Please read these terms carefully before using this website. Using this website indicates that you accept these terms.
Interpretation
Headings do not form part of these terms and conditions and will not affect their interpretation.
Rights in website content
All rights, including copyright and database rights, in this website and the content thereof are owned or controlled by Bar Select Limited ("Bar Select"). Bar Select retains all copyright, database rights and other intellectual property rights in material contained on or in relation to this website and you may not copy, reproduce, download, republish, extract, broadcast, transmit, display, modify or re-use any of the materials on this website for any other purpose. Content and information obtainable from this web site in relation to barristers may only be used in the course of searching for and selecting a barrister for the purpose of instructing a barrister to provide legal services.
Right to amend these terms
Bar Select may at any time revise these terms without notice by posting changes on-line. You are responsible for reviewing all information posted on-line. The continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.
Ownership of trade marks etc on this website
The trademarks, logos, names and images displayed on this website are the registered or unregistered trade marks of Bar Select and others. Except where expressly stated to the contrary, nothing in this website confers any licence or right to use any trade mark displayed on this website without the prior written approval of Bar Select or such third party owner of the relevant trade mark.
No warranty of accuracy of website content
Bar Select has taken all reasonable care in the preparation and assembling of content on this website to ensure that the information contained in it is accurate but the material relating to barristers is largely provided by the individual barristers themselves and Bar Select can not guarantee that any such materials contained on this website are accurate, free from errors or up-to-date or do not infringe on the rights of any third party. Any errors or inaccuracies in relation to data concerning a barrister contained or accessible through this website should be brought to attention of the barrister concerned. Any other errors or inaccuracies relating to other content should be brought to the attention of Bar Select by sending an email to webmaster@barselect.co.uk .
No warranty of suitability or competence of barristers
Bar Select takes no part in the selection of barristers or in the maintenance of standards of conduct and service by any barrister whose services may be engaged through this website. Any complaints you may have with regard to a barrister should be addressed to the Bar Standards Board following the complaints procedure explained on the Bar Standards Board website at www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
Exclusion of liability for loss
To the extent permitted by applicable laws, no liability is accepted for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage or loss of use, data, business opportunity or profits, whether in an action in contract, negligence or other tortious action, however resulting from the access to and use of this website and the information and materials contained on it (but for the avoidance of doubt this clause does not exclude liability for death or personal injury).
Exclusion of liability for linked websites and services of third parties advertised through this website
Whilst Bar Select exercises reasonable care in the selection of websites to which it sets up links a from this website and service providers whose services are offered or promoted through this website ('Third Party'), it does not control their content, format, availability, quality or standards of service. Therefore:
- Bar Select gives no warranties, endorsements or recommendations in relation to any products or services mentioned or any statements contained in Third Party websites or made by Third Parties.
- Bar Select disclaims all responsibility for any content you encounter, or events which may occur once you have transferred out of this website and shall not be liable for any damages or other losses of any type whatsoever incurred by you by visiting a Third Party website (other than any liability for death or personal injury).
Exclusion of liability for viruses etc
Whilst we take all reasonable precautions to protect this website and its users against worms, viruses and other harmful material, before downloading or using any potentially harmful material on this website, you are advised to ensure that your systems have up-to-date virus detecting software and have that software check the safety of any materials. Therefore, we are not responsible for any defects, viruses or other harmful components that may be contained within any of the websites available through this website including this website itself.
Liability for barrister and other service providers listed on this website
Our website contains details of barristers and other service providers whose services we believe may be of use to you. We recommend you exercise due caution before using their services including but not limited to verifying and satisfying yourself as to their qualifications and competence. We regret that we are not able to intervene in any dispute between you and a service provider. Nor are we able to accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from your using a barrister or other service provider listed on this website.
Linking to Bar Select website
Subject to acceptance of the Bar Select linking terms users and others shall be entitled to set up hypertext links from their own websites to the home page of this website only.
Termination of website use rights
A user's authorisation to use this website automatically terminates without notice if the user fails to comply with any of these terms. On termination, the user must cease all use of this website and destroy all and any materials copied directly or indirectly from this website.
Applicable laws
These terms are governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England. If any of the terms is held to be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms. You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.