Website Terms of Use

1. About these terms

These terms of use govern your access to and use of the Oakstone Project Advisory Ltd website. By using the website, you confirm that you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, you must not use the website.

These terms apply to the website only. They do not govern any professional consultancy services provided by Oakstone. Professional services are supplied only under a separate written engagement, appointment or contract agreed with the relevant client.

You should also read our Privacy Notice, which explains how we use personal information.

2. Information about us

This website is operated by Oakstone Project Advisory Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 17341588.

3. Website content is general information

The content on this website is provided for general information only. It is not project-specific advice and must not be treated as technical, legal, financial, valuation, investment, health and safety, design or other professional advice.

Construction and property projects are fact-specific. You should obtain advice based on the circumstances, documents, risks and contractual arrangements of the particular project before taking or refraining from action.

No person may rely on website content as a report, certificate, approval, warranty, assurance statement or professional opinion from Oakstone.

4. No professional appointment is created

Accessing the website, downloading material, submitting an enquiry, sending an email or taking part in an introductory discussion does not create a client-consultant relationship or impose a professional duty of care on Oakstone.

A professional appointment arises only when the scope, fees and contractual terms have been agreed in writing and Oakstone has confirmed acceptance of the commission. Until that point, Oakstone is not obliged to undertake work, reserve resources, meet a deadline or accept responsibility for a project.

5. Accuracy and availability

We take reasonable care in preparing website content, but construction standards, legislation, guidance, products, market practice and project information may change. We do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, accurate or suitable for a particular purpose.

We may update, withdraw, suspend or restrict any part of the website without notice. We do not guarantee that the website or any content will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors.

Where the website describes project experience gained by an Oakstone director or team member during previous employment, that experience is personal professional experience and is not presented as a commission delivered by Oakstone unless expressly stated.

6. Intellectual property rights

Oakstone owns, or is licensed to use, the intellectual property rights in this website and its content, including text, branding, logos, graphics, photographs, diagrams, methodologies, report formats and downloadable materials.

You may view, download and print a reasonable number of pages for your own internal business evaluation. You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, commercially exploit or create derivative works from website content without our prior written permission.

You must not remove copyright, trade mark, authorship, confidentiality or other proprietary notices from any material.

7. Acceptable use

You must use the website lawfully and must not use it to commit or facilitate fraud, unlawful activity, infringement of rights, harassment, disruption or unauthorised access.

You must not knowingly introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful material; attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, server or connected systems; carry out automated scraping or data harvesting; or interfere with the website's operation or security. We may block or restrict access where we reasonably believe these terms have been breached or website security is at risk.

8. Enquiries and information supplied to us

When contacting us, you must provide information that is accurate and that you are entitled to share. Do not send highly sensitive, privileged or confidential project information through a general website form unless secure arrangements have been agreed.

Submitting information does not oblige Oakstone to accept an instruction. We may decline an enquiry for reasons including conflicts of interest, capacity, competence, insurance restrictions, project location, commercial terms or the nature of the proposed service.

Personal information submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

9. Links to and from other websites

The website may include links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Oakstone does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for its availability, accuracy, security or privacy practices.

You may link to our home page in a fair and lawful manner that does not damage our reputation or imply an association, approval or endorsement that does not exist. You must not frame the website, link from an unlawful website or link directly to restricted material without permission. We may withdraw linking permission at any time.

10. Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Subject to the paragraph above, Oakstone is not liable for loss or damage arising solely from use of, inability to use, or reliance on the website or its general content. In particular, Oakstone is not responsible for loss of profit, revenue, business, opportunity, anticipated savings, goodwill, data or indirect or consequential loss arising from website use.

These website limitations do not replace or amend the liability provisions agreed in a separate professional appointment. Any liability connected with professional services will be governed by the applicable written appointment.

11. Security and viruses

We take proportionate steps to maintain website security, but we do not guarantee that the website will be secure or free from viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for configuring your systems, devices and software and for using appropriate security and virus-protection measures.

12. Privacy and cookies

Our use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Notice. This website does not currently use analytics, advertising or other non-essential cookies. Where non-essential cookies are introduced, we will publish a Cookie Policy and provide consent controls so you can manage your preferences.

13. Changes to these terms

We may amend these terms to reflect changes to the website, our business, technology, security requirements or applicable law. The revised terms will apply from the date published on this page. You should review this page periodically; the effective date identifies the current version.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms and any non-contractual dispute arising from website use are governed by the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction, except where applicable law gives an individual consumer the right to bring proceedings in another part of the United Kingdom.

15. Contact us

Questions about these website terms may be sent to info@oakstoneprojectadvisory.co.uk or by telephone on 0161 660 9661. Correspondence may also be sent to the registered office.