1. DEFINITIONS 
 
- “User” refers to any individual, company, or organization that accesses the Site, whether or not they register or create an account. 
- “Content” refers to any data, text, images, videos, audio, or other materials presented or distributed on the Site. 
- “Services” refers to all content, features, functionality, products, services, or software provided through the Site, including but not limited to subscriptions, event registration, merchandise sales, and online training. 
 
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS 
 
By using the Site, you agree to these Terms and the terms of our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms may be amended or updated from time to time, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically. The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of this document. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. 
 

3. ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 13 years of age or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to access and use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements. If you are under the age of 13, you may only use the Site under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or another responsible adult.
 
4. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION 
 
To access certain features or Services of the Site, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update it as necessary to maintain its accuracy.  
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breaches. We are not responsible for any losses incurred due to unauthorized use of your account. 
 
5. LICENSE GRANT AND RESTRICTIONS 
 
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site solely for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.  
 
You may not: 
- Copy, modify, distribute, or publicly display any content without prior written consent from us. 
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract the source code of any part of the Site or Services, except where expressly permitted by law. 
- Use the Site for any illegal, harmful, or unethical purposes. 
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, including by transmitting any harmful or malicious code. 
- Use automated systems, including robots or scrapers, to access the Site or collect data. 
 
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 
 
All intellectual property rights in the Site and its Content, including but not limited to logos, trademarks, designs, text, graphics, software, and any other materials, are owned by or licensed to SquawkZone LTD. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights in the Site or Content by using the Site. 
 
7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT 
 
You may submit, upload, or otherwise contribute content to the Site (e.g., comments, reviews, forum posts). By submitting any user-generated content, you grant SquawkZone a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, and transferable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for the purposes of providing and promoting our Services. 
 
You represent and warrant that any user-generated content you submit does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties and complies with all applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove or modify any content that violates these Terms or is deemed offensive, inappropriate, or harmful. 
 
8. USER CONDUCT 
 
You agree to use the Site in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following: 
 
- You will not post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise illegal. 
- You will not use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another individual or organization. 
- You will not impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity. 
- You will not engage in any activity that could disrupt or impair the operation of the Site or its Services. 
 
9. PAYMENT AND FEES 
 

Certain services on the Site may require payment, including but not limited to event registrations, memberships, merchandise, or subscriptions. Payments must be made using the available methods on the Site, and by providing your payment details, you confirm that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method.

SquawkZone partners with Stripe to take payment and taking a payment through the Squawkzone platform currently costs £0.40 + 3% per transaction. This is a combined Stripe and SquawkZones cost. 

We reserve the right to change our fees at any time and will notify you of any such updates. Refunds will be processed in accordance with our refund policy, and we maintain the right to modify or cancel any transaction at our discretion. Any disputes will be resolved through Stripe, which may be the most effective way to handle them.

 
10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT 
 
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by SquawkZone. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party websites. You access these websites at your own risk, and it is your responsibility to review their privacy policies and terms of use. 
 
11. PRIVACY POLICY 
 
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your personal information. 
 
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 
 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SquawkZone shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. 
 
Our total liability to you for any claims arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. 
 
13. INDEMNIFICATION 
 
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SquawkZone, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from: 
- Your use of the Site and Services. 
- Any violation of these Terms. 
- Your violation of any rights of another party. 
- Your submission of user-generated content. 
 
14. TERMINATION 
 
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, all rights granted to you will immediately cease, and you must promptly cease all use of the Site. 
 
15. FORCE MAJEURE 
 
We will not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes, lockouts, power failures, or any other event beyond our reasonable control. 
 
16. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES 
 
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of England and Wales. 
 
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 
 
In the event of a dispute, you agree to first seek an informal resolution through negotiation. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration in London, following the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Disputes will also be handled through Stripe, which may be the most effective method for resolution.
 
18. SEVERABILITY 
 
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced with a valid and enforceable provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original provision. 
 
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 
 
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and SquawkZone regarding your use of the Site and Services. If there is any conflict between these Terms and any other agreement, these Terms shall prevail. 
 
20. CONTACT INFORMATION 
 
If you have any questions about these Terms or need further clarification, please contact us at: 
 
- Email: info@squawkzone.com