● “Client” means any individual or entity that accesses the Website or engages Skyline Strategies for consulting services.
● “Services” means professional consulting, advisory, strategy, analysis, or related services provided by Skyline Strategies.
● “Deliverables” means any reports, analyses, presentations, models, documentation, or other work product expressly identified in a written Statement of Work.
● “Statement of Work” or “SOW” means a written agreement executed by both parties that defines the scope, timeline, fees, and deliverables for a specific engagement.
● “Confidential Information” means all non-public information disclosed by either party that is designated as confidential or reasonably understood to be confidential
3.1 Engagement Structure
All Services are provided pursuant to a mutually executed SOW. No Services are deemed agreed upon unless confirmed in writing.
3.2 No Guarantee of Results
Skyline Strategies provides strategic and advisory services only. We do not guarantee financial, operational, investment, or commercial outcomes. All decisions and implementation remain the Client’s sole responsibility.
3.3 Change Management
Any modification to the scope, timeline, or Deliverables must be documented through a written change order signed by both parties.
4.1 Fees
Fees are as specified in the applicable SOW and may be structured as fixed fees, milestone-based fees, retainers, or recurring subscriptions.
4.2 Payment Terms
Unless otherwise stated, invoices are due within thirty (30) days of issuance. Late payments may accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law.
4.3 Expenses
Pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses may be billed to the Client in accordance with the SOW.
4.4 Suspension of Services
Skyline Strategies reserves the right to suspend Services for non-payment upon written notice.
5.1 Pre-Existing IP
Each party retains all rights to intellectual property owned or developed prior to the engagement, including methodologies, frameworks, tools, templates, and know-how.
5.2 Work Product Ownership
Subject to full payment of all fees, the Client is granted a non-exclusive, non transferable license to use the Deliverables solely for its internal business purposes.
5.3 Methodology and Improvements
Skyline Strategies retains all rights to its underlying methodologies and any improvements, enhancements, or derivative works developed during the engagement.
6.1 Obligations
Each party agrees to protect the other party’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care.
6.2 Exceptions
Confidential Information does not include information that is publicly available, independently developed, or lawfully obtained from a third party.
6.3 Survival
Confidentiality obligations survive for five (5) years following termination of the engagement.
7.1 Data Handling
Each party shall comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR and applicable U.S. state privacy laws, where relevant.
7.2 Cybersecurity
Skyline Strategies maintains commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards but does not guarantee absolute security.
Each party represents that it has the authority to enter into these Terms. Skyline Strategies warrants that Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with generally accepted consulting standards.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED, SKYLINE STRATEGIES DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
● SKYLINE STRATEGIES’ TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY THE CLIENT UNDER THE APPLICABLE SOW IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
● IN NO EVENT SHALL SKYLINE STRATEGIES BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.
11.1 Term
These Terms remain in effect while the Client uses the Website or Services.
11.2 Termination for Convenience
Either party may terminate an SOW upon written notice as specified therein.
11.3 Termination for Cause
Either party may terminate immediately for material breach not cured within fifteen (15) days of written notice.
11.4 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all outstanding fees become immediately due and payable.
12.1 Escalation and Mediation
The parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution through executive escalation and mediation before initiating litigation.
12.2 Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Exclusive venue shall lie in the state or federal courts located therein.
