Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions:

• "Agreement" refers to these Terms and Conditions together with any service proposal or engagement letter.
• "Client," "You," or "Your" refers to the individual or entity engaging our services.
• "Company," "We," "Our," or "Us" refers to forge paren.
• "Services" refers to the business consulting services we provide.
• "Deliverables" refers to reports, documents, analyses, or other materials produced during an engagement.
• "Website" refers to our website accessible at forgeparens.pro.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our Website or engaging our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. If you are engaging our Services on behalf of a company or organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Website or Services.

3. Services Description

forge paren provides business consulting services including, but not limited to:

• Business development strategy
• Sales effectiveness reviews
• Channel strategy consultation
• Related advisory and analytical services

The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for each engagement will be detailed in a separate service proposal or engagement letter.

Our Services are available primarily to businesses operating in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, though we may serve clients in other locations at our discretion.

4. Client Responsibilities

To enable us to provide effective Services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information as reasonably requested
• Make appropriate personnel available for interviews, meetings, and reviews
• Grant reasonable access to relevant systems, documents, and facilities
• Review and provide feedback on deliverables within agreed timeframes
• Designate a primary point of contact for the engagement
• Comply with all applicable laws in connection with the engagement

Delays or failures in meeting these responsibilities may affect our ability to deliver Services as planned and may result in additional fees or timeline adjustments.

5. Fees and Payment

Service fees will be specified in the applicable service proposal or engagement letter. Unless otherwise agreed:

• All fees are quoted in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)
• A deposit of 50% is due upon acceptance of the engagement
• The remaining balance is due upon delivery of final deliverables
• Payment is due within 14 days of invoice date
• Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month

Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the engagement (such as travel, if required) will be billed separately with supporting documentation.

We reserve the right to suspend Services if invoices remain unpaid beyond 30 days.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

We retain ownership of our methodologies, frameworks, tools, templates, and know-how developed independently or prior to the engagement. You receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use deliverables for your internal business purposes.

Your Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of your pre-existing intellectual property and data provided to us. You grant us a limited licence to use such materials solely for the purpose of providing the Services.

Joint Development

Intellectual property created jointly during the engagement will be owned as specified in the service proposal. In the absence of such specification, we will negotiate ownership in good faith.

7. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to maintain confidentiality of proprietary or sensitive information disclosed by the other party during the engagement ("Confidential Information"). This obligation includes:

• Using Confidential Information only for purposes of the engagement
• Restricting access to personnel who need to know
• Protecting Confidential Information with reasonable security measures
• Not disclosing Confidential Information to third parties without consent

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, lawfully received from third parties, or required to be disclosed by law.

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the engagement for a period of three years.

8. Disclaimers

Our Services are provided on an "as is" basis. While we strive to deliver high-quality consulting services:

• We do not warrant that our recommendations will achieve specific business results
• Our analyses are based on information provided to us and market conditions at the time
• Implementation of recommendations remains your responsibility and decision
• Market conditions, competitor actions, and other factors may affect outcomes

Our Services constitute professional advice, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult appropriate professionals for such matters.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Hong Kong law:

• Our total liability arising from or related to the engagement shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific Services giving rise to the claim
• We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages
• We shall not be liable for lost profits, lost business opportunities, or loss of data
• Claims must be brought within one year of the event giving rise to the claim

These limitations apply regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless forge paren and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these terms, your misuse of our Services or deliverables, or your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement:

• For convenience, with 14 days' written notice
• Immediately, if the other party materially breaches these terms and fails to cure within 14 days of notice
• Immediately, if the other party becomes insolvent or ceases operations

Upon termination:

• You shall pay for Services rendered through the termination date
• We shall deliver work-in-progress deliverables, subject to payment
• Each party shall return or destroy the other's Confidential Information

Provisions relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and indemnification survive termination.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation is unsuccessful within 30 days, either party may pursue mediation before resorting to litigation.

Any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Hong Kong, and both parties consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

13. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any service proposal or engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions or agreements.

Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce it later.

Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations without our written consent. We may assign our rights to an affiliate or successor.

Notice: Notices should be sent by email to the addresses provided during the engagement, with confirmation of delivery.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be posted on our Website with an updated effective date. Changes apply to engagements entered into after the effective date. Existing engagements continue under the terms in effect at the time of agreement.