Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our website or signing up for our services.
Last updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Upsticks Directory. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at upsticksdirectory.co.uk (the "Service") operated by Upsticks Directory ("us", "we", or "our").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
2. Description of Service
Current Service
- • Early access signup for our upcoming platform
- • Email notifications about launch updates
- • Information about our directory services
Future Platform
- • UK property services directory
- • Business listing and profile management
- • Customer connection and messaging services
Upsticks Directory is being developed as a comprehensive platform connecting property service providers (estate agents, conveyancers, mortgage advisors, surveyors, removals companies, and related services) with customers seeking these services across the UK.
3. User Registration and Accounts
Early Access Registration
To receive updates about our platform launch, you must provide a valid email address and consent to receive marketing communications.
Accurate Information
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
Business Eligibility
Our service is primarily intended for legitimate property service businesses operating in the UK. Personal use for business purposes is permitted.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use the Service:
Prohibited Activities
- • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
- • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
- • To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
- • To transmit or procure the sending of advertising or promotional material without consent
Additional Restrictions
- • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate another business or person
- • To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service
- • To submit false or misleading information
- • To use automated tools to access the Service
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Upsticks Directory and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
User Content
When our full platform launches, any content you submit (business listings, profiles, etc.) remains your property. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.
6. Service Availability and Modifications
Important Notice
- We reserve the right to withdraw or amend our Service, and any service or material we provide, without notice
- We will not be liable if, for any reason, all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time
- The full directory platform is currently under development and launch timelines may change
- We may modify these Terms at any time by posting revised Terms on our website
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.
GDPR Compliance
We comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. You may also withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
8. Disclaimers
Service "As Is"
The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Company excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and terms express or implied, statutory or otherwise.
Future Services
Information about our upcoming directory platform is provided for informational purposes only. Features, pricing, and availability are subject to change. Early access signup does not guarantee access to the final platform.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Upsticks Directory, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:
- • Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
- • Service interruption or delays
- • Computer damage or system failure
- • Cost of substitute services
- • Any damages arising from your use of the Service
- • Third-party content or conduct
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: business@upsticksdirectory.co.uk
Website: upsticksdirectory.co.uk
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.