Terms of Use
1 About our terms
1.1 These terms and conditions of use (Terms) govern your access to and use of this website http://williamsco.legal/ (Site).
1.2 These Terms apply between Williams & Co (we, us or our) and you, the person accessing or using the Site (you or your).
1.3 You should read these Terms carefully before using the Site. By using the Site or otherwise indicating your consent to them, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you should stop using the Site immediately.
1.4 These Terms apply to any parts of the Site, its functionality and content provided to you free of charge for information purposes only.
1.5 Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy (see section 13 - “your privacy and personal information)
2 About us and contact information
2.1 We are Wiliams & Co, a trading name of Williams & Co (Huddersfield) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under company registration number 1610317. Our registered office is at Revenue House, St Peter’s Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 1DL.
2.2 Our VAT registration number is 230980809
2.3 We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 8011359 and as such are bound by such is bound by the SRA standards and regulations, which can be viewed at www.sra.org.uk.
2.4 If you have any questions about the Site, please contact us by:
2.4.1 sending an email to enquries@williamsco.legal
2.4.2 calling us on 01484905265 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm)
3 Accessibility and alternative formats
3.1 We want the Site and our communications to be accessible to all users. We take reasonable and proportionate steps to design and maintain the Site with accessibility in mind and to support users who need information in differing formats.
3.2 The Site is designed to be compatible with commonly used assistive technologies such as screen readers and keyboard navigation, although we cannot guarantee compatibility with every device, browser, operating system or assistive tool.
3.3 If you would like these Terms, or any other important information we provide about the Site, in another format (for example: audio, large print, braille), please contact us using the contact details set out in clause 2 (About us and contact information).
3.4 If you encounter an accessibility barrier on the Site or require a reasonable adjustment to access or use the Site or to communicate with us, please contact us using the contact details set out in clause 2 (About us and contact information).
4 Eligibility and account registration
4.1 The Site is intended for use by users based in the UK. We make no promise that the Site is appropriate or available for use in locations outside of the UK. If you choose to access the Site from locations outside the UK, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws where they apply.
4.2 The Site is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You can browse the Site without creating an account.
5 Acceptable use of the Site
5.1 As a condition of your use of the Site, you agree not to:
5.1.1 use the Site for any unlawful, defamatory, hateful or discriminatory purposes, or in any way that infringes intellectual property rights;
5.1.2 misuse or attack our Site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other material which is malicious or technologically harmful (including by way of a denial-of-service attack); or
5.1.3 attempt to gain unauthorised access to or interfere with the performance of our Site, the server on which our Site is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to our Site.
5.2 While we try to make sure that the Site is secure, we do not actively monitor or check whether information supplied to us through the Site is confidential, commercially sensitive or valuable.
6 Availability, changes and access to the Site
6.1 We aim to keep the Site available and functioning reliably. However, the Site may be made temporarily unavailable due to:
6.1.1 maintenance or updates;
6.1.2 technical faults; or
6.1.3 events outside of our reasonable control.
6.2 We may update or change the Site to:
6.2.1 improve functionality, security or performance;
6.2.2 comply with legal or regulatory requirements; or
6.2.3 reflect changes to our service.
6.3 If changes materially reduce core functionality you reasonably rely on (for example, for an ongoing account feature), we will take proportionate steps to inform you.
6.4 We do not guarantee that the Site will be compatible with all devices or software. You are responsible for ensuring your device and internet connection meet reasonable requirements.
6.5 We may suspend or terminate access or operation of the Site at any time as we see fit.
7 Information on the Site (accuracy and reliance)
7.1 We try to make sure that the Site is accurate, up-to-date and free from bugs, but we cannot promise that this will be the case. We also cannot promise that the Site will be fit or suitable for any particular purpose.
7.2 The Site may contain general information, guides or editorial content. Unless we expressly state otherwise, any content is provided for general information purposes and is not tailored to you. Any reliance that you may place on the information on the Site is at your own risk.
7.3 If you spot an error, please tell us using the contact details set out in clause 2 (About us and contact information).
8 Ownership, use and intellectual property rights
8.1 The Site, including its software, design, text, images, video, audio, multimedia content and other information or material available on the Site (Content) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.
8.2 Nothing in these Terms grants you any legal rights in the Site or the Content other than as necessary for you to access it.
8.3 By using the Site, you agree to not, or not attempt to:
8.3.1 copy, reproduce, distribute, create or modify derivative works from the Site; or
8.3.2 adjust, delete or circumvent any notices (including intellectual property notices) associated with the Content.
8.4 Use by you of any trade marks on the Site or in the Content is strictly prohibited unless you have our prior written permission.
9 Software
9.1 Software may be made available for you to download in order for the Site to work better. You will be granted a limited, non-exclusive licence to use that software, subject to you agreeing to the terms and conditions that apply to the software (sometimes known as an ‘end user licence agreement’ or ‘EULA’).
9.2 You will be made aware of any terms and conditions that apply to the software when you try to download it. If you do not accept such terms and conditions, you will not be able to download the software.
9.3 You should read any terms and conditions carefully. They may contain provisions that set out your legal rights (for example, under the Consumer Rights Act 2015), your legal responsibilities when using the software, the software provider’s legal responsibilities, and any limitations on the software provider’s legal responsibilities to you.
9.4 Any software made available on the Site is solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
9.5 Using the software in an unlawful way (such as reproducing or redistributing it in a way that breaches these Terms and any other terms and conditions that apply to it) is expressly prohibited and may result in civil and criminal penalties.
10 Hyperlinks and third party sites
10.1 The Site may contain hyperlinks or references to third party advertising and websites. Any hyperlinks or references are provided for your convenience only.
10.2 We have no control over third party advertising or websites and accept no legal responsibility for any content, material or information contained in them. The display of any hyperlink and reference to any third party advertising or website does not mean that we endorse that third party’s website, products or services.
10.3 If the Site integrates third party services, or you choose to click on a hyperlink to a third party service, your use of that third party site may be subject to the third party’s terms and privacy policies.
11 Our responsibility to you
11.1 If we breach these Terms or are negligent, we are responsible to you for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breach or negligence. When we say ‘foreseeable’ we mean that, at the time these Terms were formed, it was either clear that the loss or damage would occur or you and we both knew that it might reasonably occur, as a result of something we did (or failed to do).
11.2 We are not responsible for any loss or damage that was not foreseeable. We are also not responsible for any loss or damage that was not caused by us, or which results from your breach of these Terms, your internet connection, or any third party systems out of our control.
11.3 The Site is for your personal use only. We therefore do not accept responsibility for any business loss or damage.
11.4 We do not exclude or limit liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. Nothing in these Terms limits the rights and remedies you are entitled to under consumer protection law.
12 Suspension and termination
12.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Site if you breach these Terms, or where this is considered necessary for security, legal or fraud-prevention reasons.
12.2 Where possible, we will notify you to explain our reasons for doing so and how you can appeal or resolve the issue.
13 Your privacy and personal information
13.1 Your privacy and personal information are important to us. Any personal information that you provide to us will be dealt with in line with our Privacy Policy available here, which explains what personal information we collect from you, how and why we collect, store, use and share such information, your rights in relation to your personal information and how to contact us and supervisory authorities in the event you have a query or complaint about the use of your personal information.
13.2 Other than any personal information which will be dealt with in accordance with our Privacy Policy, we do not guarantee that information supplied to us through the Site will be kept confidential and we may use it on an unrestricted and free-of-charge basis as we reasonably see fit.
14 Financial Services
14.1 Where the Website or any other of our promotional literature or materials refer to the provision of financial services by the Firm (such as our ability to help clients arrange after the event legal expenses insurance or title indemnity insurance), we are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. However, we are included on the register maintained by the Financial Conduct Authority so that we can carry on insurance distribution activity, which is broadly the advising on, selling and administration of insurance contracts. This part of our business, including arrangements for complaints or redress if something goes wrong, is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The register can be accessed via the Financial Conduct Authority website at www.fca.org.uk/firms/financial-services-register.
14.2 We are also not authorised by the FCA to provide investment advice services. If you need advice on investments, we may refer you to someone who is authorised by the FCA to provide the necessary advice. However, because we are regulated by the SRA, we may be able to provide certain limited investment advice services where these are closely linked to the legal work we are doing for you.
15 Cookies & Other Information Gathering Activities
15.1 A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your device (eg computer, smartphone or other electronic device) when you use our website. We use cookies on our website
15.2 There are different types of cookies:
15.2.1 Performance Cookies – these are cookies which collect information about how you use our website, eg. Which pages you go to most often. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information about you. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous, and it is only used to improve how our website works.
15.2.2 Functionality Cookies – these cookies allow our website to remember the choices that you make (such as your user name, language, last action and search preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information collected by these cookies is anonymous and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
15.2.3 Targeting and Advertising Cookies – these cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement on our website and help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. We do not use these type of cookies on our website.
15.2.4 External social networks such a as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Use of buttons and widgets on our Website allows interaction with the relevant social network. The information obtained through this Website are always subject to your privacy settings for each social network.
16 The duration of Cookies
16.1 Different types of cookies last for longer than others.
16.2 Session Cookies – these allow our website to link your actions during a particular browser session. These expire each time you close your browser and do not remain on your device afterwards.
16.3 Persistent Cookies – these are stored on your device in between browser sessions. These allow your preferences or actions across our website to be remembered. These will remain on your website until you delete them from your cache.
16 Consent to use cookies and how to turn off cookies
16.1 We will ask for your consent to place cookies or other similar technologies on your device, except where they are essential for us to provide you with a service that you have requested.
16.2 You can withdraw any consent to the use of cookies or manage any other cookie preferences on our website.
16.3 If you do not want to accept any cookies, you may be able to change your browser settings so that cookies (including those which are essential to the services requested) are not accepted. If you do this, please be aware that you may lose some of the functionality of our website.
16.4 For further information on cookies generally, including how to control and manage them, visit the guidance on cookies published by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
17 Complaints
17.1 If you have a complaint about the Site, you can contact us by using the contact details set out in clause 2 (About us and contact information). Please provide as much detail as possible about the issue. We will acknowledge your complaint and investigate it promptly.
17.2 Where your complaint relates to legal services provided by the Firm, our Complaints Procedure can be found here.
18 General legal terms
18.1 Changes to these Terms: We may make changes to these Terms to reflect changes in law or regulation, changes to the Site and its functionality, or for security or operational reasons. When we do this, our updated Terms will be displayed on the Site with a ‘last updated’ date. Where a change might materially impact you, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you. If you continue to use and access the Site following these changes, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.
18.2 Events beyond our control: We are not liable to you if we fail to comply with these Terms because of circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
18.3 No waiver: If we do not enforce a provision of these Terms immediately, we do not waive our right to do so later.
18.4 Severability: If any part of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the rest remains in force.
18.5 No third party rights: No one other than us or you has any right to enforce any of these Terms.
18.6 Governing law: The laws of England and Wales apply to these Terms, although if you are resident elsewhere you will retain the benefit of any mandatory protections given to you by the laws of that country.
18.7 Jurisdiction: Any disputes will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. This means that you can choose whether to bring a claim in the courts of England and Wales or in the courts of another part of the UK in which you live.
