Terms of Use
1. Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Lasting Post, provided by Lasting Post Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”). Access to and use of this website (“Lasting Post”) is provided by us on the basis of a number of important terms and conditions, which are set out in full below.
1.2 You should carefully read these terms and conditions (“terms”). When you use Lasting Post you will be legally bound by these terms, which will take effect from your first use of Lasting Post. If you do not agree to be legally bound by these terms, then you should not access or use Lasting Post.
1.3 These terms apply generally to the use of Lasting Post.
1.4 Lasting Post is intended for use by residents of the United Kingdom only. Lasting Post is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in a country where that distribution or use would be contrary to local laws or regulations.
2. Changes to terms
2.1 We are continually seeking to update and improve Lasting Post. As a result, we may make changes to Lasting Post, including these terms, at any time. You will need to review these terms regularly so that you are aware of any changes we have made. You will be legally bound by the updated or amended terms from the first time that you use Lasting Post after we post the changes on-line.
3. Lasting Post content
3.1 You may copy, download, adapt or print off copies of the materials, information, data and other content included on Lasting Post (“Lasting Post content”) but only for your personal, non-commercial use and information. However, you must retain any notices contained in Lasting Post content regarding the ownership of rights in that content and comply with your other obligations under these terms. You may not use Lasting Post content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
3.2 The rights in images, trade marks, trade names and logos included on Lasting Post are owned by us and our third party suppliers and contributors. All rights are reserved and acknowledged. You may not use these trade marks, trade names and logos in any way without our prior written permission.
4. Information
4.1 Information which we provide through Lasting Post is in outline for information or educational purposes only. The information is not a substitute for the professional judgment of a solicitor, financial or tax adviser or healthcare professional. We cannot guarantee that information provided by Lasting Post will meet your individual needs, as this will very much depend on your individual circumstances. You should therefore use the information as a starting point for your enquiries, not rely on it.
4.2 If you have any concerns about wills or the legal aspects of death or funeral arrangements then we recommend that you consult a solicitor. The Law Society, Law Society of Scotland or Law Society of Northern Ireland can help you find a solicitor in your area.
4.3 If you have concerns about tax issues or financial planning then we recommend that you consult a financial adviser.
4.4 Lasting Post does not give medical advice, nor does Lasting Post provide counselling or health services. If you are suffering from grief then you may wish to consult your doctor, who may also be able to recommend a bereavement counsellor.
5. Third party web-sites
5.1 We do not monitor the content of third party web-sites and any link provided on Lasting Post is solely for your convenience. We cannot therefore accept any responsibility for any third party web-site. You are responsible for checking and complying with the terms and privacy policies applicable to your use of any third party web-site. Some links may be to web-sites which also offer commercial services such as online purchases.
6. Responsibility
6.1 The extent of our responsibility to you has been determined in the context of the following:
(a) access to Lasting Post is provided to you free of charge;
(b) it is your responsibility to determine the suitability of any Lasting Post content for any particular purpose to which you wish to put it;
(c) Lasting Post does not give instructions and you are responsible for any action or decision you take or do not take as a result of Lasting Post content;
(d) it is your responsibility to ensure that your equipment is enabled with appropriate up-to-date virus checking software before you access or use Lasting Post.
6.2 Whilst we will endeavour to ensure that Lasting Post is available to you and that content for which we are responsible is accurate, we cannot make any legal commitment or representation to you that Lasting Post will be available at any particular time or that it or any Lasting Post content will be of any particular quality or fit for any particular purpose. However, we will exercise reasonable skill and care in providing any service to you.
6.3 We can accept no liability to you for any of the following types of loss (which you may suffer as a result of your use of Lasting Post):
(a) loss which was not foreseeable to you and us when you first accessed or registered to use Lasting Post (even if that loss results from the our failure to comply with these terms or our negligence);
(b) any business loss you may suffer, including loss of revenue, profits or anticipated savings (whether those losses are the direct or indirect result of our default);
(c) loss which you suffer other than as a result of our failure to comply with these terms or our negligence or breach of statutory duty;
(d) any loss suffered due to the default of any party other than us.
6.4 We do not give any commitment that Lasting Post or any Lasting Post content will be available uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected, or that Lasting Post or its supporting systems are free of viruses or bugs.
6.5 We can accept no liability to you if we fail, or are interrupted or delayed in the performance of any obligation because of:
(a) the non-availability or failure of any telecommunications or computer services, systems, equipment or software operated or provided by you or any third party;
(b) any other event not reasonably within our control.
6.6 We do not give any commitments or accept any liability to you in respect of Lasting Post content provided by other users of the website or third parties other than us.
6.7 Nothing in these terms will limit our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence.
7. Remedies
7.1 To the extent that we are practically able to do so, we may terminate your access to any part of Lasting Post at any time without notice if you breach any of the terms. You may terminate your registration for any part of Lasting Post by providing written notice that you wish to terminate your registration to us at headoffice@lastingpost.com
8. General
8.1 If any of these terms are determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable then the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect.
8.2 These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. If you are a consumer, then you may have rights to bring court proceedings in the courts of the country in which you are domiciled. Otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you and we shall bring all court proceedings in the courts of England and Wales.