1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the provision of geotechnical services (“Services”) by [Your Company Name] (“Company”) to its clients (“Client”). By engaging the Company for Services, the Client agrees to be bound by these Terms.

2. Scope of Services

• The Company will perform the Services as described in the agreed-upon proposal or contract.
• Any additional services requested by the Client that are not included in the initial agreement will require a new proposal and may incur additional fees.

3. Client Responsibilities

• The Client shall provide the Company with all necessary information and access to sites and facilities to enable the Company to perform the Services.
• The Client is responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions or permits required for the Company to perform the Services.

4. Fees and Payment

• The fees for the Services will be as set out in the proposal or contract.
• Invoices will be issued upon completion of the Services or as otherwise agreed. Payment is due within [number] days of the invoice date.
• Late payments may incur interest at the rate of [interest rate] per month.

5. Confidentiality

• Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the course of the Services.
• This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

• The Company retains ownership of all intellectual property rights in any documents, reports, data, or other materials produced during the course of the Services.
• The Client is granted a non-exclusive license to use the deliverables solely for the purpose for which they were provided.

7 Liability and Indemnity

• The Company will use reasonable care and skill in providing the Services but does not guarantee any specific results. 
• The Client agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims, damages, or losses arising from the Client’s use of the Services, except where caused by the Company’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8. Termination

• Either party may terminate the agreement by giving [number] days’ written notice.
• The Company may terminate the agreement immediately if the Client fails to pay any amount due under these Terms or breaches any material term of the agreement.

9. Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform the Services due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, or governmental actions.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction].

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through negotiation in good faith. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute through negotiation, it shall be settled by binding arbitration under the rules of [Arbitration Organization].

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any proposal or contract, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or representations.

13. Amendments

No amendment or modification to these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Waiver

The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.