Website Terms and Conditions of Use

Introduction

These Website Terms and Conditions explain how visitors may use the Cifas website. By accessing or browsing this website, you agree to use it responsibly and in accordance with these terms. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, process and protect personal data when you use the website and forms part of these terms. These terms may be updated periodically.

1. About the Website and These Terms

1.1 Website Ownership

The website www.cifas.org.uk (“Website”) is operated by Cifas, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 02584687, with its registered office at 6th Floor, Lynton House, 7–12 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9LT.

1.2 Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors and users of the Website and form a legally binding agreement between you and Cifas.

1.3 Eligibility

By using this Website, you confirm that you have read and understood these terms and agree to comply with them. If you are under the age of 18, please review these terms with a parent or guardian. The Website must not be used by individuals under the age of 16.

1.4 Updates to Terms

Cifas may revise or update these Terms of Use from time to time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review the terms periodically.

2. Website Use and Intellectual Property

2.1 Permitted Use

The Website is intended for informational purposes, including providing details about Cifas services, fraud prevention initiatives and policies.

2.2 Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property rights on this Website, including copyrights, trademarks, design rights and database rights, belong to Cifas or are licensed to us.

2.3 Third-Party Trademarks

Any third-party trademarks, logos or brand names appearing on this Website remain the property of their respective owners.

3. User Responsibilities and Restrictions

3.1 Compliance

Users must comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws when accessing or using the Website.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

Users must not engage in any activity that may harm the Website or its users. This includes hacking, modifying the website code, attempting unauthorized access, copying content for commercial use, distributing spam, or using the Website for unlawful or unethical purposes.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

4.1 External Services

The Website may include third-party services such as social sharing tools or integrated applications. These services are governed by their own terms and conditions.

4.2 External Links

Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. Cifas is not responsible for the content, availability or reliability of these external websites.

5. Communications and User Content

5.1 User Contributions

The Website may allow users to submit communications or content. Such contributions may be displayed publicly on the Website.

5.2 Responsibility for Content

Cifas does not routinely monitor user-generated content. Any opinions or statements expressed by users represent their own views and not necessarily those of Cifas.

5.3 Content Management

Cifas reserves the right to remove, restrict or modify any user-generated content or account that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate.

5.4 Licence to Use Content

By submitting content to the Website, users grant Cifas a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, edit, distribute and store the content for operational purposes.

5.5 User Responsibility

Users must ensure that they have the legal right to share any content they submit and that such content does not violate the rights of others.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Website Availability

The Website is provided on an “as is” basis. While we aim to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.

6.2 External Websites

Cifas is not responsible for the content, security or performance of third-party websites linked from this Website.

6.3 Liability Limitations

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cifas will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of the Website, including technical interruptions, inaccuracies or third-party content.

7. Termination of Access

Cifas reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website if a user breaches these Terms of Use.

8. General Provisions

8.1 Consumer Rights

These terms do not limit any statutory consumer rights that may apply under applicable law.

8.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Notice, constitute the entire agreement governing the use of this Website.

8.3 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Cifas
6th Floor, Lynton House
7–12 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9LT

Alternatively, you may contact us through the general enquiry form available on our website.