Terms & Conditions

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These Terms & Conditions govern the provision of consultancy services by Black Mountains Tree Consultancy, operated by Johann Wilsker. By instructing us to carry out any work, you accept these terms in full.

If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact us at bmtreeconsultancy@gmail.com or on 07817 914 405 before proceeding.

1. Company Details

2. Services Provided

We provide arboricultural consultancy services, including but not limited to:

The exact scope of work will be defined in your quotation or proposal.

3. Client Responsibilities

We provide arboricultural consultancy services, including but not limited to:

Providing accurate information about the site and project
Ensuring safe and legal access to the site on the agreed dates
Informing us of known hazards (e.g. unstable trees, ground conditions, protected species)
Gaining permissions from landowners or authorities if applicable
Complying with planning, environmental and access regulations

Delays caused by the client may result in additional charges.

4. Fees & Payment

All quotations are valid for 30 days
Payment is due within 14 days of invoice unless otherwise agreed
We reserve the right to charge late payment interest at 4% above the Bank of England base rate
Additional charges may apply for:
- Return site visits
- Revisions outside the original agreed scope
- Emergency or expedited reporting

Payment methods will be outlined on your invoice.

5. Cancellations & Postponements

If you need to cancel or reschedule a site visit, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice
Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice may incur a charge of up to 50% of the quoted fee
Black Mountains Tree Consultancy reserves the right to cancel or postpone services due to unsafe site conditions, adverse weather or illness, with full notice and rescheduling

6. Reports & Advice

Reports are prepared in good faith using the available evidence at the time
Tree condition can change rapidly; findings are valid from 1 year from date of inspection unless otherwise stated.
Reports are provided for the client’s use only and may not be copied or passed to third parties without written permission
No liability is accepted for third-party reliance on our reports

7. Insurance & Liability

We maintain appropriate Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
Our liability is limited to the value of the services provided, except in cases of proven negligence
We are not liable for:
- Damage or loss due to tree failure after the reinspection date
- Consequential losses resulting from advice, delays, or report use
- Any actions taken based on a misinterpretation of our reports

8. Intellectual Property

All written reports, drawings and documentation remain the intellectual property of Black Mountains Tree Consultancy unless otherwise agreed. Use or reproduction beyond the project scope is not permitted without prior consent.

9. Confidentiality

We treat all client information and site details as confidential and do not share information without permission, except where required by law or regulatory obligations.

10. Legal Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact: