BRITISH AFGHAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

TERMS & CONDITIONS

OVERVIEW

Welcome to our Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using (www.bacci.org.uk) site (the “Website”), you hereby accept, agree and confirm to comply with these terms and conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms and conditions and our privacy and cookies policy, please exit from our site immediately.

You confirm absolute understanding that these terms and conditions constitute a binding agreement between you and the Website, that governs your access and use of the Site, which includes any images, text, illustrations, designs, icons, photographs, programs, music clips, downloads, systems and methods of trading, video clips, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, information, data, tools, products, written materials, services and other content (together, “Content”), including but not limited to the design, structure, selection, coordination, expression and arrangement of the Content available on or through the Website.

1. Definitions

  • “BACCI,” “Chamber,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the British Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a chamber of commerce located in the United Kingdom.
  • “Website” refers to www.bacci.org.uk and all associated pages under this domain.
  • “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the website.
  • “Services” refers to any services provided by the Chamber through the Website, including but not limited to event registration, membership applications, and information resources.

2. Use of Website

2.1. Acceptable Use: You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behaviour includes, but is not limited to: 

  • Transmitting any unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material. 
  • Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.  
  • Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Website or the servers or networks used to make the Website available. 
  • Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website. 
  • Using any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission. 
  • Introducing any viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other malicious code to the Website.  

2.2. Accuracy of Information: While we endeavour to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate and up-to-date, 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.  

2.3. Modifications to the Website and Terms: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for updates.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1. Ownership: The Website and its original Content, features, and functionality are owned by BACCI and are protected by United Kingdom and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.  

3.2. Limited Licence: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Website for your personal and non-commercial use. You may view, download, and print pages from the Website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms.  

3.3. Restrictions: You must not: 

  • Republish material from this Website (including republication on another website). 
  • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website. 
  • Show any material from the Website in public. 
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this Website for a commercial purpose. 
  • Edit or otherwise modify any material on the Website. 
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any part of the Website or its Content.  

4. User-Generated Content

4.1. Responsibility: Where the Website allows you to submit, post, or display content (e.g., comments, forum posts), you are solely responsible for such content. You warrant that your content does not violate these Terms or any applicable laws or regulations.

4.2. Rights Granted: By submitting content to the Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.  

4.3. Monitoring and Removal: We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content that we deem to be in violation of these Terms or otherwise objectionable.

5. Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.  

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

BACCI provides this website with all content, products and services “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. BACCI does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the website’s content. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

Limitation of liability to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall BACCI, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to the use of, or inability to use, the website, its content, or any services or products provided through it, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the website shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to us for accessing or using the website. Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BACCI, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including but not limited to any user-generated content you submit.  

9. Amendments

BACCI reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.  

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms together with our privacy and cookie’s policy constitute the entire agreement between you and British Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us.  

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.  

13. Contact Us

If you have any complaints or questions about our products or services that we have provided, please contact us at info@bacci.org.uk.