Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Axis Consulting website and consulting services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing our website or engaging our consulting services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and Axis Consulting ("Axis," "we," "us," or "our"), a consulting practice operating in Hong Kong. By using our Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Services" refers to consulting services provided by Axis Consulting, including organizational design review, financial planning support, and change management guidance, as well as our website and related materials.
• "Client" refers to any individual or organization that engages our consulting services or uses our website.
• "Engagement" refers to a specific consulting project undertaken pursuant to a separate consulting agreement.
• "Deliverables" refers to reports, analyses, recommendations, frameworks, or other work products specified in a consulting agreement.
• "Confidential Information" refers to non-public information disclosed by either party during the course of an engagement.

3. Description of Services

Axis Consulting provides professional business consulting services to organizations in Hong Kong and internationally. Our primary service areas include organizational design review, financial planning support, and change management guidance. Specific services, deliverables, timelines, and fees for each engagement are defined in separate consulting agreements executed between Axis and the Client.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without notice. We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, though we commit to addressing any issues promptly and professionally.

4. Consulting Engagements

All consulting engagements require execution of a separate consulting agreement that specifies scope of work, deliverables, timeline, fees, payment terms, and other engagement-specific terms. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a consulting agreement, the consulting agreement shall prevail with respect to that specific engagement.

Engagements begin upon execution of a consulting agreement and receipt of any agreed advance payment. Clients may not assign or transfer their rights under a consulting agreement without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to decline or terminate engagements where conflicts of interest exist or where we determine we cannot provide services effectively.

5. Fees and Payment Terms

Consulting fees are specified in individual consulting agreements and are typically structured as fixed project fees. Unless otherwise stated, fees are denominated in Hong Kong Dollars (HK$) and do not include applicable taxes, which will be added to invoices as required by law.

Payment terms are specified in consulting agreements and typically require payment within 30 days of invoice date. Late payments may incur interest charges of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. We reserve the right to suspend services or withhold deliverables for accounts with overdue balances exceeding 30 days.

Fees do not include reimbursement for extraordinary expenses such as international travel, specialized software licenses, or third-party data acquisition unless explicitly stated in a consulting agreement. When such expenses are anticipated, we will seek advance approval before incurring them.

6. Client Responsibilities

Clients engaging our consulting services agree to:

• Provide timely access to necessary information, personnel, and facilities required for service delivery
• Designate appropriate points of contact with authority to make decisions relevant to the engagement
• Respond to our requests for information and feedback within reasonable timeframes
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of information provided to us
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and decision-making processes
• Make payment according to agreed terms
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in their use of our services and recommendations

Failure to fulfill these responsibilities may impact our ability to deliver services effectively and may result in project delays or additional fees to compensate for extended timelines.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property: All methodologies, frameworks, tools, templates, and general consulting approaches used by Axis Consulting remain our intellectual property. Upon completion of an engagement and full payment, Clients receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use deliverables created specifically for their engagement for their internal business purposes.

Client Information: Clients retain all rights to information and materials they provide to us. By engaging our services, Clients grant us a limited license to use such information solely for purposes of providing consulting services under our agreement.

Restrictions: Clients may not sell, license, distribute, or otherwise commercialize our deliverables or methodologies. Clients may not remove or alter any proprietary notices on our materials. If Clients wish to share deliverables with third parties beyond their organization, they must obtain our prior written consent.

8. Confidentiality

Both parties acknowledge that during engagements, they may have access to confidential information of the other party. Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of such information and use it solely for purposes related to the consulting engagement.

Confidential information does not include information that: is publicly available through no breach of these Terms, was rightfully known prior to disclosure, is independently developed without use of confidential information, or is rightfully obtained from third parties without confidentiality restrictions.

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of any engagement and continue for a period of five years following engagement completion, except for information that constitutes trade secrets, which shall remain confidential indefinitely.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Professional Advice Disclaimer: Our consulting services provide recommendations and guidance based on available information and our professional judgment. However, we do not provide legal advice, accounting services, or investment advice. Clients should consult appropriate licensed professionals for such services.

No Guarantees: While we strive to provide high-quality consulting services, we cannot guarantee specific business outcomes or results. Implementation of our recommendations remains the Client's responsibility, and actual results depend on numerous factors beyond our control.

Information Accuracy: Our recommendations are based on information provided by Clients and publicly available sources. We are not responsible for decisions made based on inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information provided to us.

Third-Party Content: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or references to third-party resources. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or services of third parties.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Axis Consulting's total liability arising from any consulting engagement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for that specific engagement. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which liability is asserted, including contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other theory.

In no event shall Axis Consulting be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

These limitations do not apply to liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, such as liability for fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or violations of data protection laws.

11. Indemnification

Clients agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Axis Consulting, its consultants, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: Client's breach of these Terms or any consulting agreement, Client's use of our Services, Client's implementation of our recommendations, violation of any law or regulation, or infringement of third-party rights.

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and any consulting agreement.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate a consulting engagement as specified in the applicable consulting agreement. In the absence of specific termination provisions, either party may terminate upon 14 days' written notice to the other party.

Upon termination, the Client remains obligated to pay for services performed through the termination date and any non-cancellable expenses already incurred. We will deliver any completed deliverables and return or destroy Client confidential information as requested.

We reserve the right to immediately terminate any engagement if the Client breaches material terms, fails to make timely payments, or engages in conduct we deem inappropriate or unethical.

13. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Governing Law: These Terms and any consulting agreements shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Informal Resolution: In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from these Terms or our Services, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. Either party may initiate negotiations by providing written notice of the dispute to the other party.

Jurisdiction: If informal resolution is unsuccessful within 30 days, either party may submit the dispute to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong. Both parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection based on forum non conveniens.

14. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any applicable consulting agreement and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding use of our Services and supersede all prior communications and proposals.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.

Assignment: Clients may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations under these Terms or any consulting agreement without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, war, civil disturbance, labor disputes, or network failures. The affected party must provide prompt notice and make reasonable efforts to resume performance.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated to active Clients via email at least 30 days before becoming effective.

Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to changes, you must discontinue use of our Services and may terminate any ongoing engagement pursuant to the applicable consulting agreement.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

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