By proceeding beyond this page, you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them.

Very occasionally we may revise these Terms and Conditions by updating this section. You should therefore revisit this page periodically to review these Terms and Conditions, as they are binding on you.

Use of the Web Site:

References to "we/our/us" are to the owners, and staff associated with this site. The terms "You" and "User" are used to refer to all individuals and/or entities accessing this website for any reason.

The web site may be used only for lawful purposes.

As a user, you are responsible for your own communications and are responsible for the consequences of placing or responding to an advertisement or any other link.

By placing an order for any of the services offered on this web site, you are requesting that those services appear on our web site and in other media where this may be applicable, in accordance with these terms. This means that your contact or other details can be viewed by anyone with Internet access throughout the world. You consent to the publication of this data in this way.

When you register for the web site, you may be asked to provide certain information including, without limitation, a valid email address. In addition to the terms and conditions that may be set forth in any privacy policy on this web site, you understand and agree that we may disclose to third parties, on an anonymous basis, certain aggregate information contained in your registration application. We will not disclose to any third party your name, address, e-mail address or telephone number without your prior consent, except to the extent necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable laws or in legal proceedings where such information is relevant. We reserve the right to offer third party services and products to you. Such offers may be made by us or by third parties.

By submitting content to any area of the web site currently or potentially available through the website, you grant us and any affiliates the loyalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicenseable (through multiple tiers), non-exclusive right (including any moral rights) and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, communicate to the public, perform and display the content (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, for the full term of any rights that may exist in such content. You also warrant that the holder of any rights, including moral rights in such content, has completely and effectively waived all such rights and validly and irrevocably granted to you the right to grant the license stated above. You also permit any subscriber to access, display, view, store and reproduce such content for personal use. Subject to the foregoing, the owner of such content placed on the web site retains any and all rights that may exist in such content.

By submitting an advert to us, or responding to an advert on the web site you shall be deemed to have accepted these terms.

Making an Order:

By agreeing to place your advert with us, you are requesting that the advert appears on our web site. We will endeavour to contact you by e-mail to accept your advert or to inform you if we are not able to accept the advert for any reason. However, no contract is made between us until we have verified and accepted your advert copy.
If you send your advert to us on a working weekday before 4.00pm we will usually confirm that same day whether or not it is accepted by us. Orders received after 4.00pm or during a weekend or bank holiday will not usually be verified or accepted before the following weekday (excluding Bank Holidays).

To ensure your advert is placed on the web site in the right format, you must provide all advert copy by completing any standard order form appropriate to the relevant service.

By placing an advert with us you are granting us a licence, with a right to sub-license, to reproduce that advert (including in a modified form) as part of or in association with services on any website or on any other media controlled by us or by any third party with whom we have, or enter into, an agreement for the provision of classified advertising

Your Advert:

Each individual advert must be for only unit.

Your advert copy must be legal, decent, honest and truthful and comply with British (or relevant national) Code of Advertising Standards Authority, must be accurate and not infringe the rights of any third party. We may amend the advert to ensure as far as is reasonably practical, compliance with those requirements. Bearing in mind the nature of the service, we are not able to verify these issues with regard to any statements made by you in your advert copy and accordingly you shall indemnify us and hold us harmless from all claims, costs and expenses (including legal expenses) resulting from your or any breach of this paragraph.

Restrictions and Prohibited Use of the Web Site:

You are authorised to view material on this or any other of our web sites for your personal non - commercial use only.

All the contents and compilation of this web site are protected, and the property of either ourselves, its content suppliers or clients. Unauthorised use of any of these Materials, including code, in any manner may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You must not, and by using this web site you agree not to, do the following things:

- Post any incomplete, false or inaccurate information which is inaccurate, or not your own to reference.

- Delete or revise any material posted by any other person or entity

- Transmit, distribute, store or destroy material in violation of any relevant law or regulation

- Transmit, distribute, store or destroy material in a manner that will infringe the copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property rights of others or violate the privacy, publicity or other personal rights of others

- Transmit, distribute, or store material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive or hateful or embarrassing to another user or any other person or entity

- Post a sexually-explicit image or statement

- Post advertisements or solicitations of business

- Post chain letters, pyramid schemes, franchise, club membership, distributorship or sales representative agency arrangement or other business opportunity which requires an up front or periodic payment, pays commissions only (no significant salary), requires recruitment of other members, sub-distributors or sub-agents

- Impersonate another person

- Post material that contains, without limitation, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, or other computer programming routines or engines that are intended to overload, flood, spam, mailbomb, crash or otherwise damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data, or information or services to any user, host or network

- Use or attempt to use any device, engine, software, tool, agent, routine or mechanism (including without limitation browsers, spiders, robots, avatars or intelligent agents) to navigate or search this web site other than the search engine and search agents available on this web site and other than generally available third party web browsers (e.g., Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Explorer)

- Use or attempt to use any device, engine, software, tool, agent, routine or mechanism (including without limitation browsers, spiders, robots, avatars or intelligent agents) to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the web site or any activity being conducted on the site

- Violate or attempt to violate the security of the web site, including, without limitation

- accessing data not intended for such user or logging into a server or account which the user is not authorised to access

- attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without proper authorisation

- sending unsolicited e-mail, including promotions and/or advertising of products or services

- forging any TCP/IP packet header or any part of the header information in any e-mail or newsgroup posting

- attempting to decipher, decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the web site


Violations of system or network security may result in civil or criminal liability. We will investigate occurrences which may involve such violations and may involve, and co-operate with, law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users who are involved in such violations.

Our Liability:

This web site acts as a passive conduct and venue for the online distribution and publication of user-submitted information. We have no obligation to screen communications or information in advance and are not responsible for screening or monitoring material posted by users. We have no control over and take no responsibility for the quality, safety or legality of ads posted, or the truth or accuracy of any listings.

We do not represent or guarantee in any way the truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of communications posted by users or endorse any opinions expressed by users. In addition, it is acknowledged that there are risks, including but not limited to the risk of physical harm, of dealing with strangers, foreign nationals, under age persons or people acting under false pretences. You assume all risks associated with dealing with other users with whom you come in contact through the web site.

By its very nature, other people's information may be offensive, harmful or inaccurate, and in some cases will be mislabelled or deceptively labelled. We expect that you will use reasonable caution and common sense when using this web site.

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for the form, content, accuracy of and liability for any material contained therein placed by you on the web site. You are solely and similarly responsible for your own postings on the web site.

If notified by a user of communications which allegedly do not conform to these Terms and Conditions, we may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and its sole discretion whether to remove or request the removal of the communication.

We have no liability or responsibility to users for performance or non performance of such activities.

We reserve the right to expel users and prevent their further access to the web site for violating the Terms and Conditions or the law and the right to remove communications which are abusive, illegal, or disruptive.

We may take any action with respect to user-submitted information that we deem necessary or appropriate at our sole discretion if we believe it may create liability for ourselves or may cause us to lose (in whole or in part) the services of any of our users, clients, browsers, suppliers, or any other stakeholders or users.

You acknowledge that any reliance on material posted by other users will be at your own risk.

In the event that you have a dispute with one or more users, you release us(and our agents and employees) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential, direct and indirect) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.

We are not to be considered to be an employer with respect to your use of the web site and are not responsible for any decisions of any nature, for whatever reason made, by any entity posting ads on the web site.

The Material may occasionally contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. We make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the web site or the Material. The use of the web site and the Material is at your own risk. Changes are periodically made to the web site and may be made at any time.

We do not warrant that the web site will operate error free or that this web site or its server(s) are free of computer viruses or other harmful mechanisms. If your use of the website or the material results in the need for servicing or replacing equipment or data, we are not responsible for those costs.

The web site and material are provided on an as is basis without any warranties of any kind. We, to the fullest extent permitted by law, disclaim any and all representations, warranties, undertakings and conditions, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, title and non-infringement, except as expressly otherwise provided in these terms and conditions. We make no warranty about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the material, services, software, text, graphics or links contained in any of the materials on the site.

Where we have accepted an advert but it does not appear on the web site at all you shall be entitled to a refund of the advert price unless the omission is caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond our reasonable control or because of your breach of contract. Our liability to you for breach of contract or negligence shall not exceed an amount equal to the price of any advert or series of adverts regarding the same matter placed by you on the site. In no event shall we be liable for any special, indirect, consequential or purely economic loss whatsoever or any loss of profit regardless of whether such losses are foreseeable and whether or not caused by our negligence arising out of or in connection with the use of the site. Nothing contained in these terms and conditions shall have effect so as to limit our liability for loss or damage arising out of personal injury or death or acts of fraud.

In no event shall we, our suppliers, or any third parties mentioned on the web site be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption) resulting from the use or inability to use the web site and the material, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we are advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall we, our officers, servants, agents or employees be liable for any special, indirect, consequential or purely economic loss whatsoever regardless of whether such losses are foreseeable and whether or not caused by our negligence arising out of or in connection with the use of our websites or other services, save that nothing contained in these terms and conditions shall have effect so as to limit our liability for loss or damage arising out of personal injury or death or acts of fraud.

Within the site you may find links or references to third party materials and third party web sites outside our own network.. We accept no liability of any description in respect of the contents of such materials or sites. We should not be taken to be endorsing, publishing, permitting or authorising such sites or materials.

The intellectual property rights in all elements of the site comprising or available at or through this or any of our web sites including without limitation the copyright, database rights, trade marks and patents, know how, confidential information and collections of personal data are owned or controlled by us or as otherwise stated.

We will not be liable for any loss of copy, artwork, photographs, data or other materials which the Client supplies to it and the Client shall be responsible for retaining in its possession sufficient quality and quantity of such materials for whatsoever purposes it may require.

We accept no responsibility for any mistakes or errors whatsoever that arise during the course of publication of any Advertisement or Promotion and shall not be liable for any loss of information or data or any damage thereto or by reason of any representation or terms whatsoever for any loss of profit by any indirect, special or consequential loss (whether caused by our own negligence, or that of our employees, agents or other stakeholders).

Nothing in these Conditions shall render us liable for any loss or liability (including without limitation as a result of any server crashes or being out of service, deletion, corruption, loss or removal of data) arising out of the occurrence of any matter outside its reasonable control. Time shall not be of the essence in respect of our own obligations hereunder.

No liability will be accepted by us for any delay costs expense loss, damage or other loss (including without limitation loss of profits or any loss resulting from any software disk or virus) howsoever caused arising from any matter beyond the reasonable control of ourselves, or any failure to provide the Services or out of any inaccurate, ambiguous or misinterpreted information or representation.

The Company accepts no liability for claims arising from the use of any of the Materials on or use of the website.

Indemnity:

The Client agrees without prejudice to any other right of action which we may have, and at all times keep us fully and effectively indemnified and hold us, our officers, directors, employees and agents harmless against any claims, actions, demands or liability (which liability shall include, without limitation, all losses, costs, expenses, actions, damages, legal and other professional fees and expenses on a full indemnity basis) which we may suffer or incur as a result of any Advertisement or any Promotion, or pursuant to the Services, or by reason of, any breach or non-fulfilment of any of the Client's obligations in respect of these Conditions, alleging or resulting from the Client's use of the Material or breach of the terms of these Terms and Conditions. We shall provide notice to you promptly of any such claim, suit, or proceeding and shall assist you, at your expense, in defending any such claim, suit or proceeding.

General:

These Conditions together with the Contract, and any relevant Registration or Order Form govern the provision of the Services by us and the obligations of ourselves and the Client during the period that the Services are supplied to the Client by us as set out in the Contract.

These Conditions shall take immediate effect in substitution for all previous terms and conditions relating to the Services whether written, oral or implied between ourselves and the Client.

These Conditions are deemed to be accepted by the Client upon occurrence of any of the following: receipt by ourselves of a completed Order Form or other form of authority, signed for and or approved by on behalf of the Client or upon entry into the Contract by signature (or clicking on the accept button below if on line).

No variation of or alteration to these Conditions shall be valid unless expressly agreed and confirmed in writing by one of our nominated authorities.

We may, at our discretion and without notice, report improper or illegal use of materials or the Services by the Client to the relevant legal and/or professional bodies or other relevant, national authority.

We make no claim that the Materials may be lawfully viewed or downloaded in all parts of the globe. Access to the Materials may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Web Site, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction. Jurisdiction for any claims arising under this agreement shall lie with the English Courts. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions are found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Except as expressly provided in additional terms of use for areas of the Web Site a particular "Legal Notice," or Software License or material on particular Web pages, these Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and ourselves with respect to the use of the web site. No changes to these Terms and Conditions shall be made except by a revision to this section of the website.

The Client shall not be entitled to assign the Contract nor any or all of its rights and obligations hereunder.

If any provision of these Conditions shall be invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect any other provision which shall remain in full force and effect.

These Conditions and the Contract are the entire agreement between the Client and ourselves in respect of the Services.

Any waiver by ourselves shall not be considered as a waiver of the same succeeding or any other breach of the same provision and any delay shall not operate as a waiver by us.

No Resale or Unauthorised Commercial Use

You agree not to resell or assign your rights or obligations under these terms. You also agree not to make any unauthorised commercial use of the Web Site.
Links to Other Sites

The Web Site contains links to third party web sites. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by us of the contents on such third-party Web sites. The Company is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third party Web sites. If you decide to access linked third party Web sites, you do so at your own risk.


Payment Provisions:

All invoices are payable in full prior to the copy being published or the Promotion being transmitted by us on our website unless otherwise agreed by us in which case invoices are due for payment strictly net 14 days.

All sums due in respect of the Fees are exclusive of any Value Added Tax or other applicable tax, for which the Client shall be additionally liable. All sums due from the Client which are not paid on the due date shall bear interest at the annual rate of 4% over the prevailing base rate of Barclays Bank Plc, such interest shall accrue from the due date until payment is made in full.

Changes, Cancellations and Interruptions
Cancellation of an order for provision of the Services to the Client after receipt of a signed Order Form or Contract will result in a cancellation fee of 50% of the total invoice value.

Refunds
Refunds will only be given at the exceptional discretion of the Management where it is clearly demonstrated that staff in our employment have acted negligently or irresponsibly

Termination:

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to pursue all legal remedies, including but not limited to deletion of your advertisement or other material from this or other of our Web Sites, and immediate termination of any registration now or at any stage in the future, with or ability to access the Web Site and/or any other service provided to you by us, upon any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions or if we are unable to verify or authenticate any information you submit to the Web Site registration with or ability to access the web site.

Additional Terms of Use:

Certain areas of this Web Site now or at any stage in the future be subject to additional terms of use. By using such areas, or any part thereof, you agree to be bound by the additional terms of use applicable to such areas.

English Law
These terms and the contract of which they form a part shall be governed by English law and shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. In the event of any inconsistency between these terms and the Legal Notice, these terms shall prevail.

Assistance

If you need any assistance or advice please call us on 0870 050 51 44 or e-mail welcome@1stUKRecruitmentDirectory.com