Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Portlakes Pty Ltd website and engagement of our business consulting and advisory services. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Company Details

Portlakes Pty Ltd is a company registered in Australia:

• ABN: 91 071 642 601
• ACN: 071 642 601
• Registered State: Western Australia
• Postcode: 6315

3. Services

Portlakes Pty Ltd provides professional business consulting and corporate advisory services, including but not limited to:

• Business consulting and strategic planning
• Operations management and optimisation
• Corporate advisory and governance
• Financial analysis and planning
• Partnership development
• Growth strategy advisory

Specific services, scope, and terms will be detailed in individual engagement agreements.

4. Client Engagement

Our services are provided under separate engagement agreements that outline:

• Scope of work and deliverables
• Fees, payment terms, and expenses
• Timelines and milestones
• Confidentiality obligations
• Termination provisions

These Terms operate alongside any specific engagement agreement. In the event of any inconsistency, the engagement agreement prevails.

5. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in:

• Our website content, design, and code
• Methodologies, frameworks, and processes
• Documents, reports, and materials we create

remain the property of Portlakes Pty Ltd unless otherwise agreed in writing.

We grant you a licence to use deliverables specifically created for you under your engagement, for your internal business purposes only.

You retain ownership of information and materials you provide to us.

6. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information received during the engagement. This includes:

• Business strategies and plans
• Financial information
• Operational processes
• Client relationships

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the engagement, unless information becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law:

• Our services are provided "as is" and we do not guarantee specific outcomes
• We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or special damages
• Our total liability is limited to fees paid for the specific service in question
• We exclude liability for actions taken based on your decisions

Nothing in these Terms limits rights under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) which cannot be excluded.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Portlakes Pty Ltd against claims arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Information or materials you provide
• Your use of our services contrary to advice

9. Termination

Engagement agreements may be terminated:

• By either party with written notice as specified in the engagement agreement
• Immediately for breach of confidentiality or intellectual property rights
• By us if payment is not made when due

Upon termination, fees for work completed remain payable, and confidentiality obligations continue.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and any engagement with Portlakes Pty Ltd are governed by the laws of Western Australia. Each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.

11. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises, the parties agree to:

• Attempt to resolve the matter in good faith through direct discussion
• Escalate to senior representatives if initial discussions fail
• Consider mediation before commencing legal proceedings

12. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms represent the entire agreement between us.

Severability: If any part is found unenforceable, the remainder continues in force.

Waiver: Failure to enforce any right is not a waiver of that right.

Amendments: We may update these Terms. The version on our website applies to your use.

13. Contact Us

For enquiries regarding these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: ceo@portlakespty.site
• Post: Western Australia, WA 6315, Australia