Terms & Conditions for LocalAccountants.co.uk

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

1.1 Your access to and use of LocalAccountants.co.uk (“the Website”) and any Services mentioned in Clause 2 is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website/Services, you fully accept the terms, conditions, and disclaimers contained herein. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using the Website/Services.

1.2 We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Your continued use of the Website/Services following any changes shall be deemed as your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions regularly for any updates.

2. THE SERVICES

The Website provides a directory of accountants and may in future offer communication tools such as messaging, forums, or other facilities (“the Services”) designed to connect users with accounting professionals. Unless stated otherwise, the Services are for your personal and non-commercial use only.

3. PRIVACY POLICY

3.1 We are committed to responsible data management and adhere to the principles of data protection legislation in the United Kingdom. We maintain the privacy of our users and the security of any personal information received. If you register for any Services, you may be asked to provide basic personal information. This information is not available for sale or use by third parties and is used solely for notifying you of changes or updates to the Website/Services.

3.2 We may use “cookies” to track visitor behavior on the Website. You can set your browser to prevent this. Any information collected this way can be used to identify you unless you change your browser settings.

4. USER ACCOUNT, PASSWORD, AND SECURITY

If a Service requires you to create an account, you must complete the registration process by providing accurate information and creating a username and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and for all activities under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. LocalAccountants.co.uk will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss resulting from the disclosure of your username and/or password. You may not use another person’s account without the express permission of the account holder.

5. ACCEPTABLE USE

5.1 You acknowledge that all information, text, images, and other materials (“the Content”) posted on the Website are the sole responsibility of the person who originated such Content. We do not control or endorse the Content and cannot guarantee its accuracy, integrity, or quality.

5.2 In using the Website/Services, you agree not to:

5.2.1 Use the Services to send unsolicited messages, commercial or otherwise;

5.2.2 Post or distribute material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or unlawful;

5.2.3 Post content that incites discrimination or hate;

5.2.4 Violate the legal rights of others, including privacy rights;

5.2.5 Infringe any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary right;

5.2.6 Upload files containing viruses or corrupt data;

5.2.7 Collect personal information about other users;

5.2.8 Impersonate any person or entity;

5.2.9 Violate any applicable laws or regulations;

5.2.10 Use the Website/Services in a way that could damage or impair the Website/Services;

5.2.11 Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Website/Services.

5.3 We reserve the right to remove any Content that breaches these Terms and Conditions or is otherwise objectionable.

6. TERMINATION

We have the right to terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms and Conditions. We may also discontinue the Website/Services at any time without prior notice.

7. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

The Website may include links to third-party websites. Any such links are not endorsements of those sites, and LocalAccountants.co.uk is not responsible for the content or availability of these external sites.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

8.1 The Website and its content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may access the contents for personal, non-commercial use only. No content may be reproduced without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

8.2 By posting content on the Website, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Services.

9. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

9.1 Use of the Website/Services is at your own risk. The Website/Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any warranties.

9.2 To the extent permitted by law, LocalAccountants.co.uk will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising out of the use of the Website/Services.

9.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed to exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

LocalAccountants.co.uk is operated by BIG RED MARKETING LTD, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 12483513. Registered office: 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, B1 2JB.