Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

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• “User”: Any individual or entity who accesses or uses the Site, including visitors and registered users.

• “Services”: All services, content, features, functionalities, and tools available on the Site, including updates, communications, donations, or any other online services offered.

• “Content”: All text, images, graphics, logos, videos, data, software, and other materials available on the Site.

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2. Acceptance of Terms

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By using the Site, you agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to bind that organization to these Terms.

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We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

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3. Eligibility

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You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site or Services. If you are under 18, you may only use the Site with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained parental consent to use the Site.

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4. User Responsibilities

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As a user, you agree to:

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• Provide Accurate Information: Ensure that all information you submit to the Site is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

• Compliance with Laws: Use the Site in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection laws in your jurisdiction.

• Acceptable Use: Do not use the Site to:​

  • Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights.

  • Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content.

  • Engage in activities that may disrupt or interfere with the operation of the Site.

• Protect Your Account: If applicable, protect your email address, password, and any account information, and immediately notify us if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

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5. Donations and Payment Processing

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• Donation Processing: Donations can be made via the Site as a guest without creating an account. Donations are processed securely via third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). By donating, you agree to the payment terms and conditions of these processors.

• Receipts and Records: We will provide you with a receipt for every donation made. Donation records are stored securely for accounting and tax purposes.

• Refund Policy: Donations are non-refundable unless an error occurred in the processing of the donation. If you believe there was an issue with your donation, please contact us within 30 days to resolve the matter.

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6. User Content

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• Content Submission: By submitting any content to the Site (such as comments, posts, reviews, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, distribute, and modify the content for lawful purposes.

• Prohibited Content: You agree not to upload or post any content that:

  • Violates any law or regulation.

  • Infringes on any intellectual property rights.

  • Is defamatory, offensive, obscene, or harmful.

  • Contains viruses or malicious software.

• Removal of Content: We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

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7. Intellectual Property

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• Ownership: All intellectual property rights in the Site and its Content are owned by us or our licensors. You do not acquire any ownership rights by using the Site.

• Use of Content: You may access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from the Content without our prior written permission.

• Trademarks: The trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site are owned by us or third parties and may not be used without prior consent.

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8. Privacy and Data Protection

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• Privacy Policy: Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and use your personal data. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

• International Data Transfers: If you are accessing the Site from a country outside of the UK, you understand that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We comply with all applicable data protection laws to protect your personal data.

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9. Limitation of Liability

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• No Warranty: The Site and its services are provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

• Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

• Force Majeure: We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, strikes, or network failures.

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10. Indemnification

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You agree to indemnify and hold harmless www.theceodirectory.com, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from any claim, liability, damage, loss, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:

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• Your use of the Site or Services.

• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable laws.

• Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

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11. Third-Party Links

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• External Links: The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control or endorse the content of these external sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or terms and conditions.

• Accessing Third-Party Sites: If you access any third-party sites through links on the Site, you do so at your own risk, and we recommend that you review their terms of service and privacy policies.

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12. Termination and Suspension

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• Termination: We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site and Services at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that harms the Site or other users.

• Effect of Termination: Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including but not limited to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

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13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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• Governing Law: These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, United Kingdom. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in London, England for any disputes arising out of these Terms or your use of the Site.

• Dispute Resolution: In the event of a dispute, we encourage you to contact us to attempt to resolve the issue amicably. If informal resolution is not possible, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, as described in a separate agreement.

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14. Miscellaneous

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• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and www.theceodirectory.com regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals.

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15. Contact Us

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