Terms and Conditions

WEBSITE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

 

PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE WEBSITE

What’s in these terms?

These website terms set out the content standards that apply when you interact with our website.

1. Who we are and how to contact us
2. By using our website you accept these terms
3. We may make changes to the terms of this policy
4. We may suspend or withdraw our website
5. Prohibited uses
6. Breach of this policy
7. Your account details
8. Do not rely on the information on this website
9. Websites we link to
10. How this contract can be transferred
11. Which country’s laws apply to any disputes?

 

1. Who we are and how to contact us

1.1 ‘www.thevalueengine.co.uk’ is a site operated by The Value Engine Ltd (“We”). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 12463970 and have our registered office at Roseland Higher Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, England, EX20 3JD.

1.2 To contact us, please email ben@thevalueengine.co.uk

2. By using our website you accept these terms

2.1 By using our website, you confirm that you accept the terms of this policy and that you agree to comply with them.

2.2 If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our website.

2.3 We recommend that you print a copy of these terms for future reference.

 

3. We may make changes to the terms of this policy

3.1 We amend these terms from time to time. Every time you wish to use our website, please check these terms to ensure you understand what terms apply to you at that time. These terms were most recently updated in August 2021. 

 

4. We may suspend or withdraw our website

4.1 We do not guarantee that our website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of our website for business and operational reasons. We will try to give you reasonable notice of any suspension or withdrawal.

4.2 You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our site through your internet connection are aware of these terms of use and other applicable terms and conditions and that they comply with them.

 

5. Prohibited uses

5.1 You may use our website only for lawful purposes.  You may not use our website:

a) In any way that breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation.

b) In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.

c) To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware, adware or any other harmful programs or similar computer code designed to adversely affect the operation of any computer software or hardware.

5.2 You also agree:

a) Not to reproduce, duplicate, copy or re-sell any part of our website in contravention of the provisions of our Terms of Use. 

b) Not to access without authority, interfere with, damage or disrupt:

i. any part of our website;

ii. any equipment or network on which our website is stored; 

iii. any software used in the provision of our website; or 

iv. any equipment or network or software owned or used by any third party.

 

6. Breach of this policy

6.1 When we consider that a breach of this acceptable use policy has occurred, we may take such action as we deem appropriate.  

6.2 Failure to comply with this acceptable use policy constitutes a material breach of the terms upon which you are permitted to use our website, and may result in our taking all or any of the following actions:

a) Immediate, temporary or permanent withdrawal of your right to use our website.

b) Issue of a warning to you.

c) Legal proceedings against you for reimbursement of all costs on an indemnity basis (including, but not limited to, reasonable administrative and legal costs) resulting from the breach.

d) Further legal action against you.

e) Disclosure of such information to law enforcement authorities as we reasonably feel is necessary or as required by law.

6.3 We exclude our liability for all action we may take in response to breaches of this acceptable use policy. The actions we may take are not limited to those described above, and we may take any other action we reasonably deem appropriate.

7. Do not rely on information on this website

7.1 The content on our website is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our website.

7.2 Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our website, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on our website is accurate, complete or up to date.

 

8. Websites we link to 

8.1 Where our website contains links to other websites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. Such links should not be interpreted as approval by us of those linked websites or information you may obtain from them.

8.2 We have no control over the contents of those websites or resources.

9. How this contract can be transferred

9.1 We can transfer our rights and obligations under these terms to any third party, provided this does not adversely affect your rights under these terms.

10. Which country’s laws apply to any disputes?

10.1 If you are a consumer, please note that the terms of this policy, its subject matter and its formation are governed by English law. You and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction.

10.2 If you are a business, the terms of this policy, its subject matter and its formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wale