Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions – Acute Business Advisory Ltd

Last Updated: 11/12/2025

Welcome to Acute Business Advisory Ltd. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and any services provided by Acute Business Advisory Ltd (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.
Please read them carefully.

 

  1. Company Information

Acute Business Advisory Ltd
Registered Address: Sir Frank Whittle Road, Derby, DE21 4XA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1332 498318, Email: enquiries@acutebusiness.co.uk

  1. Definitions
  • “Client,” “You,” “Your” - the individual or organisation using our services or website.
  • “Services” - any advisory, consultancy, tax relief work, capital allowances analysis, assessment, report, or other services provided by Acute Business Advisory Ltd.
  • “Website” -  www.acutebusinessadvisory.co.uk and any associated pages or digital content.
  1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or engaging our services, you confirm that:

  • You are authorised to enter a contract and engage with our business.
  • You have read, understood, and accepted these Terms accordingly.
  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the acceptance.

If you do not agree, you have the right to stop using our website and services.

  1. Scope of Our Services

Acute Business Advisory Ltd provides:

  • R&D Tax Relief Consultancy
  • Capital Allowances Assessments
  • Business Advisory Services
  • Technical Project Reviews
  • HMRC Submission Support
  • Compliance Support
  • Introducer and Partnership Services

The exact scope of work will always be outlined in a written agreement, engagement letter, or signed Letter of Authority (LOA)/ Letter of Engagement (LOE).

  1. Professional Obligations

We are committed to Acting with reasonable care and professional skill by Providing accurate advice based on the information you supply by Maintaining confidentiality and complying with UK law and HMRC requirements. We do notguarantee HMRC approval or reimbursement, as HMRC maintains full authority over tax relief decisions.

  1. Client Responsibilities

You agree to Provide accurate, complete, and timely information. Thus, Inform us of any relevant changes in your business, Supply access to documentation needed for assessment or submission, furthermore, to Review and sign required documents (e.g., LOA, LOE, technical questionnaires) and cooperate with us in the event of HMRC enquiries or requests, Failure to provide information may result in delays, inaccuracies, or cancellation of services.

  1. R&D Tax Relief Disclaimer

The R&D tax relief scheme is legislated and controlled by HMRC.
Therefore:

  • Eligibility is determined by HMRC and subject to their interpretation.
  • Submission does not guarantee approval or payment.
  • HMRC may request additional information, open an enquiry, or deny a claim.
  • Legislative changes may impact your eligibility or benefit amount.

Our role is to assist, guide, advise and support with preparation and submission based on the information you supply.

  1. Capital Allowances Disclaimer

Capital Allowances claims depend on:

  • Availability of accurate financial and asset records
  • HMRC interpretation of qualifying expenditure
  • The extent of documentation provided.

We cannot guarantee specific outcomes, values, or tax savings.

  1. Fees and Payment Terms

Our fees may be Fixed-fee, Percentage-based or Success-based. Fees will always be outlined in your engagement letter or written agreement.

Payment terms:

  • Invoices are payable within the time stated on the invoice.
  • Overdue payments may incur interest, charges, or suspension of services.
  • For percentage-based R&D or CA claims, payment is contractually required upon submission or HMRC approval (depending on agreement)

 

 

  1. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, imagery, graphics, videos, branding, templates, and reports. is the exclusive property of Acute Business Advisory Ltd unless otherwise stated.

You may not Copy, Reproduce, Modify, Distribute, Sell and Publish, without prior written consent.

  1. Website Use

You agree not to Use the website for unlawful purposes by Interfere with security features, Upload malware, viruses, or harmful content and use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission. We may suspend website access for maintenance or security reasons.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for losses arising from decisions made based on our website content.
  • We are not liable for HMRC decisions, delays, or legislative changes.
  • We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or economic losses.
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for services under the specific engagement.

This clause does not exclude liability for fraud, negligence, or matters required by law.

  1. Data Protection & Privacy

Our Privacy Notice explains What personal data we collect, how we use it, how long we store it and your rights under UK GDPR. You can view our full Privacy Policy on our website.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites.
We are not responsible for their content, their privacy policies, their availability and any loss or damage caused by relying on them.

 

 

 

  1. Termination of Services

We may terminate services if:

  • You breach these Terms.
  • You fail to provide required information.
  • You fail to pay agreed fees.
  • You engage in unlawful or unethical behaviour.

You may terminate services by giving written notice, subject to contractual obligations.

  1. Amendments to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be published on our website and take immediate effect unless stated otherwise.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact: Email: enquiries@acutebusiness.co.uk and Telephone: +44 1332 498318

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