Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Account”
means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Paid Content and / or any communications System on the Web Site;
“Content”
means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web Site;
“NG Healthcare”
means Nightingale Group Limited (Co. 02109114) Registered Office, The NG Healthcare Centre, Longton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8FF.
“Service”
means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that NG Healthcare makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future;
“Services”
means the services available to you through this Web Site, specifically Web Design, Website Hosting and Online Marketing Services;
“Payment Information”
means any details required for the purchase of Services from this Web Site. This includes, but is not limited to, credit / debit card numbers, bank account numbers and sort codes;
“Purchase Information”
means collectively any orders, invoices, receipts or similar that may be in hard copy or electronic form;
“Premises”
Means our place(s) of business located at The NG Healthcare Centre, Longton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8FF
“System”
means any online communications infrastructure that NG Healthcare makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
“User” / “Users”
means any third party that accesses the Web Site and is not employed by NG Healthcare and acting in the course of their employment; and
“Web Site”
means the website that you are currently using (www.guardiancare.co.uk)
2.Business Customers
These Terms and Conditions apply to business customers only our company only trades with other businesses we are not a retail business.
3.Intellectual Property
3.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Web Site, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of NG Healthcare, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Web Site you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable United Kingdom and International intellectual property and other laws.
3.2 Subject to Clause 5 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Web Site unless otherwise indicated on the Web Site or unless given express written permission to do so by NG Healthcare.
4. Third Party Intellectual Property
4.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.
4.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Web Site or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.
5. Fair Use of Intellectual Property
Material from the Web Site may be re-used without written permission where any of the exceptions detailed in Chapter III of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 apply.
6. Links to Other Web Sites
This Web Site may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of NG Healthcare or that of our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such web sites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Web Site does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.
7. Links to this Web Site
Those wishing to place a link to this Web Site on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site www.guardiancare.co.uk without prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires the express permission of NG Healthcare. To find out more please contact us by post or telephone found at the bottom of each page.
8. Use of Communications Facilities
8.1 When using the enquiry form or any other System on the Web Site you should do so in accordance with the following rules:
8.1.1 You must not use obscene or vulgar language;
8.1.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;
8.1.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote or incite violence;
8.1.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language(s) as we may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;
8.1.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these terms of use or any applicable laws;
8.1.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of NG Healthcare or our affiliates; and
8.1.7 You must not use our System for unauthorised mass-communication such as “spam” or “junk mail”.
8.2 You acknowledge that NG Healthcare reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to us or using our System.
9. Privacy
Use of the Web Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy located in the legal section of the website.
10. Disclaimers
10.1 NG Healthcare makes no warranty or representation that the Web Site will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service or Services.
10.2 No part of this Web Site is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Web Site should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.
10.3 No part of this Web Site is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.
11. Changes to the Service and these Terms and Conditions
NG Healthcare reserves the right to change the Web Site, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time you use the Web Site following the changes. If NG Healthcare is required to make any changes to Terms and Conditions by law, these changes will apply automatically to any orders currently pending in addition to any orders placed by you in the future.
12. Availability of the Web Site
The Service is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. We give no warranty that the Service will be free of defects and / or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by law we provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality. NG Healthcare accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Web Site resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, NG Healthcare accepts no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Web Site or any information contained therein. Users should be aware that they use the Web Site and its Content at their own risk.
13.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts NG Healthcare’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from any negligence or fraud on the part of NG Healthcare.
13.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts NG Healthcare’s liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of the incorrect provision of Services or out of reliance on incorrect information included on the Web Site.
13.4 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that these terms and conditions adhere strictly with the relevant provisions of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, in the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these terms and conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.
14. No Waiver
In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.
15. Previous Terms and Conditions
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.
16. Notices
All notices / communications shall be given to us by post to our Premises (see address above). Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.
17. Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions and the relationship between you and NG Healthcare shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales and NG Healthcare and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.