1. About Us

These Terms & Conditions apply to the use of the website www.brand-deployment.com and to all consultancy services provided by Brand Deployment Management Services Limited ('we', 'us', 'our'). We are a UK-based consultancy providing advisory services relating to supply chain strategy, print, packaging, point-of-sale materials (POSM), and tender and RFQ support. We do not act as a procurement agent and do not source goods or services on behalf of clients.

2. Website Use

The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure information is accurate, it should not be relied upon as professional or legal advice. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw website content at any time.

3. Consultancy Services

All services provided are advisory in nature. Any decisions taken by clients based on our advice remain the responsibility of the client. We do not enter into contracts with third-party suppliers on behalf of clients.

4. Fees & VAT

Fees for consultancy services will be agreed in writing prior to commencement of work. All prices and fees quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate where applicable.

5. Invoicing & Payment Terms

Invoices will be issued in accordance with agreed milestones or upon completion of services. Payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Late Payment

We reserve the right to charge statutory interest and reasonable recovery costs on overdue invoices in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

7. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in materials, reports, methodologies, and content produced by us remain our property unless otherwise agreed in writing. Clients are granted a non-exclusive licence to use deliverables for their internal business purposes.

8. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any commercially sensitive or confidential information disclosed during the course of the engagement, unless disclosure is required by law.

9. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law. Subject to this, our liability shall be limited to the fees paid for the services giving rise to the claim.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement by providing written notice in accordance with the agreed engagement terms. Fees for work completed up to the termination date shall remain payable.

11. Data Protection

Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our GDPR & Privacy Policy available on our website.

12. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.