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Website Terms of Use


1. Who are we?

This website is provided by Folens Limited in logistical partnership with HarperCollins Publishers (UK) Limited.


Folens Limited are a company registered in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire with registered number 2043354 and registered office at Waterslade House, Thame Road, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8NT, UK


HarperCollins Publishers (UK) Limited are a company registered in Scotland with registered number SC027389 and registered address at 103 Westerhill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2QT


2. Accepting these terms of use

2.1 These Terms of Use ("TOU") set out the basis on which you may use the website


Please read these carefully before you start to use the website. By using the website, you are indicating that you accept these TOU and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree to these TOU, please do not visit or use this website.

2.2 These TOU do not apply to any other website or any other activities of Folens or HarperCollins (unless specifically stated).


2.3 If you wish to make a purchase via this website both these TOU and the separate terms of sale will apply. Please see Terms and Conditions for details. If there is any conflict between the Terms and Conditions and these Terms of Use, the Terms and Conditions shall take precedence in relation to any contract to purchase a Book.


2.4 Please also carefully review this website's Privacy Policy which governs collection and use of information about you. By using the website, you consent to us obtaining and holding your data as set out in the Privacy Policy.


3. Access to our website and age restrictions

3.1 The website is intended solely for users aged 18 years or over. Any registration, use or access of the website by anyone under 18 years of age without their parent or guardian's prior consent is unauthorised. By using the website, you warrant that you are 18 years of age or older (or have the consent of your parent or guardian to use the website).


We intend to keep the website available and operating, however we reserve the right to withdraw the website at any time without notice.


Whilst we try to ensure the website is normally available 24 hours a day, we will not be liable to you if for any reason the website is unavailable at any time or for any period. Access to our website is permitted on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw the website and/or service we provide on our website without notice (on a temporary or permanent basis). You agree that Folens and HarperCollins will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the website or any part thereof.


4. Ownership of material on the website and Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Unless otherwise expressly stated, this website and all materials that are included in or are otherwise a part of the website including, without limitation, graphics, layout, text, instructions, images, designs, trade marks, logos, any and all copyrightable material, the "look and feel" of the website, the compilation, assembly and arrangement of the


materials of the website, and all other materials related to the website (collectively, the "Materials") are owned, controlled or licensed by Folens and/or HarperCollins and its subsidiaries or affiliates and are protected from unauthorised use, copying and dissemination by copyright, trade mark, patent and other laws, rules and regulations.


4.2 Except as is expressly provided in these TOU, the Materials may not be copied, reproduced, downloaded, modified, republished, posted, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed in any way, in whole or in part, without the express prior written permission of Folens and HarperCollins.


5. Your Licence to use materials on the website

5.1 The materials may be used as a shopping and reference resource or for the purposes of private, non-commercial viewing of the web pages only


5.2 Subject to your compliance with the TOU, you are granted a limited, personal, nonexclusive, non-commercial, revocable, non-assignable and non-transferable license to download, view and/or print a single copy of the Materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you keep intact all trade mark, copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Materials or any copy you make of the Materials.


5.3 If you wish to make any use of the Material save as set out in clause 5.2, please contact Saskia Santos on ssantos@folens.com, with details of your request and we will consider and respond to your request.


6. Links to third party websites

There may be links from the website, or in communications you receive from the website, to third party websites. Accessing those third party websites requires you to leave the website. Folens and HarperCollins do not control those third party websites or any of the content contained therein and you expressly acknowledge and agree that neither Folens nor HarperCollins are responsible or liable for any of those third party websites. You are encouraged to review all policies, terms and regulations, including the privacy policies and terms of use of each and any third party website that you visit.


7. Liability disclaimer

7.1 To the fullest extent permissible by law, Folens and HarperCollins provide the website including, without limitation, the Materials on an "as is" basis and Folens and HarperCollins, their parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and each of their employees, directors, officers, shareholders, agents, vendors and contractors (collectively, the "website parties") make no guarantees, representations or warranties or endorsements of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, as to: (a) the website; (b) the Materials; (c) the functions made accessible on or through the website; (e) any products, services or instructions offered or referenced at the website; and/or (f) security associated with the transmission of information to the website.


7.2 The website parties hereby disclaim all conditions and warranties, and other terms which might otherwise be expressed or implied by statute, common law or otherwise including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, title, custom, trade, quiet enjoyment and freedom from computer virus and harmful or destructive material.


7.3 Under no circumstances will the website parties be liable to you for any losses or damages of any kind incurred by you (even if foreseeable) in connection with your use of the website and/or the Materials or in connection with the inability to use, or results of use of the website, any websites linked to it, any errors or omissions in the website's technical operation, including, without limitation, any liability for:

(a) any damage to your computer, hardware, computer software or other equipment or technology;

(b) damage from any security breach or from any virus, bugs, error, defect, delay in operation or transmission;

(c) computer line or network failure or any other technical or other malfunction;

(d) loss of income or revenue;

(e) loss of business;

(f) loss of profits or contracts;

(g) loss of anticipated savings;

(h) loss of data; and

(i) loss of goodwill.


7.4 Nothing in these TOU shall affect or limit Folens and/or HarperCollins' liability for death or personal injury arising from the negligence of Folens and/or HarperCollins, nor their liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation nor any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.


8. Changes to these TOU

We reserve the right to add to or change these TOU and agree to ensure that a note of the date and clause number of any such amendments will be included as part of the TOU. Any changes will be posted to this page and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of any such changes from time to time. Changes will become effective 24 hours after first posting and you will be deemed to have accepted any change if you continue to access the website after that time.


9. Governing law and jurisdiction

These TOU and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes and claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and you and we irrevocably agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales over any claim or matter arising under or in connection with these TOU (including non-contractual disputes or claims).


10. General

10.1 These TOU, and the documents referred to in them, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between us relating to the website and supersede all prior written or oral understandings, arrangements, representations or agreements relating to such.


10.2 A person who is not a party to these TOU has no rights under the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of these terms, but this clause does not affect a right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available apart from that Act.


10.3 If for any reason any part of these TOU are deemed unenforceable, then that part of the TOU will be deleted and this will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms.


10.4 Any waiver by us of the breach of the TOU shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of any provision.


11. Queries

If you have any queries about any of the products or the website, or if you wish to make a complaint please contact us at folens@folens.com




Website Terms of Use


1. Who are we?

This website is provided by Folens Limited in logistical partnership with HarperCollins Publishers (UK) Limited.


Folens Limited are a company registered in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire with registered number 2043354 and registered office at Waterslade House, Thame Road, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8NT, UK


HarperCollins Publishers (UK) Limited are a company registered in Scotland with registered number SC027389 and registered address at 103 Westerhill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2QT


2. Accepting these terms of use

2.1 These Terms of Use ("TOU") set out the basis on which you may use the website


Please read these carefully before you start to use the website. By using the website, you are indicating that you accept these TOU and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree to these TOU, please do not visit or use this website.

2.2 These TOU do not apply to any other website or any other activities of Folens or HarperCollins (unless specifically stated).


2.3 If you wish to make a purchase via this website both these TOU and the separate terms of sale will apply. Please see Terms and Conditions for details. If there is any conflict between the Terms and Conditions and these Terms of Use, the Terms and Conditions shall take precedence in relation to any contract to purchase a Book.


2.4 Please also carefully review this website's Privacy Policy which governs collection and use of information about you. By using the website, you consent to us obtaining and holding your data as set out in the Privacy Policy.


3. Access to our website and age restrictions

3.1 The website is intended solely for users aged 18 years or over. Any registration, use or access of the website by anyone under 18 years of age without their parent or guardian's prior consent is unauthorised. By using the website, you warrant that you are 18 years of age or older (or have the consent of your parent or guardian to use the website).


We intend to keep the website available and operating, however we reserve the right to withdraw the website at any time without notice.


Whilst we try to ensure the website is normally available 24 hours a day, we will not be liable to you if for any reason the website is unavailable at any time or for any period. Access to our website is permitted on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw the website and/or service we provide on our website without notice (on a temporary or permanent basis). You agree that Folens and HarperCollins will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the website or any part thereof.


4. Ownership of material on the website and Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Unless otherwise expressly stated, this website and all materials that are included in or are otherwise a part of the website including, without limitation, graphics, layout, text, instructions, images, designs, trade marks, logos, any and all copyrightable material, the "look and feel" of the website, the compilation, assembly and arrangement of the


materials of the website, and all other materials related to the website (collectively, the "Materials") are owned, controlled or licensed by Folens and/or HarperCollins and its subsidiaries or affiliates and are protected from unauthorised use, copying and dissemination by copyright, trade mark, patent and other laws, rules and regulations.


4.2 Except as is expressly provided in these TOU, the Materials may not be copied, reproduced, downloaded, modified, republished, posted, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed in any way, in whole or in part, without the express prior written permission of Folens and HarperCollins.


5. Your Licence to use materials on the website

5.1 The materials may be used as a shopping and reference resource or for the purposes of private, non-commercial viewing of the web pages only


5.2 Subject to your compliance with the TOU, you are granted a limited, personal, nonexclusive, non-commercial, revocable, non-assignable and non-transferable license to download, view and/or print a single copy of the Materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you keep intact all trade mark, copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Materials or any copy you make of the Materials.


5.3 If you wish to make any use of the Material save as set out in clause 5.2, please contact Saskia Santos on ssantos@folens.com, with details of your request and we will consider and respond to your request.


6. Links to third party websites

There may be links from the website, or in communications you receive from the website, to third party websites. Accessing those third party websites requires you to leave the website. Folens and HarperCollins do not control those third party websites or any of the content contained therein and you expressly acknowledge and agree that neither Folens nor HarperCollins are responsible or liable for any of those third party websites. You are encouraged to review all policies, terms and regulations, including the privacy policies and terms of use of each and any third party website that you visit.


7. Liability disclaimer

7.1 To the fullest extent permissible by law, Folens and HarperCollins provide the website including, without limitation, the Materials on an "as is" basis and Folens and HarperCollins, their parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and each of their employees, directors, officers, shareholders, agents, vendors and contractors (collectively, the "website parties") make no guarantees, representations or warranties or endorsements of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, as to: (a) the website; (b) the Materials; (c) the functions made accessible on or through the website; (e) any products, services or instructions offered or referenced at the website; and/or (f) security associated with the transmission of information to the website.


7.2 The website parties hereby disclaim all conditions and warranties, and other terms which might otherwise be expressed or implied by statute, common law or otherwise including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, title, custom, trade, quiet enjoyment and freedom from computer virus and harmful or destructive material.


7.3 Under no circumstances will the website parties be liable to you for any losses or damages of any kind incurred by you (even if foreseeable) in connection with your use of the website and/or the Materials or in connection with the inability to use, or results of use of the website, any websites linked to it, any errors or omissions in the website's technical operation, including, without limitation, any liability for:

(a) any damage to your computer, hardware, computer software or other equipment or technology;

(b) damage from any security breach or from any virus, bugs, error, defect, delay in operation or transmission;

(c) computer line or network failure or any other technical or other malfunction;

(d) loss of income or revenue;

(e) loss of business;

(f) loss of profits or contracts;

(g) loss of anticipated savings;

(h) loss of data; and

(i) loss of goodwill.


7.4 Nothing in these TOU shall affect or limit Folens and/or HarperCollins' liability for death or personal injury arising from the negligence of Folens and/or HarperCollins, nor their liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation nor any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.


8. Changes to these TOU

We reserve the right to add to or change these TOU and agree to ensure that a note of the date and clause number of any such amendments will be included as part of the TOU. Any changes will be posted to this page and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of any such changes from time to time. Changes will become effective 24 hours after first posting and you will be deemed to have accepted any change if you continue to access the website after that time.


9. Governing law and jurisdiction

These TOU and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes and claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and you and we irrevocably agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales over any claim or matter arising under or in connection with these TOU (including non-contractual disputes or claims).


10. General

10.1 These TOU, and the documents referred to in them, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between us relating to the website and supersede all prior written or oral understandings, arrangements, representations or agreements relating to such.


10.2 A person who is not a party to these TOU has no rights under the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of these terms, but this clause does not affect a right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available apart from that Act.


10.3 If for any reason any part of these TOU are deemed unenforceable, then that part of the TOU will be deleted and this will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms.


10.4 Any waiver by us of the breach of the TOU shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of any provision.


11. Queries

If you have any queries about any of the products or the website, or if you wish to make a complaint please contact us at folens@folens.com