Terms of Service
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Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website or engaging Oriol López ("Advisor") for advisory services, you ("Client") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website or initiate an engagement.
These Terms govern website use and general engagement principles. All formal advisory engagements are additionally governed by a separate written agreement signed by both parties, which takes precedence over these Terms in the event of any conflict.
Services
The Advisor provides private technology and AI advisory services including, but not limited to:
- check AI strategy, implementation planning, and private AI infrastructure design
- check Fractional CTO and executive technology leadership
- check Operational audits, workflow automation, and digital infrastructure consulting
- check Executive productivity design and strategic technology roadmapping
The Advisor reserves the right to decline any engagement at their sole discretion. Acceptance of a consultation request does not constitute a commitment to a full engagement.
Engagements & Fees
Scope of Work
Each engagement is defined by a written Statement of Work ("SOW") outlining deliverables, timelines, and fees. Work beyond the agreed SOW constitutes a change and requires a written amendment before proceeding.
Payment
Fees are invoiced as specified in the SOW. Unless otherwise agreed, invoices are due within 14 days of issuance. Late payments accrue interest at 8% per annum above the applicable base rate from the due date.
Termination
Either party may terminate an engagement with 30 days' written notice. The Client remains liable for all fees accrued up to the termination date plus a pro-rated portion of any fixed-fee work in progress. The Advisor may terminate immediately for material breach or non-payment.
Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property created during an engagement is determined by the written engagement agreement. The default position is as follows:
- check Client Materials — all pre-existing materials, data, and IP provided by the Client remain the Client's exclusive property.
- check Deliverables — upon receipt of full payment, the Advisor assigns to the Client the intellectual property rights in deliverables specifically created for that engagement.
- check Advisor Methodologies — the Advisor retains all rights to proprietary frameworks, methodologies, and tools used in delivering services. The Client receives a non-exclusive licence to use these within the context of the engagement deliverables.
All content on this website — including text, design, and structure — is the Advisor's exclusive property and may not be reproduced without written permission.
Confidentiality
Both parties acknowledge that engagements may involve the exchange of sensitive commercial and strategic information. Each party agrees to hold the other's Confidential Information in strict confidence, to use it only for the purposes of the engagement, and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent.
"Confidential Information" means all non-public information relating to a party's business, operations, technology, clients, or strategy, whether disclosed in writing, verbally, or by any other means.
Confidentiality obligations survive termination of an engagement for a period of five (5) years. Formal engagements include a separate, binding Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Website Use
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. The following are expressly prohibited:
- remove Reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works from any content on this website without written permission
- remove Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through the contact form
- remove Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network
- remove Interfering with the proper functioning of this website or its hosting infrastructure
Disclaimers
The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes. It does not constitute legal, financial, or regulatory advice. You should seek appropriate professional counsel before acting on any information presented here.
Advisory insights and strategic recommendations represent professional judgement based on available information. Business outcomes depend on factors beyond the Advisor's control, and no guarantee of specific results is made or implied.
This website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Advisor does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Advisor's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or any engagement shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the three months preceding the claim.
The Advisor shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, loss of revenue, or loss of data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or in connection with them are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to conflict of law principles.
In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If a dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days, either party may seek resolution through the competent courts of Spain.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Contact
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
These Terms may be updated from time to time. The current version is always identified by the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.