Terms & Conditions

Contact Details

Stonebridge Consulting Limited

12 The Crescent

Glasgow G3 7SL

Scotland, United Kingdom

Email: info@domain.com

Telephone: +44 141 332 8954

Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Stonebridge Consulting Limited regarding your use of our website and services.

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use our website or services.

These Terms and Conditions supplement, and do not replace, our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

1. Legal Responsibilities

As a user of our website and services, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Ensure you have the legal authority to enter into agreements on behalf of any business you represent
• Provide accurate, complete, and truthful information at all times
• Update any information you provide to maintain its accuracy
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Stonebridge and third parties
• Use our services only for lawful business purposes

2. Conduct Requirements

When using our services, you must:

• Act in good faith and maintain professional conduct
• Not engage in any behaviour that could be considered harassment, discrimination, or abuse
• Not make false or misleading statements about our services
• Not attempt to manipulate or circumvent any policies or safeguards
• Not use our services to compete with us or to develop competing services
• Cooperate with any reasonable requests for information or clarification

3. Prohibited Activities and Behaviours

You are expressly prohibited from:

• Using our services for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorised purpose
• Violating any local, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringing upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others
• Transmitting any harmful or malicious code, viruses, or malware
• Interfering with or disrupting our services or networks
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems, accounts, or data
• Collecting or harvesting personal information of other users
• Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating your affiliation
• Engaging in any form of automated data collection without permission

4. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

Any content you provide or communicate must not:

• Be defamatory, obscene, offensive, or inappropriate
• Promote discrimination, hatred, or violence
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Contain confidential information belonging to third parties
• Be misleading or deceptive in nature

5. Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• If using our services on behalf of a business, you have the authority to bind that business to these terms

Additional User Responsibilities

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of our services complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

• Data protection and privacy laws
• Consumer protection regulations
• Advertising standards and regulations
• Business licensing and registration requirements
• Tax obligations and reporting requirements

2. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stonebridge Consulting Limited, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your breach of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any law or regulation
• Your violation of the rights of any third party
• Your use or misuse of our services
• Any content you provide or actions you take

3. Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy
• You will not provide personal data of third parties without proper authorisation
• You understand your rights regarding data protection and privacy
• You consent to data processing as described in our Privacy Policy

4. Third-Party Interactions

When interacting with third parties through or in connection with our services:

• You are solely responsible for your interactions and transactions
• We are not liable for the actions or omissions of third parties
• Any disputes should be resolved directly with the third party
• We do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content or services

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

1. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement of intellectual property
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from using our services

We do not warrant that our website or services will meet your requirements or expectations, or that any errors will be corrected.

2. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stonebridge Consulting Limited shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Loss of goodwill or reputation
• Business interruption or loss of use
• Costs of procurement of substitute goods or services

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms and Conditions or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for services in the twelve months preceding the claim, or £500, whichever is greater.

3. Consequential Damages Exclusion

We shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including but not limited to:

• Damages resulting from business decisions made based on our advice
• Damages arising from delays or failures in service delivery
• Damages caused by third-party actions or omissions
• Damages resulting from your misuse of our services

4. Force Majeure Provisions

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Acts of God, natural disasters, or extreme weather
• War, terrorism, riots, or civil unrest
• Government actions, laws, or regulations
• Strikes, labour disputes, or shortages
• Failures of telecommunications or internet infrastructure
• Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

2. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions:

• The parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation
• If negotiation fails, the parties may engage in mediation before pursuing litigation
• Either party may initiate formal legal proceedings if informal resolution is unsuccessful

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall prevent either party from seeking interim or injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.

3. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction:

• The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable
• If modification is not possible, the invalid provision shall be severed
• The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect
• The invalidity of one provision shall not affect the validity of other provisions

4. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make changes:

• We will post the updated Terms and Conditions on this page
• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will provide notice via email or website notification
• Continued use of our services after changes constitute acceptance of the new terms

5. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stonebridge Consulting Limited regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

6. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Stonebridge Consulting Limited.

7. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any third party as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.