Terms of Service

Last updated: February 7, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using AuditCode's website (auditcode.co.uk) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

2. Services Provided

AuditCode provides:

3. Engagement Process

3.1 Service Request

Services begin upon mutual agreement via email or written contract. Initial consultation via contact@auditcode.co.uk does not constitute a binding agreement.

3.2 Scope Definition

Each engagement will have a clearly defined scope, including:

4. Client Obligations

You agree to:

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Pricing

Pricing is agreed upon before engagement commencement. Standard rates are significantly lower than competitors (£15k vs £50k+ for comparable audits).

5.2 Invoicing

Payment terms are typically 50% upfront, 50% upon delivery of final report, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.3 Late Payment

Late payments may incur interest at 2% per month. We reserve the right to suspend services for accounts 30+ days overdue.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Client Code

You retain all rights to your source code and intellectual property. We claim no ownership over client code.

6.2 Audit Reports

Upon full payment, you receive full rights to the audit report and findings. We retain the right to use anonymized, aggregate findings for service improvement.

6.3 Methodologies

Our audit methodologies, tools, and processes remain our proprietary intellectual property.

7. Confidentiality

We treat all client information as strictly confidential. Details are outlined in our Security & Confidentiality Statement.

Source code and technical details will be deleted within 90 days of project completion unless otherwise agreed.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Nature

Security audits are assessments based on industry best practices. We do not guarantee that all vulnerabilities will be identified or that systems will be breach-proof after remediation.

8.2 Liability Cap

Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the total fees paid for the specific engagement in question.

8.3 Exclusions

We are not liable for:

9. Warranties and Disclaimers

9.1 Professional Standards

We warrant that services will be performed with reasonable skill and care consistent with industry standards.

9.2 No Guarantees

We do not warrant that our services will result in:

10. Termination

10.1 By Client

You may terminate services with 7 days written notice. Fees for work completed to date remain payable.

10.2 By AuditCode

We may terminate immediately if:

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify AuditCode against claims arising from:

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance. Active engagements remain governed by terms agreed at commencement.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

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