Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Members of www.LionCodeofPractice.co.uk

Last updated: 1st June 2023

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms,” “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using www.LionCodeofPractice.co.uk (the “Website”) operated by British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) (“we,” “us,” “our”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, please do not use the Website.

  • Access/Membership

1.1. Access to the Website is available only to individuals who have been granted access by BEIC, via the site’s registration process. Once your registration has been authorised by BEIC, you will become a Member of the Website.

1.2. Registration: to gain access, you must complete the registration process by providing certain information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

1.3. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or mobile device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use or security breach of your account.

  • Access/Membership Benefits

2.1. Access to Content: As a Member, you will have access to the Lion Code of Practice (V8).

2.2. Communications: By becoming a Member, you agree to receive communications from us related to your membership, including newsletters and updates. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

  • Intellectual Property

3.1. Ownership: The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by British Egg Industry Council and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2. Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Website and its content solely for your personal and non-commercial purposes. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, publicly display or perform, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent.

  • User Contributions

4.1. Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any User Content you submit and the consequences of sharing or publishing it. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to authorise us to use your User Content as described in these Terms and Conditions.

  • Prohibited Conduct

5.1. By using the Website, you agree not to:

5.1.1. Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights; 5.1.2. Engage in any fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities; 5.1.3. Harass, threaten, or harm other members or individuals; 5.1.4. Upload or transmit any viruses, worms, or malicious code that could damage or disrupt the Website or the networks connected to it; 5.1.5. Use automated scripts or bots to access, scrape, or extract data from the Website without our prior written consent; 5.1.6. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any other accounts, systems, or networks connected to it.

  • Termination

6.1. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your membership or access to the Website, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms and Conditions.

  • Limitation of Liability

7.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website, including but not limited to any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Website.

  • Governing Law

8.1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United Kingdom.

  • Changes to the Terms and Conditions

9.1. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. The most current version of the Terms and Conditions will supersede all previous versions. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to these Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

  • Contact Us

10.1. If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at BEIC, 2nd Floor, 22 City Road, London EC1Y 2AJ or info@britisheggindustrycouncil.com

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.