Last updated: 27 February 2024
Welcome to Caer Gwent Lodge. These terms of use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://www.caergwentlodge.co.uk/ (“the Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
The Site and its content are intended for customers of Caer Gwent Lodge. You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site:
- In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation.
- For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way.
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail”, “chain letter”, “spam”, or any other similar solicitation.
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Caer Gwent Lodge, a Caer Gwent Lodge employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
The content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of Caer Gwent Lodge or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and trademark laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only.
3. User Contributions
The Site may contain message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages or profiles, forums, and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit to other users or other persons content or materials (collectively, “User Contributions”) on or through the Site. All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms.
4. Content Standards
These content standards apply to any and all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must in their entirety comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:
- Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
- Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
- Infringe any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Caer Gwent Lodge does not make any representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, as to the operation of the Site or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Site.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event will Caer Gwent Lodge, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Site, any websites linked to it, any content on the Site or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential,
or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
The limitation of liability is a standard clause in terms and conditions agreements for websites and online services. It serves to protect the service provider, in this case, Caer Gwent Lodge, from being held responsible for a wide range of potential damages that users might claim as a result of using the website, interacting with its content, or relying on the information it provides.
Such clauses are important for several reasons:
- Risk Management: They help manage the risks associated with providing an online service or content by setting clear boundaries on the extent of liability the service provider is willing to accept. This is crucial for maintaining the viability of the service, as unlimited liability could result in substantial financial risks.
- Legal Protection: Limitation of liability clauses provide a form of legal protection against claims that could be financially damaging. By agreeing to the terms, users acknowledge these limitations, which can be a significant factor in legal defenses.
- User Awareness: These clauses make users aware of the risks associated with using the site and encourage them to use the site responsibly. It sets expectations about the site’s limitations and the extent of help the service provider can offer.
- Regulatory Compliance: In some jurisdictions, the law requires certain disclaimers and limitations of liability to be clearly stated for consumers. This ensures transparency and compliance with consumer protection laws.
However, it’s important to note that limitation of liability clauses are subject to legal scrutiny and must be reasonable and fair. They cannot absolve a service provider of liability for actions that are grossly negligent, fraudulent, or otherwise in violation of applicable laws. In many jurisdictions, consumer protection laws also limit the extent to which a consumer’s statutory rights can be waived through such terms.