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Terms & Conditions

Terms of Use 

Welcome to TraitSeq. These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website, located at traitseq.com. 

By accessing this website, you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use TraitSeq’s website if you do not agree to all the terms stated on this page. 

 

Definitions 

“Company”, “We”, “Our”, “Us”: Refers to TraitSeq. 

“You”: Refers to the user or visitor accessing our website. 

“Website”: Refers to traitseq.com/traitseq.co.uk. 

 

Use of the Website 
To ensure a safe and positive experience for all users, you must adhere to the following when accessing or using this website. 

You agree to use the website lawfully and in a manner that: 

  • Does not infringe on the rights of others. 
  • Does not restrict, disrupt, or inhibit anyone else’s access to or use of the website. 

For detailed restrictions regarding malicious activities or harmful software, please refer to Malicious Activity and Security Threats. 

 

Intellectual Property Rights 

All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and software, is the property of TraitSeq or licensed to us unless otherwise stated. 

You may view, download, and print material for personal use but must not: 

  • Republish, sell, or redistribute website content without written permission. 
  • Modify or copy materials for commercial purposes. 

 

Use of images  

Unless otherwise stated, all images (including but not limited to GIF, JPG, PNG, and TIFF formats) on the TraitSeq’s website are the copyright of TraitSeq or Shutterstock. 

Usage Restrictions: 
Images may not be downloaded, reproduced, redistributed, or retransmitted in any form without explicit prior written consent from TraitSeq. 

Personal Use: 
While images may be viewed for personal, non-commercial purposes, you must obtain prior consent from TraitSeq before any other use. 

Copyright Concerns: 
If you believe any material on this website infringes upon a copyright that you own or control, please contact us at enquiries@traitseq.com. 

 

User-Generated Content 

You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights. 

If you submit content or personal data to this website, you consent to its storage and processing for the purpose of responding to your enquiries. 

 

Limitation of Liability 

The material provided on this website is offered in its current condition, without any guarantees, conditions, or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, TraitSeq, its affiliates, and any third parties connected to us expressly exclude: 

Implied Terms: 
All conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms that might otherwise be implied by statute, common law, or equity. 

Exclusion of Liability: 
Any liability for direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage incurred by any user in connection with: 

  • The use of, or inability to use, our website. 
  • Any websites linked to our site. 
  • Any content, materials, or results obtained whilst using of our site. 

This includes, but is not limited to, liability for: 

  • Loss of income or revenue. 
  • Loss of business, profits, or contracts. 
  • Loss of anticipated savings. 
  • Loss or corruption of data. 
  • Loss of goodwill or reputation. 
  • Wasted management, administrative, or office time. 
  • Any other loss or damage of any kind, however it arises whether due to negligence, breach of contract, or any other cause even if foreseeable. 

Exceptions: 
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for: 

  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 
  • Misrepresentation as to a fundamental matter. 
  • Any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. 

 

Third-Party Links 

Our website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. 

We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. 

 

Linking to Our Website: 
You may link to our website, provided: 

  • It is fair, legal, and does not damage our reputation or suggest any form of endorsement by us where none exists. 
  • You do not establish a link in a way that suggests any form of association, approval, or endorsement by us where none exists. 
  • You do not frame our website within another site or create a misleading impression of our content or services. 

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice. 

 

Privacy Policy 

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which you can access here. 

 

Uploading Material to Our Site 

Whenever you use a feature that allows you to upload material to our website, or interact with other users, you must comply with the content standards outlined in our Website Acceptable Use Policy. 

Your Responsibility: 

You warrant that any content or material you upload complies with these standards, and you agree to indemnify us for any breach of this warranty. 

Third-Party Rights: 

We reserve the right to disclose your identity to any third party who claims that material posted or uploaded by you infringes their intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other legal rights. 

Content Accuracy and Liability: 

We accept no responsibility or liability to any third party for the content or accuracy of materials uploaded by you or any other user. 

Content Removal: 

We retain the right to remove any material or posting you make on our website if, in our opinion, it fails to comply with the content standards set forth in our Website Acceptable Use Policy. 

 

Website Acceptable Use Policy 

By accessing TraitSeq’s website, you agree to comply with this Website Acceptable Use Policy. 

 

Prohibited Activities 

You must use our website lawfully and refrain from: 

Illegal or Fraudulent Use: 

  • Breaching any local, national, or international laws. 
  • Engaging in unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities. 

Harming Others: 

  • Causing harm, attempt to harm, or encourage harm to any individual or group, including physical, emotional, or reputational damage. 

Content Violations: 

  • Uploading, sending, or re-using materials that breach our Content Standards. 

Spam and Unauthorised Promotions: 

  • Sending unsolicited advertising, promotions, or spam. 

Access or Interference: 

Attempting to access, disrupt, or damage: 

  • Any part of the website. 
  • Any networks, servers, software, or third-party systems associated with it. 

 

Content Standards 

All content uploaded, shared, or submitted must: 

  • Be lawful, accurate, and not offensive, defamatory, or misleading. 
  • Respect the intellectual property, privacy, and rights of others. 

Enforcement 

Failure to comply with this policy may result in: 

  • Content removal. 
  • Suspension or termination of access. 
  • Legal action or reporting to authorities where required. 

For questions about this policy, contact us at enquiries@traitseq.com. 

 

Malicious Activity and Security Threats 

You must not: 

Knowingly introduce or distribute any malicious or harmful code, including but not limited to viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, spyware, ransomware, or other malware. 

Deploy or facilitate any activity intended to compromise, disrupt, or impair the functionality, availability, or security of our site, systems, or users, including: 

Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. 

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. 

  • Brute-force attacks, phishing, or credential stuffing. 
  • Code injection, SQL injection, or cross-site scripting (XSS). 
  • Any other unauthorized attempts to exploit, disrupt, or access our systems or networks. 

Legal Consequences: 
Breaching this provision may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report breaches to law enforcement and disclose your identity. Your right to use our site will be terminated immediately. 

Liability Disclaimer: 
We are not liable for any loss or damage caused by viruses, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your devices, software, data, or proprietary materials as a result of: 

  • Your use of our site. 
  • Downloading any content from our site or websites linked to it. 

 

Termination of Use 

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms and Conditions. 

 

Changes to These Terms 

We may update these terms from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated date. 

Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. 

 

Governing Law 

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom. 

 

Contact Us 

For any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: 

TraitSeq Ltd 
Email: enquiries@traitseq.com 
Address: TraitSeq, Centrum, Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UG, United Kingdom.