Terms & Conditions.

1. Engagement & scope

Every engagement is set out in a written engagement letter or fee proposal identifying the scope of services, deliverables, programme, fee basis and any limitations of liability. The signed engagement letter takes precedence over these terms where there is any inconsistency.

2. Professional standards

All services are delivered in accordance with the RICS Rules of Conduct, the standards of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the further professional bodies of which Dave Lovatt is a member. Where a service falls within the regulated regime of a specific professional body, that body's standards apply.

3. Fees & payment

Fees are payable as set out in the engagement letter. Invoices are payable within 14 days of issue unless otherwise agreed in writing. Interest on late payment may be charged in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

4. Professional indemnity insurance

Lovatt Construction Consultants Ltd maintains professional indemnity insurance to a level appropriate to the scale and nature of the engagements undertaken. Confirmation of cover is available on request.

5. Liability cap

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the aggregate liability of Lovatt under any engagement is capped at the greater of (a) the fee paid for that engagement or (b) the amount recoverable under the professional indemnity insurance in force at the time the cause of action arose.

6. Common ownership disclosure — 1 Oak Projects

Lovatt Construction Consultants Ltd and 1 Oak Projects Ltd share common ownership. Dave Lovatt holds a 50% interest in 1 Oak Projects. We disclose this on every engagement letter, on the home and ecosystem pages of this site, and wherever 1 Oak is being considered as a contractor on a Lovatt-advised scheme. Where any conflict could arise, the disclosure is recorded in writing on the engagement letter and an independent QS leads contractor evaluation and procurement.

7. Confidentiality & data protection

We treat all client information as confidential and process personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We do not sell or share client data with third parties except as required for the engagement or by law.

8. Intellectual property

Documents and reports prepared by Lovatt remain our intellectual property until fees in respect of them have been paid in full, at which point a licence for the client's intended use is granted.

9. Governing law & jurisdiction

These terms and any engagement are governed by the law of England and Wales. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact

Any questions on these terms should be addressed to dave@lovattconsultants.co.uk or by post to Lovatt Construction Consultants Ltd, 58 Linden Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4HB.