Introduction

Welcome to the Harrington Starr Group website ("the website"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use the website. These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of the website, including those who create profiles, engage with our services, or access content such as job listings, newsletters, podcasts, and events.

Harrington Starr Group, including Harrington Starr Limited, The North Starr Limited, and Search 5.0 Limited (collectively referred to as "the Group"), owns and operates the website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@harringtonstarr.com.

1. Use of the Website

1.1 The content and information on this website are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice.

1.2 We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove content on the website without notice.

1.3 You agree to use the website in accordance with applicable laws and these Terms and Conditions.

2. Creating a Profile

2.1 If you create a profile on our website, you are responsible for keeping your login information and password confidential. Your password should be complex, unique to your account, and not reused across multiple accounts or shared with others.

2.2 If you believe your account has been compromised, you must change your password immediately.

2.3 Your account may be locked after repeated unsuccessful login attempts. Please inform us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.

3. Prohibited Uses

3.1 You must not use the website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, including but not limited to:

• Posting or transmitting harmful, defamatory, or offensive content.
• Interfering with the website’s operation, security, or functionality.
• Using automated systems to access or scrape the website without permission.
• Misusing our name, content, or branding in any manner.

3.2 You must not use the publicly available information about our staff (such as names, contact details, bios, or photos) without prior knowledge or consent from the Group and the individual staff member.

3.3 Any misuse of the website, including harassment or acts of aggression towards our staff, any individual featured on the website, or those we introduce you to, may result in the immediate removal of your profile, restriction of access, and legal action.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 All content on the website, including text, graphics, podcasts, videos, and logos, is owned by or licensed to us. You must not copy, reproduce, or distribute any part of the website or its content without our permission.

4.2 You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use any content you upload or contribute to the website (e.g., reviews, comments, or feedback) for purposes related to our services. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.

4.3 You confirm that any content you submit does not infringe intellectual property rights, is not illegal, and complies with applicable laws.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

5.1 The processing of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By creating a profile, subscribing to newsletters, or interacting with our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5.2 We are committed to complying with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 1998.

6. License

6.1 We provide you with a limited and revocable license to access and use the website solely for personal and non-commercial purposes.

6.2 You may download or cache individual pages of the website for temporary offline viewing, provided this is solely for your personal use and does not involve unauthorised modifications or redistribution.

6.3 Any unauthorised reproduction, modification, or distribution of the website’s content, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, is strictly prohibited.

6.4 You may not use the website or its content within an internal network or an intranet environment without obtaining prior written consent from us.

6.5 Framing or embedding any part of the website into another website or application is prohibited unless expressly permitted in writing.

7. Linking and Framing

7.1 You may link to our website provided that:

• The link does not damage our reputation or imply association or endorsement without our consent.
• The website is not framed within another site without our express permission.

7.2 We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

8. Force Majeure

8.1 We shall not be held liable for any delay or failure to fulfil our obligations under these Terms due to events beyond our reasonable control. Such events may include, but are not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, government regulations or actions, strikes or labour disputes, power outages, or widespread technical failures. In such cases, our obligations will be suspended for the duration of the event.

8.2 In such instances, we will take reasonable steps to minimise any disruption and resume performance as soon as practicable.

9. Liability and Legal Limitations

9.1 We exclude all liability for content and information provided on the website without charge.

9.2 We are not liable for any business losses, including loss of profits, income, goodwill, contracts, or opportunities.

9.3 We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or special damages, including loss of data or software corruption.

9.4 We do not exclude liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or where applicable law prohibits such exclusions.

10. Indemnity

10.1 By using the website, you agree to indemnify and keep us indemnified against all claims, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms and Conditions.
• Your misuse of the website or its content.
• Any action by you that causes harm to our systems, reputation, or third parties.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

12. Severability and Waiver

12.1 If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12.2 Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of our right to do so in the future.

13. Third-Party Rights

13.1 These Terms and Conditions are an agreement solely between you and the Group. They neither apply to nor confer benefits upon any third party, nor are they dependent on any third party.

14. Variation

14.1 We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. The updated Terms will be posted on this page, and by continuing to use the website, you agree to be bound by the updated version.

15. Assignment

15.1 We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without notice to you. This right of assignment applies only to us and does not extend to you.

16. Entire Agreement

16.1 These Terms and Conditions set out the entire agreement between you and the Group with respect to the website. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

17. Your Statutory Rights

17.1 These Terms and Conditions do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer, where applicable.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at info@harringtonstarr.com.