1. Definitions
In the context of these terms and conditions, the following words shall have the following meanings:
- “the Website” means any website under the ownership or control of The Sharpwings from which a link has been created to these terms and conditions;
- “the Material” means all of the information, data, text, graphics, links or computer code published on, contained or available on the Website;
- “User” means the individual, firm, company or organisation accessing this website.
2. Applicable terms and conditions
The Website is owned by The Sharpwings and any use made of this site (including contact form and registration of details made via the Website), are subject to these terms and conditions. The Sharpwings, at its sole discretion, may modify or revise these terms and conditions at any time by updating the text of this page.
3. Use of the Website
Anyone is entitled to view any non-password protected parts of the Website and to use for their own purposes the information contained therein, provided:
3.1 It is used for information purposes only, for reproduction for personal use only and not for reproduction on any other website or for commercial gain.
3.2 Any links created to the Website are notified to and approved by The Sharpwings before they are created.
3.3 No part of the Website is copied, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means to any third party without the written permission of The Sharpwings.
4. Copyright and trade marks
4.1 Copyright in the Material is owned by The Sharpwings or its content suppliers. Unauthorised use of the Material including reproduction, storage, modification, distribution or republication without the prior written consent of The Sharpwings or, where applicable, the respective copyright owner(s) is prohibited.
4.2 The names and logos of The Sharpwings and all related product and service names, designs marks and slogans are the trade names, service marks or trademarks of The Sharpwings and may not be used without the prior consent of The Sharpwings.
4.3 All works in the nature of databases attract database rights.
5. Disclaimer
The website is intended to provide general information only and, as such, should not be considered as a substitute for advice covering any specific situation. Users should seek appropriate advice before taking or refraining from taking any action in reliance on any information contained in this website. So far as permissible by law, The Sharpwings does not accept any liability to any person relating to the use of any such information.
Whilst The Sharpwings has taken every precaution in compiling this site neither it nor any contributors to the site can be held responsible for any action (or the lack thereof) taken by any person or organisation wherever they shall be based, as a result, direct or otherwise, on information contained in or accessed through this internet site.
6. Target audience
The information provided on this Website has not been written to meet individual requirements and it is your sole responsibility to satisfy yourself prior to using the information in any way for your purposes. The information contained on the website was correct at the time of writing.
7. Warranty and indemnity
The User warrants to The Sharpwings that it will not use the Website, the Material or any part thereof for any purpose that is in contravention of any applicable law or regulation or in a manner that will infringe the copyright, trademarks, service marks or other intellectual property rights of third parties or violate the privacy, publicity or other personal rights of others or in any defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive or hateful manner. The User shall indemnify The Sharpwings, its employees and agents, harmless against all claims, liability, losses, damages and expenses including, without limitation, legal fees and costs arising out of or incurred as a result of any claims made, or litigation brought, against The Sharpwings, its employees and agents, as a result of the use by the User of the Website, the Material or any part thereof for whatever purpose, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. Limitation of liability
The Sharpwings hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to the Material and any goods or services supplied in relation to the Website, whether express or implied or statutory (including all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose). In no event shall The Sharpwings be liable for any indirect, punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damages whatsoever even if The Sharpwings has been advised of the possibility of damages including, without limitation, damages for loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in any way connected with the use or performance of the Website, interruptions or delays to the Website, the provision of or failure to provide services, or for any information, Material, goods and services obtained through the Website or otherwise arising out of the use of the Website, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Our Privacy Policy can be read here.
10. Viruses
Whilst The Sharpwings makes all reasonable attempts to exclude viruses from the website it cannot ensure such exclusion and no liability is accepted for damage caused through the downloading of viruses. Therefore, you are recommended to take all appropriate safeguards before downloading information from the Website.
11. Security
The security of information transmitted via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Any loss incurred or sustained by any User who transmits information by means of e-mail or other Internet links shall be borne solely and exclusively by such User and in no event shall any such loss in whole or part be borne by The Sharpwings or its agents.
12. Force majeure
The Sharpwings shall not be held to be in breach of its obligations hereunder nor liable to the User for any loss or damage which may be suffered by another party due to any cause beyond its reasonable control including without limitation any act of God, fire, storm, flood, lightening, disease, strike, trade dispute, act of terrorism, any act or omission of government or regulatory bodies or communications operators.
13. General
13.1 If any provisions of these terms and conditions are held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
13.2 These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between The Sharpwings and the User and supersede all other (prior or contemporaneous) communications and proposals, whether electronic or written, between the User and The Sharpwings.
13.3 Any failure of The Sharpwings to exercise or enforce any of its rights under these terms and conditions shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such rights or operate so as to bar the subsequent exercise or enforcement or any such rights.
14. Jurisdiction
The terms and conditions and the use by the User of the Website shall be governed by the laws of England and the parties hereto submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts in all disputes arising out of or relating to the Website and/or any transactions made on the Website, or these terms and conditions.