Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of Anchor Drift's website and consulting services. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of our services.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the "Client" or "you") and Anchor Drift ("we," "us," or "our"). Please read them carefully before proceeding.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Services" refers to all consulting services provided by Anchor Drift, including Mooring Assessment, Line Handling Service, and Harbormaster Program.
• "Agreement" means these Terms and Conditions together with any service-specific agreements or proposals.
• "Content" includes all information, documents, assessments, reports, and materials provided during service delivery.
• "Website" refers to all pages and content hosted at anchoicass.biz.
• "Client" means any individual or business entity engaging our services or using our website.

3. Service Description and Scope

Anchor Drift provides professional consulting services for Taiwan investment establishment. Our services are advisory in nature and do not constitute legal, accounting, or tax advice. Clients should engage appropriate licensed professionals for such specialized guidance.

Service scope is defined through written proposals or engagement agreements. Services provided will be limited to those specifically agreed upon in writing. Any modifications to service scope require mutual written agreement.

We maintain professional standards in service delivery but cannot control external factors such as regulatory changes, processing timelines, or third-party actions that may affect engagement outcomes.

4. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information required for service delivery
• Respond promptly to requests for information or documentation
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information shared during engagements
• Make timely payment according to agreed terms
• Engage appropriate legal, accounting, and tax professionals as needed
• Review and approve documents before regulatory submission
• Comply with all applicable Taiwan laws and regulations
• Notify us promptly of any material changes affecting the engagement

5. Fees and Payment Terms

5.1 Service Fees

Service fees are as published on our website or as specified in written proposals. Fees are quoted in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) unless otherwise specified. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, which will be added to invoices as required by law.

5.2 Payment Terms

Payment is typically structured as follows, unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Mooring Assessment: Full payment due upon engagement commencement
• Line Handling Service: 50% upon engagement, 50% at completion milestones
• Harbormaster Program: Payment in agreed installments based on engagement phases

Invoices are payable within 15 days of issuance unless alternative terms are specified. Late payments may incur interest charges at the rate permitted by Taiwan law.

5.3 Expenses

Service fees do not include third-party expenses such as government filing fees, legal fees, translation costs, or travel expenses unless specifically included in the engagement agreement. Such expenses will be billed at cost with appropriate documentation.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on our website and materials we create during service delivery remain the intellectual property of Anchor Drift. This includes methodologies, templates, processes, and proprietary knowledge. You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to use deliverables for your business purposes.

6.2 Client Information

You retain all rights to information and materials you provide. By engaging our services, you grant us the right to use your information as necessary to deliver services and comply with professional obligations.

6.3 Restrictions

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our proprietary content without written permission. You may not reverse engineer our methodologies or use our approaches to provide services to others.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of information shared during the engagement. We will not disclose your confidential information except as necessary to deliver services, comply with legal obligations, or with your written consent.

Confidential information excludes: information already public, information independently developed, information required to be disclosed by law, and information shared with our professional advisors under confidentiality obligations.

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

8.1 Service Provision

Services are provided based on our professional judgment and current knowledge of Taiwan regulations. We exercise reasonable care and skill but cannot provide absolute assurances about outcomes, timelines, or regulatory decisions.

8.2 No Outcome Guarantees

We do not guarantee specific outcomes, regulatory approvals, or investment success. Multiple factors beyond our control affect investment establishment, including regulatory changes, economic conditions, and client circumstances.

8.3 Website Disclaimer

Our website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses. Information on the website is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional advice.

8.4 Professional Advice

Our services do not replace the need for legal, accounting, or tax advice. Clients should engage licensed professionals in these areas. We are not responsible for advice or services provided by third parties.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Taiwan law, our total liability for any claims arising from services or website use is limited to the fees paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost business opportunities, or investment losses, even if advised of their possibility.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or matters that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Anchor Drift, its directors, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from: your breach of these terms, your provision of inaccurate information, your violation of laws or regulations, or your use of services outside agreed scope.

11. Termination

11.1 By Either Party

Either party may terminate an engagement by providing 30 days written notice. Upon termination, you remain responsible for fees for services performed and expenses incurred up to the termination date.

11.2 Immediate Termination

We may terminate immediately if: you fail to make required payments, you provide false or misleading information, you engage in illegal activities, or continuation would violate our professional obligations.

11.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination, we will provide work completed to date and return your documents. Confidentiality obligations and provisions intended to survive termination remain in effect.

12. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

12.1 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Taiwan (Republic of China). Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Taipei, Taiwan.

12.2 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. Disputes should first be raised in writing to allow opportunity for amicable settlement.

12.3 Mediation

If negotiation fails to resolve the dispute within 30 days, parties agree to attempt mediation before a mutually agreed mediator in Taipei. Each party bears its own mediation costs unless otherwise agreed.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These terms, together with any written service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between parties and supersede all prior discussions or understandings.

13.2 Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force. Invalid provisions will be modified to achieve the intended economic effect to the extent possible.

13.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later or enforce other provisions. Waivers must be in writing to be effective.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights to a successor entity in connection with a business transfer.

13.5 Notice

Notices must be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided in engagement agreements or to [email protected]. Notices are effective upon receipt.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Existing service agreements continue under the terms in effect when the agreement was signed. Continued website use after changes indicates acceptance of modified terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact: