Terms of Service

Last updated: 21st September, 2020

Thanks for visiting SandStories.org! Here are the Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance of terms

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the http://www.sandstories.org website (the "Service", the “Website”) operated by Rhetority Media ("us", "we", or "our"). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.

2. Advice

The contents of the Website are only for general information or use. They do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) any decision.

3. Changes to website

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide reasonable notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

4. Links to third party websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. Rhetoric2Reality Enterprises has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Rhetoric2Reality Enterprises shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.

5. Copyright

5.1  You acknowledge that all copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights in the website and all photographs, designs, images, text, software, data, audio, video, files and other material in the Website or material generated by or transmitted from the Website ("SandStories Material") are owned by us, unless mentioned otherwise. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Website may be the trademarks of other third parties. Your use of the Website grants you no right or license to reproduce or otherwise use any SandStories or third-party trademarks.

5.2 In accessing the Website, you agree to use the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. None of the SandStories Material may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold or otherwise exploited without the written consent of the copyright holder. This excludes the download and printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial use.

6. Disclaimers and limitations

6.1  While we use reasonable care to make sure that the information appearing on our website is truthful, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, quality, adequacy or content of any information on the Website. Such information is provided "as is" without warranty or condition of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, without limitation.

6.2  We will not be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damage, or any other damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, lost revenues, lost profits or loss of prospective economic advantage, resulting from the use of or misuse of or inability to access or use this website.

6.3  We do not warrant that the functions contained in the website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the server that makes it available is free of viruses or bugs or represents full functionality, accuracy or reliability of the materials. You understand that you download from, or otherwise obtain content or services through, the Website at your own discretion and risk.

6.4  You may not access the Website from countries where its contents are illegal or unlawful. If you do access the website from locations outside the United Kingdom, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

7. Privacy and cookies

7.1  Use of the website is also governed by the Privacy and Cookies Policy, which is incorporated into these terms and conditions.

7.2  The Website uses cookies to track user traffic patterns. We do this in order to determine the usefulness of our website and to see how effective our navigational structure is. We do not release this information to third parties.

7.3  Further details of cookies are available in the Privacy and Cookies Policy. By accepting these terms and conditions, you are giving permission to SandStories.org to place cookies on your computer. Please read the policy prior to acceptance.

7.4  If you prefer not to receive cookies while browsing our website, you can set your browser to restrict all cookies that are stored on your computer. You may also wish to delete cookies that are already stored on the computer. For instructions on how to do this, please consult your internet service provider.

7.5  If you are a registered user of the Website and wish to sign in to password protected sections, you will need to allow “per-session” cookies. These are only stored on your computer for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser or sign out of the Website.

8. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SandStories.org, its affiliates and its and their respective agents from and against any loss, damage, cost, or liability (including, reasonable solicitors' fees) resulting from or relating in any way to a third-party claim, demand, action or proceeding that arises out of this Agreement or the Website, including but not limited to in relation to: (a) your use, non-use or misuse of, or connection to the Website, the Services and any Content (including without limitation your Content and any third party Content) forming part of the Website.

9. Severance

If any of these Terms should be determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by reason of the laws of any state or country which apply to these Terms, then to the extent and within that jurisdiction in which that Term is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, it shall be severed and deleted from these Terms and the remaining Terms shall survive, remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.

10. Governing law

These Terms, use of the Website and the supply of products and services by us are governed by and to be interpreted in accordance with English law. In the event of any dispute arising in relation to these Terms, use of our websites or in relation to the supply of any products or services by us the English courts will have jurisdiction over the dispute. These Terms and this website are provided in the English language only.

If you have any questions relating to these Terms, please e-mail us direct at info@sandstories.org.

Our Postal Address is

SANDSTORIES.ORG
86 - 90 Paul Street,
London EC2A 4NE

Thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you!