Terms and Conditions

ADS maintain Professional Indemnity Insurance for all works undertaken, a copy of the cover can be made available upon request. Should the insurance cease for any reason ADS will notify all clients.

GUARANTEE

The time limit for bringing a claim for breach of this simple contract is 6 years from the date on which the cause of action accrued, i.e. when the breach of contract occurs and not when it is discovered and 12 years if the contract is made by deed The limitation period in tort is 6 years from the date on which they cause of action accrued (this is extended in cases where the Latent Damage Act 1986 applies). Where there is a claim for negligence (where damage must be shown) the cause of action accrues when the physical damage occurs. If a design liability period of 12 years and/or a collateral warranty is required, then an additional fee may be applicable.

Staged Payments in line with the Quotation. All invoices are to be paid in full within 30 days from the date of invoicing by either online bank transfer, cheque (made payable to ADS Structural Limited). Due fees not received with the 30 days will result in all further structural design work being stopped immediately and the further design works will not be progressed until payments are back on schedule. If this situation does occur ADS will not accept any liability for associated delays to the project. Any errors on invoices will be rectified by ADS as soon as they are advised and such errors will not change the due date for payment, as noted on the original invoice. Interest will be added daily from the date of invoice at a rate of 8% over base rate on payments not received within 40 days of invoice. Please refer to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

The function of ADS is to provide the client with structural calculations and structural plans/details where applicable. ADS will not be responsible for any works carried out prior to the obtaining of relevant approvals. ADS will not be responsible for any works carried out which deviate from the recommendations of the documentation provided by ADS.

ADS reserve the right to cancel its own services.