Terms and Conditions

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Use of Website 

These terms and conditions govern your use of our website and by using our website, you accept these terms and conditions in full. If you do not consent or if you disagree with these terms and conditions, or any part of these terms and conditions, you must not use this website.

By using our website you are agreeing to all terms and conditions on our website.

Company Information

Prestige Business Awards

G Mill 

Dean Clough

Halifax 

HX3 5WD

We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information presented on this website. Additionally, we make no commitment to ensuring that the website remains accessible or that its content is regularly updated. 

To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, we disclaim all representations, warranties, and conditions related to this website and its use, including, but not limited to, any warranties implied by law regarding satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, and/or the exercise of reasonable care and skill.

Entry Terms and Conditions

1. Entry Conditions: By entering, you agree to abide by all rules and conditions, which are deemed final. The judges' decisions are conclusive, and no further correspondence will be entered into.
2. Purchases: Award winners and runners-up may choose to purchase a digital package, trophy or certificate, though this is optional.
3. Eligibility for Orders: Only those who have been recognised by Prestige Business Awards as award winners or runners-up (finalists) are eligible to purchase our products and services.
4. Deadline Extension: Entries not received by the specified deadline will be automatically deferred to the next round.
5. Notification: Winners of Prestige Business Awards will be notified by email within one month following the deadline for the next round.
6. Tie Situations: In the event of a tie, where multiple entrants receive the highest score in a category, Prestige Business Awards reserve the right to declare more than one winner in that category.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

By accessing this site you accept these Terms and Conditions. 

A. Definitions

For the purposes of these terms and conditions of sale (the “Terms“):

• ‘Client Details(s)’ refers to the publication of your details on any platform operated by Us, which may include digital and printed materials and promotional items, as applicable;
• ‘Client’, ‘You’, or ‘Your’ denotes You and/or Your organisation; 
• ‘Background Intellectual Property Rights’ means any existing Intellectual Property Rights in materials used 
• ‘Confirmation Email’ refers to the email confirming Your Order;
• ‘Company’, ‘Our’, ‘Us’, or ‘We’ signifies Prestige Business Awards;
• ‘Confidential Information’ encompasses all technical, commercial, business, financial, operational, administrative, marketing, or other nature of information, including personal data, whether in oral, tangible, or documentary form, whether marked proprietary or not;
• ‘Contract’ means the agreement between the Company and the Client for the provision of Services under these Terms;
• ‘Force Majeure Event’ denotes an event beyond the control of the affected party, including acts of God, war, embargo, riot, civil disorder, epidemic, pandemic, or government action, which cannot be prevented by reasonable diligence;
• ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ includes patents, copyrights, trademarks, business names, domain names, moral rights, design rights, and any similar rights, whether registered or unregistered;
• ‘Order’ is the purchase and request for Our services placed by You for the products and services supplied by Us
• ‘Proofs’ means samples of the copy, designs and the layout of the artwork before publication;
• ‘Services’ refers to the creation, publication, or production of an Order
• ‘Website’ refers to Our website www.prestigebusinessawards.co.uk;
• ‘Working Day’ means any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or public bank holiday in England when banks in the UK are open for business.

B. Formation of the Contract

B.1 These Terms apply to business-to-business transactions only, not to individual consumers.

B.2 These Terms govern Your Order and the supply of Services by Us. They exclude any other terms that You seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by law, trade custom, practice, or course of dealing.

B.3 These Terms are available in the English language only, other languages may be available upon request. 

B.4 You may place an Order through the Website by following the onscreen instructions. Orders can be submitted using the method set out on the Website or by emailing info@prestigebusinessawards.co.uk where relevant. The Order constitutes an offer by You to purchase Services in accordance with these Terms.

B.5 The Contract will be deemed to be formed when We send You a Confirmation Email, confirming Your Order.

B.6 You are responsible for ensuring that Your Order is complete and accurate, including any corrections before submission.

B.7 The Contract will cover only the Services detailed in the Confirmation Email. We are not obliged to provide any additional services beyond those specified.

B.8 By placing an order, You confirm that You have the authority to act on behalf of the company you represent. Prestige Business Awards is not responsible for unauthorised orders, and the balance remains payable.

C. Terms of the Contract

C.1 We shall provide the Services according to the specifications outlined in the Confirmation Email and these Terms.

C.2 Physical items such as trophies, article frames, and print copies are considered ‘delivered’ once a tracking reference number is issued. You must ensure that the delivery address is accurate upon receipt of the Confirmation Email. Any returns may incur additional postage costs for redelivery. Damaged or defective items must be reported with relevant images within 14 days of receipt for possible replacements. Customs charges/taxes for items sent outside the UK are the customer's responsibility.

C.3 We warrant that the Services will be provided with reasonable care and skill.

C.4 Acceptance of any Order is subject to space availability and acceptance of copy. We reserve the right to amend, suspend, cancel, or change any Order at any time.

C.5 Unless stated otherwise in the Confirmation Email, performance of Services will commence within thirty (30) days of the Confirmation Email is sent.

C.6 It is Your responsibility to supply or approve copy by the relevant deadline. If copy is not received, We may write the article using available resources or omit it. Orders must be paid for in full. Corrections may not be included unless Proofs are returned by the deadline.

C.7 While We strive to avoid errors, We cannot accept liability for mistakes, errors or omissions. 

C.8 You must check Your Order for accuracy and notify Us of any mistakes in writing by the relevant deadline.

C.9 Quoted rates assume acceptable copy or artwork is provided. Additional production work may incur extra charges. Proofs will be provided if requested.

C.10 All copies, artwork, and films are held at Your risk and should be insured. We may destroy such materials six (6) months after their last appearance.

C.11 We retain Intellectual Property Rights in all information and Orders created or amended by Us. Reproduction of the Order or copy without written permission is prohibited. Ownership of Background Intellectual Property Rights remains with You, who grants Us a license to use these rights as necessary.

C.12 You grant Us a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, transferable, sub-licensable license to use Your copyrighted material and Company Details to fulfil Our obligations associated with Your Order.

C.13 You represent and warrant that Your Orders comply with laws, are not defamatory, contemptuous, or infringe third-party Intellectual Property Rights.

C.14 You indemnify Us against all costs, damages, and losses arising from breaches of representations and warranties or third-party claims of Intellectual Property Rights infringement.

C.15 Rates, discounts, and cancellation dates are published by Us and may be updated periodically. We will notify You of any changes affecting Your Order.

C.16 We may, at our sole discretion, offer the option to cancel the Order under specified conditions.

C.17 We do not warrant that the Website or any part of the Services will be available continuously or without interruption.

D. Payment

D.1 Payment terms are outlined in the Confirmation Email. You must pay the full invoice amount on or before the due date stated on the invoice.

D.2 We may charge interest on late payments at the rate of 4% per annum above the base rate of NatWest Bank plc, accruing daily from the due date until payment in full, whether before or after judgment.

D.3 If You fail to pay any amount due under or in connection with the Contract, We may:

• (i) Charge interest on the overdue amount as specified in clause D.2;
• (ii) Suspend the provision of Services until You settle the outstanding amount;
• (iii) Require You to cover any reasonable costs incurred by Us in recovering the overdue amounts.

D.4 All payments must be made without set-off, counterclaim, deduction, or withholding unless required by law.

E. Limitation of Liability

E.1 Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes Our liability for:

• (i) Death or personal injury caused by Our negligence;
• (ii) Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
• (iii) Any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law.

E.2 Subject to clause E.1, Our total liability to You for any claim or series of claims arising out of or in connection with the Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall be limited to the total amount paid by You for the Services in question.

E.3 We shall not be liable for any loss of profit, business, goodwill, data, or any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

F. Cancellation

F.1 All Cancellations and Refunds are at the sole discretion of Us, Prestige Business Awards.To cancel an Order, You must provide written notice to info@prestigebusinessawards.co.uk subject to the following conditions:

• (i) Cancellation made more than 14 days before the start date of the Services and productional of any personalised products incurs no charge, and any advance payment will be refunded;
• (ii) Cancellation made 14 days or fewer before the start date of the Services, and production of any personalised products, will result in Your liability for the full payment of the Services.
• (iii)  Refunds may not be available for personalised products that are bespoke to You such as unique trophies or certificates. 

G. Force Majeure

G.1 We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations if such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event.

G.2 In the event of a Force Majeure Event, We will notify You as soon as reasonably practicable, and the time for performance of our obligations will be extended by a period equivalent to the delay caused.

H. Data Protection

H.1 Both parties shall comply with all applicable Data Protection Legislation and GDPR Regulations. 

H.2 We will process any personal data provided by You in accordance with our privacy policy, available on our Website.

I. General

I.1 We may assign our rights and obligations under the Contract to another entity.

I.2 You may not assign, transfer, or subcontract any of Your rights or obligations under the Contract without our prior written consent.

I.3 If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed to be deleted, and the remaining provisions will continue to apply.

I.4 A waiver of any right or remedy under these Terms is effective only if given in writing and does not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

I.5 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between You and Us and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

I.6 Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the Contract or these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

J. Contact Information

For any queries or further information, please contact us at info@prestigebusinessawards.co.uk 

Prestige Business Awards

K. Right to Cancel or Receive Reimbursement 

We are a (B2B) business to business supplier only and consumer rights do not apply to any orders, agreements or contracts formed. Products are manufactured to order and bespoke (personalised) goods can only be cancelled, returned or refunded at the sole discretion of Us (Prestige Business Awards).

Effective Date: 4th September 2014