Legal
Terms & Conditions
The terms on which ABBAN Group Ltd provides advisory and full-service development services to clients.
1. Introduction
About These Terms
These Terms and Conditions govern the engagement of ABBAN Group Ltd ("ABBAN Group", "we", "us", "our") by clients ("you", "your") for advisory consultancy and full-service development services. By instructing ABBAN Group, you agree to be bound by these terms.
ABBAN Group Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 17270264), operating across Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the wider West Africa region.
2. Services
Scope of Engagement
ABBAN Group provides two tiers of professional service:
- Advisory and Consultancy: Design review, architectural feasibility studies, planning and compliance audits, and branding strategy for developers and property owners.
- Full-Service Capabilities: Architectural design, masterplanning, turnkey development delivery, building services design, feasibility and development appraisal, branding and communications strategy, asset management, and capital and investor relations.
The specific scope of each engagement is defined in a written instruction letter or proposal agreed between ABBAN Group and the client prior to commencement. No services will be provided without a written agreement in place.
3. Instructions & Authority
Engaging Our Services
Instructions must be provided in writing by an authorised representative of the client. ABBAN Group reserves the right to decline instructions at its discretion. We may rely upon instructions received from persons reasonably believed to have authority to give them on your behalf.
ABBAN Group acts solely for the client named in the engagement letter. Our work product, reports, and advice are prepared exclusively for that client and must not be relied upon by third parties without our prior written consent.
4. Fees & Payment
Professional Fees
Fees are agreed in writing prior to commencement of any engagement. Unless otherwise stated, fees are quoted exclusive of applicable taxes, disbursements, and third-party costs.
Invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. ABBAN Group reserves the right to suspend services if invoices remain outstanding beyond 30 days. Late payments may attract interest at 8% above the Bank of England base rate per annum.
Where a project is suspended or terminated by the client, fees are payable for all work completed to the date of suspension or termination, together with any committed third-party costs.
5. Confidentiality
Client Information
ABBAN Group treats all client information as strictly confidential. We will not disclose any confidential information to third parties without your prior written consent, except where required by law, regulation, or professional obligation.
This obligation of confidentiality continues indefinitely following the conclusion of any engagement.
6. Intellectual Property
Ownership of Work Product
All reports, documents, drawings, designs, strategies, and other work product prepared by ABBAN Group in connection with an engagement remain the intellectual property of ABBAN Group until all fees due have been paid in full. Upon receipt of full payment, ownership of the work product transfers to the client for use within the scope of the agreed engagement.
ABBAN Group retains the right to retain copies of all work product for its own records and to reference completed projects in its portfolio and marketing materials, subject to any confidentiality obligations.
7. Liability
Limitation of Liability
ABBAN Group's liability to you in connection with any engagement shall be limited to the total fees paid by you in respect of that engagement. ABBAN Group shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or special loss or damage arising from our advice or services, however caused.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
8. Termination
Ending an Engagement
Either party may terminate an engagement by giving 14 days' written notice. ABBAN Group may terminate immediately if the client fails to pay fees when due, provides false or misleading instructions, or if continued engagement would place ABBAN Group in breach of applicable law or professional standards.
9. Governing Law
Jurisdiction
These terms and any engagement to which they apply shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for the resolution of any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms.
Where services are delivered in Ghana, the parties acknowledge that relevant provisions of Ghanaian law may also apply, including the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) and associated regulations.
10. Contact
Questions About These Terms
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at:
ABBAN Group Ltd
Company No. 17270264
Greater Accra, Ghana · London, United Kingdom
info@abbangroup.com