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Website terms of use
These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") apply to your use of the Hostology website at hostology.co.uk.
By using our website, you agree to these Terms.
If you purchase a Hostology subscription, our Business Subscription Terms will also apply.
If you use the Hostology platform as a host, couple, guest, supplier or other invited user, our Platform User Terms will also apply.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information.
1. About Hostology
1.1 This website is operated by Hostology Limited ("Hostology", "we", "us" or "our"), a company registered in England and Wales under company number 11194592.
1.2 Our registered office is at:
Britannia House, 1-11 Glenthorne Road, London W6 0LH
1.3 You can contact us at support@hostology.co.uk.
2. Using our website
2.1 You may use our website for lawful purposes only.
2.2 You must not:
- use the website unlawfully or fraudulently;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or related systems;
- interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- introduce viruses, malware or other harmful material;
- scrape or systematically extract website content without permission; or
- use the website in a way that infringes the rights of another person.
2.3 We may suspend or restrict access to the website where reasonably necessary for maintenance, security, legal or operational reasons.
3. Website content
3.1 We take reasonable care to ensure that information on our website is accurate and up to date.
3.2 However, website content is provided for general information only and may change from time to time.
3.3 Unless expressly stated otherwise, website content does not constitute legal, financial, accounting, tax or other professional advice.
3.4 You should obtain appropriate professional advice before relying on website content where necessary.
4. Hostology services and pricing
4.1 Information about Hostology features, services, pricing and availability may be provided on our website.
4.2 Features and pricing may change from time to time.
4.3 If you purchase a Hostology subscription, the services, fees and terms applicable to your subscription will be governed by our Business Subscription Terms, together with any order form, proposal or other written agreement between you and Hostology.
4.4 If there is any conflict between information on the marketing website and the terms of an agreed subscription, the agreed subscription terms will take priority.
5. Intellectual property
5.1 Hostology and its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and its content, including:
- text;
- graphics;
- logos;
- branding;
- designs;
- software;
- images;
- videos; and
- other materials,
except where expressly stated otherwise.
5.2 You may view and use website content for your own legitimate business or personal purposes.
5.3 You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, licence or commercially exploit substantial parts of our website without our prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
5.4 "Hostology" and associated branding may not be used without our prior written permission.
6. Links to other websites
6.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
6.2 These links are provided for convenience or information only.
6.3 We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for:
- their content;
- availability;
- security;
- products or services; or
- privacy practices.
6.4 A link does not necessarily mean that Hostology endorses the relevant third party.
7. Links to our website
7.1 You may link to our website in a fair and lawful way that does not damage our reputation or suggest an association, approval or endorsement where none exists.
7.2 You must not frame our website on another website without our permission.
7.3 We may withdraw permission to link to our website where reasonably necessary.
8. Availability and security
8.1 We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors.
8.2 We may update, change, suspend or withdraw all or part of the website from time to time.
8.3 Although we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be completely secure or free from viruses or other harmful material.
8.4 You are responsible for using appropriate security measures on your own devices and systems.
9. Liability
9.1 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
9.2 To the extent permitted by law, Hostology will not be liable for loss arising solely from:
- reliance on general information on the website;
- temporary unavailability of the website;
- third-party websites or services linked from the website; or
- circumstances outside our reasonable control.
9.3 If you are a business user, we will not be liable for:
- loss of profit;
- loss of business;
- loss of revenue;
- loss of anticipated savings;
- loss of business opportunity;
- loss of goodwill; or
- indirect or consequential loss
arising from your use of the marketing website.
9.4 Liability relating to your use of the Hostology subscription services is governed by the Business Subscription Terms, not these Website Terms.
10. Personal information
10.1 Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal information.
10.2 Our use of cookies and similar technologies is also explained in our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, through our cookie controls.
11. Changes to these terms
11.1 We may update these Terms from time to time.
11.2 The latest version will be published on our website.
11.3 Your continued use of the website after an update will be subject to the latest version of these Terms.
12. Governing law and jurisdiction
12.1 These Terms are governed by English law.
12.2 If you are using the website in the course of a business, the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising in connection with these Terms.
12.3 If you are using the website as an individual consumer, you may also have mandatory rights under the laws of the country in which you live.