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LEADING EDGE ASSIST STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

Introduction

These terms of business set out the basis on which the Company provide services to the Client. By instructing the Company, the Client agrees to be bound by these terms.

1. In these Standard Terms and Conditions:

“Agreement” means these Standard Terms and Conditions and comprises of the entire agreement between the Company and the Client, unless there is already in place a properly executed agreement between the Company and the Client. Where the properly executed agreement between the Company and Client does not include sections stated within these Standard Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to Limitation of Liability, the sections outlined in these Standard Terms and Conditions shall apply.

“Company” means Leading Edge Assist Ltd.

“Client” means the company or person that the Company is carrying out the services for.

“Fees” means the charges, expenses and other sums payable by the Client to the Company under the Agreement.

“Company Personnel” means an employee and/or a sub-contractor of the Company engaged in performing the Services;

“Confidential Information” means this Agreement and all claims related information disclosed by either the Company or the Client to the other or otherwise received by the Company or the Client, in relation to this Agreement,;

“Services” means the services related to each individual claim supplied by the Company to the Client under this Agreement.

2. Term

This Agreement shall take effect as from the date of instruction and shall continue in force until completion of the Services unless terminated earlier in accordance with section 10.

3. The Company’s Services

The Company will provide the Client with the Services as agreed between us. The Company will provide these services with reasonable care and skill, in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

4. The Client’s Obligations

The Client will provide the Company with all information, instructions and assistance reasonably necessary to enable the Company to perform the Services. The Client will pay the Company’s fees, disbursements, expenses and applicable local taxes including value added tax (VAT) where appropriate in respect of the Services in accordance with section 5 below or as otherwise agreed with the Client.

5. Fees

The Company's fees for the Services are set out in our Fee Structure, current at the time of instruction. The Company's fees are payable within 30 days of the date of invoice. We reserve the right to charge interest on late payments.

6. Confidentiality

Both the Company and the Client will keep all Confidential Information private and will not disclose it to third parties except as required by law or with the other’s consent.

7. GDPR Policy

The Company are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. The Company will process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A copy of our GDPR policy can be forwarded upon request.

8. Limitation of Liability

Both the Company and the Client, each has a total liability to the other (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) breach of statutory duty or otherwise) arising in connection with the Services shall be limited to GBP1,000,000.00 (One Million Pounds Sterling) or 3 (Three) times the total professional fees paid by the Client for the Services, whichever is less. Neither the Company or the Client shall be liable to the other (whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement for any loss of profit, production, data, goodwill, contract or business opportunities or anticipated savings or benefits or for any type of indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss, even if that loss or damage was reasonably foreseeable or that party was aware of the possibility of that loss or damage arising. The Company will have no liability to the Client or any third party, for the instructing or performance of, or any opinions, statements, reports acts or omissions of any Third Party Expert. The Client agrees not to bring any claim of any kind in connection with the Services against individual Company Personnel.

9. Insurance

The Company shall maintain, Professional Indemnity insurance with minimum cover of GBP1,000,000.00 (One Million Pounds Sterling). The Company will on request from the Client, provide confirmation that such insurance is in place.

10. Termination

This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon completion of the Services, or at any time should either the Company or the Client give 60 days’ written notice. Upon termination, the Client is liable for any fees due up to the date of termination.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms of business are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms of business, please do not hesitate to contact us.

LEADING EDGE ASSIST STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

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