1 Definitions
Welcome to The Portman Group Limited website www.portmangroup.co.uk (the "Site"). The Site is operated by The Portman Group Limited a company registered in England and Wales (company number 02184853).
The terms "we", "us", "our" and "ours", when used in these Terms of Use, mean The Portman Group Limited. The terms "you", "your" and "yours", when used in these Terms of Use, mean any user of this Website.
2 Agreement
We provide and maintain this Website free of charge as a service to and access to and use of the this Website and the information, materials, products and services available through this Website are subject to all applicable laws and regulations and to these Terms of Use.
These Terms of Use may be changed by us from time to time without specific notice to you. The latest Terms of Use will be posted on the Website, and you should always review these Terms of Use prior to using the Website to ensure that you have a current understanding of the Terms of Use under which you are permitted to access this Website. If you cannot access the Terms of Use via the Internet, we can provide a copy of the most recent Terms of Use by e-mail upon request.
3 Minors
This Website is a commercial site. As such, it is not intended for children or minors.
4 Ownership of materials and licence terms
Unless otherwise indicated, this Website and its design, text, content, selection and arrangement of elements, organisation, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion and other matters related to this Website are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks and other proprietary (including, but not limited to, intellectual property) rights and are the property of The Portman Group Limited or the material is included with the permission of the rights owner and is protected pursuant to copyright and trademark laws throughout the world.
The posting of any such elements by us on this Website does not constitute a waiver of any right in such elements. You do not acquire ownership rights to any such elements viewed through this Website. Except as otherwise provided in these Terms of Use, none of these elements may be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, modified, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without our express prior written permission.
Permission is hereby granted to the extent necessary for you to lawfully access and use this Website and/or information, materials, products and/or services available on it to display, download, archive and print in hard copy, portions of this Website for individual use only, provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain any and all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the materials. This permission terminates automatically if you breach any of these Terms of Use. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy any downloaded, archived or printed materials.
5 Trademarks
The Portman Group Limited logo, all page headers, all custom graphics, all button icons, all trademarks, service marks and logos appearing on this Website, unless otherwise noted, are service marks, trademarks and/or trade dress of The Portman Group Limited (the "Marks"). All other trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks and/or trade dress mentioned, displayed, cited or otherwise indicated on the Website are the property of their respective owners. You agree not to display or use the Marks in any manner without our prior written permission. You agree not to display or use trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks and/or trade dress of other owners without the prior written permission of such owners. The use or misuse of the Marks or other trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks and/or trade dress or any other materials contained herein, except as permitted herein, is expressly prohibited.
6 Hyperlink Disclaimer
This Website may contain links to other websites maintained by unrelated companies and persons. A link to such a website does not mean that The Portman Group approves, endorses or accepts any responsibility for that website, its content or use, or the use of products and services made available through such website.
Any arrangement made by you with a third party as a result of you accessing another website via a link from this Website shall be an arrangement between you and the relevant third party and is at your sole risk and responsibility.
7 Links from other websites
Establishing a link to this Website is strictly prohibited without express consent written consent from us. Persons providing access to this Website via links from another website are solely responsible for the content, accuracy, opinions expressed, privacy policies, products or services of, or available through, the source website and for any representations made or impressions created concerning The Portman Group Limited.
Creation of a link to this Website is without assumption of any liability by us relating to such links, and we hereby disclaim any such liability. Anyone providing access to, or information relating to this Website, whether by link or otherwise, is responsible for bringing these Terms of Use to the attention of the person receiving such access or information. Failure to do so will not result in liability for us.
8 Data Protection Consent
By agreeing to these Terms of Use, you agree to the terms of our data Privacy Policy (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR PRIVACY POLICY). Information on what (if any) data is held about you can be obtained by contacting us at the address below.
Any communication or material you transmit to us over the Internet is, and will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary unless you advise us in writing, in advance, of its specific confidentiality or proprietary nature. Upon the transmission of any personal information to us, including but not limited to, name(s), address(s), telephone number(s), e-mail address(s), identification number(s), etc., you expressly grant permission to us to process such personal data for the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy. By transmitting or posting any communication or material to this Website you agree that we may use your communication as material for any purpose, including reproduction, transmission, publication, broadcast, posting, developing, manufacturing and marketing of our services.
Not withstanding the aforementioned, all confidential data (which is specifically marked as such) and all personal data provided to us as a result of this Website will be handled in accordance with our strict standards of confidentiality and our Privacy Policy (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR PRIVACY POLICY).
9 Accessibility
Our aim is to ensure that the information published on the Portman Group website can be accessed by and is usable to all users. If you have any accessibility issues or problems, please contact us using the details provided at paragraph 17 below.
10 No Warranties
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENTS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED FOR USE "AS IS." TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES, WITH RESPECT TO THIS WEBSITE AND ANY WEBSITE WITH WHICH IT IS LINKED.
WE ALSO MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO WHETHER THE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE WITH WHICH IT IS LINKED, IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT. YOU ACCEPT THAT OUR SHAREHOLDERS, OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES SHALL HAVE THE BENEFIT OF THIS CLAUSE.
Your statutory rights as a consumer, if any, are not affected by these provisions, and we do not seek to exclude or limit liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
11 Exclusion of Liability [1]
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws we, on behalf of our employees, agents, suppliers, and contractors exclude liability for any losses and expenses of whatever nature and howsoever arising including, without limitation, any direct, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages, loss of use, loss of data, loss caused by a virus, loss of income or profit, loss of or damage to property, claims of third parties, or other losses of any kind or character, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses, arising out of or in connection with the use of this Website or any website with which it is linked. You assume total responsibility for establishing such procedures for data back up and virus checking as you consider necessary. Price and availability of information, materials, products and/or services is subject to change without notice.
12 Modification and Discontinuation
We reserve the right at any time and from time to time to modify, edit, delete, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently this Website (or any portion thereof) and/or the information, materials, products and/or services available through this Website (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any such modification, editing, deletion, suspension or discontinuance of this Website.
13 Entire Understanding
These Terms of Use contain the entire understanding between you and us with respect to this Website and no representation, statement, inducement oral or written not contained in these Terms of Use shall bind any party to this agreement. You acknowledge that in accessing and using this Website you do not rely on any representation, warranty, collateral contract or other assurance of any person that is not set out in these Terms of Use.
Should any part of these terms for any reason be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion and such remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect as if the invalid portion of these terms had been eliminated. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision nor of the right to enforce such provision.
14 Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are made under English law and this Website is operated from England. You agree that the courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any controversy or claim of whatever nature arising out of or relating to use of this Website, and that the laws of England shall govern such dispute or claim. However, we retain the right to bring legal proceedings in any jurisdiction where we believe that infringement of this agreement is taking place or originating.
15 Contacting us
If you have queries you can write to us at:
The Portman Group Limited
7-10 Chandos Street
Cavendish Square
London
W1G 9DQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7907 3700
Fax: +44 (0)20 7907 3710
Email: info@portmangroup.org.uk
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