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General Terms and Conditions

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Set out below are our general terms and conditions relating to the following:
  • Your use of this website and its contents.
  • Your use of any information we give you via telephone, text messages, emails, online chatbox, blogs and social media pages.
  • Any goods or services supplied by us.
  • Any goods or services supplied by a third party via a link or referral from our website or social media pages.

We are:
Euro Lex Ltd of 27 Old Gloucester, London WC1N 3AX. Our Company registration number is 14215494.

Euro Lex Ltd is registered with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) under the Money Laundering Regulations. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) registration number: XQML00000184635

Euro Lex Ltd is the owner and operator of this website: https://euro-lex.org.uk

 Definitions and interpretation
In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Content: Means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web Site, our blogs and our social media pages.

General Terms and conditions: Means these terms and conditions.

Terms and Conditions of Cooperation: Means the terms and conditions applying to particular products and services provided by us. Specific terms and conditions take priority over our General Terms and Conditions in the event of any conflict.

Service: Means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Euro Lex Ltd makes available through the Web Site, blogs and social media pages either now or in the future.

System: Means any online communications infrastructure that Euro Lex Ltd makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links.

User/Users: Means any third party that accesses the Web Site, blog and social media pages and is not employed by Euro Lex Ltd and acting in the course of their employment.

Web Site: Means the website that you are currently using https://www.euro-lex.org.uk and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

Customer: Means an individual, legal person (corporate, partnership or otherwise), group of people to whom we supply goods and services either ongoing or on a “once only” basis.

Consumer: Consumer shall have the meaning given in section 12 of the Unfair contract Terms Act 1977;

We, us, our and ourselves: Refers to Euro Lex Ltd

Data Protection Legislation means: (1) Unless the GDPR is no longer directly applicable in the UK, the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) and any national implementing laws, regulations and secondary legislation, as amended or updated from time to time, in the UK and then (2) any successor legislation to the GDPR or the Data Protection Act 1998.

1. Intellectual property

1.1. The copyright in all content included on the Web Site, our blogs and social media pages unless uploaded by users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of Euro Lex Ltd, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. Trade marks by continuing to use the Web Site you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable United Kingdom and International intellectual property and other relevant laws.

1.2. Subject to sub-clause 1.3 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Web Site unless otherwise indicated on the Web Site or unless given express written permission to do so by Euro Lex Ltd.

1.3. You may view and temporarily store material from the Web Site, our blogs and social media pages, in your browser’s cache. You may also print out a single copy for review and non- commercial use.

2. Links to other web sites

This Web Site, our blogs and social media pages may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of Euro Lex Ltd or that of our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such web sites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Web Site does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.

3. Links to this Web Site, our blogs and social media pages

If you wish to place a link to this Web Site, our blogs and social media pages on other sites you may do so only to the home page of the site www.euro-lex.org.uk without prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires the express permission of Euro Lex Ltd. To find out more please contact us by email at biuro@euro-lex.org.uk

4.  Privacy

4.1. Use of the Web Site is also governed by our GDPR Privacy Policy which can be viewed by following this link: GDPR Privacy Policy.

4.2. We take your privacy seriously. We will make every effort to protect your personal data. Accordingly, we will not sell or make your personal details available to any third part without your prior consent.

4.3. Where you place an order with us for the formation of a company or any other service for your personal benefit:

4.3.1. In accordance with the applicable data protection legislation, we will process any data you provide us in accordance with our privacy notice, which is available on our website. If you have any questions regarding the way in which your personal data will be processed by us, or your rights, please contact us via the contact information that is available on our website.

4.3.2. If you provide us any personal data relating to a third party, you agree that you have received the appropriate consent from that third party to provide us that data and that you have brought to the attention of that third party the Privacy Notice on our website or otherwise provided a copy of it to that third party.

4.3.3. You agree to indemnify us in relation to all and any liabilities, penalties, fines, damages and costs arising from your non-compliance with these requirements.

4.4. When making an application to us on behalf of a third party you agree that:

4.4.1. Both parties (you and us) will comply with applicable Data Protection Legislation and that this clause is in addition to, and does not replace, a party’s obligations under the Data Protection Legislation.

4.4.2. The parties acknowledge that for the purpose of the Data Protection Legislation, you are the data controller and we are the data processor.

4.4.3. Regardless of 4.4.2, the parties acknowledge that for the purposes of the Data Protection Legislation, we are each data controllers where ongoing services are being supplied by us to your customer.

4.4.4. You will have all the required consents and notices in place to enable lawful transfer of the Personal Data to us for the purposes and duration of this agreement. You agree to provide us with such evidence as we require in relation your compliance with this agreement and to indemnify us in relation to all and any liabilities, penalties, fines, damages or costs arising from your non-compliance with this agreement.

4.4.5. As a Data Processor we process information for company formation purposes and the provision of address services. The personal data we process for the duration of the time taken for the incorporation of the company or for the duration of the provision of the address service is as follows: Full name, Residential addresses (current and previous), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Telephone number, Email address, Mother’s maiden name, Father’s forename, Passport number, National Insurance number.

4.4.6. The purpose of processing the data listed in 4.4.5 is:

4.4.6.1. To give Companies House the information they require to incorporate a company.

4.4.6.2. To process the data provided for due diligence checks with Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd where applicable.

4.4.7. The following categories of data subjects will be processed in accordance 4.4.5: Data subjects to be appointed to companies and partnerships as partners, directors, shareholders, Company secretaries, Beneficial owners, persons of significant control. Data subjects that are customers.

4.4.8. In relation to any Personal Data we process to provide services to you, we will:

4.4.8.1. Only process Personal Data on your instructions (unless we are legally obliged to process Personal Data which, where permissible, we will have notified to you before performing the required processing).

4.4.8.2. Ensure that we have in place reasonable and proportionate technical and organisational measures to protect against unauthorised or unlawful processing of Personal data and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, Personal Data.

4.4.8.3. Ensure that all personnel who have access to Personal Data are aware of our legal obligations to keep such data confidential.

4.4.8.4. Not appoint a third-party processor without your prior consent, save for the following third –party data processors for which your acceptance of these terms and conditions shall constitute consent:

4.4.8.4.1. Business Data Group Ltd t/a eFiling - they provide the link to submit your order to Companies House

4.4.8.4.2. Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd – they provide a customer compliance checking service

4.4.8.5. Not transfer any Personal data outside the EEA without your prior written consent, save to our own secure subsidiary company which will securely process your data so that we may meet our legal obligation under the MLR 2017 regulations and will offer you support services.

4.4.8.6. Notify you as soon as practicably possible on becoming aware of a Personal Data breach.

4.4.8.7. Upon receiving your written instructions, delete or return Personal Data and copies thereof to you unless subject to any legal requirement to store the Personal Data.

5.  Cookies

Our website uses cookies, and you are deemed to consent to the use of cookies by using our website. Cookies are small files of data that are stored on your computer enabling us to give you a better service when you are using our website. You can turn off the use of cookies in your web browser. Information about the cookies used on this website is available on our cookie policy page and can be viewed by following the Cookie policy link.

6.  Disclaimers

6.1. Euro Lex Ltd makes no warranty or representation that the Web Site, our blogs and social media pages will meet your requirements, that they will be of satisfactory quality, that they will be fit for a particular purpose, that they will not infringe the rights of third parties, that they will be compatible with all systems, that they will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service.

6.2. No part of this Web Site, our blogs and social media pages are intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Web Site, our blogs and social media pages should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.

6.3. Commercial use of the information on this website, our blogs and social media pages are permitted, however Euro Lex Ltd makes no representation or warranty that the content of this website, our blogs and social media pages are suitable for use in commercial situations or that it constitutes accurate data and/or advice on which business can be based.

6.4. We promise that all Services will correspond with their relevant description on the Website, our blogs and social media pages and that they will be of satisfactory quality and fit for the purpose for which they are sold or otherwise supplied. We promise that We will provide the Website, our blogs, social media pages and Services to you with reasonable skill and care but We do not guarantee that the Website, blogs, social media pages or Services will be fault free or meet your requirements.

7.  Availability of the web site

The Service is provided "AS IS" and on an "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We give no warranty that the Service will be free of defects or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law we provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality. Euro Lex Ltd accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Web Site, blogs or social media pages resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.

8.  Limitation of liability

8.1. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Euro Lex Ltd accepts no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Web Site, our blogs and social media pages or any information contained therein. Users should be aware that they use the Web Site, our blogs and social media pages and their Content at their own risk.

8.2. Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or restricts Euro Lex Ltd liability for death or personal injury resulting from any negligence or fraud on the part of Euro Lex Ltd.

8.3. Every effort has been made to ensure that these terms and conditions adhere strictly with the relevant provisions of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. However, in the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these terms and conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.

9.  Extraordinary and unforeseeable events - (Force Majeure)

9.1. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms and Conditions where such failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond our reasonable control. Such causes include, but are not limited to: power failure, Internet Service Provider failure, industrial action, civil unrest, fire, flood, storms, earthquakes, acts of terrorism, acts of war, communication failures, computer system failures, governmental action or any other event that is beyond our control.

9.2. Pursuant to 9.1 above, we agree to notify you as soon as practically possible if an unforeseeable and extraordinary event occurs. If the event continues for more than 10 working days, either party shall have the right to cancel the agreement. You will be entitled to a full refund in respect of any services which we cannot supply as a result of the unforeseeable and extraordinary event, effective from the date of the cancellation.

10.  Opening an account with us

10.1. Our website allows you to open an account with us. The account facilitates the administration of your companies and access to services. You are responsible for the security and privacy of that account and for all transactions and activities on that account. Do not disclose your account information to anyone else. In the event that there is a breach of security, you agree to notify us immediately.

10.2. Euro Lex Ltd will not be responsible for any losses arising from the unauthorised use of your account and you agree to indemnify us for any loss or damage arising from any unauthorised use.

10.3. If you cancel your subscription to our registered office service or you fail to renew it, we will retain the documents stored in your account we provide you for 3 calendar months only. Thereafter they will be deleted.

11.  Prohibiting your use of our website

We reserve the right to prohibit your right to access or use our website, blogs and social media pages at any time and without notice and without disclosing our reason for doing so.

12.  Waiver:

If any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.

13.  Notices:

All notices / communications shall be given to us either by post to our Premises (see address above) or by email to biuro@euro-lex.org.uk . Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.

14.  Consumer's right to cancel

Consumers have the right to cancel the contract for the provision of goods or services, by notice in writing, at any time before 14 days have passed from the day after the contract was made. If, however, we have started to perform our side of the contract before you exercise your right to cancel, then the right to cancel is lost.

15.  General terms

15.1. If this Agreement contains any unlawful provisions not an essential part of this Agreement and which shall not appear to have a controlling or material inducement to the making thereof, such provisions shall be deemed of no effect and shall be deemed stricken from this Agreement without affecting the binding force of the remainder. In the event any provision of this Agreement is capable of more than one interpretation, one which would render the provision invalid and one which would render the provision valid, the provision shall be interpreted so as to render it valid.

15.2. In the event of a conflict between these general terms and conditions and the specific terms and conditions relating to the sale of particular goods or services through this website, the Terms and Conditions of Cooperation shall take precedent.

15.3. A person, not being a direct party to any agreement covered by these terms and conditions, shall not have any right under the Contracts (Rights of third parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this agreement.

16.  Law and jurisdiction:

These terms and conditions and the relationship between you and Euro Lex Ltd shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales and Euro Lex Ltd and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

 

Updated on 01/08/2023