Terms of Service
Transparency is the best T&C. Here’s exactly how we work, what we charge, and where responsibility sits when we draft your documents. Why keep it vague?
Engagement & scope
A brief doesn’t become a retainer by accident. We accept work once your instructions are clear and we confirm the assignment, so both sides know the scope from day one. Sounds blunt? Good. That’s how the confusion stays out of the room.
1.1 Formation of the engagement
We begin when we receive a written brief, agree the deliverables, and confirm the drafting job in writing. Until then, no drafting obligation exists. If you ask us to start before confirmation, we may still decline. Why leave a traceable record to chance?
Our service covers professional contract drafting, legal documentation, agreement formulation, policy drafting, and practical compliance support tied to the draft itself.
1.2 What we do, and what we don’t
We are not a law firm and we do not act as solicitors. Our work is drafting-led, not case-led. We can improve structure, wording, and commercial clarity, but we do not provide legal advice beyond the drafting context unless separately agreed.
- We draft from the information you provide.
- We do not verify facts, ownership, or tax treatment unless expressly instructed.
- We may flag obvious drafting risks, but the final commercial decision is yours.
1.3 Client responsibilities
You agree to supply accurate instructions, source material, and deadlines. If the brief changes, tell us quickly. It saves time, avoids rework, and keeps the document fit for purpose.
Fees & payment
Simple pricing works best. We charge a fixed fee per page, agreed upfront, so you can budget without guessing where the invoice is heading. Need a longer draft? We’ll price it plainly.
Upfront agreement
We confirm the page count and likely drafting complexity before work begins. If the brief grows, the additional pages are billed at the same rate. No fog. No surprise.
Payment structure
Standard terms are 50% upfront and 50% on delivery. Late payment interest may apply to overdue balances, and express work can carry a supplement if the timetable is tight.
Monospace pricing rules
Additional pages, amendments beyond scope, and urgent turnaround are quoted separately. We keep the commercial logic visible so you can sign off with confidence. Isn’t that the point?
Liability & dispute resolution
We draft carefully, but no document removes every business risk. The sensible move is to define liability clearly and settle disputes in a known order. That’s what this part does.
We cap our exposure to the fees paid
Our liability is limited to the amount you have paid for the relevant work, and we exclude consequential loss to the fullest extent permitted by law. That includes lost profit, missed opportunity, and knock-on claims. Direct, proportionate, and clear.
Professional cover
We maintain professional indemnity insurance at levels appropriate to the work we undertake. If you need policy details before instructing us, just ask. We’d rather be asked than assumed.
Dispute ladder
First, we negotiate in good faith. If that stalls, we move to mediation. Only then do we look to the courts of England and Wales.
Why jump to litigation when a proper conversation may sort it out?
Revisions & termination
Two rounds of revisions are built in. After that, the clock changes and extra work is billed as revision batches at the agreed page rate. Fair? Yes. Endless? No.
Included changes
We include two clear revision rounds after the initial draft, provided the feedback stays within the original brief and commercial position.
Termination
Either party may end the engagement with written notice. If work has not started, a refund may be due for the unearned portion. If drafting is already underway, we’ll invoice for the work completed to date.
Amendments after delivery
You get a 14-day grace period after delivery for ordinary amendments linked to the original brief. After that, the draft is treated as complete unless we agree otherwise. Straightforward enough?
By engaging us, you accept these terms
If you instruct us to draft, review, or prepare documentation, you agree to the terms above. Questions before you proceed? Good. Ask them now, and we’ll answer plainly.