Terms and Conditions of Website Use & Our Services
Welcome to Hivebyte Technology Ltd. By accessing or using our website, services, and products, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or engaging with our services. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use our website or services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Hivebyte Technology Ltd’s website or services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. These Terms apply to all users, visitors, and others who access or use the services. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately stop using our website and services.
2. Use of Our Services
You agree to use our services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Exploit, harm, or attempt to harm minors in any way.
• Engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the functionality of our website or services.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services if we believe that you have violated these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, and functionality available on Hivebyte Technology Ltd’s website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by or licensed to Hivebyte Technology Ltd and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from our website without our express written consent.
4. User Content
By submitting or posting content on our website, you grant Hivebyte Technology Ltd a worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive licence to use, modify, adapt, and distribute your content as part of our website or services.
5. Privacy Policy
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hivebyte Technology Ltd shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use our website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability to you for any damages shall not exceed the amount you paid for the services or products in question.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Hivebyte Technology Ltd. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party sites, content, or practices. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of such third-party websites.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hivebyte Technology Ltd, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from your use of our website or services or any violation of these Terms.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised terms on our website. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes. Your continued use of our website and services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in England and Wales.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that, by their nature, should survive termination will remain in effect, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
Terms and Conditions of Services
By placing an order with Hivebyte Technology Ltd, you confirm that you are in agreement with and bound by the following terms and conditions:
Definitions:
The Client: The company or individual requesting the services of Hivebyte Technology Ltd.
Hivebyte Technology Ltd: The directors, employees, or appointed agents of Hivebyte Technology Ltd.
• Website Design
Hivebyte Technology Ltd strives to ensure that the website and any scripts or programmes are free of errors; however, we cannot accept responsibility for any losses incurred due to any malfunction of the website or its components.
All website, graphics, and programming code remain the property of Hivebyte Technology Ltd until all outstanding accounts are paid in full.
Any PHP scripts, applications, or software (unless otherwise agreed) written by Hivebyte Technology Ltd remain the copyright of Hivebyte Technology Ltd and may only be commercially reproduced or resold with permission.
Hivebyte Technology Ltd is not responsible for any copyright infringements caused by materials submitted by the client. We reserve the right to refuse any copyrighted material unless proof of permission is provided.
Any additions to the brief will be at the discretion of Hivebyte Technology Ltd. Where no charge is made for such additions, Hivebyte Technology Ltd accepts no responsibility for ensuring these additions are error-free and reserves the right to charge for any corrections.
The client agrees to provide all required materials to Hivebyte Technology Ltd as soon as reasonably possible to meet the agreed standard and deadline.
Hivebyte Technology Ltd will not be liable for costs incurred, compensation, or loss of earnings due to failure to meet deadlines or for any work carried out by agents appointed by the client.
• Compatibility
Hivebyte Technology Ltd will ensure that the developed website functions correctly on the server it is initially installed on and when viewed using web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari at the time of build. We do not guarantee compatibility with all browser versions.
Hivebyte Technology Ltd hosts websites through third-party companies and cannot accept liability for any service disruptions or service interruptions caused by the hosting provider.
• Database, Application & E-Commerce Development
Hivebyte Technology Ltd cannot be held liable for losses incurred through the use of any software created for the client. The client is responsible for ensuring that all software is functioning correctly before use.
Any PHP scripts, applications, or software (unless specifically agreed) remain the copyright of Hivebyte Technology Ltd and may not be commercially reproduced or resold without permission.
Where applications or sites are developed on servers not provided by Hivebyte Technology Ltd, the client is expected to provide necessary support for the server environment.
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The client agrees to provide access to the website and content management system or appoint a representative to upload changes promptly. SEO work is subject to factors outside Hivebyte Technology Ltd’s control, and we cannot guarantee specific results. Ranking reports will be provided monthly based on Google’s results.
The client must be aware that SEO performance may take 2-3 months to show significant results for new keywords.
• Cancellation of Service by the Client
The client can cancel the service at any time, but the service will continue until the end of that month. All outstanding payments must be settled before cancellation.
• Cancellation of Service by Hivebyte Technology Ltd
Hivebyte Technology Ltd reserves the right to cancel or suspend services without prior notice if necessary. No refunds will be provided for work already completed.
• Payment of Accounts
Full payment is required before any work commences. Website hosting, development fees, and other costs must be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
Outstanding invoices must be settled within 7 days of the invoice date, or access to the related website may be restricted.
• Conclusion
By using our website and services, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, please refrain from using our website and services.
• Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Hivebyte Technology Ltd
Email: hello@hivebyte.co.uk
Address: City Gate East, Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham, England, NG1 5FS
Hivebyte Technology Ltd is registered in England and Wales with registration number 15309810. Registered office: City Gate East, Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham, England, NG1 5FS.