Terms & Conditions

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Welcome to Octopus Consulting and our website at www.octopusconsulting.co.uk. This agreement applies as between you, the User of this website and Octopus Consulting Solutions Ltd of 49 Russell Road, London, SW19 1QN (“Octopus Consulting”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), the operator(s) of this website. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these Terms (“Terms”) is deemed to occur upon your first use of the website. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms, you should stop using the website immediately. 

Please Note! This agreement is not governing our consultancy services, for further information on the terms on which we make our consultancy services available to you, please refer to our Terms of Business. 

1. ACCEPTANCE

1.1. Please read these Terms, our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, and all applicable supplemental terms carefully, as they contain terms and conditions that impact your rights, obligations and remedies in connection with your use of our website and content. For example, the terms include:

1.1.1. your obligation to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

1.1.2. limitations of our liability to you.

1.2. Your access to and use of our website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with all applicable terms. 

1.3. We reserve the right to change these terms at any time.

1.4. By accessing, browsing and/or using our website after updates to these terms have been posted, you agree to be bound by the updated terms. 

1.5. Your failure to comply with the Terms may result in the suspension or termination of your access to our website and may subject you to civil and criminal penalties.

2. GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, validity, or timeliness of information listed by us.

2.2. We make material changes to these Terms from time to time, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or via email communication.

2.3. The website is licensed to you on a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable basis, solely to be used in connection with our website for your private, personal, non-commercial use, subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement as they apply to our website.

3. LICENCE TO USE WEBSITE

3.1. We may provide you with certain information because of your use of the website or Services. Such information may include but is not limited to, documentation, data, or information developed by us, and other materials which may assist in your use of the website or Services (“Our Materials”). 

3.2. Subject to this Agreement, we grant you a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, and revocable license to use Our Materials solely in connection with your use of the website and Services. Our Materials may not be used for any other purpose, and this license terminates upon your cessation of use of the website or Services or at the termination of this Agreement.

4. YOUR ACCOUNT

4.1. By registering for an Account, which involves providing us with certain mandatory and voluntary information as required for a successful registration and using our Platform, you agree and acknowledge that: 

4.1.1. you have read the terms set out in these Terms and agree to be bound by and comply with them; and

4.1.2. you shall ensure that all Users of your Account abide by these Terms. 

4.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account and you are responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree that all actions carried out by any person through your Account shall be deemed to be an act carried out by you, and you shall ensure that all persons who have access to and use your Account are authorized to do so. We are not responsible for any loss, damage or liabilities arising as a result of or in connection with the wrongful, fraudulent or illegal use of your Account.

5. USER CONTENT

5.1. The website permits you to share and submit content etc. but you are solely responsible for the content provided by you. 

5.2. When sharing and submitting content to the website, please do not share and submit content that:

5.2.1. contains ill-mannered, profane, abusive, racist, or hateful language or expressions, text, photographs, or illustrations that are pornographic or in poor taste, inflammatory attacks of a personal, racial, or religious nature.

5.2.2. is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, grossly inflammatory, false, misleading, fraudulent, inaccurate, unfair, contains exaggeration or unsubstantiated claims.

5.2.3. violates the privacy rights of any third party, is unreasonably harmful or offensive to any individual or community.

5.2.4. discriminates on the grounds of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability, or refers to such matters in any manner prohibited by law.

5.2.5. violates or inappropriately encourages the violation of any municipal, state, federal, or international law, rule, regulation, or ordinance.

5.2.6. sends repeated messages and/or makes derogatory or offensive comments about another individual or repeats the same message under multiple emails or subjects.

5.3. Any submitted content that includes, but is not limited to the following, will be refused. If repeated violations occur, we reserve the right to cancel user access to the website without advanced notice.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1. You agree that the website and all Services provided by us are the property of Octopus Consulting, including all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and other intellectual property ("Our IP"). You agree that we own all rights, title, and interest in and to Our IP and that you will not use Our IP for any unlawful or infringing purpose. You agree not to reproduce or distribute Our IP in any way, including electronically or via registration of any new trademarks, trade names, service marks, or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), without express written permission from us.

6.2. To make the website and Services available to you, you hereby grant us a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to copy, display, use, broadcast, transmit and make derivative works of any content you publish, upload, or otherwise make available to the website. We claim no further proprietary rights in your Content.

7. USER OBLIGATIONS

7.1. As a user of the website or Services, you may be asked to supply identifying information to us. 

7.2. You may also provide personal data, including, but not limited to, your name, email address or telephone number. 

7.3. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of this data. You must not share such identifying information with any third party, and if you discover that your identifying information has been compromised, you agree to notify us immediately in writing. An email notification will suffice. You are responsible for maintaining the safety and security of your identifying information as well as keeping us apprised of any changes to your identifying information. Providing false or inaccurate information or using the website or Services to further fraud or unlawful activity is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.

8. ACCEPTABLE USE

8.1. You agree not to use the website or Services for any unlawful purpose, or any purpose prohibited under this clause. You agree not to use the website or Services in any way that could damage the website, Services, or general business of www.octopusconsulting.co.uk.

8.2. You further agree not to use the website or Services:

8.2.1. To harass, abuse, or threaten others or otherwise violate any person's legal rights.

8.2.2. To violate any of our intellectual property rights or any third party.

8.2.3. To upload or otherwise disseminate any computer viruses or other software that may damage the property of another.

8.2.4. To perpetrate any fraud.

8.2.5. To publish or distribute any obscene or defamatory material.

8.2.6. To publish or distribute any material that incites violence, hate, or discrimination towards any group.

8.2.7. To unlawfully gather information about others.

9. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

The website and Services are provided for communication purposes only. You acknowledge and agree that any information posted on our website is not intended to be legal advice, medical advice, or financial advice, and no fiduciary relationship has been created between you and us. You further agree that your purchase of any of our website on the website is at your own risk. We do not assume responsibility or liability for any advice or other information given on the website.

10. REVERSE ENGINEERING AND SECURITY

10.1. You agree not to undertake any of the following actions:

10.1.1. Reverse engineer or attempt to reverse engineer or disassemble any code or software from or on the website or Services.

10.1.2. Violate the security of the website or Services through any unauthorized access, circumvention of encryption or other security tools, data mining, or interference to any host, user, or network.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend and indemnify us and hold us harmless against any legal claims and demands, including reasonable legal fees, which may arise from or relate to your use or misuse of the website or Services, your breach of this Agreement, or your conduct or actions. You agree that we shall be able to select its legal counsel and may participate in its defense if we wish.

12. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

12.1. You understand and agree that we (i) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, validity, or timeliness of information listed by us or any third parties; and (ii) shall not be responsible for any materials posted by us or any third party. You shall use your judgement, caution, and common sense in evaluating any prospective methods or offers and any information provided by us or any third party.

12.2. Further, we shall not be liable for direct, indirect consequential, or any other form of loss or damage that may be suffered by a user using our website including loss of data or information or any kind of financial or physical loss or damage.

12.3. In no event shall Octopus Consulting, nor its Owner, directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be accountable for any indirect, incidental, special, eventful, or exemplary costs, including without limitation, loss of proceeds, figures, usage, goodwill, or other intangible losses, consequential from (i) your use or access of or failure to access or use our website; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on our website; (iii) any content attained from our website; and (iv) unlawful access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether or not based on guarantee, agreement, domestic wrong (including carelessness) or any other lawful concept, whether or not we've been aware of the possibility of such damage, and even if a cure set forth herein is originated to have futile of its important purpose.

13. SPAM POLICY

You are strictly prohibited from using the website or any of our Services for illegal spam activities, including gathering email addresses and personal information from others or sending any mass commercial emails.

14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT

We may occasionally post links to third-party websites or other services. You agree that we are not responsible for any loss or damage caused because of your use of any third-party services linked to or from our website.

15. SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

We may need to interrupt your access to the website to perform maintenance or emergency services on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. You agree that your access to the website may be affected by unanticipated or unscheduled downtime, for any reason, but that we shall have no liability for any damage or loss caused because of such downtime.

16. TERM, TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

We may terminate this Agreement with you at any time for any reason, with or without cause. We specifically reserve the right to terminate this Agreement if you violate any of the terms outlined herein, including, but not limited to, violating the intellectual property rights of us or a third party, failing to comply with applicable laws or other legal obligations, and/or publishing or distributing illegal material. At the termination of this Agreement, any provisions that would be expected to survive termination by their nature shall remain in full force and effect.

17. NO WARRANTIES

You agree that your use of the website and Services is at your sole and exclusive risk and that any Services provided by us are on an "As Is" basis. We hereby expressly disclaim any express or implied warranties of any kind, including, but not limited to the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of merchantability. We make no warranties that the website or Services will meet your needs or that the website or Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We also make no warranties as to the reliability or accuracy of any information on the website or obtained through our website. You agree that any damage that may occur to you, through your computer system, or because of the loss of your data from your use of the website or Services is your sole responsibility and that we are not liable for any such damage or loss.

18. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

We are not liable for any damages that may occur to you because of your use of the website or Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law. This section applies to any claims by you, including, but not limited to, lost profits or revenues, consequential or punitive damages, negligence, strict liability, fraud, or torts of any kind.

19. GENERAL PROVISIONS

19.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties concerning any use of this website. This Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written or oral, regarding the use of this website.

19.2. This Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, may not be assigned, sold, leased, or otherwise transferred in whole or part by you. Should this Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, be assigned, sold, leased, or otherwise transferred by us, the rights, and liabilities of www.octopusconsulting.co.uk will bind and inure to any assignees, administrators, successors, and executors.

19.3. If any part or sub-part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of law or competent arbitrator, the remaining parts and sub-parts will be enforced to the maximum extent possible. In such a condition, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force.

19.4. If we fail to enforce any provision of this Agreement, this shall not constitute a waiver of any future enforcement of that provision or any other provision. Waiver of any part or sub-part of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other part or sub-part.

19.5. Headings of parts and subparts under this Agreement are for convenience and organization, only. Headings shall not affect the meaning of any provisions of this Agreement.

19.6. No agency, partnership, or joint venture has been created between the Parties because of this Agreement. No Party has any authority to bind the other to third parties.

19.7. We are not liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, acts of nature, and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen circumstances.

19.8. This agreement does not confer any rights on any person or party (other than the parties to this agreement and, where applicable, their successors and permitted assigns. 

19.9. We may, from time to time and at any time without notice to you, modify this Agreement. You agree that we have the right to modify this Agreement or revise anything contained herein. You further agree that all modifications to this Agreement are in full force and effect immediately upon posting on the website and that modifications or variations will replace any prior version of this Agreement unless prior versions are specifically referred to or incorporated into the latest modification or variation of this Agreement.

19.10. Each of the conditions of these Terms operates separately. If any court or competent authority decides that any of them are unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining conditions will remain in full force and effect. 

19.11. The terms herein will be governed by and construed by the laws of England and Wales without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from the use of the website.