Terms and Conditions

Asbestos Safe Consultancy www.asbestossafeconsultancy.co.nz
Email: asbestossafeconsultancy@outlook.co.nz

Phone: 022 460 7184

1. Definitions

  • “Client” means the person, business, or entity that engages Asbestos Safe Consultancy to provide services.
  • “We”, “Us”, “Our” refers to Asbestos Safe Consultancy.

     • “Services” includes asbestos surveying, testing, reporting, risk assessments, and consultancy work as agreed in writing.

2. Services Provided

      •. We provide asbestos-related consultancy services in accordance with New Zealand legislation and industry best practices.

  • Reports are based on site conditions at the time of inspection and are limited to accessible areas.
  • Services do not include removal or remediation unless specifically agreed in writing.

3. Client Responsibilities

      •  Provide accurate site information and access for inspections or surveys.

  • Disclose any known asbestos-related risks or previous reports.
  • Ensure all necessary permissions or consents for our access are arranged.

4. Fees and Payment

  • Fees are outlined in a quote or agreement accepted by the Client.
  • Invoices are due within 14 days of issue unless otherwise agreed.
  • Late payments may incur a 2% monthly interest charge or late fee, together with all debt collection costs.
  • Additional costs (e.g. lab testing, travel outside standard area) will be pre-approved

         with the Client.

5. Cancellations and Delays

  • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before a scheduled service may incur a cancellation fee.
  • If access is not available at the agreed time, a call-out fee may apply.

     • We are not responsible for delays caused by factors outside our control (e.g. weather, site access).

6. Reporting and Limitations

     • Our reports are prepared using reasonable care based on observations and sampling available at the time.

  • We do not guarantee the complete absence of asbestos unless full demolition surveys and destructive access are undertaken.
  • Our liability is limited to the value of the service provided.

7. Health and Safety

  • We comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).
  • We expect Clients to maintain a safe working environment and inform us of any specific site hazards.

8. Confidentiality

     • All Client information and reports are kept confidential unless required by law or with Client consent.

9. Intellectual Property

  • All documentation and reports remain the intellectual property of Asbestos Safe Consultancy unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • Clients may not copy or distribute reports without permission.

10. Liability and Indemnity

     • Our total liability for any claim, whether in contract or tort, is limited to the amount

paid for the service.

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential losses.
  • The Client agrees to indemnify us against any third-party claims arising from the Client’s misuse of reports or information provided.

11. Dispute Resolution

  • If a dispute arises, both parties agree to attempt resolution in good faith.
  • If unresolved, the matter may be referred to mediation before any legal action is taken.

12. Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand.
  • Any legal proceedings must be brought in a New Zealand court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Acceptance of Terms

     •  By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.