Terms & Conditions
Consulting Services for International Trade
Please review these Terms & Conditions carefully before engaging our services. By proceeding with the consulting engagement, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
1. Scope of Services
Trade Winds Consulting ("Consultant") shall provide professional international trade consulting services to the company or individual ("Client") who avails them. These services include, but are not limited to: market research, regulatory compliance, export-import documentation, trade strategy development, and guidance on international trade practices.
2. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to treat all information shared during the course of the consulting engagement as confidential. The Consultant shall not disclose any sensitive information to third parties without the explicit written consent of the Client, except as required by law.
3. Client Responsibilities
The Client shall cooperate with the Consultant, providing all necessary information and documentation relevant to the scope of the engagement. The Client will also promptly respond to queries to facilitate the consulting process.
4. Fees & Payment
The Client shall pay the Consultant the agreed-upon fees. Fees may be determined based on hourly rates, monthly subscriptions, fixed project fees, or milestone-based payments. Payments shall be made according to the schedule specified in the agreement or invoice.
5. Timeline
The Consultant will make reasonable efforts to complete the consulting services within the agreed-upon timeline. However, unforeseen circumstances may lead to adjustments in the timeline, and the Consultant shall promptly notify the Client of any such delays.
6. Intellectual Property
Any intellectual property or materials developed by the Consultant during the consulting engagement shall remain the property of the Consultant unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. The Client shall not reproduce, distribute, or disclose any such materials without the Consultant's express written consent.
7. Termination
Either party may terminate the consulting engagement with a written notice. In the event of termination, the Client shall compensate the Consultant for the services provided up to that point.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Consultant shall not be held liable for any losses, damages, or expenses incurred by the Client as a result of the consulting services, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
9. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of India.
10. Entire Agreement
These Terms & Conditions, together with any other documents explicitly referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between the parties, superseding any prior understandings or agreements, whether oral or written.