Standard Terms of Business
Monow International Limited
Last Updated: March 14, 2026
1. Definitions
- “Surveyor/Consultant”: Monow International Limited, trading under these conditions.
- “Client”: The party requesting or on whose behalf the Surveyor/Consultant undertakes services.
- “Report”: Any document, statement, or certificate supplied by the Surveyor/Consultant in connection with the Client’s instructions.
- “Disbursements”: All reasonable expenses incurred during the assignment, including but not limited to photography, travel, accommodation, and electronic transmission fees.
- “Fees”: The professional charges applicable to the services, including VAT (where applicable) and all relevant Disbursements.
2. Scope & Work
The Surveyor/Consultant shall provide services solely in accordance with these terms. The Client will provide written instructions defining the required services, which the Surveyor/Consultant will formally accept. Any subsequent modifications to the scope of work must be mutually agreed upon in writing.
3. Payment Terms
The Client shall pay all Fees punctually, no later than 30 days from the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Monow International Limited reserves the right to charge interest on any delayed payments at a rate of 4% above the HSBC Bank Plc Base Lending Rate prevailing at the time of default.
4. Obligations and Responsibilities
- The Client: Undertakes to provide full, accurate instructions in a timely manner. The Client must ensure safe and secure access to all goods, premises, vessels, or installations necessary for the performance of services. The Surveyor/Consultant is not liable for consequences arising from late, incomplete, or ambiguous instructions.
- The Surveyor/Consultant: Shall exercise reasonable care and skill in accordance with sound marine surveying and consulting practices.
- Reporting: A final written Report will be submitted upon completion of services, unless otherwise instructed by the Client.
5. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
- Confidentiality: Monow International Limited will not disclose confidential Client information to third parties without express permission, unless required by a competent court of law.
- Intellectual Property: All original work, diagrams, and methodologies created by the Surveyor/Consultant remain the exclusive property of Monow International Limited.
6. Conflict of Interest
The Surveyor/Consultant will promptly notify the Client of any matter—including potential conflicts of interest or lack of specific qualifications—that would render it undesirable to continue the appointment. Fees remain payable up to the date of such notification.
7. Liability
The Surveyor/Consultant shall be under no liability for loss, damage, or delay unless proven to result solely from the gross negligence or willful default of the Surveyor/Consultant or its agents. In such events, liability shall be limited to ten times the Surveyor’s charges or £125,000, whichever is greater, except in cases of personal act or omission committed with intent to cause loss.
8. Indemnity
The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monow International Limited and its employees against all claims, losses, or legal costs incurred during the course of services, except to the extent that the Surveyor/Consultant is found liable under Clause 7.
9. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be held responsible for failure to perform due to acts of God, war, strikes, quarantine restrictions, or other “restraints of princes, rulers, or people” beyond their reasonable control.
10. Sub-contracting & Time Bar
- Sub-contracting: The Surveyor/Consultant reserves the right to sub-contract services, subject to the Client’s right to object on reasonable grounds.
- Time Bar: Any claims against Monow International Limited are waived and absolutely time-barred one year from the date of the Report submission.
11. Jurisdiction and Law
These Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.