Terms & Conditions

3.1Definitions

• "We / Us / Our" — Archimedes Lever Ltd (trading as CBAM Proof), Co. 16859569
• "Platform" — cbamproof.co.uk and all associated tools, calculators, reports and services
• "Calculator" — the free CBAM liability estimation tool
• "Readiness Audit" — the paid supplier risk and data gap assessment service (£2,500)
• "Retainer" — the ongoing monthly compliance support service (£1,250 per month)
• "CBAM" — the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism introduced by the Finance Act 2026
• "Verified Facility Data Service" — the managed supplier documentation service (£1,500 fixed fee) through which CBAM Proof contacts a client's overseas suppliers, collects GACI-verified carbon pricing data, and delivers an audit-ready Carbon Price Relief evidence pack

3.2The free calculator — scope and limitations

• Uses HMRC default emission factors where facility-specific verified data is not provided
• Carbon prices updated quarterly and may not reflect real-time market prices
• Emissions intensity displayed to five decimal places per Regulation 5(1) Step 7
• Does not constitute legal advice, tax advice, or a CBAM return

3.3Paid services

Readiness Audit (£2,500)

• Delivered within 48 hours of receipt of all required information
• Includes: full supply chain liability analysis, Central and Stressed scenario modelling built on Finance Act 2026, CPR eligibility assessment and supplier documentation roadmap, and 4-step implementation plan
• Does not include CBAM return preparation or legal representation
• Non-refundable once engagement has commenced

Verified Facility Data Service (£1,500 fixed fee)

• Covers up to five overseas suppliers per engagement; additional suppliers charged at £250 per supplier
• Includes: formal written supplier contact on the client's behalf, country-specific data request templates (TR-ETS, K-ETS, CN-ETS, and nil-confirmation), validation of documentation received, and delivery of an HMRC-ready CPR evidence pack
• Supplier response is outside CBAM Proof's control — lead times are typically 8–12 weeks; CBAM Proof will chase non-responding suppliers at 30-day intervals for up to 90 days from instruction
• Where a supplier fails to respond or declines to provide documentation, CBAM Proof will issue a nil-confirmation letter for that supplier; the CPR deduction for that origin remains at risk
• Does not include GACI-accredited independent verification — a separate accredited verifier is required before CPR deductions are claimed on the HMRC return (Reg. 12)
• Evidence pack prepared in advance of the HMRC CPR verification template publication — ready for immediate GACI-accredited verification once the template is released
• Payment: 50% on instruction, 50% on delivery of the evidence pack; non-refundable once supplier contact has been initiated
• Delivery timeline commences from the date all required supplier and import details are received by CBAM Proof in writing

Monthly Retainer (£1,250 per month)

• Minimum 3-month initial term; monthly rolling thereafter with 30 days written notice to cancel
• Includes: ongoing liability monitoring, carbon price updates, regulatory change alerts, quarterly review call, and one structured return preparation session per year ahead of the 31 May filing deadline
• Does not include legal advice, tax advice, or HMRC representation — submission to HMRC remains your responsibility
• Invoiced monthly in advance — pricing adjustable with 60 days notice

3.4Regulatory compliance disclaimer

CBAM Proof is a compliance preparation and monitoring tool — not a tax adviser, legal adviser, or HMRC-authorised agent. Verification of emissions data must be performed by an independent verifier accredited by a GACI member body (Regulation 12). No approved list of UK CBAM accredited verifiers has been published at the date of these Terms — HMRC will issue a notice specifying accreditation standards under Reg. 12(1)(e). CBAM Proof prepares documentation — we do not replace the statutory independent verification requirement.

Clients should be aware that non-compliance with UK CBAM obligations carries criminal as well as financial exposure. Schedule 18 of the Finance Act 2026 creates criminal offences in connection with CBAM, including offences relating to false statements and evasion of the charge. CBAM Proof's services are designed to support accurate and timely compliance — they do not constitute legal advice on criminal liability.

3.5Intellectual property

• All content, calculations, software, reports and methodologies are owned by Archimedes Lever Ltd
• Your compliance data and import information remain your property
• Reports may be used for internal compliance purposes only — not resold or redistributed

3.6Limitation of liability

• We exclude all liability for indirect, consequential, or speculative losses
• Total liability shall not exceed fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim
• We do not exclude liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud
• We are not liable for HMRC penalties or regulatory consequences arising from your CBAM compliance

3.7Acceptable use

• Do not submit false or misleading data
• Do not attempt to reverse-engineer or copy the Platform's calculation methodology
• Do not use the Platform for any unlawful purpose

3.8Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

3.9Contact