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The Platforms Association (“we”, “us”, “our”)

The Platforms Association
Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street
London EC4N 6HL
A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Contact details:
Email: [email protected]

 

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE

By accessing any part of this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) and to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms in full, you must leave the website immediately.

We process information about you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our site, you consent to such processing and warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.

Where appropriate, references to “we”, “us” and “our” in these Terms include The Platforms Association and third parties connected to us, including (without limitation) our directors, officers, employees, partners, members, agents and contractors.

 

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION – LIABILITY

1.1 You use this website at your own risk. The Platforms Association believes the information contained on this website to be reliable and correct. Content is provided on an “as is” basis for general information only. It has not been audited or verified by any third party and is subject to change at any time without notice. It is not intended to constitute advice on which you should rely.

1.2 We make no representation or warranty (express or implied) as to the accuracy, completeness or continued availability of the information, materials or data available on or through this website, or that use of the website will be free from viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform in order to access our site and for using appropriate virus protection software.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programmes, data or other proprietary material due to your use of our site or your downloading of any material posted on it, or on any website linked to it.

1.3 Certain information contained on our site may be based on, obtained from, or derived from third-party information. While such sources are believed to be reliable, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of any such third-party information.

1.4 We aim to update our site regularly and may change the content at any time. We may suspend access to the website, or close it indefinitely, without notice.

1.5 To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Platforms Association accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information, materials or data on this website. Unless agreed in writing, neither The Platforms Association nor any of its directors, officers, employees, members, agents or contractors shall be liable for:

  1. any direct loss; or
  2. any indirect, special, consequential or pure economic loss, including (without limitation) loss of profits, revenue, data, business, goodwill, reputation, opportunity or anticipated savings, even if such loss was foreseeable or we were advised of the possibility of such loss.

1.6 For the purposes of these Terms, “Loss(es)” means all losses, damages, costs, charges, expenses, claims, actions, liabilities and proceedings (including legal costs) arising from or in connection with:

  1. responding to, defending or settling any claim or proceedings;
  2. appealing against any judgment or decision;
  3. any investigation by a regulatory or other authority;
  4. establishing a right to indemnity; and/or
  5. obtaining professional advice.

1.7 The total aggregate liability of The Platforms Association arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be limited to 100% of the total aggregate amounts paid (if any) to The Platforms Association in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

1.8 Information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice and does not take account of your individual circumstances. You should obtain professional advice before making any investment decision. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer or solicitation to buy or sell investments or to engage in investment activity.

1.9 If you are a consumer (a private individual), nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights under English law.

1.10 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud.

1.11 We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times. We shall not be liable for any interruption or failure of service caused by factors outside our reasonable control.

 

2. MEMBER AND RESTRICTED CONTENT

Certain areas of the website may be restricted to members of The Platforms Association or authorised users. Access may be subject to additional terms, authentication requirements or membership obligations. We reserve the right to suspend or withdraw access to restricted areas at any time.

 

3. HYPERLINKS

3.1 Links to third-party websites are provided for information and convenience only. We do not endorse or approve the content, products or services of any third party.

3.2 When you access third-party websites, you do so at your own risk. We accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices or transactions conducted on third-party websites.

 

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

4.1 All materials on this website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

4.2 All intellectual property rights in the website and its content are owned by or licensed to The Platforms Association and/or its members and contributors.

4.3 You may:

  1. print or download one copy of materials for your personal use (if a private individual) or internal business use; and
  2. reproduce extracts of up to 300 words for research or private study, provided the material is reproduced accurately, not used in a misleading context, and properly attributed to The Platforms Association.

Any other use requires prior written consent.

4.4 You must not supply, resell, extract or re-use website data for commercial purposes without a licence or written consent.

4.5 Use of The Platforms Association name, logos or branding is not permitted without prior written approval.

4.6 If you breach these Terms, your right to use the website will cease immediately and you must destroy any copied materials.

 

5. TRADEMARKS

All trademarks, trade names and logos on this website are owned by The Platforms Association or third parties and may not be used without permission.

 

6. PROHIBITED USES

You may use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

  1. breach any applicable law or regulation;
  2. engage in unlawful or fraudulent activity;
  3. damage or impair the website;
  4. harm or attempt to harm minors;
  5. send unsolicited promotional material (spam); or
  6. introduce viruses or other harmful code.

Unauthorised access or interference with the website may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

 

7. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website at our discretion if you breach these Terms.

 

8. INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Platforms Association and its officers, employees and agents against all liabilities arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the website.

 

9. MEMBER DATA, SUBMISSIONS AND REGULATORY CONTEXT

9.1 Member submissions and uploads

Where members or authorised users submit, upload or contribute content (including documents, data, commentary or responses) to the website, you:

  1. confirm that you have the right to submit such content;
  2. grant The Platforms Association a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use that content for legitimate association purposes, including policy, regulatory engagement, research and member communications; and
  3. acknowledge that such content may be shared on an aggregated or anonymised basis.

We do not accept responsibility for the accuracy of member-submitted content.

9.2 Regulatory and consumer context

Nothing on this website is intended to conflict with, override or substitute applicable regulatory obligations, including FCA rules, Consumer Duty requirements or other legal obligations applicable to investment platforms. Content is provided to support industry collaboration and understanding only.

 

10. GENERAL

10.1 We may update these Terms at any time by posting revised terms on this website.

10.2 These Terms are governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, agency or advisory relationship.

10.3 If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.

10.4 Definitions

“Data” means any information or materials made available through this website.

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all copyright, database rights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights.

If you have any concerns about content on this website, please contact [email protected].

 

Plain-English Summary (Non-binding)

  • This website provides general information about The Platforms Association and its activities.
  • Content is not advice and should not be relied upon for investment or regulatory decisions.
  • Some areas are restricted to members. Access may be withdrawn if these Terms are breached.
  • Website content, branding and data are protected and cannot be reused commercially without permission.
  • We aim to keep the site accurate and available but cannot guarantee this at all times.

This summary is provided for convenience only and does not replace the full Terms above.