Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Business Route website (the "Site") and any related editorial content or services we make available. The Site is owned and operated by Business Route. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or otherwise using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Your continued use of the Site implies your knowledge and acceptance of them. In certain cases, we may also ask you to explicitly confirm your agreement.

3. Electronic communication

By using this Site or communicating with us by electronic means, you acknowledge and agree that we may communicate with you electronically, whether through the Site or by email. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

4. Intellectual property

We, or our licensors, own and control all copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Site and in the data, information, articles, imagery, and other resources displayed on or accessible through it.

4.1 All rights reserved. Unless a specific piece of content clearly states otherwise, you are not granted any licence or other right under copyright, trade mark, patent, or other intellectual property law. You may not use, copy, reproduce, republish, perform, display, distribute, embed, alter, reverse engineer, transmit, monetise, sell, or otherwise commercialise any part of the Site without our prior written permission, except to the extent expressly permitted by mandatory law (such as fair dealing for quotation).

5. Newsletter

You may forward our newsletter, in its original electronic form, to other individuals who may be interested in visiting the Site.

6. Third-party content and links

The Site may contain hyperlinks or references to third-party websites or resources. We do not monitor or review the content of those sites and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or practices. Any products or services offered by third parties are subject to their own terms and conditions. Opinions expressed on third-party sites are not necessarily shared or endorsed by us.

You bear all risk associated with using third-party sites or services, and we accept no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from your interaction with them or from your disclosure of personal information to them.

7. Responsible use

You agree to use the Site only for its intended purposes and in accordance with these Terms, any additional agreements with us, and all applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted online practices. You must not use the Site to publish or distribute malicious software, to collect data for direct marketing, or to conduct systematic or automated data collection (including scraping) without our prior written consent.

Any activity that causes, or may cause, damage to the Site or that interferes with its performance, availability, or accessibility is strictly prohibited.

8. Content submitted by you

From time to time we may provide channels for you to contact us or submit material, for example through our contact form or by pitching editorial ideas. By submitting content through those channels, you agree that your submission will comply with these Terms, will not be unlawful, and will not infringe any third party's rights. We reserve the right to review, remove, or decline any content at our sole discretion.

9. Idea and article submissions

Please do not submit ideas, inventions, works of authorship, or other material that you consider to be your intellectual property unless we have first entered into a written agreement covering that submission. If you submit such material without such an agreement in place, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, store, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your submission in any existing or future media.

10. Modification and termination

We may, at our sole discretion and at any time, modify, suspend, or discontinue access to the Site or any part of it, temporarily or permanently. You agree that we will not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation. You must not circumvent, or attempt to circumvent, any access restrictions on the Site.

11. Warranties and liability

Nothing in this section limits or excludes any warranty implied by law that it would be unlawful to limit or exclude. The Site and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. We expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, as to the availability, accuracy, or completeness of the content. We do not warrant that:

• the Site or its content will meet your requirements; or
• the Site will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis.

Nothing on the Site constitutes, or is intended to constitute, financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice. You should consult a suitably qualified professional before making decisions based on any content you read here.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we will not be liable for any direct or indirect damages (including loss of profits or revenue, loss or corruption of data, or loss of or damage to property) arising from your access to or use of the Site. Where our liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the total amount (if any) that you have paid us in connection with the Site.

12. Privacy

Where you provide information to us (for example through our contact form or newsletter sign-up), you agree that the information you provide will be accurate, current, and complete. Our handling of personal information is described in our Cookie Policy.

13. Accessibility

We are committed to making our content accessible to people with disabilities. If you are unable to access any part of the Site due to a disability, please contact us with a description of the issue you encountered and, where the problem is readily identifiable using industry-standard tools and techniques, we will work to resolve it.

14. Legal compliance and export restrictions

Access to the Site from territories where its content is unlawful is prohibited. You must not use the Site in breach of the export laws and regulations of the United Kingdom.

15. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or sub-contract any of your rights or obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, to any third party without our prior written consent. Any purported assignment in breach of this section will be void.

16. Breach of these Terms

Without prejudice to our other rights under these Terms, if you breach them in any way we may take such action as we consider appropriate to address the breach, including suspending your access to the Site, contacting your internet service provider to request they block your access, or commencing legal proceedings against you.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms or of any applicable law, including infringements of intellectual property or privacy rights. You will promptly reimburse us for our costs and expenses in connection with any such claim.

18. Waiver

A failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not be treated as a waiver of that provision, and will not affect the validity of these Terms or our right to enforce them subsequently.

19. Language

These Terms will be interpreted and construed exclusively in English. All notices and correspondence will be provided in English.

20. Entire agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Business Route in relation to your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements on that subject.

21. Updates to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Changes take effect as soon as they are posted on the Site. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically, and your continued use of the Site after a change is posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

22. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any dispute arising in connection with them is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom. If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that part will be modified or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

23. Contact

The Site is owned and operated by Business Route. If you have any questions about these Terms, please get in touch via our contact page.