Terms of Service - WolverhamptonInterchange

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Service (the Terms):

Site means the website available at https://wolverhamptoninterchange.co.uk and any related pages, features, or services made available through it.
Operator means the party that operates and publishes the Site under the name WolverhamptonInterchange.
User, you, your means any person who accesses or uses the Site.
Content means any text, images, graphics, logos, videos, audio, software, databases, code, or other materials made available on or through the Site.
Services means any informational or interactive features, tools, or functionalities provided on or through the Site.

2. Acceptance of the Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all policies and notices referenced herein. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site. If you use the Site on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organisation and that the organisation agrees to these Terms.

3. Access and Use of the Site

Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age to enter into a legally binding agreement to use the Site. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Permitted Use: You may use the Site for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site, including by introducing viruses, malware, or harmful code;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any accounts, systems, or networks associated with the Site;
- Copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from the Content except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law;
- Use any robot, scraper, spider, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without the Operator’s prior written consent;
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
Accounts: If the Site offers user accounts and you choose to create one, you must provide accurate information and keep your credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4. User Submissions

If the Site allows you to submit or upload content (User Submissions), you grant the Operator a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, host, store, distribute, and display such User Submissions for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Site and Services. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Submissions and that they do not infringe any third-party rights or violate any law. The Operator may remove User Submissions at any time at its discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

Ownership: The Site and its Content are owned by the Operator or its licensors and are protected by copyright, database rights, trade mark laws, and other intellectual property rights.
Licence to You: Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Operator grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site and view the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
Restrictions: Except as permitted by law and these Terms, you must not copy, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, sublicense, or commercially exploit any part of the Site or Content without prior written permission of the Operator or the respective rights holder.
Trade Marks: WolverhamptonInterchange and any related marks, names, and logos are trade names or trade marks of the Operator or its licensors. You may not use them without prior written consent.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may reference or link to third-party websites, content, or services. Such references and links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute approval, endorsement, or responsibility by the Operator. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

7. Availability, Disclaimers, and Liability

Availability: The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Operator does not guarantee that the Site, Services, or Content will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.
Accuracy: While reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the Operator does not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the Content. Information may change without notice.
No Advice: The Content is provided for general information only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, transport, or other advice.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business interruption arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Site or Content, whether based on contract, tort (including negligence), statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
Non-Excludable Liability: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Consumers: If you are a consumer, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights.

8. Personal Data and Cookies

Data Controller: For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 (together, UK data protection law), the Operator is the controller of personal data processed via the Site.

Categories of Data: Depending on your interactions with the Site, the Operator may process the following categories of personal data: identification and contact details you provide (for example, name, email, telephone); technical data (for example, IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system); usage data (for example, pages viewed, time spent, interactions); and communications you send via forms or other channels.

Purposes and Legal Bases: Personal data may be processed to operate and secure the Site; respond to enquiries; provide Services you request; perform analytics to improve the Site; comply with legal obligations; and, where applicable, send communications with your consent. The legal bases include performance of a contract (where processing is necessary to provide requested Services), legitimate interests (for Site operation, security, and improvement, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights), consent (for certain cookies or communications), and legal obligations.

Retention: Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out above, taking into account legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, reporting, or security requirements and the nature of the interactions.

Sharing: Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers (such as hosting, security, analytics, and communication providers) under appropriate contractual safeguards, and with public authorities where required by law.

International Transfers: Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards will be used, such as adequacy regulations or approved transfer mechanisms and contractual protections.

Your Rights: You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Exercising Rights and Contact: To exercise your rights or ask questions about data protection, contact the Operator via the contact form available on the Site. The Operator may need to verify your identity before responding.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: The Site may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, performance, and analytics. Where required by law, your consent will be requested before non-essential cookies are set. You can manage cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

9. Security

The Operator implements reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect the Site and personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and the Operator cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for using up-to-date security software and for safeguarding any account credentials.

10. Suspension and Termination

The Operator may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, in whole or in part, at any time if you breach these Terms, if required by law, or for operational or security reasons. Upon termination, the rights granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately.

11. Changes to the Site and to These Terms

The Operator may update the Site and these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect upon being posted on the Site unless a later date is stated. Your continued use of the Site after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Where changes are material, reasonable efforts will be made to provide a prominent notice on the Site.

12. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

If you are a business user, the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter or formation.

If you are a consumer, you may bring legal proceedings in the courts of your place of residence in the United Kingdom, and the courts of England and Wales will also have jurisdiction.

13. Miscellaneous

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed deleted, and the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
No Waiver: No failure or delay by the Operator in exercising any right or remedy provided under these Terms or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without the Operator’s prior written consent. The Operator may assign or transfer its rights or obligations at any time.
Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Operator regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior understandings or agreements relating to the same subject matter.
Interpretation: Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. References to include, including, or for example are without limitation.
Contact: For any questions about these Terms or the Site, please use the contact form available on the Site.