These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your use of the website located at https://awip.org.uk (the “Site”) and any other online services provided by AWIP which link to these Terms. By accessing or using the Site you confirm that you accept these Terms in full and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Site.
These Terms are in addition to our Privacy Policy (see [link] which sets out how we collect, use and protect your personal data) and any other terms and conditions which may apply to certain parts of the Site or particular services we provide.
1. Who we are
We are Animal Welfare Investigations Project Limited (company number 13760374) whose registered office is at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.
In certain cases your interaction may be with our related entity AWIP International Ltd (company number 15522405) or other affiliated companies; collectively referred to as “AWIP”.
Our Site is provided for information and engagement only unless otherwise specified.
2. Use of the Site
2.1 You may view, download (for caching) and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these Terms.
2.2 You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
2.3 You agree that you will not:
- use the Site or any part of it for any unauthorised or unlawful purpose;
- upload, post or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, threatens violence (whether physical or psychological), or breaches any applicable law or regulation;
- interfere with or disrupt the Site or any server or network connected to the Site;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, the server on which the Site is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Site;
- use the Site in any way that could impair its proper operation or that places an undue burden on our infrastructure;
- use any robot, spider, scraper or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission;
- reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell or exploit any portion of the Site for a commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 All content, software, images, audio or video clips, data, text and other materials displayed on or available through the Site (the “Materials”) are owned by or licensed to AWIP and are protected by copyright, database rights, trade marks, moral rights and other intellectual property rights.
3.2 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, you may not copy, adapt, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, licence, create derivative works from, or in any way commercially exploit the Materials without our prior written consent.
3.3 You may print or download one copy of the Materials for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use is strictly prohibited.
4. External Links and Third Party Content
4.1 The Site may include links to websites maintained by third parties (“External Links”). These are provided for your convenience only. AWIP does not review, control or monitor such third-party websites and is not responsible for their content or availability.
4.2 The inclusion of any External Link does not imply endorsement by AWIP of the linked website, its operator or its content, nor does it imply any association.
4.3 You access and use such external websites at your own risk; you should review their terms and privacy policies and make your own decisions about their suitability.
5. Donations, Fundraising and Other Services
5.1 If you choose to make a donation, sign a petition, register for a mailing list, volunteer or otherwise support AWIP via the Site, you agree that the information you provide will be used by AWIP in accordance with our Privacy Policy (see link) and any related policies.
5.2 You acknowledge that any such donations or services will be subject to our separate terms, conditions or policies as applicable.
5.3 We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any donation or support activity without giving a reason (except as required by law) and without liability to you.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.1 The Site and the Materials are provided on an “as-is” and “as available” basis. AWIP makes no representations or gives any warranties, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the Site or the Materials for any particular purpose.
6.2 AWIP does not warrant that use of the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that the Site or any server is free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform in order to access the Site.
6.3 To the maximum extent permitted by law, AWIP disclaims all implied warranties (including but not limited to implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, title, non-infringement).
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AWIP (and its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers and affiliates) shall not be liable for:
- any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including without limitation loss of profits, loss of business, loss of goodwill, data loss or business interruption) arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or the Materials, even if AWIP has been advised of the possibility of such loss;
- any loss or damage arising from reliance on any Material on the Site or linked websites.
7.2 Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by AWIP’s negligence or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
8. Changes to the Site and Terms
8.1 AWIP may, at any time and at its sole discretion, modify, suspend or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) or change, withdraw or supersede portions of the Materials without notice.
8.2 AWIP may revise these Terms from time to time. The revised Terms will be posted on the Site with a new “Effective date” and will apply from that date. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms.
8.3 If you do not agree to the updated Terms you should stop using the Site.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute which may arise out of, or in connection with, these Terms or your use of the Site.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law, that provision shall be deemed to be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. The remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect.
11. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the documents expressly referred to in them (including our Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and AWIP in relation to your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, representations, communications or understandings whether written or oral.
12. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or your use of the Site, please contact us at:
Animal Welfare Investigations Project
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@awip.org.uk
Acknowledgement
By using the Site you acknowledge that you have read these Terms, understand them and agree to be bound by them.
