Introduction

Welcome to Horizon Consultancy Group.
These Terms of Business explain the basis on which we provide our consultancy services.
By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Our Status

Horizon Consultancy Group is a legal and business consultancy providing commercial, contractual, and compliance support. We are not a regulated law firm and are not authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We do not provide reserved legal activities as defined under the Legal Services Act 2007.

Our work is focused on commercial documentation, strategy, and risk management. We may assist clients in preparing, negotiating, and managing contracts but we do not act as solicitors or provide litigation, advocacy services or any other reserved legal activities.

Scope of Services

We offer professional consultancy in the following areas:

Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation

Contract management and compliance support

Cross-border and strategic commercial advice

Policy and governance documentation

Company secretarial and due diligence 

Bespoke client training and workshops 

Each engagement will be confirmed in writing (email or proposal), setting out the scope, deliverables, and applicable fees.

Fees and Payment

Our fees may be:

Fixed-fee: agreed in advance for defined work; or

Time-based: hourly or daily rates; or

Retainer: ongoing support for an agreed period.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Invoices are payable within 14 days of issue.

VAT (if applicable) will be added at the prevailing rate.

We may suspend work or withhold delivery of documents until payment is received.

Any expenses (e.g. travel or specialist services) will be agreed in advance and charged at cost.

Client Responsibilities

You agree to:

Provide complete and accurate information relevant to the work;

Respond promptly to requests for instructions or clarification; and

Ensure any decisions or approvals are communicated in a timely manner.

We will not be liable for delays, errors, or losses arising from incomplete or inaccurate information provided by you.

Confidentiality

All information supplied to us in the course of our engagement will be treated as confidential.
We will not disclose any information to third parties except:

Where required by law or regulation;

Where authorised by you; or

Where disclosure is necessary for proper performance of the engagement (e.g. to trusted subcontractors bound by confidentiality obligations).

Limitation of Liability

Our total aggregate liability for any loss or damage arising from, or in connection with, our services shall be limited to the amount of fees paid for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim. We do not accept liability for indirect, consequential, or economic losses.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability which cannot lawfully be limited.

Data Protection

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Personal data will be used only for legitimate business purposes related to your engagement.
Further details are set out in our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

All templates, materials, and documents created by Horizon Consultancy Group remain our intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing.
You are granted a non-exclusive licence to use such materials solely for internal business purposes.

Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement at any time by giving written notice. Upon termination, you are responsible for fees and expenses incurred up to the date of termination. We reserve the right to terminate our engagement immediately if payment is not made within the agreed terms or if continued work would breach professional or ethical obligations.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Business and any dispute arising from them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Both parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: info@horizonconsultancygroup.co.uk

Important Disclaimer:

Horizon Consultancy Group is a consultancy providing commercial, contractual, and compliance support.
We are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and do not provide reserved legal services.

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