1. Introduction.

These terms of business set out the basis on which we shall conduct all matters undertaken for you and shall be read in accordance with any covering letter. Any differences arising in respect of individual matters shall be notified to you in writing

2. Costs.

2.1The cost of our services shall be indicative of the type of work undertaken. If there are any changes in your instructions or the matter or circumstances at any time these shall be reflected, as we deem fit, in the final invoice. In any event we shall keep you informed of the work in progress on a periodic basis or upon your request.

2.2 Where it is necessary to instruct a third party on your behalf, including but not limited to external investigators, to assist with your matter we shall do so as your agents and that you will be responsible for their fees.

3. Payment on Account.

From time to time we may ask that you let us have monies generally on account for initial costs and disbursements and settlement of third party fees. Any request for such monies shall not be an estimate or cap on any fees or cots and unless payment was made for specified purpose, may be used to meet our fees when invoiced to you.

4. Billing.

We prefer to bill at the conclusion of a matter however we reserve the right to render interim invoices to you during the course of the matter. If in the event that you have particular billing requirements please notify us prior to any work commencing.

5. Payment of Invoices.

Our invoices (fee notes) are payable on receipt. We reserve the right to charge a Late Payment Fee in addition to Statutory Interest which will be incurred at the Bank of England base rate plus 8% pursuant to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998[ the date the invoices(s) fell due for payment, ONE Month after the invoice date].

6. Complaints.

We hope that you have no reason to complain about the service(s) we provide to you. However in the event that you are not satisfied please direct your complaint to us in the first instance. All complaints made to us will be handled in an efficient manner and we will strive to solve them quickly. In the event that you remain dissatisfied then you are liberty to resort to the disciplinary procedures available through the Association of British Investigators.

7. Liability.

The services we provide you, which shall include any information or advice given to you, is based solely on the information that you have provided to us and does not constitute advice to any third party to whom you may communicate it.

8. Right of Third Parties.

8.1 Our duties are owed only the the individual/company or organisation whose instructions we are acting upon and we disclaim any liability to any other person. Unless specifically agreed in writing by us in advance, you agree that you will not be acting for another person/company or organisation.

8.2 The terms on which we are acting on your matters (contained herewith or otherwise) are intended to be enforceable solely by the instructing party and us.

8.3 We do not accept any liability for services or information provided by any third parties instructed by us on your behalf in respect of your matters.

9. Confidentiality.

9.1 We shall endeavour to treat as confidential all information concerning your personal and business affairs received as a result of your instructions and not to disclose the information to any third party save to those persons whom we deem necessary to inform unless such information (a) is or becomes generally available to the public or (b) is required to be disclosed in any jurisdiction by any law:

9.2 We reserve the right to require you to enter into a separate confidentiality agreement should we deem it necessary.

9.3 We reserve the right to act on behalf of other individuals/companies who operate in your area or related area subject to our obligations of confidentiality referred to above.

10 Communication.

We shall communicate with such of your offices, staff and other advisers as appears to us to be appropriate. If however you have any specific security requirements relating to the communication of information to you or your company (as the case may be) the please advise us as the point of confirming your instructions to us.

11. Termination.

We reserve the right to terminate the provision of our services to you by providing two weeks written notice delivered to your address. You may also terminate your instructions to us on any matter at any time by providing us with written notification. Notwithstanding any termination by either of us you agree to pay any outstanding fees and cost incurred up to the date of termination or the fixed fee agreed.

12. Documentation.

If at the end of each matter you wish us to return or forward to you or others or deposit in safe custody any documentation which we have acquired from you or on behalf of such matter, please provide written instructions of the same. In the event that we receive no instructions we shall retain such documentation on our files for a period at our discretion.

13. Variation of Terms.

We reserve the right to amend or supplement any terms herein contained generally or specific to any matter by providing notice in writing.

14. Governing Law.

The terms of business are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with thelaws of England and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

15. Data Protection.

For the avoidance of doubt the instructions are accepted on the basis that our services are conducted under the direction of the client and as such we are deemed the data Processor and the client and or the principle is deemed the Data Controller.