Terms of Service

1. About Us

Adam Accounting Services Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. We are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and are subject to their professional standards and code of ethics. References to "we", "us", and "our" in these terms refer to Adam Accounting Services Ltd.

2. Use of This Website

This website is provided for general information purposes about Adam Accounting Services Ltd and the services we offer. Nothing on this website constitutes professional accounting, tax, legal, or financial advice. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information on this website without first obtaining appropriate professional advice tailored to your circumstances.

You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful to others
• Use the website to send unsolicited commercial communications
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its underlying systems
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or other harmful material
• Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to this website at any time without notice.

3. Engagement for Services

Any engagement for accounting, tax, bookkeeping, or advisory services is subject to a separate written engagement letter issued by us prior to commencing work. The engagement letter sets out the specific scope of services, fees, responsibilities, and terms applicable to that engagement.

These website terms do not constitute an engagement for services. No client relationship is formed by your use of this website or by submitting an enquiry through our contact form.

We reserve the right to decline any engagement at our sole discretion.

4. Fees and Payment

Any fees quoted on this website are indicative starting prices, exclusive of VAT and any third-party software costs unless otherwise stated. Actual fees for your engagement will be confirmed in writing in your engagement letter, based on the specific scope of work required.

Payment terms, invoicing schedules, and any provisions for late payment will be set out in your engagement letter.

5. Information on This Website

We take reasonable care to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any information on this website.

Tax laws, regulations, and thresholds change regularly. Information on this website may not reflect the most recent legislative or regulatory developments. Always seek up-to-date professional advice for your specific circumstances.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, graphics, and design — is the property of Adam Accounting Services Ltd or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print content from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use only.

You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or use any content from this website for commercial purposes without our express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including our Calendly booking system and LinkedIn profile. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content or availability of linked sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage arising from your use of those sites.

The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of the linked website. Use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Adam Accounting Services Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, any information on this website. This includes, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, loss of income, profits, or business.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Any liability arising from an engagement for professional services is governed exclusively by the terms of the relevant engagement letter and our professional indemnity insurance.

9. Anti-Money Laundering

We are required by law to comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 and related legislation. Before commencing any professional engagement, we are obliged to verify the identity of our clients and, where applicable, the beneficial owners of any business. We may request identity documents and information about the source of funds.

We are also required to report certain suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency (NCA). In such circumstances, we may be prohibited by law from informing you that a report has been made.

10. Confidentiality

We treat all client information as strictly confidential and will not disclose it to third parties without your consent, except where we are required or permitted to do so by law, by our professional regulatory body (ICAEW), or by a court of competent jurisdiction.

11. Data Protection

The way we collect, use, and store any personal data you provide is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms. By using this website, you acknowledge you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

12. Complaints

We are committed to providing a high-quality service. If you are unhappy with any aspect of our service, please contact us in the first instance so that we can try to resolve the matter:

If we cannot resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you may refer the matter to the ICAEW's Regulatory Complaints Service or to an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme applicable to your engagement.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page with the date it was last updated. Continued use of this website after any changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.