Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to core-shard. By accessing or using our website (core-shard.com) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

3. Use of Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Collect or harvest information about other users
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission

3.2 Account Security

If you create an account or provide information through our forms, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your information and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of core-shard or its content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal or internal business purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the website for commercial purposes
• Redistribute content without our written permission
• Modify or create derivative works

5. Services

5.1 Service Descriptions

We provide business process optimization services as described on our website. Service descriptions, features, and pricing are subject to change without notice.

5.2 Service Agreements

Specific terms for services will be outlined in separate service agreements or statements of work. In case of conflict between these Terms of Use and a service agreement, the service agreement prevails.

5.3 Service Availability

We strive to provide consistent service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our website or services. We may suspend or discontinue services for maintenance, updates, or other reasons.

6. User Submissions

By submitting content, feedback, or information through our website (including contact forms), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content for business purposes, including improving our services.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Links do not constitute endorsement of such sites or their content.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Website Content

The information on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
• Information provided is accurate, complete, or current

8.2 Professional Advice

Content on our website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals before making business decisions based on website content.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, core-shard shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the website
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website
• Any bugs, viruses, or similar that may be transmitted to or through our website
• Any errors or omissions in any content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless core-shard and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms of Use, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, the parties may pursue binding arbitration or litigation as appropriate.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and core-shard regarding use of the website.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 124 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4HE, United Kingdom