Website Terms and Conditions
Introduction
The below websites (“Website”) are owned and managed by TWI Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 03859442, a company in The Welding Institute group of companies (“Group”).
By accessing, viewing or using Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions (“Terms”). These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website, regardless of location. If you do not agree with any part of this terms, do not use Website.
These terms and conditions are issued by TWI Limited. References to TWI throughout Website may be to TWI Limited or to members of the Group and/or associated subsidiaries.
1. Use of the Website
You agree not to
(a) use Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that might harm, damage, or disparage any other party,
(b) disrupt Website or put excessive strain on our systems, servers, or networks, or try to access any part of Website without permission,
(c) sell access to Website or its content, or share any of our materials without TWI permission,
(d) provide false information about yourself, pretend to be someone else, or mislead others regarding your identity or the source of any content or messages, and
(e) collect information about other visitors to Website without their consent, or try to extract data in any systematic way, including financial data or email addresses.
2. Content for Information Purposes Only
The content provided on Website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information on Website is accurate and up to date, No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of Website or the information contained on Website for any purpose are made. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All content on Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of TWI Limited or its licensors (including but not limited to any Group company) and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any content from the Site without our express written permission. You may not transmit it or store Website content it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system. If you print off, copy or download any part of Website in breach of these Terms, your right to use Website will cease immediately and you must return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.
If would like to obtain permission to use Website content or intend to link to Website, please contact us at copyright@twi.co.uk
Any further rights not specifically granted herein are reserved.
4. No Contract Formation
The information provided on Website does not constitute, nor is it intended to constitute, an offer or solicitation to form a binding contract between you and TWI. Your use of the Website or its content does not create a client relationship, business partnership, or any contractual obligation between you and TWI unless a separate contractually relationship is explicitly in place that governs such information.
5. Third-Party Links
Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under the control of TWI. These links are provided for your convenience and information only. TWI has no control over the nature, content, and availability of those websites. The inclusion of any links does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by TWI of the views expressed within them or their products or services. You access and use these third-party websites at your own risk.
6. Website Availability and Limitation of Liability
TWI will make reasonable efforts to keep the website up and running however will accept no responsibility for and will not be liable for Website being unavailable. TWI may suspend, limit, or terminate access to Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including maintenance, technical issues, or force majeure events.
No promise is made that Website is appropriate for use in locations outside of the UK. If you choose to access the Wedsite from locations outside the UK, you acknowledge you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws where they apply
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TWI will not be liable for any loss or damage, including indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, arising from or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, Website, including but not limited to damages related to viruses, bugs, or other malicious software.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
TWI will process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to Terms
TWI reserves the right to amend or update Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on Website. Please review Terms regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes. Your continued use of Website after any changes to Terms will signify your agreement to be bound by them.
9. Third party rights
A person who isn’t a party to this agreement formed by these Terms won’t have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any terms of it. However, this doesn’t impact any rights or remedies that a third party may have outside of that Act.
10. Statutory rights
If you are a consumer, nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to restrict or affect any of your statutory rights under English Law to the extent that they are applicable to your use of Website and to these Terms.
11. Cookies
By using Website, you agree to TWI placing types of cookies on your device as laid out the Cookie Use Statement. If you choose to block cookies you may not be able to access certain features of Website.
12. Termination
TWI reserves the right to terminate your access to Website or any account associated with you at any time, without prior notice, if we believe that you have breached these Terms, violated applicable laws, or acted in a way that is detrimental to our interests, other users, or the integrity of the website. Grounds for termination include but are not limited to:
13. Breach of any provisions of these Terms
a) Use of the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes
b) Submission of false or misleading information
c) Misuse of our intellectual property or proprietary content
d) Engaging in conduct that may harm the reputation or functionality of the website.
TWI may terminate your access immediately and without prior notice if necessary to protect our business, other users, or the security of Website. TWI are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the suspension or termination of your account in accordance with this clause.
TWI may retain certain information about your use of Website in accordance with our Privacy Policy and as required by law, even after termination.
Failure to enforce any part of this clause does not waive our right to enforce it later.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Your use of Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with Website or its content shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Last modified: December 2024