1. This web site is owned and maintained by Ionx. The use of this web site is subject to the following terms and conditions which you should read carefully. If you do not agree with any terms or conditions herein, or have any questions, before proceeding, contact us directly at legal@ionx.co.uk and we will be pleased to assist you. By choosing to access and use this site, you are expressly agreeing to be legally bound by these terms and conditions.



2. In order to improve our service to you, we reserve the right to make changes in the access, operation and content of this site at any time without notice. Ionx reserves the right to make this site unavailable at any time or to restrict access to parts or the entire site without notice. We also reserve the right to make changes in the terms and conditions statement at any time by posting changes online. It is your responsibility to refer to these terms and conditions on accessing this site. Continued use of this site after such changes to the terms and conditions constitutes acceptance of those posted changes.



3. While we have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on this web site, we give no warranty and make no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content of this web site. Consequently, we accept no liability for any losses or damages (whether direct, indirect, special, consequential or otherwise) arising out of errors or omissions contained in this web site.



4. Access to some areas on this site is restricted to authorised users who have completed a registration process and who have then been granted authorisation for access through issuance of a unique user ID and password. No other persons other than authorised users may access these secured sites. Registrations, passwords and user identifications are non-transferable.



5. If you choose to register on this site, you will be asked to enter a username and password ("Log-in details"). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of these log-in details and must not allow anyone else to use these log-in details. Ionx reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to this site and/or log-in details at its sole discretion and without notice.



6. You are liable for all resulting access, use and activities on these secured sites under this ID and password, including any use by others "borrowing" the user ID and password or any fraudulent, erroneous, or unauthorised third party use. Should you become aware that your name, registration, user ID, password, or other protected data or your identity is being used or attempted to be used on a secured site or otherwise by an unauthorised third party, or in the event of any other possible error, misuse or fraud, it is your responsibility to inform us immediately upon discovery so we may take appropriate action.



7. You acknowledge that, unless otherwise specifically designated, Ionx is the sole owner of all intellectual property rights to this site and its contents, including but not limited to copyright protection for all content, including the design, layout, graphics, photos, format, and other visual elements of the site. All ownership rights pertaining to the information and material contained on this site, including but not limited to the Ionx name, logos, graphics, photos, images and content, are owned by Ionx, with all rights reserved. The site pages and content may be electronically copied or printed in hard copy for informational, personal or non-commercial use only, provided that no modifications are made, it is not published in any media, and on each page Ionx is acknowledged as the source with a copyright symbol. You are not granted any licence to use the content. Any use other than that set forth above, including modifications, copying, display or use of any copyright protected Ionx logo, graphic, photo or image, without the prior written permission of Ionx, is strictly prohibited and will be enforced to the full extent of the law.



8. These terms and conditions are governed by and will be interpreted in accordance with Scottish Law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.



9. So that this site remains to the extent possible open and available to all users, we have mechanisms in place to identify unauthorised attempts to gain access to secured sites, upload or change information or any image, inject any harmful elements, or otherwise cause damage. Regardless, even though we strive to keep these mechanisms up to date, due to technical uncertainties, we are unable to make any representation or warranty that the content, information, or links in this site are secure and free of data processing errors, technical glitches, operational problems, interruptions, errors, bugs, worms, unauthorised third party access, or any other harmful elements. Neither does Ionx warrant that this site is free of viruses or bugs or that this site is compatible with all computer systems and browsers. You remain solely responsible for the security and protection of your systems when using this site. Unauthorised attempts to upload, insert, or change any information or image on this site or cause harm are strictly prohibited and may be punishable to the full extent of the law.



10. For your information or convenience, this site may contain direct links or hyperlinks to web sites that are maintained by third parties. When clicking on such a link you are leaving our site. Therefore, Ionx has no control over, does not endorse, and is not liable for, the quality, operation, reliability, compliance with laws, ethics, business practices, nor the content of such third party web sites, or for any product or service advertised or provided therein. Any transactions with such third parties, including provision of your personal information, are strictly at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all liability arising from your access of and for the content contained within or through any such third party web site.



11. The use of your personal information given to us during your visit to our site is governed by the Ionx Privacy Statement, which is posted on this site and incorporated into these terms. You agree that any personal information you choose to provide to us will be accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.

REVISION 1A, 30/07/2002