Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apex Consulting. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Definitions

Throughout these Terms and Conditions, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them below:

• "Company", "We", "Us", or "Our" refers to Apex Consulting, a business consulting firm registered in Singapore.
• "Client", "You", or "Your" refers to any individual or entity that uses our services or visits our website.
• "Services" refers to all consulting services, advice, guidance, or any other business services provided by Apex Consulting.
• "Website" refers to the website operated by Apex Consulting at www.apexconsulting.sg and all associated pages.
• "Content" refers to all information, text, graphics, images, videos, data, and other materials contained on our website or provided as part of our services.

3. Services

3.1 Scope of Services

We provide business consulting services including strategic planning, business development, process optimization, and scaling solutions. The specific scope of services will be detailed in a separate Service Agreement or Statement of Work agreed upon between Apex Consulting and the Client.

3.2 Service Delivery

We will provide the agreed services with reasonable care and skill in accordance with generally recognized commercial practices and standards. We will make every reasonable effort to ensure that our services are delivered within the timeframe specified in the Service Agreement.

3.3 Changes to Services

We reserve the right to make changes to the services we offer at any time. If there are material changes to the services you have contracted, we will provide notice to you before implementing those changes.

4. Client Obligations

As our client, you agree to:

1. Provide accurate and complete information necessary for us to perform our services.
2. Cooperate with us in all matters relating to the services.
3. Provide timely access to personnel, facilities, equipment, documents, and other resources as required for us to deliver our services.
4. Make decisions and provide approvals in a timely manner to avoid delays in service delivery.
5. Pay all fees due in accordance with the payment terms set forth in the Service Agreement.
6. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to your business and your use of our services.

5. Fees and Payment

5.1 Fee Structure

Our fees will be as set out in the Service Agreement or as otherwise agreed in writing. Fees may be structured as fixed fees, hourly rates, retainers, or any other arrangement as agreed between the parties.

5.2 Expenses

Unless specified otherwise in the Service Agreement, you will reimburse us for all reasonable expenses incurred in providing the services, including but not limited to travel expenses, accommodation, and other out-of-pocket expenses. All expenses will be itemized and included in our invoices.

5.3 Payment Terms

Invoices are due for payment within 30 days of the invoice date unless otherwise specified in the Service Agreement. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, which will be added to invoices as appropriate.

5.4 Late Payment

If payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to:

• Charge interest on the outstanding amount at a rate of 2% per month;
• Suspend provision of services until payment is received in full;
• Terminate the Service Agreement if payment remains outstanding for more than 60 days.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the materials, content, methods, processes, techniques, and know-how that we create, develop, or use in providing the services shall remain our property. This includes reports, presentations, documents, and other deliverables provided to you as part of our services.

6.2 License to Use

We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the materials and deliverables provided as part of our services for your internal business purposes only. You may not republish, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit our materials without our prior written consent.

6.3 Your Intellectual Property

Any intellectual property that you own and provide to us for the purpose of delivering our services remains your property. You grant us a license to use your intellectual property solely for the purpose of providing the services to you.

7. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential all information obtained from the other party that is designated as confidential or would reasonably be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential information shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing party, except:

• To the extent required by law or legal process;
• To the party's professional advisors who are bound by confidentiality obligations;
• Information that becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party;
• Information that was rightfully known to the receiving party prior to receipt from the disclosing party.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with the services.
• Our total liability arising out of or related to these terms or the services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the services during the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
• The limitations of liability set forth above shall apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Term and Termination

9.1 Term

The term of our engagement will be as specified in the Service Agreement, or if not specified, will continue until the services are completed or until terminated in accordance with these terms.

9.2 Termination for Convenience

Either party may terminate the Service Agreement by providing at least 30 days' written notice to the other party.

9.3 Termination for Cause

Either party may terminate the Service Agreement immediately if:

• The other party commits a material breach of these terms and fails to remedy that breach within 14 days after receiving written notice of the breach;
• The other party becomes insolvent, enters into liquidation, has a receiver appointed, or enters into any arrangement with creditors.

9.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• You shall pay us for all services performed up to the date of termination and for any expenses incurred;
• Each party shall return or destroy all confidential information of the other party;
• Any provisions of these terms that by their nature extend beyond termination shall survive.

10. Website Use

10.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of any third party or restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website. You must not:

• Use the website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of its availability or accessibility;
• Use the website for any harmful or illegal activities;
• Use any automated systems or software to extract data from our website for commercial purposes (screen scraping);
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.

10.2 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

11. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy, which is available on our website, governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By using our services and website, you consent to the processing of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Governing Law

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

12.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Service Agreement and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

12.3 Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provision shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.

12.4 No Waiver

No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right under these terms shall operate as a waiver of such right or extend to or affect any other right, and no single or partial exercise of any right shall preclude further exercise of that or any other right.

12.5 Relationship of Parties

Nothing in these terms shall create, or be deemed to create, a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and us. We are independent contractors with respect to each other.

12.6 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these terms to the extent such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, or government action.

12.7 Notices

All notices under these terms shall be in writing and shall be delivered by email, registered mail, or courier to the addresses specified in the Service Agreement.

12.8 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms to any successor to our business or assets.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Apex Consulting
One Raffles Place, Tower 2, #19-61
Singapore 048616
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +65 6123 4567