This agreement governs the provision of services by Assistly (“we”, “us”, “our”) to any client (“you”, “your”) who engages our services.
By booking services, paying an invoice, or confirming engagement in writing, you agree to these terms.
1. ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Assistly provides virtual operations support and business coordination services, which may include:
Executive assistance and diary management
Inbox and communication support
Project and workflow management
Creative production coordination
Event, shoot and logistics planning
Travel and scheduling coordination
General operational and administrative support
Services are delivered remotely unless otherwise agreed.
2. ENGAGEMENT TYPES
We offer services on the following basis:
2.1 Retainer Services
Ongoing monthly support with agreed scope, hours or deliverables.
2.2 Project-Based Work
Defined scope with start and end dates (e.g. events, launches, productions).
2.3 Ad-hoc / Flexible Support
Occasional or hourly support where capacity allows.
All engagements will be confirmed in writing before work begins.
3. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
Work will only begin once:
Scope has been agreed (verbally or in writing)
Fees have been confirmed
Initial payment or invoice has been issued via Stripe (or agreed method)
4. FEES & PAYMENT
4.1 Fees
Fees are agreed in advance and outlined in your proposal, invoice, or email confirmation.
4.2 Payment Terms
Unless otherwise agreed:
Invoices are payable within immediately
Retainers are payable in advance of each month
Project work may require a deposit (typically 50%)
4.3 Late Payment
Late payments may result in:
Suspension of work
Delayed delivery timelines
Additional late fees where applicable
5. SCOPE OF WORK
All services are delivered within the agreed scope.
Any work outside the agreed scope may:
Be billed separately
Require a revised agreement
Be subject to availability
We are not obliged to complete work that falls outside the agreed scope.
6. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
You agree to:
Provide necessary information in a timely manner
Respond to requests for approval or clarification
Ensure materials provided are accurate and lawful
Maintain clear communication regarding priorities
Delays caused by lack of client input may affect timelines.
7. CANCELLATION & TERMINATION
7.1 Retainers
Either party may terminate with 30 days written notice, unless otherwise agreed.
7.2 Project Work
If cancelled mid-project:
Work completed up to that point is chargeable
Deposits are non-refundable
7.3 Immediate Termination
We may terminate services immediately if:
Payment is not received
There is misuse of services
There is unreasonable or abusive conduct
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
We treat all client information as confidential.
We will not disclose:
Business operations
Personal data
Documents or communications
Internal workflows or strategy
Except where required by law.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise agreed:
You retain ownership of your business materials
We retain ownership of our systems, templates and internal workflows
Any deliverables created for you become your property upon full payment
We may reuse general methodologies and frameworks in other work, provided they do not disclose confidential client information.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We provide services with reasonable care and skill.
We are not liable for:
Business loss or loss of profit
Decisions made based on our input
Delays caused by third parties or client input
Platform outages (Squarespace, Stripe, email tools, etc.)
Nothing in this agreement excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under UK law.
11. THIRD-PARTY TOOLS
We may use third-party platforms including:
Squarespace (website + forms)
Stripe (payments)
Email services (Gmail)
Substack (newsletter)
We are not responsible for third-party performance or outages.
12. DATA PROTECTION
We handle personal data in accordance with UK GDPR.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details of how data is collected and processed.
13. NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOME
We provide operational and administrative support.
We do not guarantee:
Revenue outcomes
Business growth
Specific performance results
14. WEBSITE TERMS
Use of the Assistly website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
15. GOVERNING LAW
This agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Effective Date: 4 July 2026