Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Needy Peak website (needy-peak.com) and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Definitions

• "Company," "we," "our," or "us" refers to Needy Peak
• "Client," "you," or "your" refers to the individual or entity using our services
• "Services" refers to all consulting services provided by Needy Peak
• "Website" refers to needy-peak.com and all associated subdomains

3. Description of Services

Needy Peak provides startup consulting services including but not limited to:

• Strategy consulting and business planning
• Funding support and investor relations
• Marketing strategy and implementation
• Operations optimization
• Business advisory services

4. Service Agreements

4.1 Engagement Process

All consulting engagements are subject to a separate written agreement that outlines:

• Scope of work and deliverables
• Timeline and milestones
• Fees and payment terms
• Confidentiality provisions
• Termination conditions

4.2 Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Respond promptly to requests for information
• Make timely payments as agreed
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

5. Fees and Payment

5.1 Payment Terms

• Fees are as specified in individual service agreements
• Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date unless otherwise agreed
• Late payments may incur interest charges of 1.5% per month
• All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes

5.2 Refund Policy

Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the terms of individual service agreements. Generally, refunds may be available for:

• Services not yet commenced
• Breach of contract by Needy Peak
• Mutual agreement to terminate services

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Needy Peak Property

All content, materials, methodologies, and intellectual property developed by Needy Peak remain our property unless explicitly transferred in writing.

6.2 Client Property

Client retains ownership of all pre-existing intellectual property and information provided to us.

6.3 Work Product

Ownership of work product created during engagements is defined in individual service agreements.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of:

• Proprietary business information
• Strategic plans and methodologies
• Financial information
• Customer and supplier information
• Any information marked as confidential

8. Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Limitations

Our services are advisory in nature. We:

• Do not guarantee specific business outcomes
• Are not responsible for implementation decisions
• Cannot control market conditions or external factors
• Provide recommendations based on available information

8.2 Liability Limits

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the amount of fees paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

9. Indemnification

Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Needy Peak from claims arising from:

• Client's use of our recommendations
• Client's breach of this agreement
• Client's violation of third-party rights
• Client's illegal or unauthorized activities

10. Termination

10.1 Termination Rights

Either party may terminate services:

• For material breach with 30 days written notice
• For convenience with 30 days written notice
• Immediately for insolvency or illegal activities

10.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• All outstanding fees become immediately due
• Confidentiality obligations continue
• Work product is delivered as agreed
• Both parties return confidential materials

11. Website Terms

11.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for:

• Learning about our services
• Contacting us for business purposes
• Accessing publicly available resources

11.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the website for illegal purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access
• Interfere with website functionality
• Copy or distribute proprietary content
• Use automated tools to scrape content

12. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Dispute Resolution

We prefer to resolve disputes through good faith negotiations. If necessary, disputes may be resolved through:

• Mediation by a mutually agreed mediator
• Arbitration under UK arbitration rules
• Court proceedings as a last resort

15. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters
• Government actions
• Wars or terrorism
• Pandemics or health emergencies
• Infrastructure failures

16. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and individual service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

20. Acknowledgment

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.