Website Terms and Conditions of Use
1. About Us
This website is operated by Arkenstone Building Consultancy Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 16821849, whose registered office is Shakespeare House, 37–39 Shakespeare Street, Office 7, Southport, England, PR8 5AB (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use this website.
2. Use of This Website
This website is provided for general informational purposes only. The content on this website does not constitute professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this website by any third party.
Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
3. No Reliance on Information
The information and materials on this website are provided for general guidance only. While we aim to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete or current.
Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
Nothing on this website constitutes an offer to provide services, nor does it form part of any contractual relationship unless expressly agreed in writing.
4. Professional Services
Any building consultancy or professional services provided by Arkenstone Building Consultancy Ltd will be subject to separate written terms of engagement. These website terms do not govern the provision of our professional services.
5. Intellectual Property
This website and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, layout, design and software, are owned by or licensed to Arkenstone Building Consultancy Ltd.
You may view, download and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, modify or redistribute material from this website for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
All trademarks reproduced on this website which are not our property are acknowledged where applicable.
6. Website Availability
We do not guarantee that this website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or free from errors or viruses.
We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw or amend all or part of the website without notice.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Arkenstone Building Consultancy Ltd excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from use of, or inability to use, this website, reliance on any information contained within this website, or any errors or omissions in the content.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability which cannot be excluded under applicable law.
8. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only.
We have no control over the content of external websites and accept no responsibility for them. Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.
9. Data Collection and Forms
This website includes contact forms which allow users to submit enquiries. Information submitted via forms may be stored securely for administrative and communication purposes.
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and automated abuse. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
We also use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the website in order to improve performance and user experience.
Further details about how we process personal data are set out in our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.
10. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics cookies, to improve functionality and monitor usage. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
11. Security
While we take reasonable steps to protect this website and user data, we cannot guarantee that the website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for ensuring that your own systems are adequately protected.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes relating to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.