Important
These website terms provide general conditions for use of this website. The commercial terms governing a paid Guardian Forge service are set out in the relevant proposal, service agreement, letter of engagement or other written agreement. If there is a conflict, the signed service-specific agreement will take priority for that service.
1. Website Use
You may use this website for lawful business purposes. You must not attempt to interfere with the website, gain unauthorised access to systems or data, introduce malicious code, scrape the site in a way that materially affects its operation, or use website content unlawfully.
2. Information on This Website
We aim to keep website information clear and current, but employment law and business requirements can change. General website information is not tailored advice for a specific situation. You should obtain appropriate advice before relying on general information for a material employment or business decision.
3. Guardian Forge Services
Guardian Forge provides HR consultancy, employment-law guidance, Director Protection support and recruitment services to business clients. The exact scope, deliverables, service levels, availability, fees, client responsibilities and any applicable limits are those stated in the relevant written agreement.
4. Client Information and Instructions
Where we provide services, the quality of our guidance depends on receiving accurate, complete and timely information. Clients are responsible for decisions they make and for telling us about relevant facts, documents or changes that may affect the matter.
5. Fees and Payment
Fees and payment terms are set out in the applicable proposal or service agreement. Where a service-specific agreement includes provisions on payment, suspension or termination, those provisions apply.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless a written agreement states otherwise, Guardian Forge retains ownership of its pre-existing materials, templates, methods and intellectual property. A client may use final documents supplied for the client's own internal business purposes in accordance with the applicable service agreement.
7. Recruitment
Recruitment outcomes depend on factors outside Guardian Forge's control, including candidate availability, candidate decisions and information supplied by candidates and clients. Specific recruitment terms, including fees and any replacement or rebate arrangements, must be set out in the relevant written recruitment agreement.
8. Liability
Any contractual limitations or exclusions of liability relating to paid services should be set out in the applicable signed service agreement. Nothing in these website terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
9. Third-Party Links
This website may link to third-party websites, including GOV.UK, Acas, the ICO and WhatsApp. Links are provided for convenience or source information. Guardian Forge is not responsible for the availability, content, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.
10. Governing Law
These website terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction, subject to any different provision in an applicable written service agreement.