Terms and Conditions of the Project Management as a Service

This section provides plain-English website copy summarising the key terms and conditions of the Project Management as a Service Agreement. It is intended as an overview only and does not replace the full signed Agreement.

1. Services Provided

Smith & Stankevitch Consulting provides Project Management as a Service, either on a project-based basis or through a retainer arrangement, as agreed with the client. The specific scope, deliverables, timelines and reporting arrangements are set out in Schedule A of the Agreement.

2. Client Responsibilities

Clients are expected to provide timely access to relevant information, decisions, resources, approvals and a named point of contact. Delays caused by missing information or late approvals may affect agreed timelines, costs or delivery dates.

3. Fees, Invoicing and Payment

Fees are agreed in advance and set out in Schedule A. Project-based work may be invoiced at agreed milestones, while retainer services are usually invoiced monthly in advance. Unless otherwise agreed, payment is due within the period stated in the Agreement. Approved expenses may be charged in addition to fees.

4. Scope Changes

Any change to the agreed scope of services must be agreed in writing before additional work begins. Where a change affects cost, timing or deliverables, an estimate will be provided and approval will be required before proceeding.

5. Intellectual Property

Pre-existing tools, methods, frameworks and materials remain the property of Smith & Stankevitch Consulting. Once all fees have been paid, the client receives the right to use agreed deliverables for internal business purposes, unless bespoke ownership terms are agreed in writing.

6. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Both parties agree to keep confidential information secure and to use it only for the purposes of delivering the services. Where personal data is processed, both parties will comply with applicable data protection legislation, including UK GDPR where relevant.

7. Liability

Liability is limited as set out in the Agreement. The Service Provider is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profits, revenue, data or business opportunity, except where liability cannot be limited by law.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate the Agreement by giving the required written notice. The Agreement may also be terminated immediately in certain circumstances, such as material breach or insolvency. Fees remain payable for services delivered up to the termination date.

9. Governing Law and Disputes

The Agreement is governed by the jurisdiction stated in the contract. If a dispute arises, the parties will first seek to resolve it through senior representatives and, if necessary, mediation before formal legal proceedings.