Terms of Engagement
& Service Protocols

1. Preamble

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the relationship between QUAS Intelligence Limited ("The Consultancy") and the engaging entity ("The Client"). By commissioning a Strategic Scoping Workshop or entering into a Service Agreement, the Client agrees to be bound by these Terms.

2. Nature of Services

The Consultancy provides Strategic Competitive Intelligence and Market Research.

2.1 No Legal or Financial Advice: The intelligence provided is for strategic decision-making support. It does not constitute legal counsel or financial investment advice.

2.2 Methodology: The Consultancy utilizes a blend of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT). We do not guarantee the discovery of specific "secrets," but rather the application of rigorous tradecraft to reduce market ambiguity.

3. Ethical Compliance

We adhere strictly to the Market Research Society (MRS) Code of Conduct.

3.1 We do not engage in hacking, wiretapping, bribery, or pretexting (impersonating law enforcement or government officials).

3.2 We do not misrepresent our intent when collecting primary source intelligence.

3.3 The Client agrees not to request the Consultancy to perform illegal acts. Any such request will result in the immediate termination of the engagement with no refund.

4. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

Given the sensitive nature of our work, Confidentiality is paramount.

4.1 Mutual NDA: All non-public information shared by the Client is treated as strictly confidential.

4.2 The "Black Box" Protocol: The identities of our HUMINT sources (individuals interviewed) are protected. We provide the insight and the context of the source (e.g., "Former VP of Sales at Competitor X"), but we do not reveal the names of sources to the Client to protect source safety and network integrity.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Client Ownership: The final deliverables (Reports, Battlecards, Kill Sheets) become the exclusive property of the Client upon full payment.

5.2 Consultancy IP: The methodologies, frameworks, and proprietary databases used to generate the intelligence remain the intellectual property of QUAS Intelligence Limited.

6. Payment & Liability

6.1 Payment: Services are billed according to the specific Statement of Work (SOW). High-ticket engagements generally require an upfront mobilization fee.

6.2 Limitation of Liability: The Consultancy is not liable for business losses (lost profits, lost deals) resulting from decisions made based on our intelligence. Market conditions change rapidly; our intelligence represents a "snapshot in time" based on best available evidence.

7. Jurisdiction

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

By using QUAS website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.