General Terms & Conditions

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 CPP Quantity Surveyors – Terms & Conditions

 Updated 11th January 2026

 These Terms and Conditions, together with our engagement letter, proposal or scope of work (the “Agreement”), govern the services provided by CPP Quantity Surveyors (ABN 23 530 399 176) (“Consultant”) to the client (“Client”). By engaging our services, the Client agrees to these terms.

1. Services
We will provide the services set out in the Scope of Work with reasonable skill and care. The Client acknowledges that our services are limited to those expressly stated. Any additional services will be treated as a variation and charged accordingly.

We rely entirely on information provided by the Client and others and do not verify its accuracy, completeness or suitability.

2. Fees & Payment
Fees are as stated in our fee proposal and are inclusive of GST unless noted otherwise. All invoices are payable within the stated timeframe.

Full payment is required prior to release of any report, document or deliverable unless otherwise agreed in writing.

We reserve the right to suspend services, withhold deliverables and charge interest on overdue invoices.

3. Client Responsibilities
The Client must provide complete, accurate and timely information, instructions and approvals. Any delay, inaccuracy or omission may affect the services and does not relieve the Client of payment obligations.

The Client warrants that all information provided is accurate and suitable for reliance.

4. Nature of Services (Critical Acknowledgement)
The Client acknowledges and agrees that:

• All reports are opinions of cost only 
• They are indicative and subject to change 
• They are not a quotation, tender price or construction budget 
• Actual costs may vary significantly due to design development, site conditions, procurement method, market conditions and contractor pricing 

The Client accepts full risk for reliance on the report beyond its intended purpose.

5. No Third-Party Reliance
Our reports are prepared solely for the Client and the stated Project. No third party may rely on them for any purpose.

The Client indemnifies us against any claim arising from unauthorised third-party reliance.

6. Remote Services & Site Conditions
Services are generally provided remotely. We do not inspect, verify or warrant site conditions, existing structures or latent conditions unless expressly stated.

All estimates assume typical conditions unless advised otherwise.

7. Intellectual Property
All documents, reports and materials remain our property. The Client is granted a limited, non-transferable licence for use solely for the Project.

Reuse, reproduction or reliance for other purposes is strictly prohibited without written consent.

8. Liability (Strict Limitation)
To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Our total liability is strictly limited to the lesser of:
  (a) the fees paid; or
  (b) the amount recoverable under our professional indemnity insurance 
• We exclude all liability for indirect, consequential or economic loss including loss of profit, delay costs or financing impacts 
• We are not liable for any cost variation between our estimate and actual construction costs 

9. Indemnity
The Client indemnifies us against all claims, losses, damages or liabilities arising from:

• inaccurate or incomplete information provided by the Client or others 
• use of our reports outside their intended purpose 
• reliance by any third party 

10. Exclusions
Unless expressly stated, we do not provide:

• construction phase services or inspections 
• progress drawdown assessments 
• project management or contract administration 
• certification of work completed 
• builder selection or procurement advice 

11. Termination
We may terminate the Agreement immediately if invoices remain unpaid or if the Client breaches these terms.

Upon termination, all work completed to date becomes immediately payable.

12. Disputes
Any dispute must first be referred to mediation in Sydney. Neither party may commence legal proceedings until mediation is attempted, except for recovery of unpaid fees.

13. Force Majeure
We are not liable for any delay or failure due to events beyond our control including labour shortages, supply issues, system failures or external disruptions.

14. General
We may subcontract services at our discretion. These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining terms remain in effect.