Disclaimer

Last updated: 10 July 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to QS Assistant Ltd ("QS Assistant", "we", "us" or "our").

This Disclaimer explains the purpose, scope and limitations of the educational information, resources and services made available through the QS Assistant website, learning platform and associated educational services (collectively referred to as the "Platform").

The Platform has been developed to provide practical educational resources for construction professionals and individuals seeking to develop their technical knowledge and professional competence.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted this Disclaimer.

This Disclaimer should be read together with our:

Cookie Policy;

Refund & Cancellation Policy;

Acceptable Use Policy; and

2. About QS Assistant

QS Assistant Ltd is an independent educational provider.

We develop and deliver online educational resources designed to support learning and continuing professional development across the construction industry.

Our educational materials are intended for:

students;

apprentices;

graduates;

quantity surveyors;

commercial managers;

project managers;

engineers;

estimators;

building surveyors;

construction managers;

employers; and

other construction professionals.

Although many learning modules are aligned with recognised professional competencies, QS Assistant is not a professional institution, awarding body or regulatory organisation.

3. Educational Purpose

All Content made available through the Platform is provided solely for educational, informational and professional development purposes.

This includes, without limitation:

learning modules;

presentations;

narrated videos;

graphics;

diagrams;

illustrations;

articles;

assessments;

quizzes;

competency guidance;

examples;

case studies;

practical explanations;

downloadable Certificates.

The Platform is intended to assist users in developing their knowledge and understanding.

It is not intended to replace professional judgement or formal professional advice.

4. Independent Educational Provider

Unless expressly stated otherwise, QS Assistant Ltd:

is independent;

is privately owned;

operates independently of professional institutions;

develops its own educational materials;

is solely responsible for the educational content published on the Platform.

QS Assistant is not affiliated with, endorsed by, accredited by, authorised by or acting on behalf of:

the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS);

the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB);

the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE);

the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE);

the Association for Project Management (APM);

any university;

any examination board;

any government department;

any regulatory authority; or

any other professional institution,

unless we expressly state otherwise in writing.

5. References to Third-Party Organisations

The Platform may refer to professional institutions, legislation, industry standards, contracts, guidance documents, software providers and other organisations for educational purposes.

Such references are provided solely to explain industry practice, legislation or recognised professional standards.

References do not imply:

endorsement;

sponsorship;

partnership;

accreditation;

approval; or

affiliation

between QS Assistant Ltd and the relevant organisation.

All third-party names, logos, trade marks, service marks and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.

6. No Professional Advice

Nothing contained within the Platform constitutes:

legal advice;

contractual advice;

professional quantity surveying advice;

engineering advice;

architectural advice;

planning advice;

tax advice;

investment advice;

financial advice;

insurance advice;

health and safety advice;

project-specific commercial advice; or

any other regulated professional service.

Educational materials are intended to explain concepts and improve understanding.

They should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining advice appropriate to the circumstances of a specific project or situation.

Where professional advice is required, users should consult an appropriately qualified professional.

7. No Reliance

Although QS Assistant takes reasonable care in developing educational materials, users should not rely solely upon the Platform when making decisions relating to:

construction projects;

procurement;

contract administration;

payment notices;

valuations;

estimates;

commercial strategy;

dispute resolution;

project management;

legal compliance;

professional practice.

Users remain responsible for exercising their own independent professional judgement.

8. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that educational materials are accurate at the time they are published.

However, construction legislation, regulations, case law, professional guidance and industry practice evolve over time.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that every item of Content will always be:

current;

complete;

accurate;

suitable for every jurisdiction;

suitable for every project.

Users should verify important information against current legislation, official guidance and recognised industry publications before applying it in practice.

9. Examples and Case Studies

Examples, worked examples, hypothetical scenarios, illustrations and case studies are provided solely to assist learning.

They are not intended to represent every possible factual or legal scenario.

Actual project circumstances may differ significantly.

Users should not assume that outcomes described within educational examples will necessarily apply to their own circumstances.

10. Professional Competence

Completion of learning modules, Assessments or Certificates does not itself demonstrate professional competence.

Professional competence is developed through a combination of:

education;

practical experience;

ongoing learning;

professional judgement;

supervision where appropriate.

QS Assistant makes no representation that completion of any educational material alone is sufficient to establish competence for professional practice.

11. Legislative and Regulatory Changes

The construction industry is subject to continual change through new legislation, statutory instruments, case law, regulations, standards and professional guidance.

Accordingly:

legislation may change after educational content has been published;

judicial decisions may alter the interpretation of existing law;

professional institutions may revise competency requirements;

industry standards and recognised best practice may evolve over time.

Whilst QS Assistant endeavours to review and update educational content periodically, we cannot guarantee that every learning module will immediately reflect the latest legal, regulatory or professional developments.

Users are responsible for ensuring that they refer to the most current legislation, official guidance and professional publications when applying knowledge obtained through the Platform.

12. International Users

QS Assistant is operated from the United Kingdom but is available to users worldwide.

Educational materials are primarily developed with reference to the laws, contracts, professional practices and standards commonly applied within the United Kingdom.

Users accessing the Platform from other jurisdictions acknowledge that:

local legislation may differ;

procurement procedures may differ;

contract forms may differ;

professional standards may differ;

regulatory requirements may differ.

QS Assistant makes no representation that educational materials are suitable for every jurisdiction.

Users outside the United Kingdom remain responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and professional requirements applicable within their own jurisdiction.

13. Assessments

Assessments are designed solely as educational tools to reinforce learning and measure understanding of the material presented through the Platform.

Assessment results:

reflect performance within QS Assistant only;

do not constitute formal examinations;

are not recognised academic qualifications;

are not professional competence assessments;

are not recognised by any professional institution unless expressly stated.

Successful completion of an Assessment does not guarantee competence in professional practice.

14. CPD Certificates

Where available, QS Assistant may issue downloadable CPD Certificates following successful completion of specified learning activities.

A QS Assistant Certificate confirms only that:

the relevant learning activity has been completed through the Platform;

the applicable completion requirements have been satisfied at the time of issue.

A Certificate does not:

constitute a professional qualification;

confer chartered status;

provide membership of any professional institution;

guarantee acceptance as Continuing Professional Development (CPD);

guarantee compliance with employer CPD requirements;

demonstrate professional competence;

replace formal education, training or workplace experience.

Acceptance of any CPD activity remains entirely at the discretion of the relevant employer, regulator, professional institution or accreditation body.

15. Professional Qualifications and Career Outcomes

QS Assistant is committed to supporting professional learning and career development.

However, we do not guarantee that use of the Platform will result in:

employment;

promotion;

salary increases;

successful job applications;

interview success;

chartership;

professional registration;

APC success;

examination success;

commercial success;

project success; or

any other professional outcome.

Career progression depends upon many factors outside the control of QS Assistant, including individual ability, practical experience, workplace performance and external market conditions.

16. Educational Content and AI-Assisted Production

QS Assistant uses carefully selected digital production tools to enhance the accessibility and presentation of educational materials.

This may include technologies such as:

Gamma, to assist with presentation layouts, graphics and visual assets;

ElevenLabs, to assist with high-quality audio narration; and

other production tools introduced from time to time.

These technologies are used solely to enhance the presentation and delivery of educational materials.

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

all educational content;

technical explanations;

learning outcomes;

professional commentary;

competency mapping;

instructional materials;

assessments;

examples;

practical guidance;

course structures; and

professional opinions

are independently researched, authored, reviewed and approved by QS Assistant Ltd.

The use of digital production tools does not imply that educational content has been automatically generated.

Nor does it imply endorsement, sponsorship, approval or affiliation between QS Assistant Ltd and the providers of those technologies.

QS Assistant remains solely responsible for the educational content published on the Platform.

17. Third-Party Content and External Links

The Platform may contain references or links to:

legislation;

guidance documents;

professional institutions;

government publications;

software providers;

educational resources; and

other third-party websites.

These references are provided solely for educational convenience.

QS Assistant does not control third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for:

their availability;

accuracy;

security;

privacy practices;

reliability; or

content.

Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

18. User Responsibility

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you remain solely responsible for:

decisions made using information obtained from the Platform;

applying appropriate professional judgement;

obtaining professional advice where required;

verifying current legislation and professional guidance;

complying with applicable laws and regulations;

ensuring information is appropriate to your own circumstances.

The educational resources provided by QS Assistant are intended to support informed decision-making and professional development, not replace it.

19. Technical Availability

Whilst we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the Platform is available and functioning correctly, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

The Platform may occasionally be unavailable due to:

maintenance;

software updates;

server issues;

internet outages;

cyber security incidents;

failures of third-party providers; or

circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

QS Assistant shall not be responsible for losses arising solely from temporary interruptions to the availability of the Platform.

20. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for:

death or personal injury caused by negligence;

fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or

any other liability which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Subject to the above, and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, QS Assistant Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from:

reliance upon educational content;

application of learning materials;

interpretation of examples;

use of Assessments;

use of Certificates;

professional decisions;

commercial decisions;

project outcomes;

technical interruptions;

third-party services;

inaccuracies arising from changes in legislation, guidance or professional practice after publication.

Nothing in this Disclaimer affects any statutory rights available to consumers.

21. Intellectual Property

All original educational content made available through the Platform, including but not limited to:

learning modules;

presentations;

videos;

narration;

graphics;

diagrams;

illustrations;

written materials;

assessments;

quizzes;

competency mapping;

learning pathways;

educational methodologies;

website content;

branding;

logos; and

Certificates,

is owned by or licensed to QS Assistant Ltd and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Nothing within this Disclaimer grants any licence or right to reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, commercially exploit or otherwise use QS Assistant's intellectual property except as expressly permitted within our Terms of Use.

All third-party names, logos, trade marks, service marks, publications and other intellectual property referred to within the Platform remain the property of their respective owners.

22. No Warranty

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Platform and all Content are provided on an "as available" and "as is" basis.

Whilst we take reasonable care in preparing educational materials, QS Assistant does not warrant or guarantee that the Platform or its Content will:

be uninterrupted;

be continuously available;

be free from errors;

be free from omissions;

be compatible with every device;

meet every user's individual requirements;

always reflect the latest legal or professional developments.

Educational content is continually reviewed and improved, but absolute accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

23. User Feedback

We welcome suggestions, comments and feedback regarding our educational resources.

Any feedback voluntarily submitted to QS Assistant may be considered when improving the Platform and future educational materials.

Submission of feedback does not create any obligation upon QS Assistant to implement suggestions or provide compensation.

24. Updates to this Disclaimer

QS Assistant may amend this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect:

changes in legislation;

developments in professional practice;

changes to our educational services;

improvements to the Platform;

technological developments;

changes to our business operations; or

other legitimate business requirements.

Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify registered users where appropriate.

The latest version of this Disclaimer will always be published on the Platform.

Your continued use of the Platform following the publication of an updated Disclaimer constitutes your acceptance of the revised version.

25. Governing Law

This Disclaimer shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Where you are a consumer residing outside England and Wales, nothing within this Disclaimer limits any mandatory consumer protections that apply within your country of residence.

26. Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is held by a court or competent authority to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall, to the extent required, be deemed severed.

The remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

27. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Disclaimer or the educational services provided by QS Assistant, please contact us using the details below.

QS Assistant Ltd

Company Number: 16408967

Registered Office:

47 Coronation Drive

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 2DD

United Kingdom

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