Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Period Home Services ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Period Home Services is an online directory connecting owners of period and heritage properties with specialist tradespeople and restoration companies. We provide a platform for businesses to list their services and for users to search and find suitable specialists.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or contain inaccurate information.

4. Business Listings

If you list a business on our directory, you represent and warrant that:

• You are authorised to list the business
• All information provided is accurate and truthful
• You have the right to use any images or content uploaded
• Your business holds appropriate licences and insurance for the services offered
• You will keep your listing information up to date

We reserve the right to remove or modify listings that contain inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate content, or that violate these terms.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate another person or business
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Use automated systems to scrape or extract data
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Spam or send unsolicited communications

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user-submitted content) are and will remain the exclusive property of Period Home Services. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

By submitting content to the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Service.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Disclaimer

Directory Service Only: Period Home Services is a directory platform only. We do not employ, endorse, or guarantee any of the businesses listed. We are not a party to any agreement between users and listed businesses.

No Warranty: The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Verification: While we endeavour to verify business information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any listing. Users should conduct their own due diligence before engaging any business.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Period Home Services shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Period Home Services and its affiliates from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.