Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 08/06/2026

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions govern the engagement between Burnt Grove ("we", "us", "our") and any client ("you") who engages our consultancy services. By engaging Burnt Grove, you agree to these terms.

Burnt Grove is operated by Barnaby Atherton. For any queries regarding these terms, contact us at barnaby@burntgrove.com.

2. Services

Burnt Grove provides consultancy services to founders in hospitality and high-end design, including but not limited to strategic, operational, and brand advisory work.

The specific scope, deliverables, and fees for each engagement will be agreed in writing prior to work commencing, either via a formal proposal or statement of work.

3. Fees & Payment

3.1 Fees will be agreed in writing before each engagement begins. Depending on the nature of the work, fees may be structured as a fixed project fee, milestone-based payments, or a monthly retainer.

3.2 Invoices are payable within 14 days of issue unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3.3 Late payments may incur interest at 8% above the Bank of England base rate, in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

3.4 Where work is prepaid and an engagement is terminated before that work is completed, any unused portion of prepaid fees will be refunded on a pro-rata basis.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Burnt Grove retains ownership of all methodologies, frameworks, processes, and general approaches used in the delivery of our services.

4.2 Upon receipt of full payment, all deliverables created specifically for your business — including strategy documents, reports, and other bespoke outputs — are transferred to you for your use.

4.3 Burnt Grove reserves the right to reference the nature of our work together in general terms for promotional purposes, unless you request otherwise in writing.

5. Confidentiality

5.1 Both parties acknowledge that, in the course of an engagement, each may have access to confidential information belonging to the other, including but not limited to business strategies, operational details, financial information, and brand direction.

5.2 Both parties agree to keep all such information strictly confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent, except where required by law.

5.3 This obligation of confidentiality continues for a period of two years following the conclusion of an engagement.

5.4 Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, or information independently developed without reference to the disclosing party's confidential information.

6. Termination

6.1 Either party may terminate an engagement by giving 30 days written notice to the other.

6.2 Any fees for work completed up to the date of termination remain payable in full.

6.3 Any prepaid fees for work not yet commenced at the point of termination will be refunded within 14 days.

6.4 Burnt Grove reserves the right to terminate an engagement immediately and without notice in the event of non-payment or material breach of these terms by the client.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Burnt Grove will perform all services with reasonable skill and care. However, we cannot guarantee specific business outcomes as a result of our work together.

7.2 Our total liability to you in connection with any engagement shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for that engagement.

7.3 We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or loss of profit claims arising from our services.

8. Independent Contractor

Burnt Grove operates as an independent contractor. Nothing in these terms creates a partnership, employment relationship, or agency between Burnt Grove and the client.

9. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated in writing. Continued engagement with Burnt Grove following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact

For any queries regarding these terms, please contact:

Burnt Grove Email: barnaby@burntgrove.com