Terms and Conditions

The People Vault

Last updated: 1 December 2025

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website operated by The People Vault ("we", "us", or "our") and any services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or services. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.

2. About us

The People Vault is a consultancy specialising in organisational development and people strategy for founder-led businesses. We are registered in England and Wales.

Email: danielle@thepeoplevault.co.uk

Address: Suite 1-2, Brookfield Court, Selby Road, Leeds, England, LS25 1NB

3. Use of website

3.1 Permitted use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You must not use our website in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation, or that is fraudulent or harmful.

3.2 Prohibited uses

You must not:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our website without our express permission

  • Access or attempt to access any parts of our website to which you have not been granted access

  • Use our website to transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material

  • Use our website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our website or interfere with any other party's use

4. Our services

4.1 Consultancy services

We provide organisational development and people strategy consultancy services. The specific terms of any engagement will be set out in a separate proposal, statement of work, or service agreement.

4.2 Service delivery

We will use reasonable skill and care in providing our services. However, our services comprise advice and recommendations only. Any decisions made and actions taken as a result of our services are your responsibility.

4.3 Client responsibilities

To enable us to provide our services effectively, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information as reasonably required

  • Make timely decisions and provide approvals as needed

  • Ensure appropriate personnel are available for meetings and consultations

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in implementing any recommendations

5. Fees and payment

5.1 Fees

Our fees will be set out in our proposal or service agreement. All fees are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

5.2 Payment terms

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue amounts at 4% above the Bank of England base rate.

5.3 Expenses

Any expenses reasonably incurred in providing our services (such as travel costs) will be recharged at cost, unless otherwise agreed.

6. Intellectual property

6.1 Our intellectual property

All intellectual property rights in our website content, methodologies, frameworks, templates, and materials remain our property (or that of our licensors). You may not use, copy, reproduce, or distribute any such materials without our express written permission.

6.2 Client deliverables

Upon full payment of all fees, you will own the intellectual property rights in any bespoke deliverables created specifically for you, excluding our pre-existing intellectual property, tools, and methodologies which remain our property.

7. Confidentiality

We will treat all confidential information you provide to us with appropriate care and will not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to provide our services, with your consent, or as required by law. This obligation survives the termination of any engagement.

8. Limitation of liability

8.1 Exclusions

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.

8.2 Limitations

Subject to the above, we shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, consequential, or special loss or damage

  • Loss of profit, revenue, business, or anticipated savings

  • Loss of data or information

  • Loss of goodwill or reputation

8.3 Maximum liability

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the relevant engagement in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of our services or website.

10. Termination

10.1 Website access

We may suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time without notice if you breach these Terms.

10.2 Service engagements

Either party may terminate a service engagement by giving 30 days' written notice (or as otherwise agreed in the service agreement). You will be liable to pay for all services provided up to the date of termination, plus any committed costs.

11. Website disclaimer

The information on our website is provided for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose.

12. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage arising from your use of them.

13. Changes to terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Please check this page regularly to take notice of any changes, as they are binding on you. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

14. General

14.1 Entire agreement

These Terms, together with any service agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of our website and services.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

No failure or delay by us to exercise any right or remedy shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any third party.

15. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: danielle@thepeoplevault.co.uk

Address: Suite 1-2, Brookfield Court, Selby Road, Leeds, England, LS25 1NB