Website Terms of Use

These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Ashlings Legal website ("Website").

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms should be read alongside our:

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…and our Terms of Business (where you become a client).

Ashlings Legal is committed to transparency, professionalism and compliance with its obligations as a firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority ("SRA").

The Website is operated by Ashlings Legal Ltd.

info@ashlingslegal.com

Ashlings Legal LTD, Office 220, Spaces, 125 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BY

Regulatory Information: Ashlings Legal Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that our Website is available and operates correctly. However, we do not guarantee that:

• •The Website will always be available;
• •Access will be uninterrupted;
• •The Website will be error-free;
• •The Website will be secure against all cyber threats.

We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, modify or restrict access to all or any part of the Website at any time without notice.

The content published on this Website is provided for general information purposes only. Nothing on this Website:

• •Constitutes legal advice;
• •Creates a solicitor-client relationship;
• •Should be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice.

The law changes frequently and the application of legal principles depends on individual circumstances. Before taking or refraining from any action based on information found on this Website, you should take professional legal advice tailored to your situation.

Contacting us through this Website or via email does not automatically create a solicitor-client relationship. Formal instructions will only be accepted once appropriate engagement procedures, regulatory checks and conflict checks have been completed.

Whilst we endeavour to keep information on this Website accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees (whether express or implied) regarding:

• •The accuracy of content;
• •Completeness of information;
• •Suitability for any particular purpose;
• •Availability of services;
• •Reliability of external sources referenced.

The content may become out of date, and we are under no obligation to update it immediately.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ashlings Legal excludes all liability arising from or connected with:

• •Use of or inability to use the Website;
• •Reliance upon Website content;
• •Temporary Website outages;
• •Technical failures;
• •Viruses, malware or cyber incidents;
• •Loss of profits;
• •Loss of business opportunity;
• •Loss of anticipated savings;
• •Indirect or consequential losses.

Nothing within these Terms excludes liability for:

• •Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
• •Death or personal injury caused by negligence;
• •Any matter which cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website is owned by or licensed to Ashlings Legal. This includes:

• •Text
• •Branding
• •Logos
• •Graphics
• •Website design
• •Downloads
• •Articles
• •Publications
• •Images
• •Layout and structure

All intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may:

• •View Website content;
• •Download or print content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• •Copy, reproduce or distribute Website content for commercial purposes;
• •Modify Website materials;
• •Remove copyright notices;
• •Create derivative works from Website content without our prior written consent.

You agree not to:

• •Use the Website unlawfully;
• •Introduce viruses, malware or harmful code;
• •Attempt unauthorised access to the Website or connected systems;
• •Attack the Website through denial-of-service attacks or similar behaviour;
• •Interfere with Website security;
• •Use the Website in any way that could damage, disable or impair its functionality.

We reserve the right to restrict access to users who breach these Terms.

Information submitted through Website forms, emails or enquiries may not be considered confidential until we have agreed to act for you.

You should avoid transmitting highly sensitive or confidential information until formal engagement terms have been agreed. Submission of information through this Website does not create any obligation on Ashlings Legal to act for you.

Our Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. Ashlings Legal:

• •Does not control third-party websites;
• •Does not endorse their content;
• •Is not responsible for their privacy practices;
• •Accepts no liability for any loss arising from their use.

Users should review the relevant terms and privacy policies of any external website they choose to visit.

Our Website may include links to social media platforms such as LinkedIn and other third-party services. Any interaction with those services is governed by the terms and privacy policies of the respective platform and not by Ashlings Legal.

Ashlings Legal processes personal data in accordance with:

• •UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR);
• •Data Protection Act 2018;
• •Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Details of how we collect, use and protect personal information can be found in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

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Ashlings Legal may use approved technology solutions, including artificial intelligence tools, to support internal operations, legal service delivery, research, drafting and workflow management.

All use of such technology is subject to appropriate professional oversight, confidentiality safeguards and regulatory requirements.

No automated content generated through the Website should be regarded as legal advice unless expressly confirmed by a qualified legal professional instructed by Ashlings Legal.

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Ashlings Legal operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including requirements imposed by:

• •The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA);
• •The Legal Services Act 2007;
• •The Money Laundering Regulations;
• •UK Data Protection Legislation.

Where legal services are provided, our Terms of Business and client engagement documentation will set out the specific terms applicable to those services.

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

These Terms and any dispute arising from them shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute arising from the use of this Website.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Ashlings Legal Ltd

info@ashlingslegal.com

Ashlings Legal LTD, Office 220, Spaces, 125 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BY