Terms of Use – Harbour Echo

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Harbour Echo, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must not access or use the website or any services provided by Harbour Echo.
Your continued use of Harbour Echo constitutes ongoing acceptance of these Terms and any updates made to them.
These Terms of Use form a legally binding agreement between you and Harbour Echo regarding your use of the website.
You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the site.
Your use of specific features of the site may be subject to additional guidelines, rules, or terms, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
If you are using Harbour Echo on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly for any changes.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use Harbour Echo for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion or feature of the website, or any other systems or networks connected to the site.
You are prohibited from uploading, posting, or transmitting any content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
The use of Harbour Echo to send unsolicited messages, advertisements, or spam is strictly forbidden.
You must not introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful material to the site or interfere with its operation in any way.
You are not permitted to harvest or collect user data or content from Harbour Echo by automated means or otherwise without express written consent.
Impersonation of any person or entity, or misrepresentation of your affiliation with any person or entity, is strictly prohibited.
Any attempts to circumvent security measures or disrupt the proper working of Harbour Echo will result in immediate termination of access and possible legal action.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of Harbour Echo shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
You agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes or claims relating to these Terms of Use or your use of Harbour Echo.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
You agree to comply with all local laws applicable to your use of the website, regardless of your location.
The failure of Harbour Echo to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the use of Harbour Echo must be brought within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction when accessing or using Harbour Echo.
These Terms are intended to be interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Harbour Echo is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties, express or implied.
Harbour Echo does not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from Harbour Echo or through the website shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.
Harbour Echo disclaims any and all warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information published on the site.
We do not warrant that the website or any content will be free from viruses or other harmful components.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, all implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, are expressly disclaimed.
Harbour Echo does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee any third-party content, products, or services featured or advertised on the website.
You use Harbour Echo and all content at your own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to your device or loss of data that may result from your use.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Harbour Echo, including articles, logos, graphics, design, and software, is owned or licensed by Harbour Echo and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The name ‘Harbour Echo’ and its associated logo are trademarks of Harbour Echo and may not be used without prior written permission.
Users may view, download, and print content from the site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided all copyright and proprietary notices are maintained.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from Harbour Echo without express written consent.
If you submit content to Harbour Echo (e.g., comments, articles, or other materials), you grant Harbour Echo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in any media.
User-submitted content must not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.
Harbour Echo reserves the right to remove any user-submitted content that violates these Terms or applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights in or to the intellectual property of Harbour Echo except as expressly set out herein.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harbour Echo shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the website.
This limitation applies to damages arising from errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, delays in operation, viruses, loss of data, and any other loss or damage, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.
Harbour Echo’s total aggregate liability to you for any and all claims arising from or related to your use of the website shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to Harbour Echo during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
You acknowledge and agree that Harbour Echo is not responsible for the conduct, actions, or content of any third party featured or linked to on the website.
The limitations set forth in this section shall apply even if Harbour Echo has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain liabilities, so portions of these limitations may not apply to you.
Harbour Echo does not accept liability for any loss of profits, business, goodwill, or data arising from the use of the site.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Harbour Echo and its affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms.

Changes to Terms

Harbour Echo reserves the right to amend, modify, or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.
Any changes to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on the Harbour Echo website.
Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly to ensure you are aware of any updates.
If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.
Harbour Echo may notify users of significant changes to the Terms via email or through a prominent notice on the website, at its discretion.
The current version of the Terms of Use will always be available on the Harbour Echo website for your reference.
Your use of Harbour Echo after any changes are made constitutes your agreement to be bound by the updated Terms.