Diversified Business Communications UK Ltd
Important: Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this website. By accessing or using this site you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site. Your statutory rights are not affected.
This website (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Diversified Business Communications UK Ltd (“DBC UK”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a company registered in England and Wales. The Site forms part of a network of websites operated by the Diversified Communications group of companies (the “Sites”).
These Terms of Use set out the basis on which you may access and use the Sites and any services available through them (the “Services”). DBC UK reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time by posting updated terms on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend you check this page periodically.
1.1. DBC UK grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable and limited right to use the Sites to: view Content; obtain information about and subscribe to DBC UK publications; register for trade shows, conferences and events; post messages to bulletin boards, chat groups or forums where available; and use the Sites for other purposes expressly permitted by DBC UK in writing on the Sites (the “Services”).
1.2. You may print or copy for your personal business use any portion of the Content you are authorised to access, provided you do not remove any trade mark, copyright or other notice contained in that Content. Personal business use excludes: (a) producing, displaying or distributing multiple or bulk copies of any articles or other Content; or (b) compiling portions of the Content into any product for sale, licence, promotional use or any other exchange for value.
1.3. Except as expressly permitted above, you may not copy, reproduce, alter, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, sell, publish, transmit, publicly display or otherwise use the Content or any part of the Sites without prior written permission from DBC UK. You specifically agree not to use the Sites or Content in any manner that competes with DBC UK.
1.4. You agree not to: (a) use any of our trade marks as metatags on other websites; (b) use the Sites in any manner that is unlawful or that impairs the operation, availability or use of the Sites by others; (c) display any part of the Sites in frames or any Content via in-line links; or (d) remove, obstruct, modify or otherwise interfere with the delivery or display of any content or advertisements on the Sites.
1.5. You agree not to submit to the Sites any malicious software of any kind, including viruses or Trojan horses. You agree not to decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble any software or processes accessible through the Sites, or insert any code or product that manipulates the Sites in any way that affects the user experience, including any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Sites.
1.6. You agree not to use any web crawlers, robots, spiders, data gathering or extraction tools, or otherwise engage in data mining in connection with your use of the Sites. Search engines may engage in customary site indexing and caching.
1.7. Requests to use Content for any purpose other than as expressly permitted here should be directed to DBC UK at [email protected].
2.1. All information, content, services and software on the Sites – including advertising, directories, guides, articles, opinions, reviews, text, photographs, images, illustrations, audio clips, video, source and object code, software, and data, together with the selection, arrangement and “look and feel” of the Sites (the “Content”) – is owned by or licensed to DBC UK or its third-party content providers. All Content is protected by copyright, trade dress, trade mark and other applicable laws and may not be used, copied or imitated except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use. All rights in the Sites and Content are reserved by DBC UK.
2.2. DBC UK respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe your work has been copied and is accessible on the Sites in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify us in writing using the contact details in clause 15 below.
3.1. The Sites may contain bulletin boards, chat groups, forums and other interactive areas that allow users to post Content. DBC UK does not monitor all content posted or transmitted by users and third-party information providers.
3.2. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information expressed or made available by third parties, including information providers and users, are those of that third party and not of DBC UK. DBC UK does not endorse the accuracy or reliability of any third-party content on the Sites. Any reliance on such content is at your own risk.
3.3. DBC UK may, in its sole discretion, edit or remove any content you submit to the Sites that DBC UK considers abusive, defamatory, obscene, unlawful or otherwise unacceptable. DBC UK is not responsible for maintaining your posted content and may delete or destroy it at any time with no liability to you.
3.4. You are solely responsible for any content you submit to the Sites. DBC UK shall not be liable for the use or misuse of any information, including personal information, included in your posted content.
3.5. By submitting content to the Sites, you grant DBC UK, its affiliates and related entities a royalty-free, unrestricted, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive and fully transferable, assignable and sublicensable right and licence to use, copy, modify, archive, store, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display that content in any form, media or technology now known or hereafter developed, save as otherwise agreed in writing. You further grant DBC UK and its affiliates the right to use your name and any related information you provide in connection with such use.
4.1. If you provide any information to us, including content posted to the Sites, you agree to provide only true, accurate, current and complete information.
4.2. You agree not to post content that:
4.3. Any content you or others post on the Sites will be deemed not to be confidential. You understand that personal information you post is generally accessible to others and may result in unsolicited contact. Please use your judgement when posting any personal information.
4.4. DBC UK may refer violations of these content limitations to the relevant law enforcement authorities.
Certain areas of the Sites may require registration or ask you to provide information in order to access certain Content or Services. To understand how we collect and use your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Use.
6.1. If we issue you with an account (an “Account”), we will also provide a username and/or password. You may not authorise any third party to use your Account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities occurring under your Account. You agree to: (a) notify DBC UK immediately of any unauthorised use of your Account or any other breach of security; and (b) exit your Account at the end of each session. DBC UK shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorised use of your credentials.
6.2. Members may have access to special Content and Services. If you are not a Member, you agree not to use or attempt to use any Content or Services intended only for Members.
7.1. The Sites may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Your use of those sites is solely between you and the relevant third party. DBC UK is not liable for any goods, services, resources or content available through such sites, or for any harm related thereto. Please review the relevant third party’s policies before engaging in any transaction.
DBC UK reserves the right to charge fees for access to certain portions of the Sites or particular Services. We will not charge fees unless we first obtain your agreement to pay. All applicable fees will be posted at the relevant location on the Sites. You agree to pay all fees and charges incurred through your Account at the applicable rates, including any applicable UK VAT. Fees paid are non-refundable unless a right to a refund or credit was communicated in writing at the point of purchase. Nothing in this clause affects your statutory rights under applicable UK consumer protection legislation.
Any advertiser on the Sites that is a business established outside the United Kingdom confirms that it is registered for VAT (or an equivalent sales tax) in its country of establishment, and will account for any tax due in accordance with applicable local rules, including any applicable reverse charge mechanism.
Where an advertiser has represented itself as being VAT-registered (or equivalent) and subsequently becomes de-registered, or where such representation was inaccurate, the advertiser agrees to inform DBC UK immediately. DBC UK reserves the right to charge the advertiser for any UK VAT and related costs arising from an incorrect or lapsed VAT representation, in addition to the agreed price for services.
For UK-based advertisers, all fees are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. UK VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate in accordance with HMRC requirements.
10.1. As a condition of use of the Sites and Services, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DBC UK, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, information providers, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors and licensees (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against all claims, liabilities and costs (including reasonable legal costs) incurred in connection with any claim arising out of: (a) your access to or use of the Sites; (b) your use of the Services; (c) DBC UK’s use or distribution of any content you provide; (d) content posted or transmitted through your Account, even if not posted by you; and/or (e) any breach or alleged breach of these Terms of Use by you or any party acting on your behalf.
10.2. You shall cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defence of any such claim. DBC UK reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.
11.1. The Sites, Content and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DBC UK makes no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, in respect of the Sites or Content.
11.2. DBC UK does not warrant that: (a) the Sites will be continuously available, uninterrupted or error-free; (b) any errors or inaccuracies will be corrected; or (c) the Sites are free of viruses or other harmful components. Any content accessed, downloaded or otherwise obtained through use of the Sites is obtained at your own risk.
11.3. Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any warranty implied by law that it would be unlawful to exclude or limit. Your statutory rights as a consumer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and other applicable UK consumer protection legislation are not affected.
12.1. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DBC UK, its affiliates, employees, agents, content providers and licensors shall not be liable for: (a) any loss or damage arising from your use of the Sites or Content, including loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption; or (b) any indirect, consequential, incidental, special or punitive loss or damage, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, even if DBC UK has been advised of the possibility of such loss.
12.2. Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits DBC UK’s liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by its negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under English law.
12.3. If you are dissatisfied with any part of the Sites or Content, your principal remedy is to discontinue using the Sites, without prejudice to any rights you may have under applicable law.
13.1. DBC UK may at its sole discretion: (a) terminate, modify, suspend, discontinue or restrict your Account and/or right to use all or any part of the Sites; and/or (b) change any of the Services offered on the Sites, in each case at any time without notice or liability. Without limiting the foregoing, we may terminate your Account or right to use the Sites if: (i) you breach these Terms of Use; (ii) we reasonably believe you are infringing or have infringed the intellectual property rights of others; and/or (iii) we reasonably believe you have engaged in fraudulent, abusive or otherwise unlawful activity.
13.2. If your authorisation to access the Sites is terminated or suspended, you agree not to attempt to access the Sites, directly or indirectly, during that period.
13.3. Termination of your right to use the Sites will not affect the provisions of these Terms of Use that are intended by their nature to survive termination.
All trade marks, service marks, logos, trade names and domain names appearing on or in connection with the Sites are the property of DBC UK, its affiliates or licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms of Use grants you any right or licence to use any such trade marks, service marks, logos, trade names or domain names without express written permission.
15.1. Entire agreement: These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other notices, policies or disclaimers posted on the Sites, constitute the entire agreement between you and DBC UK regarding use of the Sites and Services. In the event of any conflict, these Terms of Use shall take precedence.
15.2. Assignment: You may not transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms of Use without our prior written consent. DBC UK may assign its rights and obligations to any member of the Diversified Communications group or to a third party in connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of all or part of our business.
15.3. Waiver: Any failure by DBC UK to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
15.4. Severability: If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15.5. Governing law and jurisdiction: These Terms of Use are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, save that DBC UK reserves the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any appropriate jurisdiction.
15.6. Limitation period: In accordance with the Limitation Act 1980, any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Sites must be brought within six (6) years of the date on which the cause of action arose.
15.7. Legal costs: If DBC UK brings proceedings against you to enforce these Terms of Use and prevails, DBC UK shall be entitled to recover its reasonable legal costs and expenses.
15.8. Consumer rights: Nothing in these Terms of Use affects your statutory rights under applicable UK legislation, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.
15.9. Official correspondence: Formal written correspondence to DBC UK in connection with these Terms of Use should be sent to:
15.10. Rights reserved: Any rights not expressly granted in these Terms of Use are reserved by DBC UK.