Professional Liability & Scope Disclaimer

Important limitations, boundaries, and responsibilities relating to our professional services.

1. Introduction

This Professional Liability & Scope Disclaimer (“Disclaimer”) outlines the limitations, responsibilities, and boundaries associated with QuantIQ’s quantity surveying, estimating, cost planning, and related consultancy services (“Services”). By engaging our Services or using any deliverables we provide, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.

2. Nature of Quantity Surveying Services

Quantity surveying is a professional service involving analysis, interpretation, and judgement based on the information available at the time. All estimates, cost plans, and assessments are inherently subject to variation due to factors outside our control, including:

  • Market conditions and material price fluctuations
  • Contractor availability and pricing strategies
  • Design changes or incomplete documentation
  • Client‑supplied information accuracy
  • Site conditions and unforeseen constraints
  • Regulatory or compliance changes

3. No Guarantee of Final Construction Cost

All estimates, cost plans, and financial projections provided by QuantIQ are indicative only. They are not guaranteed, fixed, or binding. Actual construction costs may vary significantly due to:

  • Contractor pricing differences
  • Market volatility
  • Material shortages or surcharges
  • Design development or scope changes
  • Unforeseen site conditions
  • Client‑requested variations

QuantIQ is not responsible for differences between estimated and actual construction costs.

4. Reliance on Client‑Supplied Information

Our Services rely heavily on the accuracy and completeness of information provided by clients, designers, contractors, and third parties. We are not responsible for:

  • Errors or omissions in drawings, specifications, or documentation
  • Inaccurate measurements or site information
  • Outdated or incomplete project details
  • Assumptions made due to missing information

Any estimate or report based on incomplete or preliminary information should be treated as such.

5. Limitations of Drawings and Documentation

Where drawings or documentation are preliminary, conceptual, or incomplete, our estimates may include assumptions or allowances. These are not definitive and may change once full documentation becomes available.

6. No Responsibility for Third‑Party Actions

QuantIQ is not responsible for the actions, omissions, or performance of:

  • Contractors or subcontractors
  • Suppliers or manufacturers
  • Designers, architects, or engineers
  • Regulatory bodies or inspectors
  • Any third‑party consultants

We do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or reliability of third‑party information.

7. No Legal, Engineering, or Architectural Advice

QuantIQ does not provide:

  • Legal advice
  • Engineering certification
  • Architectural design services
  • Structural assessments
  • Compliance or regulatory approvals

Any such matters should be referred to qualified professionals.

8. Limitations of Site Inspections

Where site inspections are conducted, they are limited to visual observations unless otherwise agreed. We do not perform:

  • Invasive investigations
  • Structural assessments
  • Engineering evaluations
  • Hazardous material testing

9. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and complete project information
  • Reviewing deliverables promptly
  • Notifying us of changes in scope or design
  • Ensuring contractors receive the latest documentation
  • Understanding that estimates are indicative only

10. Liability Limitations

To the fullest extent permitted by law, QuantIQ is not liable for:

  • Differences between estimated and actual project costs
  • Losses arising from reliance on preliminary or incomplete information
  • Indirect, consequential, or special damages
  • Loss of profit, revenue, or opportunity
  • Errors caused by third‑party information or documentation

Nothing in this Disclaimer limits liability that cannot be excluded under New Zealand law.

11. Professional Engagement Required

A formal client‑consultant relationship is only established when both parties enter into a written agreement. Website content, informal discussions, or preliminary estimates do not constitute a professional engagement.

12. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Professional Liability & Scope Disclaimer from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us via our Contact Page.