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Beumée Compliance Trading as Beumée Group

 

Terms and Conditions

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1. Definitions

  • “Company” refers to Beumee Compliance.

  • “Client” refers to the individual, business, or organisation engaging the services of the Company.

  • “Services” means consultancy, compliance, training, project management, risk assessment, auditing, or any related services provided by the Company.

  • “Contract” means the binding agreement between the Company and the Client for the provision of Services.

 

2. Engagement of Services

2.1 Services will be agreed in writing (by signed agreement, proposal acceptance, or electronic confirmation).
2.2 Any variation to agreed Services must be confirmed in writing by both parties.

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3. Payment Terms

3.1 Standard Consultancy & Retained Services

  • Payment is due 30 calendar days from the start date of the Contract, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3.2 Long-Term Contracts (2, 4, and 6 Years)

  • Long-term engagements are available for 2, 4, or 6-year terms.

  • Annual fees are invoiced at the start of each year unless otherwise agreed.

  • Early termination is subject to the provisions in Clause 7 (Termination).

3.3 Project Work (One-Off Contracts)

  • A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total project fee is required before work commences.

  • The balance of 50% is due no later than 21 days after project completion.

3.4 Day Rate Services

  • All one-day assignments are payable in full, in advance of works commencing.

3.5 Late Payments

  • The Company reserves the right to charge statutory interest and debt recovery costs under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 on all overdue amounts.

  • Services may be suspended or terminated if payments are not made in accordance with these Terms.

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4. Obligations of the Company

4.1 To provide Services with reasonable skill, care, and diligence in accordance with professional standards.
4.2 To comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
4.3 To maintain confidentiality of all Client information unless disclosure is required by law.

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5. Obligations of the Client

5.1 To provide timely access to information, personnel, and premises as reasonably required by the Company.
5.2 To ensure all necessary consents, permissions, and approvals are in place.
5.3 To settle invoices within the agreed timescales.

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6. Liability & Indemnity

6.1 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or economic loss.
6.2 The Company’s total liability in respect of any claim shall not exceed the total fees paid under the relevant Contract.
6.3 The Client agrees to indemnify the Company against all claims, damages, and expenses arising from the Client’s breach of these Terms.

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7. Term & Termination

7.1 Long-Term Contracts (2, 4, and 6 years)

  • Contracts run for the agreed term unless terminated under this clause.

  • Either party may terminate by giving 6 months’ written notice after the first 12 months.

  • Early termination by the Client before the end of the contract term will require payment of 50% of the remaining contract value, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

7.2 Project Work

  • Termination prior to commencement: deposit (50%) is non-refundable.

  • Termination after commencement: full contract fee is payable.

7.3 Day Rate Services

  • Non-refundable once payment has been made.

7.4 Termination for Breach

  • Either party may terminate immediately if the other commits a material breach that is not remedied within 30 days of written notice.

7.5 Force Majeure

  • Neither party shall be liable for delays or failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, strikes, or government restrictions.

8. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential all information exchanged in the course of the Contract, except where disclosure is required by law or with prior written consent.

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9. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property created by the Company during the provision of Services remains the property of the Company unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Client is granted a licence to use deliverables solely for their internal business purposes.

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10. Data Protection & GDPR

10.1 Both parties shall comply with all applicable requirements of the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to personal data.
10.2 The Company will process personal data solely for the purpose of delivering Services under this Contract and in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
10.3 The Client warrants that it has obtained all necessary consents and lawful bases for the transfer of any personal data to the Company.
10.4 The Company will implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of personal data.
10.5 The Company will not share personal data with third parties without prior written consent, except where required by law.
10.6 Both parties agree to assist each other in responding to data subject rights requests, regulatory investigations, or audits where personal data is involved.
10.7 Upon termination of the Contract, the Company will securely delete or return all personal data provided by the Client, unless retention is required by law.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with any proposal or agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions, representations, or understandings.

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