Terms and Conditions

Accessing the Website and its Services

These terms and conditions apply to the BrightLocal (“we”, “us”, “our” or “BrightLocal”) Website. The viewing of Website content and use of features and services is strictly for the benefit of current and prospective clients. Services referenced within or accessed via our Website may be bound by separate terms and conditions; these terms and conditions are normally agreed when registering for these services. 

Please read this document carefully. If you disagree with any terms, please immediately exit the Website and cease from using its features. By accessing and using Website features and services, you agree at all times to abide by these terms and conditions.  

BrightLocal may prevent access to its Website if BrightLocal believes these terms and conditions are being violated. Additionally, BrightLocal reserves the right at its sole and absolute discretion to modify these terms and conditions and to remove, change, replace or discard website content, features and services without notice. BrightLocal does not guarantee that the Website and its features and services will be free from errors and omissions or will always be available on demand. 

Proprietary Rights

BrightLocal and its licensors own all intellectual property rights relating to the Website, and its features and services. Website users are expressly prohibited from:

  • reproducing, copying, editing, transmitting, uploading or incorporating Website materials, including without limitation, any images, articles or write-ups; 
  • removing, modifying, altering or using any registered or unregistered trademarks, logos and designs owned by BrightLocal and/or its licensors; or
  • doing anything which may be seen to take advantage of the reputation and goodwill of BrightLocal or could be considered an infringement of any of the rights in the intellectual property rights owned by and/or licensed to BrightLocal.

Registered Users

When registering for Website services, licences are solely assigned to registered users, any sub-licencing is prohibited. BrightLocal reserves the right to terminate all access upon termination of licencing agreements or where any licensee violates terms of use. 

Website Blog

Blog users are granted a perpetual royalty-free non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, translate, transmit and distribute content. Users are able to reproduce Blog content in any format or medium, provided content is accurate, the source is acknowledged, content contains BrightLocal’s copyright and content is not used in a misleading or any other manner that may bring BrightLocal or other Blog contributors into dispute. Users must also provide an active, clickable, ‘do follow’ hyperlink to the BrightLocal.com Website. BrightLocal accepts no responsibility whatsoever on Blog content, contributions and all third-party references.

Disclaimer

Website content is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”. In no event shall BrightLocal be liable for any loss, damages, costs or other expenses of any kind (including, but not limited to direct, indirect, consequential or special loss or any other loss of profit) arising out of or in connection when using the BrightLocal Website. In addition, BrightLocal disclaims all warranties, both express and implied, relating to Website content and features.
Nothing in this Website shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or any other commitment with BrightLocal whatsoever, except as specifically agreed when purchasing BrightLocal services.

No warranty is given that the Website is free from computer-based malware or any other functionality that may have contaminating or destructive properties. Furthermore BrightLocal accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by malware originating from its Website. BrightLocal also accepts no liability whatsoever where the Website has been compromised and libellous, offensive or inappropriate content has been placed on the BrightLocal Website. 

Neither BrightLocal or any service providers limit liability for fraud, death or personal injury resulting from negligence when accessing the Website and its services. Nothing in this disclaimer shall exclude or restrict any duty or liability that cannot be excluded by law or regulation. 

Further disclaimers relating to individual services may also apply.

Privacy and Cookie Notice

Use of the BrightLocal Website is subject to Website privacy and cookie notices, these explain how BrightLocal collects and process personal data. If you have any questions relating to the use of personal data, please contact BrightLocal’s Data Protection Representative by emailing privacy@brightlocal.com or by calling +44 (0)1273 605027. 

Applicable law

BrightLocal websites and their use shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claims or disputes arising out of the use of the Website. If any provision of these terms and conditions is determined by any competent authority to be invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall to that extent be severed from the remaining provisions which shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The BrightLocal Website is not directed to nor intended for use in any region / country where such distribution and use is prohibited. Products and services referred to on this Website will only be offered publicly in those jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so and the BrightLocal Website is only intended for use in such jurisdictions. 

Prohibited Use

The unauthorised use of any tools and techniques to identify or exploit any security related vulnerabilities and Website configuration errors is strictly prohibited, such activities shall be reported to local law enforcement agencies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions relating to the BrightLocal website and services, please feel free to contact our Data Protection Representative by emailing privacy@brightlocal.com.
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