Terms of use policy

Welcome to www.homemadebrownie.co.uk (our "Site"). This Terms of Use Policy outlines the terms between you and The Homemade Brownie Company Limited ("we," "us," or "our") under which you may access and use our Site. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by this policy, which supplements our Terms and Conditions.

The Homemade Brownie Company Limited is registered at Sterling House, Stroudley Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8UG.

Prohibited Uses

You may use our Site only for lawful purposes. You agree not to use our Site:

In violation of laws or regulations
- In any way that breaches applicable local, national or international law or regulation.
- In any manner that is unlawful, fraudulent or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.
To harm others
- For the purpose of harming or attempting to harm minors or any other individuals in any way.
To misuse content
- To upload, post, transmit or share material that violates our Content Standards.
For unauthorised communications
- To send, knowingly receive, upload, download or use any unsolicited promotional material, including spam.
To compromise security
- To knowingly transmit any harmful data, including viruses, Trojan horses, worms or other malicious software designed to disrupt or damage hardware or software.

Additionally, you agree not to:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy or resell any part of our Site in breach of our Terms and Conditions.
Access, interfere with, damage or disrupt:
- Any part of our Site.
- Equipment or networks on which our Site is hosted.
- Software supporting the Site.
- Equipment or networks owned or used by third parties.

Interactive Services

From time to time, we may provide interactive services on our Site, such as:

Chat rooms
Bulletin boards
Blogs

When we offer interactive services, we will inform you of the type of service provided, whether it is moderated and the form of moderation used (e.g., human or technical).

While we take steps to assess risks and may implement moderation where necessary, we are under no obligation to monitor or moderate any interactive service. We expressly disclaim liability for any harm or damage arising from your use of interactive services, whether moderated or not.

Parental Responsibility

If minors use our interactive services, it is the responsibility of parents or guardians to monitor and guide their online activities. While we aim to mitigate risks, moderation may not always prevent harm.

When interactive services are moderated, we will provide contact details for the moderator to address any concerns.

Content Standards

The following Content Standards apply to any material you contribute to our Site ("Contributions") and to any interactive services. Contributions must:

Be accurate (when stating facts).
Reflect genuinely held beliefs (when stating opinions).
Comply with applicable UK laws and the laws of the jurisdiction from which they are posted.

Contributions must not:

Contain defamatory, obscene, offensive or hateful material.
Promote violence, discrimination or unlawful activities.
Infringe on intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademarks or database rights.
Mislead others or breach any legal duties, such as confidentiality or contractual obligations.
Threaten, harass or invade the privacy of others, or cause undue distress.
Be used to impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.
Contain harmful software or advocate illegal acts such as copyright infringement.

Breach of Terms

We reserve the right to determine, at our sole discretion, whether your use of our Site violates this Terms of Use Policy. If a breach occurs, we may take the following actions:

Immediate, temporary or permanent suspension of your access to our Site.
Removal of any content you have uploaded or shared on the Site.
Issuance of a formal warning.
Legal proceedings to recover costs incurred due to the breach including administrative and legal fees.
Disclosure of relevant information to law enforcement authorities.

We exclude liability for actions taken in response to violations of this policy. These responses are not exhaustive and we may take additional measures as deemed necessary.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Terms of Use Policy at any time by updating this page. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any changes, as they are legally binding on you. Certain provisions of this policy may be superseded by terms or notices published elsewhere on our Site.

Feedback and Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Terms of Use Policy, please contact us in writing to The Homemade Brownie Company Limited, Sterling House, Stroudley Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8UG or via e-mail to adam@homemadebrownie.co.uk.