Terms
Terms of business
Last updated: 25 April 2026
These terms describe the basis on which Essential Studio Ltd, trading as Essential Governance Services, accepts and carries out B2B work. A written proposal, statement of work or email confirmation may supplement these terms for a specific matter.
Scope of work
We agree scope before work starts. The agreed scope should describe the company or matter, the deliverables, the expected timing and any assumptions we are relying on.
If the scope changes, we may adjust the timeline, deliverables or fees to reflect the revised work.
Client responsibilities
Clients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete instructions.
- Confirming they have authority to instruct the work.
- Reviewing drafts, filings and deliverables promptly.
- Checking that all factual and commercial information is correct.
- Making timely decisions where approval is needed.
Information and records
We rely on information supplied by the client, their organisation or their advisers, together with public records or filings where appropriate.
We may keep records of instructions, work carried out, documents prepared and communications exchanged in order to evidence the work and support continuity.
Fees and payment
Any specific fee arrangement, timing or billing basis will be set out in the relevant proposal, order email or invoice.
Unless we agree otherwise in writing, work may be paused if payment is overdue or if the agreed scope is not sufficiently clear.
Timing and delivery
Any deadlines we discuss are based on the information available at the time. Where a deadline depends on third parties, filings, approvals or missing information, that timing may change.
We will let the client know if we see a risk to the agreed timetable.
No regulated services
Essential Governance Services does not provide regulated legal, accounting, audit, tax, investment, financial advisory or client-money services.
Any work involving company formalities, filings or documents is carried out on the basis of client instructions, client-provided information and agreed scope.
Confidentiality and data
We treat business information carefully and use it only for the work we have agreed, our internal administration and legal obligations.
Where personal data is involved, our Privacy Notice explains how we handle it.
Intellectual property
Unless agreed otherwise, the client may use deliverables for its own internal business purposes once they have been paid for in full.
Pre-existing tools, templates, know-how and methods remain our property or the property of the relevant rights holder.
Liability
We aim to work carefully and professionally, but any liability will depend on the specific facts, the agreed scope and any legal limits that apply.
The client remains responsible for final review, decision-making and use of the work delivered.
Termination
Either party may stop a project by giving reasonable notice, unless the relevant proposal or invoice says something different.
If work stops part-way through, fees for work already completed may still be due.
Governing law
These terms and any non-contractual dispute or claim are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact: