Terms & Conditions
These Terms of Use, along with any other referenced documents, outline the terms and conditions governing the use of the website www.fortunes-pay.co.uk ("Our Site"). Please read these terms carefully and ensure your understanding. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these terms is considered effective upon your initial use of Our Site. If you do not agree with these terms, you must immediately cease using Our Site.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 In these Terms of Use, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
"Content" refers to all text, images, audio, video, scripts, code, software, databases, and any other information that can be stored on a computer and is visible on or constitutes part of Our Site.
"We/Us/Our" denotes Fortunes Payroll Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under Company No. 14168552, with its registered office located at 71-75 Shelton Street, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ.
2. About Us
2.1 Our Site, www.fortunes-pay.co.uk, is owned and operated by Fortunes Payroll Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under Company No. 14168552, with its registered office at 71-75 Shelton Street, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ.
3. Access to Our Site
3.1 Access to Our Site is provided free of charge.
3.2 You are responsible for making any necessary arrangements to access Our Site.
3.3 Our Site is provided "as is" and on an "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate Our Site, or any part of it, without notice. We are not liable for any unavailability of Our Site at any time or for any duration.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 All Content on Our Site, including copyright and other intellectual property rights, unless expressly stated otherwise, is owned by us or licensed to us. The Content is protected by applicable United Kingdom and international intellectual property laws and treaties.
4.2 Except as provided in section 4.3, you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, sell, rent, sublicense, store, or re-use Content from Our Site without our express written permission.
4.3 You are permitted to:
Access, view, and use Our Site in a web browser (including any web browsing functionality integrated into other types of software or applications).
Download Our Site, or parts thereof, for caching.
Print one copy of any page from Our Site.
Download extracts from pages on Our Site.
Save pages from Our Site for later and/or offline viewing.
4.4 You must always acknowledge our ownership of the Content on Our Site (or that of identified licensors, where applicable).
4.5 Commercial use of any Content saved or downloaded from Our Site requires a license from us (or our licensors, where applicable). This does not restrict normal access, viewing, and use of Our Site for general informational purposes, whether by business users or consumers.
5. Links to Our Site
5.1 You may link to Our Site provided that:
You do so in a fair and legal manner.
Your linking does not imply any association, endorsement, or approval by us where none exists.
You do not use any logos or trademarks from Our Site without our written permission.
Your linking does not harm our reputation or take unfair advantage of it.
5.2 You may link to any page on Our Site.
5.3 Framing or embedding Our Site on other websites is not permitted without our express written permission. Please contact us for more information.
5.4 You may not link to Our Site from any other site that primarily contains content that:
Is sexually explicit.
Is obscene, deliberately offensive, hateful, or inflammatory.
Promotes violence.
Promotes or aids in unlawful activities.
Discriminates against, or is defamatory towards, any individual or group based on their characteristics.
Threatens, harasses, annoys, alarms, inconveniences, upsets, or embarrasses others.
Deceives or impersonates someone else in a way that can deceive (obvious parodies are excluded from this definition, provided they do not violate other provisions in this section).
Implies affiliation with us where none exists.
Infringes or aids in infringing the intellectual property rights of others.
Violates any legal duty owed to a third party, including contractual obligations and duties of confidentiality.
5.5 The content restrictions mentioned in section 5.4 do not apply to content submitted by other users to sites, provided that the primary purpose of the site aligns with the provisions of section 5.4.
6. Links to Other Sites
Links to other sites may appear on Our Site. Unless explicitly stated, these sites are not under our control. We assume no responsibility or liability for the content of third-party sites. Including a link to another site on Our Site is for informational purposes only and does not imply an endorsement of those sites or the entities that control them.
7. Disclaimers
7.1 Nothing on Our Site should be considered advice to rely upon. It is provided for general informational purposes only. Seek professional or specialist advice before taking any action related to your personal tax matters.
7.2 To the fullest extent allowed by law, we make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that Our Site will meet your needs, not infringe on the rights of third parties, be compatible with all software and hardware, or be secure.
7.3 We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the Content on Our Site is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. However, we do not make any representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or currency of the Content.
8. Our Liability
8.1 We disclaim all liability, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for any loss or damage incurred by any user, whether foreseeable or not, arising in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, in connection with the use of (or inability to use) Our Site or reliance on any Content on Our Site.
8.2 We exclude all representations, warranties, and guarantees (whether express or implied) that may apply to Our Site or any Content on Our Site.
8.3 If you are a business user, we do not accept liability for any loss of profits, sales, business or revenue; loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation; loss of anticipated savings; business interruption; or any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
8.4 We take reasonable care to ensure that Our Site is free from viruses and other malware. However, we are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from viruses, malware, distributed denial of service attacks, or other harmful material or events that may affect your hardware, software, data, or other materials as a result of your use of Our Site (including downloading Content from it) or any other site referred to on Our Site.
8.5 We do not assume responsibility or liability for any disruption or unavailability of Our Site due to external factors, including but not limited to, ISP equipment failures, host equipment failures, communication network failures, natural events, acts of war, or legal restrictions and censorship.
8.6 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, death or personal injury resulting from negligence, or any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law. For complete information on consumers' legal rights, including those concerning digital content, please contact your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or Trading Standards Office.
9. Viruses, Malware, and Security
9.1 We take reasonable steps to maintain the security of Our Site and ensure it is free from viruses and malware.
9.2 You are responsible for safeguarding your hardware, software, data, and other materials from viruses, malware, and internet security risks.
9.3 Deliberately introducing viruses, malware, or any other malicious or technologically harmful material to or via Our Site is strictly prohibited.
9.4 Unauthorized attempts to access any part of Our Site, the server where Our Site is stored, or any other server, computer, or database linked to Our Site are prohibited.
9.5 Initiating a denial of service attack, a distributed denial of service attack, or any other form of attack on Our Site is strictly prohibited.
9.6 Breaching the provisions of sections 9.3 to 9.5 may constitute a criminal offense under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. Such breaches will be reported to relevant law enforcement authorities, and we will cooperate fully by disclosing your identity to them. Your right to use Our Site will cease immediately in the event of such a breach.
10. Acceptable Usage Policy
10.1 You may only use Our Site in a lawful manner, which includes:
Complying with all local, national, or international laws and regulations.
Not using Our Site for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
Not knowingly transmitting data containing viruses, malware, or any other code designed to harm computer hardware, software, or data.
Not using Our Site to harm any individual or group.
10.2 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Our Site if you materially breach the provisions in this Clause 10 or any other provisions in these Terms and Conditions. We may take one or more of the following actions:
Suspend your access to Our Site, either temporarily or permanently.
Issue a written warning.
Initiate legal proceedings against you to recover relevant costs resulting from your breach.
Pursue further legal action as appropriate.
Disclose necessary information to law enforcement authorities or as reasonably required.
Take any other actions deemed reasonably appropriate and lawful.
10.3 We disclaim all liability for any actions taken in response to breaches of these Terms and Conditions, including those outlined in section 10.2.
11. Privacy and Cookies
The use of Our Site is also subject to our Cookie and Privacy Policies. These policies are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference.
12. Changes to these Terms and Conditions
12.1 We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Such changes become binding when you use Our Site after the changes are implemented. We recommend checking this page periodically.
12.2 In case of any conflict between the current version of these Terms and Conditions and previous versions, the current provisions in effect will prevail, unless expressly stated otherwise.
13. Contacting Us
To reach us, please use the contact methods provided on our Contact page or send us an email.
14. Communications from Us
14.1 If we have your contact information, we may occasionally send important notices via email, relating to matters such as service changes and changes to these Terms and Conditions.
14.2 We will not send marketing emails without your explicit consent. If you provide such consent, you may opt out at any time, and all marketing emails from us include an unsubscribe link. Opting out may take up to 7 business days to process.
14.3 For questions or concerns regarding communications from us, including marketing emails, please contact us.
15. Data Protection
15.1 We handle all personal information in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and your rights under the GDPR. For complete details regarding our collection, processing, storage, retention of personal data, purposes for data use, legal bases, your rights, and data sharing (where applicable), refer to our Privacy Policy.
16. Law and Jurisdiction
16.1 These Terms and Conditions, as well as the relationship between you and us, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
16.2 If you are a consumer, you retain your rights under mandatory provisions of the law in your country of residence. Section 16.1 does not diminish or reduce your consumer rights.
16.3 If you are a consumer, any disputes related to these Terms and Conditions or the relationship between you and us will fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, depending on your residence.
16.4 If you are a business, disputes regarding these Terms and Conditions, the relationship between you and us, or any related matters (contractual or otherwise) will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.