These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the professional data processing, analysis, reporting, and compliance services (collectively, the “Services”) provided by AA Statement, a division of PT Soetirja Research Indonesia (“AA Statement,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By engaging AA Statement for any service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Services Provided
AA Statement offers specialized consulting services including, but not limited to:
a. Data Processing and Analysis (cleaning, organization, trend identification).
b. Financial Reporting and Audits (including IFRS compliance assistance).
c. Annual Reports, Sustainability Reports (including GRI/SDGs compliance assistance), and Digital Reports.
d. Tax Planning and Compliance preparation services.
e. Communication Audits and advisory services related to compliance documentation.
The specific details, scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for any engagement will be defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or equivalent written agreement, which shall incorporate these Terms by reference.
2. Client Responsibilities
a. Data Provision: The Client shall be solely responsible for providing all necessary, accurate, complete, and timely data, information, records, and documentation (“Client Data”) required for AA Statement to perform the Services.
b. Accuracy and Compliance: The Client acknowledges that AA Statement’s services, particularly those related to financial, tax, and compliance reporting, rely entirely on the accuracy and integrity of the Client Data. The Client retains sole responsibility for the final accuracy, completeness, and legal compliance of all statutory filings, tax submissions, financial disclosures, and official reports derived from the Services.
c. Timely Review: The Client must promptly review all draft reports and deliverables provided by AA Statement and provide feedback and approvals in a timely manner. Delays caused by the Client may result in timeline or fee adjustments.
d. Legal Advice: The Client acknowledges that AA Statement is a reporting and data analysis service provider, not a law firm. Information provided regarding legal or regulatory compliance (e.g., IFRS, tax codes) is advisory and informational only, and the Client should consult independent legal counsel for definitive legal advice.
3. Confidentiality and Data Security
a. Confidential Information: Both parties agree to protect the Confidential Information of the other party. Confidential Information includes all non-public information, including Client Data, methodologies, reports, and business practices.
b. Use of Data: AA Statement will use Client Data solely for the purpose of performing the Services as defined in the SOW.
c. Exceptions: Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly known, was already in the receiving party’s possession, or is required to be disclosed by law or court order.
4. Fees and Payment
a. Fees: The Client agrees to pay AA Statement the fees specified in the applicable SOW.
b. Invoicing: Invoices will be issued according to the payment schedule outlined in the SOW.
c. Late Payment: AA Statement reserves the right to suspend Services if payments are not received by the due date.
5. Intellectual Property
a. Client Ownership: Upon full payment of all fees due, the Client shall own the final reports, documents, and deliverables specifically created for the Client under the SOW.
b. AA Statement Ownership: AA Statement retains all intellectual property rights in its proprietary methodologies, templates, tools, software, algorithms, models, and know-how used to provide the Services. Nothing in these Terms grants the Client any license to use AA Statement’s underlying proprietary assets.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall AA Statement or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Services, including, without limitation, loss of profit, loss of data, or cost of compliance, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. AA Statement’s total liability to the Client for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client to AA Statement under the relevant SOW in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
7. Indemnification
The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AA Statement and its officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all third-party claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (i) the Client’s breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under these Terms; (ii) any use of the final deliverables by the Client in violation of applicable laws or regulations; or (iii) the inaccuracy or incompleteness of the Client Data provided to AA Statement.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the Republic of Indonesia], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in [Insert City, e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia].
9. Miscellaneous
a. Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the applicable SOW, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
b. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
c. Amendments: AA Statement reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be posted on our website.
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at aa@aastatment.com.