Website Terms of Use
Last Updated: 10 October 2025
1. Introduction & Acceptance
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1.1 This webpage sets out the terms and conditions (“our Website Terms”) that govern your use of this website (www.alexbarnes.com).
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1.2 By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Website Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use this website.
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1.3 This website is operated by Alexander Barnes IP Limited (“we”, “us” or “our”), a private limited company registered in England and Wales as company number 16132627 with its registered office at 13-15 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX28 6HW.
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1.4 We may revise these Website Terms at any time and without notice by publishing an updated version of this web page. The revised Website Terms take effect immediately upon publication. By continuing to access or use this website after any such update, you agree to be bound by the revised Website Terms.
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1.5 Separate Terms of Business apply to any professional services provided by us on behalf of clients. These Website Terms do not form part of, or create, any client relationship.
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1.6 If you have any questions about these Website Terms or about content which appears on this website, please contact us using our Contact Form.
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2. Privacy & Cookies
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2.1 This website makes use of cookies for its proper functioning. Further details about the use of cookies by this website can be found in our Cookie Policy. By accessing or using this website, you also agree to the use of cookies as set out in that policy.
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2.2 Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle any personal information collected through this website or submitted via our Call Booking System or Contact Form.
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3. This Website, Its Content & Our Liability
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3.1 The content on this website is provided for general information only. It is not intended to constitute legal or professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should obtain specific advice from a suitably qualified professional before taking, or refraining from, any action based on the information contained on this website. We accept no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on, or use of, the provided content.
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3.2 This website and its content is primarily directed at people and businesses located in the United Kingdom. Without prejudice to clause 3.1, it should be noted that the content may not be applicable to any other jurisdictions.
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3.3 Although we make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete or current.
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3.4 We may update, amend, or remove content on this website at any time and without notice. We are under no obligation to ensure that any material is kept up to date.
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3.5 Access to this website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the website, or any content on it, will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors or omissions.
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3.6 Where this website contains links to other websites or resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience and information only and should not be interpreted as endorsements of those websites or resources. We have no control over the content of such third-party websites or resources and accept no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
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3.7 Without prejudice to the foregoing, and to the extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website, any websites linked to or from it, or any content or materials posted on it. This includes any loss or damage caused by viruses, denial-of-service attacks or any other malicious code that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material through your use of the website or any website linked to or from it. Nothing in these Website Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
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4. Our Intellectual Property Rights
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4.1 Unless otherwise stated, we are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights in this website and in the content published on it, including images, text, logos, documents and downloadable files. These works may be protected under copyright, trade mark, design or other intellectual property laws. All such rights are reserved.
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5. User Conduct
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5.1 You must not misuse this website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to this website, any server on which it is hosted or any server, computer or database connected to it. You must not attack this website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack, or by any other means.
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5.2 Breaching clause 5.1 may give rise to a claim for damages and may also constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We may report any such breaches to the relevant law enforcement authorities and co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use this website will cease immediately.
5.3 You acknowledge the global nature of the internet, via which this website is made available, and agree to comply with all applicable local laws in your jurisdiction when using this website. We do not warrant that the materials on this website are appropriate for use outside the United Kingdom.
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6. Contacting Us
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6.1 This website provides two mechanisms for contacting us, namely: (a) a call booking system; and (b) a contact form. The call booking system enables you to arrange an introductory telephone call to explore your needs and how we can help, without any cost or obligation. The contact form enables you to send a written message to us via email without unnecessarily exposing our email address to spam, which can adversely affect the efficiency of our communications.
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6.2 Communication with us via either of these mechanisms does not automatically create a client relationship. A client relationship is only formed once we agree to accept your instructions in respect of a matter and issue you with an engagement letter in accordance with our Terms of Business, which govern such relationships.
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6.3 Prior to forming any client relationship, we will carry out a conflict check to assess whether there is a conflict of interest between your interests and those of an existing client or ourselves. To enable us to carry out this conflict check, we request that you let us know, in general terms, the nature of your business as well as the names of any entities that you believe we would be unable to represent without a conflict arising with your own matters.
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6.4 We treat all enquiries in good faith with discretion and confidentiality. However, we would advise that you do not provide any confidential information until we have performed our conflict check and confirmed that we would be able to act for you.
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6.5 Any communication occurring prior to the formation of a client relationship is solely for the purposes of understanding your needs and determining whether and how we may assist. Nothing in such communication should be taken as professional or legal advice upon which you may rely. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should it be determined by an appropriate authority that any such communication, or part thereof, does in fact constitute advice upon which you were entitled to rely, our Terms of Business shall apply to the provision of that advice.
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7. General Provisions
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7.1 These Website Terms form a contract between you and us. The provisions of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 are excluded, and no person other than you or us has any right to enforce any of these Website Terms.
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7.2 These Website Terms and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with them, or with your use of this website, are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
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7.3 If any provision or part thereof contained in these Website Terms is held to be or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision, or part thereof, shall, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remainder of these Terms.
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7.4 Unless otherwise specified in these Website Terms, all warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.