Terms And Conditions

1. The provisions set out in these Terms govern your access to and your use of our Platform and shall constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us. We may change such terms from time to time and shall notify you accordingly if we do. If you do not agree to such terms, you must not use our Platform.
2. Subject to you agreeing to abide by these Terms, we hereby grant to you a revocable, non-exclusive and non-transferable licence to use our Platform on these Terms.
3. By registering for an Account, which involves providing us with certain mandatory and voluntary information as required for a successful registration and using our Platform, you agree and acknowledge that:
   1. you have read the terms set out in these Terms and agree to be bound by and comply with them; and
   2. you shall ensure that all Users of your Account abide by these Terms.
4. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account and you are responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree that all actions carried out by any person through your Account shall be deemed to be an act carried out by you, and you shall ensure that all persons who have access to and use your Account are authorised to do so. We are not responsible for any loss, damage or liabilities arising as a result of or in connection with the wrongful, fraudulent or illegal use of your Account.
5. We reserve the right to, without any notice, explanation or liability and in our sole discretion, refuse to allow you or suspend your access to our Platform or your Account at any time, or remove or edit content (including content submitted by you) on our Platform or on any of our affiliated websites (including social media pages).
6. We reserve the right to change, modify, suspend or discontinue any portion of the Services or any other products, services, affiliated websites (including social media pages) and/or other software provided by us in connection with any of the foregoing at any time. You agree that access to or operation of any of the foregoing may from time to time be interrupted or encounter technical difficulties.
7. Save to the extent permitted by us in writing, you are not permitted to use, or submit any content to, our Platform or any of our affiliated websites to advertise, promote or market any products or services of any third party or yourself.

1. This Site and the Services are available only to individuals or entities (“Users”) who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. By using this Site or the Services, you represent and warrant that you are (i) at least eighteen (18) years of age, (ii) otherwise recognised as being able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law, or (iii) are not a person barred from purchasing or receiving the Services.
2. If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a corporate entity, you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to bind such corporate entity to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, If, after your electronic acceptance of this Agreement, Empire Base finds that you do not have the legal authority to bind such corporate entity, you will be personally responsible for the obligations contained in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the payment obligations. Empire Base shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from Empire Base’s reliance on any instruction, notice, document or communication reasonably believed by Empire Base to be genuine and originating from an authorised representative of your corporate entity. If there is reasonable doubt about the authenticity of any such instruction, notice, document or communication, Empire Base reserves the right (but undertakes no duty) to require additional authentication from you. You further agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement for transactions entered into by you, anyone acting as your agent and anyone who uses your account or the Services, whether or not authorised by you.

1. Some Services may require payment of subscription fees and/or other ad-hoc or ancillary fees before you can access or use them (“Fees”). These Fees will be notified to you through our Platform.
2. If you purchase a recurring subscription from us, the subscription period for your Account shall be renewed automatically at the expiry of each subscription period, until terminated successfully through our Platform. By purchasing the recurring subscription, you authorise us or our related corporations to automatically charge the Fees:
   1. upon the commencement of your first subscription period, upon expiration of any applicable trial period or at a date otherwise indicated by us; and
   2. on the renewal date of the subscription period thereafter, without any further action by you.
3. Any Fees due in relation to your Account must be paid by their due date for payment, as notified to you through our Platform or otherwise. Failure to make timely payment of the Fees may result in the suspension or termination of your access to your Account and/or our Platform or any of the Services.
4. Our Fees may be amended from time to time at our discretion. We will provide you reasonably advanced written notice of any amendment of recurring Fees. Your continued use of a recurring subscription will constitute acceptance of the amended Fees.
5. You shall be responsible for any applicable taxes (including any goods and services tax) under these Terms.
6. All payments shall be made by using the payment methods specified by us from time to time. You acknowledge and agree that you are subject to the applicable user agreement of any third party payment methods. We shall not be liable for any failure, disruption or error in connection with your chosen payment method. We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any payment method without notice to you or giving any reason.
7. We must receive payment in full no later than the day on which such payment is required to be paid in immediately available and freely transferable funds, without any restriction, condition, withholding, deduction, set-off or counterclaim whatsoever.
8. Unless otherwise notified in writing by us, termination of your Account for any reason whatsoever shall not entitle you to any refund of the Fees. If you cancel your subscription to our Platform, you may continue to access your Account until the expiry of the subscription period in which the cancellation occurred.
9. Domain registrations are non-refundable.

1. Subject to subclause 3.3, the following applies:
   1. Shared Hosting.
      1. If an invoice for shared hosting is not paid 4 days after the due date, the account will be suspended and the specific website/email services will be taken offline.
      2. If an invoice for shared hosting is not paid 5 days after the due date, the invoice is updated and re-sent and incurs interest based on 8% plus the Bank of England base rate.
      3. If an invoice for shared hosting is not paid 65 days after the due date, the hosting account will be automatically terminated and the website and/or mailboxes and their backups will be deleted permanently.
   2. VPS hosting.
      1. If an invoice for shared hosting is not paid 4 days after the due date, we reserve the right to terminate the hosting server and associated services within 5-7 days.
      2. At our sole discretion we may retain a snapshot of that server for 30 days. Please note restoring the snapshot, is subject to a service charge of £10/$14 and will require to set up a new server, and as such previously used IP addresses and DNS records will need to be updated, which may take up to 24 hours or longer to propagate. Any such delay is out of our control.

1. You irrevocably and unconditionally represent and warrant that any of your content uploaded to our Platform complies with any applicable laws.
2. You are fully responsible for your content uploaded to our Platform. We will not be responsible, or liable to any third party, for:
   1. the content or accuracy of any content or data uploaded by you, by us on your behalf, or any other user of our Platform; or
   2. the loss of any content or data provided to us by you. You should keep a record of all such content and data.
3. We will only use the content uploaded by you for the purposes of carrying out the Services, carrying out our obligations in this Agreement and any other purpose expressly set out in this Agreement or otherwise agreed between us. We will not otherwise disclose or distribute the content uploaded by you, save for when required by law, a court of competent jurisdiction or any governmental or regulatory authority.
4. We may use the content uploaded by you for the purpose of data analytics or to implement artificial intelligence or machine learning. Any such content shall be anonymised and used only for the purposes of improving the Services and our response to users of the Platform.
5. We have the right to disclose your identity to any third party claiming that any content posted or uploaded by you to our Platform constitutes a violation of their rights under applicable law.
6. We have the right to delete any content uploaded to our Platform if, in our opinion, it does not comply with the content standards set out.

1. You may use our Platform only for lawful purposes. You may not use our Platform:
   1. in any way that breaches any applicable local or international laws or regulations;
   2. in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect;
   3. to send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material which does not comply with our content standards as set out in our prevailing terms and conditions as amended from time to time; and
   4. to knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware, adware or any other harmful programs or similar computer code designed to adversely affect the operation of any computer software or hardware.
2. You also agree:
   1. not to reproduce, duplicate, copy or re-sell any part of our Platform in contravention of the provisions of our Terms; and
   2. not to access without authority, interfere with, damage or disrupt:
   3. any part of our Platform;
   4. any equipment or network on which our Platform is stored;
   5. any software used in the provision of our Platform; or
   6. any equipment or network or software owned or used by any third party.

1. Except as expressly set out in this Agreement or as permitted by any applicable law, you undertake:
   1. not to reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, translate, publish, display, communicate, transmit, sell, exploit or use the whole or any part of any Service, our Platform or any of the contents therein for any commercial or other purposes;
   2. not to disassemble, decompile, reverse-engineer or create derivative works based on the whole or any part of the source code of our Platform nor attempt to do any such thing, or to reproduce, display or otherwise provide access to the Services or any of the contents therein, including but not limited to framing, mirroring, linking, spidering, scraping or any other technological means;
   3. not to provide or otherwise make available our Platform in whole or in part (including but not limited to program listings, object and source program listings, object code and source code), in any form to any person without prior written consent from us;
   4. to include our copyright notice on all entire and partial copies you make of our Platform on any medium;
   5. to comply with all applicable technology control or export laws and regulations; and
   6. not to disrupt, disable, or otherwise impair the proper working of the Services or our servers, such as through hacking, cyber-attacks (including but not limited to denial-of-service attacks), tampering or reprogramming.

1. You acknowledge that all intellectual property rights in our Platform anywhere in the world belong to us, that rights in our Platform are licensed (not sold) to you, and that you have no rights in, or to, our Platform other than the right to use them in accordance with these Terms.
2. Any intellectual property rights in content uploaded by you to our Platform shall continue to belong to you or their respective owners. You agree that you grant us a royalty-free and non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, publish and display such intellectual property rights for the purposes of performing the Services, promotional purposes, internal administrative purposes and any other purposes set out in these Terms, including for the purpose of improving the Services and our responses to users of the Platform.
3. You acknowledge that you have no right to have access to our Platform in source code form.
4. Our status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of content on our Platform must always be acknowledged.
5. You must not use any part of the content on our Platform for commercial purposes not specified on our Platform without obtaining a licence to do so from us or our licensors.

1. You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Platform (“Submissions”) provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.
2. You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions, and you hereby warrant that any such Submissions are original with you or that you have the right to submit such Submissions. You agree there shall be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions.

1. We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material available on or through the Platform infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately notify us. A copy of your Notification will be sent to the person who posted or stored the material addressed in the Notification.
2. Please be advised that you may be held liable for damages if you make material misrepresentations in a Notification. Thus, if you are not sure that material located on or linked to by the Platform infringes your copyright, you should consider first contacting an attorney.

1. For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Empire Base will process any personal data you have provided to us in accordance with our Privacy Policy available on the Empire Base website.
2. You agree that, if you have provided Empire Base with personal data relating to a third party (a) you have in place all necessary appropriate consents and notices to enable lawful transfer such personal data to Empire Base and (b) that you have brought to the attention of any such third party the Privacy Policy available on the Empire Base’s website or otherwise provided a copy of it to the third party. You agree to indemnify Empire Base in relation to all and any liabilities, penalties, fines, awards, or costs arising from your non-compliance with these requirements.

1. We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Platform for the purpose of managing the Platform, as well as data relating to your use of the Platform. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Platform.
2. You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data.

1. Empire Base may modify these terms or any additional terms that apply to the Service to, for example, reflect changes to the law or changes to the Service. You should look at the terms regularly. Empire Base will post notice of modifications to these terms, or other policies referenced in these terms at the applicable URL for such policies.
2. Changes will not apply retroactively and will become effective no sooner than 14 days after they are posted. If You do not agree to the modified terms for the Service, you should discontinue Your use of our Platform.
3. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be binding unless (a) in writing and signed by a duly authorised representative of Empire Base, (b) You accept updated terms online, or (c) You continue to use the Service after Empire Base has posted updates to the Agreement or to any policy governing the Service.

There may be information on the Platform that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to the Platform, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Platform at any time, without prior notice.

1. The Service is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. We give no warranty that the Service will be free of defects and / or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law we provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility, and satisfactory quality.
2. Empire Base accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Platform resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.

1. Empire Base makes no warranty or representation that the Platform will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure, and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service.
2. No part of this Platform is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Platform should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.
3. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through the Platform, any hyperlinked website, or any website or mobile application featured in any banner or other advertising, and we will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and any third-party providers of products or services.
4. As with the purchase of a product or service through any medium or in any environment, you should use your best judgment and exercise caution where appropriate.

1. While we make all efforts to maintain the accuracy of the information on our Platform, we provide the Services and all Related Content on an “as is” and “as available” basis, unless otherwise specified in writing. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of any of the foregoing, unless otherwise specified in writing.
2. To the full extent permissible by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, relating to our Platform or any Services, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Services, the Related Content, or electronic communications sent by us are free of viruses or other harmful components.

1. We are not liable for the completeness, accuracy or correctness of any information uploaded on our Platform and any Related Content. You expressly agree that your use of the Services and our Platform is at your sole risk.
2. You agree not to use the Services and the Related Content for any re-sale purposes, and we have no liability to you, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising under or in connection with these Terms (including but not limited to the use of, or inability to use, the Services or any other website or software) for:
   1. loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
   2. business interruption;
   3. loss of anticipated savings;
   4. loss or corruption of data or information;
   5. loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or
   6. any other indirect or consequential loss or damage.
3. Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:
   1. death or personal injury resulting from our negligence;
   2. fraud; and/or
   3. any other matter in respect of which we are prohibited under applicable law from limiting or excluding our liability.
4. These Terms set out the full extent of our obligations and liabilities in respect of the supply of the Services and our Platform. Except as expressly stated in these Terms, there are no conditions, warranties, representations or other terms, express or implied, that are binding on us. Any condition, warranty, representation or other term concerning the supply of the Services and our Platform which might otherwise be implied into, or incorporated in, these Terms whether by statute, common law or otherwise, is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify and hold us, our related corporations, and our respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives, independent contractors, licensees, successors and assigns harmless from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages and costs (including but not limited to direct, incidental, consequential, exemplary and indirect damages), and reasonable legal fees, resulting from or arising out of your act, default or omission, whether in your use of our Platform, Services, and/or any websites or software in relation thereto or otherwise, and whether in respect of your breach of these Terms or any laws or regulations or otherwise.

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under this agreement where that failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond our reasonable control. Such causes include, but are not limited to: power failure, internet service provider failure, industrial action, civil unrest, fire, explosion, flood, storms, earthquakes, subsidence, acts of terrorism, acts of war, governmental action, epidemic or other natural disaster, or any other event that is beyond our reasonable control.

1. The Parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through negotiations between their appointed representatives who have the authority to settle such disputes.
2. If negotiations do not resolve the matter within 15 business days of receipt of a written invitation to negotiate, the parties will attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith through an agreed Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) procedure. If the ADR procedure does not resolve the matter within 15 business days of the initiation of that procedure, or if either Party will not participate in the ADR procedure, the dispute may be referred to arbitration by either Party.
3. The seat of the arbitration under shall be London.
4. The arbitration shall be governed by the Arbitration Act 1996 and Rules for Arbitration as agreed between the Parties. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree on the arbitrator(s) or the Rules for Arbitration, either Party may, upon giving written notice to the other Party, apply to the President or Deputy President for the time being of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators for the appointment of an arbitrator or arbitrators and for any decision on rules that may be required.
5. The Parties hereby agree that the decision and outcome of the final method of dispute resolution under this Clause shall be final and binding on both Parties.

1. We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation, but this will not affect your rights or obligations under these Terms.
2. You may only transfer your rights or your obligations under these Terms to another person if we agree in writing.
3. No joint venture, partnership or agency or employment relationship has arisen by reason of these Terms.
4. These Terms and any document expressly referred to in it constitutes the entire agreement between us regarding their subject matter, and supersedes and extinguishes all previous agreements, promises, assurances, warranties, representations and understandings between us, whether written or oral, relating to that subject matter. You agree that you shall have no remedies in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not set out in these Terms or any document expressly referred to in it. You agree that you shall have no claim for innocent or negligent misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement in these Terms or any document expressly referred to in it.
5. If we fail to insist that you perform any of your obligations under these Terms, or if we do not enforce our rights against you, or if we delay in doing so, that will not mean that we have waived our rights against you and will not mean that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If we do waive a default by you, we will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that we will automatically waive any later default by you.
6. Each of the conditions of these Terms operates separately. If any court or competent authority decides that any of them are unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining conditions will remain in full force and effect.
7. This Agreement (including any non-contractual matters and obligations arising therefrom or associated therewith) shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales.
8. Subject to the Dispute Resolution provisions above, any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim between the Parties relating to this Agreement (including any non-contractual matters and obligations arising therefrom or associated therewith) shall fall within the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.