Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Durnock Wharf ("Company," "we," "our," or "us").

These Terms of Service govern your access to our website and use of our professional IT consulting and cybersecurity consulting services.

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Services Provided

Durnock Wharf provides professional IT consulting and cybersecurity consulting services designed to help businesses improve their technology environment, reduce security risks, and strengthen operational resilience.

Our services may include:

  • Cybersecurity consulting

  • Security strategy development

  • Cybersecurity risk assessments

  • Vulnerability assessment consulting

  • Security architecture reviews

  • Cloud security consulting

  • IT security planning

  • Technology advisory services

  • Infrastructure security consulting

  • Security improvement recommendations

The exact scope, timeline, and deliverables of each engagement will be defined in a separate agreement, proposal, or statement of work when applicable.

2. Eligibility

By using our website or services, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old.

  • You have the authority to enter into agreements on behalf of yourself or your organization.

  • All information provided to Durnock Wharf is accurate and complete.

  • You will use our services only for lawful business purposes.

3. Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

  • Provide accurate information about their business and technology environment.

  • Provide necessary access, documentation, and cooperation required for consulting activities.

  • Communicate project requirements clearly.

  • Review recommendations and deliverables in a timely manner.

  • Maintain appropriate authorization for any systems or data provided for review.

Durnock Wharf cannot be responsible for delays caused by incomplete information, unavailable resources, or lack of client cooperation.

4. Nature of Cybersecurity Consulting Services

Cybersecurity consulting is designed to help organizations identify risks, improve security practices, and make informed technology decisions.

However, cybersecurity services cannot guarantee:

  • Complete elimination of cyber threats

  • Prevention of all security incidents

  • Protection against unknown vulnerabilities

  • Absolute security of systems or networks

Cybersecurity involves ongoing risk management, and clients remain responsible for their own technology decisions, internal processes, and security operations.

5. Security Assessments and Recommendations

Security assessments, reviews, and recommendations provided by Durnock Wharf are based on available information and industry best practices.

The effectiveness of recommendations may depend on:

  • Client implementation decisions

  • Existing infrastructure

  • Third-party technologies

  • Internal security practices

  • Future changes in the threat landscape

Durnock Wharf does not guarantee specific security outcomes or prevention of future incidents.

6. Confidentiality

Durnock Wharf understands the importance of protecting confidential business and technical information.

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding non-public information shared during consulting engagements.

Confidential information may include:

  • Business information

  • Technology details

  • Security findings

  • Infrastructure information

  • Project documentation

Information may be disclosed only when required by law or authorized by the appropriate party.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

  • Durnock Wharf retains ownership of its consulting methods, frameworks, templates, processes, and internal materials.

  • Clients retain ownership of their business information, systems, and data.

  • Client-specific deliverables may be provided according to the terms of the applicable agreement.

These Terms do not transfer ownership of either party's pre-existing intellectual property.

8. Payments and Fees

Clients agree to pay all fees according to the applicable proposal, invoice, or service agreement.

Failure to make timely payments may result in:

  • Suspension of services

  • Delayed project activities

  • Termination of consulting engagements

  • Collection actions where permitted by law

All applicable taxes, fees, or charges are the responsibility of the client unless otherwise stated.

9. Changes to Services

Consulting projects may require adjustments based on changing business requirements or newly discovered technical information.

Changes to the scope of services may require:

  • Updated project timelines

  • Additional fees

  • Revised documentation

  • Written approval from both parties

Durnock Wharf is not responsible for work outside the agreed scope unless separately approved.

10. Third-Party Services

Durnock Wharf may provide recommendations involving third-party technologies, platforms, or security solutions.

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party software performance

  • Vendor service interruptions

  • External security incidents

  • Changes in third-party pricing

  • Third-party terms or policies

Any relationship between the client and third-party providers is governed by separate agreements.

11. Website Use

Users agree not to:

  • Attempt unauthorized access to our website or systems.

  • Introduce malicious code or harmful software.

  • Use the website for illegal activities.

  • Copy website content without permission.

  • Interfere with website functionality or security.

Durnock Wharf reserves the right to restrict access to users who violate these Terms.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Durnock Wharf disclaims all warranties, including:

  • Accuracy guarantees

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Continuous availability

  • Error-free operation

  • Guaranteed security outcomes

While we provide professional consulting services, technology and cybersecurity risks cannot be completely eliminated.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Durnock Wharf shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages

  • Consequential damages

  • Lost profits

  • Business interruption

  • Loss of data

  • Loss of business opportunities

  • Security incidents caused by factors outside our control

The total liability of Durnock Wharf shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

14. Indemnification

Clients agree to indemnify and hold harmless Durnock Wharf, its officers, employees, consultants, and representatives from claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Misuse of services

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Violation of applicable laws

  • Unauthorized use of systems or information

15. Termination

Either party may terminate services according to the applicable consulting agreement.

Termination does not affect:

  • Payment obligations

  • Confidentiality requirements

  • Intellectual property rights

  • Provisions intended to remain effective after termination

16. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be handled through the appropriate courts located in Colorado unless otherwise required by applicable law.

17. Changes to These Terms

Durnock Wharf may update these Terms of Service from time to time.

Changes become effective when published on this website.

Continued use of our website or services after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us.

Durnock Wharf

CEO: CHEUNG HENRY

Address:
6271 Chantilly Pl
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
United States

Phone: +1 (610) 245-8949

Email: DurnockWharf@proton.me