Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 2026

1. Agreement & Scope of Services

These Terms of Service govern all professional consulting, civil engineering design, structural calculations, geotechnical investigation, and construction monitoring services provided by DETAILED LIMITED (Company No. 2384129, NZBN: 9429031710336) to clients and developers.

Specific engineering deliverables, milestones, fee structures, and Producer Statements (PS1, PS2, PS4) are formalized in our project-specific Engineering Fee Proposals and Short Form Agreements (based on ACENZ / Engineering New Zealand standards).

2. Standards of Care & Professional Duty

DETAILED LIMITED undertakes to exercise reasonable skill, care, and diligence in accordance with the professional standards commonly expected of Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng) practicing in New Zealand under the New Zealand Building Act 2004 and the Resource Management Act 1991.

3. Client Responsibilities

The Client shall promptly provide:

• Accurate architectural CAD/BIM models, boundary surveys, and certificate of title details.
• Information regarding underground services, public stormwater/wastewater lines, and known site anomalies.
• Unobstructed site access for geotechnical drilling and construction monitoring inspections.

4. Intellectual Property & License

Copyright and intellectual property rights in all engineering calculations, CAD drawings, geotechnical models, and Producer Statements prepared by DETAILED LIMITED remain the exclusive property of the consultant. Subject to payment in full of all professional fees, the Client is granted a non-exclusive license to use the drawings and reports for the specific consented project at the nominated site address.

5. Professional Indemnity & Limitation of Liability

In accordance with standard New Zealand engineering consultancy practice:

• The total aggregate liability of DETAILED LIMITED to the Client for all claims arising out of the engagement (whether in contract, tort including negligence, or otherwise) shall be limited to a maximum amount of five (5) times the total professional fee, up to a maximum cap of NZD $500,000.
• Neither party shall be liable for indirect, consequential, or economic losses, including loss of profits, construction delays, or finance charges.
• Liability shall cease six (6) years following the completion of engineering deliverables or the date of invoice.

6. Fees, Invoicing & Payment

Professional fees are billed on a fixed milestone basis or hourly rate as specified in the agreed project proposal. Invoices are issued in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and are payable within fourteen (14) days from the invoice date. Final Producer Statements (PS1 & PS4) will be released upon settlement of all outstanding engineering invoices.

7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand.