1. Work is carried out on the basis of either, a day-rate plus expenses or project plus expenses or an all-inclusive fee.
2. Contractual fee rates are set out in individual proposals and are subject to review at the end of each calendar year. One month's notice of any changes will be given to the client.
3. All expenses are charged at cost. Travelling costs are charged at a standard rate per mile (currently 40p).
4. All fees and expenses are exclusive of VAT, which is charged at the prevailing rate.
5. Fees and expenses are invoiced up to one month in arrears, and terms of payment are thirty days.
6. Once work is agreed with the client, cancellation charges for consulting work will normally apply as follows:
 More than four weeks notice:  Only those expenses already incurred will be charged.
 Two to fours weeks notice: A cancellation charge of 50% of the agreed fee rate, plus any expenses already incurred.
 One to two weeks: A cancellation charge of 80% of the agreed fee rate, plus any expenses already incurred.
 Less than seven days: A cancellation charge of 100% of the agreed fee rate, plus expenses already incurred.
7. Additional work not covered by the agreed proposal will be the subject of separate negotiation.
8. All information provided by the client will be treated as confidential and not disclosed to any third party without the client's approval