Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 11/04/2025
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the websites operated by Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC ("APES CIC", "we", "us", or "our"), including but not limited to:
APES CIC is committed to protecting exotic species and ensuring that our online platforms serve as a reliable and secure resource for our users.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using any of our Websites, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using our Websites.
3. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Websites after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
4. Use of the Websites
You agree to use our Websites only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. All content made available on the Websites is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice.
5. Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, logos, and materials on the Websites are either owned by APES CIC or used with the appropriate permission. You are not authorized to copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any material from the Websites without our express written consent.
6. User Accounts
If you choose to create an account on any of our Websites, you agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
7. Payments and Partnership with Stripe
Several of our Websites may offer products, services, and donation options that involve online payments. For processing these payments, APES CIC has partnered with Stripe Payments ("Stripe"). Your payment transactions are handled by Stripe, and by using our payment services, you agree to be bound by Stripe's own terms and conditions, which are available on the Stripe website.
Please note that APES CIC is not a party to any agreement between you and Stripe. We do not control Stripe’s payment processing operations, and your financial transactions are governed by the terms provided by Stripe. APES CIC shall not be held liable for any issues or disputes arising from payment processing via Stripe.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, APES CIC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Websites, including transactions processed through our partnership with Stripe.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless APES CIC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Websites, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement on any third party rights.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any disputes arising under or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in England and Wales.
11. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute related to these Terms, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation or arbitration prior to pursuing any legal remedies.
12. Third-Party Links
The Websites may contain links to third-party websites. These links are for your convenience only, and we do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. You access such websites at your own risk.
13. Termination
APES CIC reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Websites at any time, without notice, for any reason, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the information below:
- Address: Cross House, Unit 7, Sutton Road, St Helens, WA9 3YH
- Email:legal@apes.org.uk
- Phone: 0300 302 0998
By using our Websites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
