Terms.
This website is owned and managed by Digital Code Media Solutions (Trading as “DCM”). By entering or using this site, you accept these terms and conditions.
Modifications and additions
We may make changes to these terms and conditions at any time. Changes will be posted here and are effective immediately. Regularly reviewing this page ensures that you are always aware of the terms and conditions for your use of the site.
Competitions
Terms & conditions of DCM competitions are shown in the respective competition entry forms.
1. About this website
The purpose of this website is to support private and commercial customers and includes the provision of access to relevant information and services.
The content of this website, including information, tools and links, is provided free of charge unless otherwise stated.
We will do our best to ensure that content on this site is accurate and up to date, and to address any errors or omissions as soon as they are identified, however:
we cannot guarantee that the content is always accurate and up to date, or that it applies to each individual circumstance
content of this site is not intended to be used as a substitute for legal or professional advice
you should seek any appropriate professional advice relevant to your particular circumstances
The contents of DCM site, including articles, graphics, images, and all other material (the “Content”), are for your private use and informational purposes only.
Reliance on the Content or any other information provided by DCM, or any of its employees, agents, authors or others providing Content on the Sites is solely at your own risk. The Sites and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis. The Sites may contain materials that you may find offensive. If you find any of the Content offensive please stop using the Sites immediately.
2. Acceptable use policy
You agree to use this site for lawful purposes only. You must not use this site for any of the following:
to send, state, publish, use or reuse any material which is offensive, abusive, defamatory, indecent, obscene, threatening or illegal or in breach of copyright, trade mark, confidence, privacy or any other rights
to transmit any chain letters, spam letters, or junk email or participate in mischievous or malicious behaviour which causes or may cause damage, annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to this website or any other party
You may not circumvent or attempt to circumvent security measures or try to modify the site content except as expressly permitted.
We reserve the right to exclude a particular user from a service, and/or delete their details, if they abuse it (which could include, but is not limited to, hacking, submission of obscenities, fraud or the spreading of computer viruses). We may also make changes to a service without warning – this may include the removal of a service at any time.
In the interests of all our users, we will co-operate with investigations by any law enforcement agency or relevant authority of suspected criminal activity or violation of systems or networks.
3. Links to external websites
We are not responsible for the content of any linked website and cannot take responsibility for the consequences of your using the information or services on linked websites. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time. Websites that we link to may have Terms and Conditions that are different from ours. When using the services of external websites, please be aware that the Terms and Conditions of the other websites apply.
4. Online services, transactions and payments
When using this website you may access or follow links to a number of online services or transactions. Each of these services may have its own Terms and Conditions or end user licences that apply only to that service. Users of any service should ensure that they read the relevant terms and conditions.
We cannot guarantee the availability of any particular service either provided by us or by another organisation.
When applicable, payments are taken. Any disputes over such payments or fees requested and obtained via this website must be taken up with the relevant organisation.
5. User accounts, ID and password
To register with this site or to use certain services and tools, you will need to register for a User ID and password (for further information see our privacy policy).
Your User ID and password are very important pieces of information and it is your responsibility to keep them secure. You agree to:
choose a new password whenever you are required to do so
keep your User ID and password confidential
be responsible for any transactions made by users you have authorised to use your User ID and password
If you suspect your User ID and password has been or may be used by unauthorised persons you must notify us immediately by email info@digitalcodemedia.com
You are responsible for the management of information in your account. Where you use relevant services, such as our community forum: we cannot be held responsible for the content of communications between you and third parties
6. Security and virus protection
No data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as totally secure. While we strive to protect such information, we do not warrant and cannot ensure the security of any information which you transmit to us. Accordingly, such transmission is at your own risk. We will not be liable for any damages or loss arising out of or resulting from any unauthorised access to, alteration to or modification of information contained on this website.
We make every effort to check and test our website during production. You must take your own precautions to ensure that the process which you employ for accessing this website does not expose you to risk of viruses, malicious computer code or other forms of interference which may damage your computer system. It is always wise for you to run an anti-virus program on anything you download from the internet.
We accept no liability for any loss, disruption or damage to your computer system or your data caused by using this website or arising as a result of having used the website.
When uploading documents to this website you must take every reasonable precaution to prevent the spread or diffusion of any software contamination including computer viruses
7. Data Protection
Information you provide to us may be passed to relevant service providers. Your information will be managed in accordance with the law, including the Data Protection Act 1998. For further information please read our privacy policy.
8. General
We, our suppliers and employees are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance upon the information contained on our website, or any failure to comply with these terms and conditions, where such failure is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control
If we waive any rights available to us under these terms and conditions on an occasion, this does not mean that those rights will automatically be waived on any other or subsequent occasion.
If any part of these terms and conditions are held to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal for any reason, the remaining terms and conditions shall nevertheless continue in full force.
9. Applicable Law
THE INFORMATION AND OTHER CONTENTS OF THIS WEBSITE ARE DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF SCOTLAND. THIS WEBSITE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF SCOTLAND AND ALL PARTIES IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE SCOTTISH COURTS. IF ANYTHING ON THIS WEBSITE IS CONSTRUED AS BEING CONTRARY TO THE LAWS APPLICABLE IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY, THEN THIS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ACCESSED BY PERSONS FROM THAT COUNTRY AND ANY PERSONS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO SUCH LAWS SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO USE OUR SERVICES UNLESS THEY CAN SATISFY US THAT SUCH USE WOULD BE LAWFUL.
