Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By engaging Astute Consultancy Group Pty Ltd (ABN 80 703 072 888) (“we”, “us”, “our”), visiting our website at https://astuteconsultancygroup.online, or using any of our professional business and consulting services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use our website or services.

2. Scope of Services

We provide professional business and consulting services, including business advisory, strategy, operational improvement, financial guidance, and related consulting services. The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for any engagement will be set out in a written proposal, engagement letter, or statement of work agreed between you and us before work commences. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer to provide services.

3. Engagement and Payment

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Fees and payment terms will be stated in your engagement letter or proposal.
• Invoices are payable within the timeframe stated on the invoice.
• Overdue amounts may accrue interest and reasonable recovery costs.
• Disbursements and third-party costs incurred on your behalf may be on-charged.

All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) and may be subject to GST where applicable.

4. Client Responsibilities

You agree to provide accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for us to perform our services, to respond to reasonable requests in a prompt manner, and to comply with all applicable laws relevant to your business. We rely on the information you provide; we are not responsible for errors arising from incomplete, inaccurate, or delayed information supplied by you or on your behalf.

5. Nature of Advice

Our consulting services are provided for your business purposes only. Advice is based on the information available to us at the time it is given and on Australian laws, regulations, and market conditions as they then stand. Advice does not constitute legal, financial product, or taxation advice unless expressly agreed in writing. You should seek independent specialist advice where appropriate. We do not guarantee particular business outcomes, and you remain responsible for all decisions made on the basis of our recommendations.

6. Confidentiality and Privacy

We treat your business information as confidential and will not disclose it except as required to perform our services, with your consent, or as required by law. Our handling of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. We will take reasonable steps to protect information you share with us.

7. Intellectual Property

All materials, frameworks, methodologies, templates, and documents we create or supply remain our intellectual property unless expressly assigned in writing. You receive a licence to use deliverables for your own internal business purposes. Content on this website is owned by Astute Consultancy Group Pty Ltd and may not be reproduced without written permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability arising from or in connection with the services is limited to the fees paid by you for the relevant service, and we are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or economic loss, including lost profits or lost business opportunities. Nothing in these terms limits rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

9. Australian Consumer Law

Our services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If you are a consumer for the purposes of the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)), you are entitled to services being rendered with due care and skill, being fit for purpose, and being delivered within a reasonable time. Nothing in these Terms of Service excludes, restricts, or modifies those consumer guarantees.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement by giving written notice in accordance with the engagement letter. Upon termination, you remain liable for fees and disbursements incurred up to the date of termination. We may suspend or terminate services if payment is overdue, if you breach these terms, or if continuing the engagement would create a legal or ethical conflict.

11. Website Content

The information on this website is general in nature, is provided for informational purposes only, and may change without notice. It does not take into account your individual circumstances and should not be relied upon as a substitute for tailored professional advice.

12. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those websites, and links do not imply endorsement.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Both parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the Commonwealth of Australia.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service can be directed to Astute Consultancy Group Pty Ltd by email at ceo@astuteconsultancygroup.online.

Last updated: 2025