Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: March 2026
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Definitions and Acceptance
These Terms & Conditions ("Agreement") govern your engagement with Nimbus and use of our legal services. By contacting us, submitting information, or engaging our services, you accept these terms. If you do not agree, please do not proceed.
- • "Nimbus" or "We/Us/Our" means Nimbus and its advisers
- • "Client" or "You" means the person or organisation engaging Nimbus
- • "Services" means the legal advice and services we provide
- • "Matter" means the specific legal matter or engagement
2. Engagement and Scope of Services
2.1 Engagement
Our engagement commences when you formally engage us for a specific matter. We will discuss the scope of work, anticipated fees, and timeline before commencing services. The specific scope will be confirmed through engagement correspondence.
2.2 Services Offered
Nimbus provides legal advisory services in technology licensing, regulatory investigations, and commercial agreements. Services are limited to the specific areas outlined in our engagement confirmation and do not extend beyond those boundaries without additional agreement.
2.3 Professional Standards
We agree to provide services consistent with professional legal standards and the Code of Conduct for Hong Kong lawyers. We maintain professional indemnity insurance and comply with all applicable professional regulations.
3. Client Obligations
3.1 Cooperation and Information
You agree to provide us with all information, documents, and access reasonably necessary to complete your matter. You confirm that information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
3.2 Instructions and Authority
You confirm you have authority to engage us and to provide all instructions related to the matter. If you are acting on behalf of an organisation, you confirm you have appropriate authority to bind that organisation.
3.3 Timely Response
You agree to respond promptly to our requests for information and instructions. Delays in providing requested information may affect our ability to complete the matter within the anticipated timeline.
4. Fees and Payment
4.1 Fee Structure
Fees for our services are based on the service type and complexity of the matter. The anticipated fee for your engagement will be discussed and confirmed before we commence work. All fees are expressed in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).
4.2 Additional Costs
Our fees cover our professional services. If anticipated scope expands significantly, we will notify you and discuss adjusted fees before proceeding with additional work.
4.3 Payment Terms
Payment is due within 30 days of invoice. If payment is not received within this period, we may suspend further services and pursue debt collection if necessary.
5. Confidentiality and Legal Professional Privilege
5.1 Privilege and Confidentiality
All communications with us regarding your matter are protected by legal professional privilege. We maintain strict confidence and do not disclose privileged information except where required by law or where privilege is waived.
5.2 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, we may disclose information if required by:
- • Court order or legal process
- • Regulatory authority or government agency
- • Your express written consent
- • Professional rules or ethical obligations
6. Limitations of Advice
6.1 Advice Basis
Our advice is based on information available to us at the time of provision and on the facts as you have presented them. Changes in circumstances or additional information may alter our advice.
6.2 No Guarantees
We do not guarantee specific outcomes. Legal matters involve inherent uncertainties. We provide reasoned guidance based on professional analysis, but results depend on many factors beyond our control, including the actions of third parties and judicial or regulatory decisions.
6.3 Professional Advice Disclaimer
This Agreement does not constitute legal advice in itself. Individual legal advice is provided only in the context of a specific engagement for a specific matter.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1 Liability Cap
Except for claims arising from professional negligence, breach of confidence, or violations of legal professional privilege, neither party's liability under this Agreement shall exceed the fees paid by you in the relevant engagement.
7.2 Excluded Damages
Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Nimbus against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- • Your breach of these terms
- • Inaccurate or misleading information you provide
- • Your failure to follow our advice or recommendations
- • Claims related to the matter that are not within our control
9. Termination of Engagement
9.1 Termination by Client
You may terminate our engagement at any time by written notice. You remain responsible for fees for work completed prior to termination.
9.2 Termination by Nimbus
We may terminate the engagement if:
- • A conflict of interest arises
- • You breach material obligations under this Agreement
- • Continued engagement would violate professional rules
- • You fail to pay fees when due
- • Continuing the engagement becomes impractical or impossible
9.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all outstanding fees become immediately due and payable. We will provide you with all documents and information relating to the matter, subject to our right to retain documents to secure payment of outstanding fees.
10. Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong. Both parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.
10.2 Informal Resolution
Before commencing formal proceedings, we encourage the parties to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith discussion and negotiation.
10.3 Arbitration
If informal resolution is unsuccessful, either party may initiate dispute resolution through mediation or arbitration as mutually agreed, before proceeding to litigation.
11. General Provisions
11.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with engagement correspondence, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding your engagement and supersedes all prior understandings and discussions.
11.2 Amendments
These terms may only be modified by written agreement between the parties. No oral modifications are valid.
11.3 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full effect.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these terms or to discuss your engagement:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +852 3548 2179
Address: Suite 3305, 33/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
© 2026 Nimbus. These Terms & Conditions are provided in English. In the event of any conflict between the English and any other version, the English version shall prevail.