Babystepz...the Legal Stuff

Contents

• Website Disclaimer
• Website Usage Terms & Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Editorial Policy

Website Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Babystepz Limited and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk..

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Babystepz Limited. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Babystepz Limited takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

Website Usage Terms and Conditions (top)

If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Babystepz Limited's relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. The term 'Babystepz Limited' 'Babystepz' or 'us' or 'we' refers to the owner of the website. The term 'you' refers to the user or viewer of our website.

This site is owned and operated by Babystepz Limited of www.babystepz.co.uk. If you have any queries about these terms and conditions or if you have any comments or complaints on or about our website, you can contact us via the Contact page on babystepz.co.uk.

Terms of Use:

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

• The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time and you should look through them as often as possible.
• Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
• We try to ensure that this website is free from viruses or defects. However, we cannot guarantee that your use of this website or any websites accessible through it will not cause damage to your computer. It is your responsibility to ensure that the right equipment is available to use the website. Except in the case of negligence on our part, we will not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise to computer equipment as a result of using this website.
• All rights, including copyright, in this website are owned by or licensed to Babystepz Limited. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Any use of this website or its contents, including copying or storing it or them in whole or part, other than for your own personal, non commercial use, is prohibited without our permission. You may not modify, distribute or repost anything on this website for any purpose.
• All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website. Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
• From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
• This website, any content contained therein and any contract brought into being as a result of usage of this website are governed by and construed in accordance with English law. Parties to any such contract agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. All contracts are concluded in English.
• Unless otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions, all notices from you to us must be in writing via the Contact page on babystepz.co.uk and all notices from us to you will be displayed on our website from to time.
• Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall it confer any rights on a third party. If any part of these terms and conditions is unenforceable (including any provision in which we exclude our liability to you) the enforceability of any other part of these conditions will not be affected.
• You acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms of our privacy policy.

Privacy Policy (top)

This privacy policy sets out how Babystepz Limited uses and protects any information that you give Babystepz Limited when you use this website. Babystepz Limited is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. Babystepz Limited may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

Data Protection Act 1988

We are registered under the Data Protection Act and comply with the Act in all our dealings with your personal data.

Use and collection of personal information

In general you can visit our website without telling us who you are and without revealing any information about yourself. However, if you choose to register with our site you will be asked to provide certain information such as your contact details. Likewise, if you communicate with us for any reason any information you provide may be retained. Also, we may collect and process details of your visits to our website and the resources that you access, including, but not limited to, traffic data, location data, weblogs and other communication data.

We will store this data and hold it on computer or otherwise.

We may use information that you provide:

• (a) To register you with our website and to administer it.
• (b) For assessment and analysis e.g. marketing, customer and product analysis, to enable us to review, develop and improve our services.
• (c) To provide you with information: about any changes to our website, such as improvements or service/product changes, that may affect our service, information you request from us relating to our products and services, products and services which we feel may be of interest to you
• (d) From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
• (e) Please be advised that we do not reveal information about identifiable individuals to our advertisers and affiliates but we may, on occasion, provide them with aggregate statistical information about our visitors.

Security

We endeavour to take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, we cannot guarantee the security of any data that you disclose online and we will not be responsible for any breach of security unless this is due to our negligence or wilful default.

Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• Emailing us via the Contact page on babystepz.co.uk if you do not consent to receive direct marketing from Babystepz Limited or our affiliates.
• Emailing us via the Contact page on babystepz.co.uk if you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email Babystepz Limited via the Contact page on babystepz.co.uk

Editorial Policy

All reviews posted on Babystepz must not include profanity, threats, personal insults, or remarks that could be libellous or offensive.  Reviews must not include any material that may violate applicable laws.  Reviews must not include any personal information eg e-mail addresses or phone numbers.  Reviews have to be genuine and report your own experiences and not someone else's, or include rumour or hearsay.  Any comments pertaining to be the experience of a site uswer that are found to originate from a listed establishment or service or affiliate will be removed. 

If a listed place or service feels that a comment or review about their business is defamatory or grossly factually inaccurate please email us via the Contact page on babystepz.co.uk.  We will take steps to promptly investigate and where appropriate remove/ amend the review/ comment.  This will only be done where comments/ reviews are considered to be genuinely defamatory.

All reviews posted on our website are the subjective opinions of individuals and do not in any way represent an official position or commentary from Babystepz Limted.  We do not endorse any of the opinions expressed by reviewers or in management responses and we are not affiliated with any establishement listed or reviewed on this website.

Please note that Babystepz reserves the right to remove any reviews or comments for any reason.

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