Website Terms Of Use
Website Terms of Use
1. About these Website Terms
1.1 These Website Terms of Use (“Website Terms”) govern access to and use of the website operated by Chisty Law Chambers Limited (“CLC UK”, “we”, “us”, “our”), together with any associated pages, portals, enquiry forms, landing pages, downloadable materials and official social-media pages linked to the website (together, the “Website”).
1.2 By accessing, browsing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Website Terms.
If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
2. Who we are
2.1 Chisty Law Chambers Limited
Company No. 10768907
Registered in England & Wales
Registered Office: 1 Grace House, Bessborough Road, Harrow, England, HA1 3EX
2.2 Contact details are published on the Website.
3. Relationship to other terms and policies
3.1 These Website Terms apply only to use of the Website.
3.2 If you instruct CLC UK for services, the relationship is governed by our Terms & Conditions / Terms of Business, which take priority over these Website Terms in the event of any inconsistency.
3.3 Use of the Website is also subject to our:
- Disclaimer
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy
All of which are incorporated by reference.
4. Information only – no advice
4.1 All content on the Website (“Content”) is provided for general information purposes only.
4.2 Nothing on the Website constitutes or should be relied upon as:
- legal advice;
- UK immigration advice or services;
- regulated legal services or reserved legal activities;
- financial, investment, tax, accounting or fiduciary advice; or
- professional advice of any kind.
4.3 You must obtain independent, appropriately regulated professional advice before taking or refraining from any action based on Content.
5. No UK immigration advice / non-regulated status
5.1 CLC UK does not provide UK immigration advice or UK immigration services.
5.2 CLC UK does not:
- advise on, prepare, review, submit or handle UK immigration applications;
- provide regulated legal services; or
- carry out reserved legal activities under the Legal Services Act 2007.
5.3 Nothing on the Website is intended to imply that CLC UK is authorised or regulated by the SRA, UK Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), FCA, HMRC, or any other regulator.
6. Accuracy, availability and changes
6.1 While we take reasonable care to ensure Content is accurate at the time of publication, we give no warranty or representation that it is complete, current, error-free or suitable for your purposes.
6.2 Laws, regulations, policies, eligibility criteria, fees, procedures and third-party requirements may change without notice.
6.3 We may update, amend, suspend or withdraw any part of the Website or Content at any time without liability.
7. No guarantees and third-party decisions
7.1 CLC UK does not guarantee any outcome, approval, acceptance, timing or success relating to:
- visas, immigration or residency;
- licences, registrations or permits;
- endorsements, admissions or enrolments; or
- decisions of any authority, institution or third party.
7.2 All such decisions are made solely by the relevant third party, over which CLC UK has no control.
8. Third-party links and platforms
8.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or tools.
8.2 CLC UK:
- does not control or endorse third-party content;
- is not responsible for third-party websites, services, privacy practices or availability; and
- accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from your use of third-party sites.
8.3 Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.
9. Intellectual property
9.1 All intellectual property rights in the Website and Content (including text, graphics, logos, layouts, templates and materials) are owned by or licensed to CLC UK.
9.2 You may view, download and print Content for personal, non-commercial use only.
9.3 You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, resell, exploit or create derivative works from the Website or Content without our prior written consent.
10. Acceptable use
10.1 You must not use the Website:
- unlawfully or fraudulently;
- to transmit harmful, misleading, defamatory or offensive content;
- to interfere with security, access controls or functionality;
- to attempt unauthorised access to systems or data; or
- in any way that damages or may damage CLC UK’s reputation or legitimate interests.
10.2 We may suspend or restrict access to the Website without notice if we believe these Website Terms have been breached.
11. Cookies and data protection
11.1 Use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by our Cookie Policy.
11.2 Personal data collected via the Website is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
12. Limitation of liability
12.1 Nothing in these Website Terms excludes or limits liability for:
- fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
- wilful misconduct; or
- death or personal injury caused by negligence, where unlawful to exclude.
12.2 Subject to clause 12.1, and to the fullest extent permitted by UK law:
- CLC UK shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, loss of profit, business, opportunity, goodwill or anticipated savings; and
- CLC UK shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, the Website or Content.
12.3 Use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.
13. No personal liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, no director, officer, employee, consultant, agent or representative of CLC UK shall incur any personal liability arising out of or in connection with use of the Website or reliance on Content.
14. Separate legal entities
14.1 References on the Website to other entities, partners or associated organisations do not create any partnership, agency, joint venture, group liability or cross-liability.
14.2 Each entity operates as a separate and independent legal entity, responsible only for its own acts and services.
15. Governing law and jurisdiction
15.1 These Website Terms and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with them are governed by the laws of England & Wales.
15.2 The courts of England & Wales have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory legal rights.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Website Terms is held to be unlawful or unenforceable, it shall be severed or modified to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Changes to these Website Terms
We may update these Website Terms at any time. The current version will be published on the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.