Terms of Service
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the services provided by Aero Compliance Services (“we”, “our”, or “us”). By engaging our services or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Services
Aero Compliance Services provides aviation regulatory compliance consulting, including but not limited to:
- EASA and UK CAA certification support (DOA, POA, MOA, CAMO)
- Regulatory gap analysis and health checks
- Compliance documentation development
- Authority liaison and audit support
- Part-IS information security compliance
- Training and advisory services
The specific scope of services will be defined in a separate Statement of Work or Service Agreement.
Engagement Process
Our engagement process typically involves:
- Initial consultation to understand your requirements
- Proposal with fixed-price quotation and timeline
- Signed agreement and initial payment
- Project execution according to agreed milestones
- Final delivery and authority submission support
All proposals are valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated.
Fees and Payment
Our fee structure:
- Fees are as specified in the proposal or service agreement
- Payment terms: 50% upon engagement, 50% upon completion unless otherwise agreed
- As a small business under § 19 UStG, ACS does not charge VAT.
- Expenses (travel, accommodation) are charged at cost with prior approval
- Late payments may incur interest at 2% per month
For retainer engagements, fees are payable monthly in advance.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property rights:
- Pre-existing materials: Each party retains rights to their pre-existing IP
- Deliverables: Upon full payment, the Client receives a license to use deliverables for their internal business purposes
- Templates and methodologies: We retain rights to our proprietary frameworks, templates, and methodologies
- Third-party materials: Use is subject to applicable third-party licenses
Confidentiality
Both parties agree to:
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information
- Use confidential information solely for the purpose of the engagement
- Not disclose confidential information to third parties without written consent
- Protect confidential information with the same care as their own
- Return or destroy confidential information upon request or termination
This obligation survives termination of the agreement for a period of 5 years.
Limitation of Liability
Our liability is limited as follows:
- We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific engagement
- We are not responsible for authority decisions or certification outcomes
- We do not guarantee specific approval timelines as these depend on authority schedules
- The Client remains responsible for their regulatory compliance obligations
We maintain professional indemnity insurance appropriate to our industry.
Termination
Either party may terminate the engagement:
- For convenience: With 30 days’ written notice
- For cause: Immediately upon material breach not cured within 14 days
- For insolvency: Upon bankruptcy, receivership, or similar event
Upon termination:
- The Client pays for all work completed up to the termination date
- We deliver all completed deliverables upon payment
- Confidentiality obligations continue as specified
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Augsburg, Germany.
For clients based in the EU, mandatory provisions of EU consumer protection law shall not be affected.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Aero Compliance Services
Email: furqan@aerocomplianceservices.com
Phone: +49 176 238 55733
Address: Bobinger Str. 93, 86199 Augsburg, Germany