Website Terms and Conditions

1. About These Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Mode Standard website (the "Website").

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you don't agree, don't use the Website.

Read these Terms alongside our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and AI Transparency Policy.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website means you accept any changes. Check this page periodically for updates.

2. Who We Are

Mode Standard Limited ("Mode Standard", "we", "us", "our") is a UK-registered company providing AI strategy, advisory, design, implementation, and venture services.

This Website provides general information about our approach, capabilities, and services. It is for informational and marketing purposes only.

3. Use of the Website

You may: View, access, and navigate the Website; Submit enquiries through contact forms; Download resources we explicitly make available.

You may not: Introduce viruses, malicious code, or harmful material; Attempt unauthorised access to systems or data; Scrape, copy, or repurpose content for commercial use; Use the Website in any way that infringes others' rights or breaks the law.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access where these Terms are breached.

4. No Professional Advice

Content on this Website does not constitute: Legal advice; Financial advice; Investment advice; Technical or engineering advice specific to your business.

AI-related, commercial, or strategic decisions made based on Website content are taken at your own risk.

Formal advice, deliverables, or services are provided only under a separate written agreement with clearly defined scope and terms.

5. Services & Client Engagements

Service descriptions on the Website are indicative examples only and do not constitute an offer.

All advisory, design, and implementation work is governed by: A written proposal or statement of work; A signed services agreement; Specific commercial and legal terms.

Nothing on this Website creates a partnership, agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship.

6. Ventures & Investment Activities

Mode Standard operates a dual model combining advisory services and AI venture activity.

Important clarifications: Any conversations regarding venture partnerships, co-development, equity arrangements, or investment opportunities are exploratory unless confirmed in a separate written agreement. Nothing on this Website constitutes an offer to invest, investment advice, a solicitation for funding, or a commitment to enter into any venture arrangement. Venture partnerships, equity structures, and co-development arrangements are governed solely by bespoke legal agreements negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

7. Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property: Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website is owned by or licensed to Mode Standard, including but not limited to: Text, graphics, diagrams, photography, and design; Frameworks, methodologies, and operating models; Trademarks, logos, and brand assets; Software concepts, architectures, and technical implementations described or demonstrated.

Third-party content: Certain logos, trademarks, brand names, and materials displayed on the Website belong to third-party partners, clients, or licensors. These are used with permission or under applicable trademark or fair-use principles and remain the property of their respective owners. Nothing on this Website grants you any rights to use third-party trademarks or materials without the express permission of the relevant rights holder.

Proprietary Frameworks & Methodologies: Mode Standard's proprietary frameworks include, without limitation: 3De Framework - Decode. Design. Deploy. Evolve.; Decode-led AI readiness and opportunity mapping; Impact-Friction Matrix; C.A.R.E. and related governance frameworks; Agent architectures, orchestration patterns, and AI operating models.

These frameworks represent accumulated know-how, system design, and implementation experience. You may review these frameworks for evaluation and consideration purposes. You may not implement, adapt, teach, license, or commercialise them; Present them as your own work; Use them to deliver competing services; without a formal engagement and prior written permission.

Client Work & Re-use Rights: Unless otherwise agreed in writing: Mode Standard retains ownership of its methodologies, frameworks, patterns, templates, and generalised learnings. We may reuse and evolve these across engagements and ventures. We may build generalisable solutions informed by implementation experience. This does not include client confidential information, which remains protected under applicable agreements. All rights are reserved.

8. AI-Related Content & Limitations

This Website references artificial intelligence, automation, and intelligent systems.

You acknowledge that: AI outputs are probabilistic and may contain errors or bias; Human oversight is essential for business-critical decisions; Mode Standard does not guarantee outcomes, accuracy, or performance from AI concepts described on the Website; Real-world AI implementation requires appropriate governance, testing, monitoring, and accountability.

AI systems delivered through formal engagements are governed by separate contractual terms.

9. Data Submitted via the Website

Contact Forms & Enquiries: Information submitted via contact forms, enquiries, or newsletter sign-ups is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Do not submit: Confidential or proprietary information; Trade secrets; Sensitive personal data; Information you would not want publicly disclosed.

For confidential discussions, we will establish appropriate channels under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Data Processing Location: Data may be processed in the UK and via trusted third-party services, as detailed in our Privacy Policy, with appropriate safeguards in place.

10. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the Website and understand usage.

Full details are available in our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or tools.

We do not control or endorse third-party content and accept no liability for loss arising from their use. Third-party terms and policies apply.

12. Client Testimonials & Case Studies

We may display client testimonials, case studies, and logos.

By working with Mode Standard, you grant permission for us to reference the engagement unless contractually restricted.

Testimonials may be edited for clarity or length without altering their meaning. Confidential information will not be disclosed.

You may request removal of testimonials at any time.

13. Availability & Changes

We may: Update, suspend, or withdraw the Website; Modify these Terms; Change service descriptions or content.

We will not retrospectively alter signed agreements.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law: All implied warranties are excluded. We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits, revenue, data, or business interruption.

Liability cap: Where liability cannot be excluded, our total liability is limited to £100, or if you are a paying client, the total fees you have paid in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

Nothing limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or liabilities that cannot be excluded under law.

15. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Mode Standard against claims, losses, damages, and expenses arising from: Your misuse of the Website; Breach of these Terms; Violation of third-party rights.

16. Dispute Resolution

We aim to resolve issues pragmatically and in good faith.

Contact us at hello@modestandard.com. Attempt informal resolution. Mediation before litigation where appropriate.

These Terms are governed by English law. Courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.

17. General Provisions

Severability: Invalid provisions do not affect the remainder.

No waiver: Failure to enforce a right does not waive it.

Assignment: We may assign rights and obligations to a successor, acquirer, or group company.

Entire agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy and Cookie Policies, govern Website use.

18. Contact

Email: hello@modestandard.com

Company: Mode Standard Limited

Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ

Company Number: 16849743

Document Control: Version 1.2 | Effective 14 January 2026 | Last reviewed: 14 January 2026