Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions:

• "Agreement" means these Terms and Conditions together with any engagement letter or service agreement.
• "We," "Us," or "Our" refers to helm conenis.
• "You" or "User" refers to any individual or entity accessing our website or using our services.
• "Services" means the advisory services provided by helm conenis.
• "Website" refers to helmconeniss.pro and all associated pages.
• "Content" means all text, images, data, and other materials on our website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

You represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement.

If you are accessing our website or services on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these terms.

3. Service Description

helm conenis provides strategic business advisory services, including:

• Executive Advisory Services
• Board Effectiveness Reviews
• CEO Transition Support

The specific scope, deliverables, and terms of any engagement will be documented in a separate engagement letter or service agreement.

Our services are available primarily to organisations and individuals in Hong Kong, though we may accept engagements from other jurisdictions at our discretion.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our website or services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requested
• Use the website and services only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without permission
• Not use our services in any way that could damage our reputation
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of helm conenis or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from our website for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires our prior written consent.

Materials we create during an engagement remain our intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing. You receive a licence to use such materials for your internal purposes only.

6. Confidentiality

We treat all client information with strict confidentiality. The terms of our confidentiality obligations will be detailed in our engagement letter.

You agree to keep confidential any proprietary methodologies, frameworks, or materials we share with you during an engagement.

Confidentiality obligations survive the termination of any engagement.

7. Fees and Payment

Fees for our services will be set out in our engagement letter or service agreement. Unless otherwise specified:

• All fees are quoted in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)
• Fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes
• Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date
• We reserve the right to suspend services for overdue payments

Additional work outside the agreed scope will be quoted separately before being undertaken.

8. Disclaimers

Our advisory services are provided on an "as is" basis. While we exercise reasonable care and skill, we make no representations or warranties regarding:

• The achievement of any particular outcome or result
• The accuracy or completeness of information provided by third parties
• The suitability of our advice for your specific circumstances

Our advice is based on the information available to us and should not be considered a substitute for professional legal, accounting, or other specialist advice.

Website content is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the fees paid for the relevant engagement
• We shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages
• We shall not be liable for loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• We shall not be liable for actions taken or not taken based on our advice

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless helm conenis, its partners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your breach of these terms, your use of our services, or any third-party claims related to actions taken based on our advice.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement by providing written notice as specified in the engagement letter.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website or services immediately if you breach these terms.

Upon termination, you remain liable for any fees due for services rendered. Confidentiality and limitation of liability provisions survive termination.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

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

Any dispute arising from these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

Before commencing legal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation.

13. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These terms, together with any engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

Severability: If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these terms without our written consent.

Notices: Notices should be sent by email or post to the addresses provided in these terms.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with a new effective date.

Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.