Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the Ashdrive website. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of this website and any services provided by Ashdrive Ltd ("Ashdrive", "we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

1. About Ashdrive

Ashdrive Ltd is a professional accountancy practice providing accounting, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping, business advisory, and related professional services to individuals and businesses throughout the United Kingdom.

The information contained on this website is provided for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as professional advice.

2. Website Use

You may access and use this website for lawful purposes only.

By using this website, you agree that you will not:

• Use the website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations.

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, server, or related systems.

• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code.

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit website content without our prior written consent.

• Use the website in a manner that may damage, disable, or impair its operation.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where misuse is identified.

3. Professional Advice Disclaimer

The content published on this website is intended for general guidance only.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards frequently change. Information published on this website should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining professional advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

Before making any financial, tax, legal, or business decision, you should seek appropriate professional advice.

No professional-client relationship is created solely through your use of this website or by contacting us through the website.

4. Engagement of Services

Professional services provided by Ashdrive are subject to separate engagement terms and conditions that will be issued directly to clients.

Any advice, recommendations, or services provided by Ashdrive will only be governed by those engagement terms once a formal client relationship has been established.

We reserve the right to decline instructions where appropriate.

5. Fees and Payment

Fees for professional services will be agreed separately and confirmed in writing before work commences wherever possible.

Unless otherwise agreed:

• Invoices are payable within the stated payment terms.

• Late payment may result in additional charges or suspension of services.

• We reserve the right to cease work until outstanding fees have been settled.

Any work requested outside the original scope of engagement may incur additional fees.

6. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for:

• Providing complete, accurate, and timely information.

• Maintaining supporting documentation and records.

• Reviewing documents prepared on their behalf.

• Informing us promptly of any changes to their circumstances.

We cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions, penalties, or delays resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, or late information supplied by clients or third parties.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

• Text

• Graphics

• Logos

• Images

• Downloads

• Documents

• Website design elements

is the property of Ashdrive Ltd or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content for personal and non-commercial use only.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written permission.

8. Confidentiality

We recognise the importance of protecting confidential information.

Any personal information collected through our website or during the provision of services will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.

However, communications sent over the internet cannot be guaranteed as completely secure. Users submit information at their own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Ashdrive shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, or special losses arising from the use of this website.

• We accept no liability for any action taken or not taken based on information published on this website.

• We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, error-free, or free from viruses.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for information or convenience.

We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, security, privacy practices, or availability of external websites.

Users access third-party websites entirely at their own risk.

11. Website Availability

We aim to ensure that this website remains available and functional at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

We reserve the right to:

• Modify website content

• Suspend website access

• Perform maintenance

• Remove or update information

without prior notice.

12. Regulatory Information

Ashdrive provides accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business advisory services.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, Ashdrive is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and does not provide regulated financial advice, investment advice, insurance advice, or regulated financial products.

Any references to financial planning, retirement strategies, or tax planning are provided solely within the scope of professional accountancy and taxation services.

13. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, process, store, and protect personal information.

By using our website, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.