These terms cover use of this website. The terms on which SDE is appointed to carry out design work are a separate document, issued with the fee proposal, and nothing here forms part of them.
About these terms
This website is operated by Smith Design Engineering Ltd, registered in Scotland, company number SC713846. By using the site you accept these terms.
The fee estimator
The MEP design fee estimator on this site produces an indicative range only. It is provided for general guidance.
- It is not a quotation, not a fee proposal and not an offer capable of acceptance.
- It does not create a contract, and no appointment arises from using it.
- It is generated from limited inputs and without sight of drawings, site conditions or the project brief.
- A fee proposal is issued only after an engineer has reviewed the project information and confirmed the scope, deliverables and programme.
To the extent permitted by law, SDE accepts no liability for any decision taken in reliance on the estimator output.
Content on this site
Technical content is provided for general information. It is not engineering advice for a specific project and must not be relied on as such. Standards, regulations and guidance are amended; content is reviewed periodically but may not reflect the most recent amendment at the time you read it.
Engineering advice for a project is given only under a written appointment.
Intellectual property
The content of this site is owned by Smith Design Engineering Ltd unless stated otherwise. You may view and print pages for your own use. You may not reproduce or republish the content commercially without written permission.
Links to other sites
Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience. SDE is not responsible for their content.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the law of Scotland, and the Scottish courts have jurisdiction. Smith Design Engineering Ltd is registered in Scotland and its trading address is in Scotland.
This does not affect any statutory right you have to bring proceedings in the courts of the country where you live.
Changes to these terms
These terms may be amended. The date of the last review is shown on this page, and the terms in force are the ones published here when you use the site.