1. Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the provision of services by Indo-Pacific Solutions Pty Ltd ("the Firm", "we", "our", "us") to any client or prospective client ("the Client", "you"). By engaging the Firm, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms.
The Firm operates as a multidisciplinary professional services provider, comprising three distinct divisions:
- Legal Division – regulated legal practice.
- Strategic Consultancy Division – commercial advisory practice.
- Compliance Oversight Division – compliance monitoring and training practice.
2. Scope of Services
2.1 Legal Division
- Provides legal services in superyacht law, maritime and admiralty law, international trade, and dispute resolution.
- All legal services are subject to the Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL), the Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules (ASCR), and any applicable professional standards legislation.
- Legal services require execution of a separate Engagement Letter that includes mandatory costs disclosure, scope of work, and client rights.
- Legal fees are billed under the legal engagement and costs disclosure framework.
2.2 Strategic Consultancy Division
- Provides non-legal services including commercial strategy, risk management, operational advisory, and sector-specific consultancy.
- These services are expressly not legal services and do not create a solicitor-client relationship.
- Services are governed by the Firm's multidisciplinary Service Agreement.
- Fees are charged under a commercial fee-for-service model, billed per project or on a retainer basis.
2.3 Compliance Oversight Division
- Provides non-legal services including compliance monitoring, reporting, policy development, and training.
- These services are expressly not legal advice and are disclaimed as such.
- Services are governed by the Firm's multidisciplinary Service Agreement.
- Fees are charged under subscription-based packages for monitoring and training, billed commercially.
- Where legal advice becomes necessary, the Client will be required to enter into a separate legal Engagement Letter with the Legal Division.
3. Financial Arrangements
- The Firm does not operate a trust account and will not receive or hold trust money on behalf of clients.
- All payments are to be made directly to the Firm's nominated account, in accordance with issued invoices.
- Fees are payable under the terms set out in the Engagement Letter (Legal Division) or Service Agreement (Consultancy and Compliance Divisions).
- All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, including GST, unless expressly stated otherwise.
4. Limitation of Liability
- The liability of the Firm, its principals, directors, employees, and contractors is limited to the maximum extent permitted under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA), the Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL), and any other applicable laws of Western Australia.
- The Firm expressly excludes all liability for indirect or consequential loss, including lost profits, unless such exclusion is prohibited by law.
- For non-legal services, liability is governed strictly by the Service Agreement.
5. Confidentiality and Privacy
- The Firm complies with confidentiality obligations under the LPUL, ASCR, and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
- Confidentiality applies equally to non-legal services, save where disclosure is required by law.
6. No Guarantee of Outcomes
While the Firm endeavours to provide services with the highest professional standards, no guarantee or warranty is given as to the outcome of any matter.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
8. Acceptance
By engaging the Firm, you acknowledge:
- Legal services are governed by a separate Engagement Letter and costs disclosure framework;
- Strategic Consultancy and Compliance Oversight services are governed by the Service Agreement;
- The Firm does not receive or hold trust money; and
- You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.