Terms & Conditions for Independent Sheffield
Effective Date: 1st October, 2023
1. Introduction
Welcome to Independent Sheffield, a platform dedicated to promoting local independent businesses in Sheffield. These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Independent Sheffield's Website, located at https://www.independent-sheffield.co.uk.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using our website, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. You affirm that you are at least 18 years of age or are accessing the site under the supervision of an adult or guardian.
3. Intellectual Property
All content, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, and other material on this site, is the property of Independent Sheffield or its content providers and is protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized use may result in a violation of these laws.
4. Membership Cards, User Accounts, and Online Transactions
Membership Cards:
Duration: Being a Cardholder of Independent Sheffield entitles you to an annual membership, starting from the date on which the order was dispatched.
Validity and Usage:
To receive a discount, a valid Independent Sheffield Membership Card must be presented at the point of sale. A card is considered valid if it's in the possession of the rightful owner and only up to and including the expiry date printed on the card.
The discounts advertised on our website are exclusive to cardholders and cannot be combined with other offers.
Venue Discretion: Participating venues reserve the right to accept the Independent Sheffield Membership Card on a discretionary basis, especially if they doubt its validity.
Replacement and Damage: We are not liable to provide a replacement Independent Sheffield Membership Card in the event of loss, theft, or cosmetic damage.
Accuracy of Information:
We are not liable for outdated discounts or misinformation that may appear online or in printed materials. Such information may be based on previous discounts.
The information presented online is for informational purposes only, with images being illustrative. No warranties or guarantees are made regarding the accuracy of the material on the site.
Venue Participation: We are not liable for the withdrawal of any participating venues. However, Cardholders may benefit from additional venues that may join the program later.
Liabilities:
Independent Sheffield's directors and representatives will not be liable for damages arising in connection with the platform or its membership program.
We are not responsible for the experiences Cardholders have at participating venues and won't mediate disputes between Cardholders and venues.
We promote responsible drinking and are not liable for any issues arising from the overconsumption of alcoholic beverages. Cardholders should be aware of campaigns like ‘Drink Aware’.
User Accounts:
Registration: Users may create accounts on our platform to access enhanced services. During registration, users agree to provide accurate and current information and update it as necessary.
Security: Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials. Any unauthorized use of an account should be reported immediately to Independent Sheffield. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the user's failure to comply with these obligations.
Termination: Independent Sheffield reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our Terms & Conditions, or for any other reasons deemed necessary in our discretion.
Online Transactions and Abandoned Cart Data:
Data Collection: In the process of an online purchase, we may collect and store data on items added to your cart. If a purchase is not completed, we may send reminders or offers related to the items left in the cart.
Payment: Transactions on our website are processed securely using third-party payment processors. We do not store sensitive payment information on our servers. Any payment disputes or queries should be addressed with the respective payment processor.
5. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for ensuring that the personal, payment, and account information provided is accurate and current. Users agree not to use the site for unlawful or prohibited purposes. Furthermore, users agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of their account.
6. Disclaimers
Independent Sheffield does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information presented on the website. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such information by any visitor to the site, or by anyone who may be informed of its contents.
7. Third-party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party sites or utilize third-party services (like Stripe for payments). These are provided only for convenience. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
8. Changes to Terms & Conditions
We may revise and update these Terms & Conditions from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the site following the posting of revised Terms & Conditions means you accept and agree to the changes.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our website without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.
10. Enforcement
Failure to enforce any of these terms on occasion does not prevent us from enforcing them in the future.
11. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns related to these terms and conditions, please contact us through our contact page.