request.

Intellectual property

Reports, advice and documents produced by the Consultant remain the intellectual property of the Consultant unless agreed otherwise. Clients are granted a non-exclusive licence to use outputs for the specific project and purpose for which they were prepared.

Third-party and manufacturer evidence

The Consultant may review proprietary test evidence, certification documents and technical data belonging to third parties, including manufacturers. The Consultant does not claim ownership of such materials, will treat them as confidential where required, and will not redistribute them without permission. The Client is responsible for ensuring they have the right to share any third-party documentation and comply with confidentiality or NDA obligations.

No warranty of outcome

The Consultant does not guarantee regulatory approval, acceptance by Building Control, fire engineers, authorities, clients or successful test outcomes.

Payment terms

Detailed technical advice, formal review, solution development and site involvement are provided on a pre-agreed fee basis. Payment may be required before work commences unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.