Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BusinessNetwork.co.uk, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our platform.

2. Description of Service

Business Network provides a B2B business directory, networking platform, forums, marketplace, and related services. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use

4. Business Listings

Businesses listed in our directory must provide accurate information. We reserve the right to remove or modify any listing that contains false, misleading, or inappropriate content. Claimed business profiles must be verified by authorised representatives.

5. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute such content on our platform. You must not post content that is:

• False, misleading, or deceptive
• Defamatory, abusive, or harassing
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Containing malware or harmful code
• Spam or unsolicited commercial messages

6. Reviews

Reviews must be honest, fair, and based on genuine business experience. We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate our guidelines. Businesses may respond to reviews but must not offer incentives for review removal.

7. Premium Subscriptions

Paid subscriptions are billed according to the selected plan. Prices are in GBP and exclude VAT unless stated. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. Refunds are handled in accordance with consumer protection law.

8. Marketplace & Tenders

Business Network acts as a platform for marketplace listings and tenders. We are not a party to any transaction between users and bear no liability for disputes between parties.

9. Intellectual Property

All content, design, and functionality of BusinessNetwork.co.uk is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Business Network shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at [email protected].