Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Consumer

BACKGROUND:

This agreement applies as between you, the User of this Website and Thurgoods Ltd t/a www.treadmilldeskstore.co.uk, the owner(s) of this Website. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by Clauses 1, 2, 5 – 12 and 16 – 26 of these Terms and Conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. Clauses 3, 4, and 13 – 15 apply only to the sale of Goods. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.

No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer and Our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon Our sending an order confirmation email to you indicating that your order has been fulfilled and is on its way to you.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

“Account”	means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Paid Content and / or any communications System on the Website;
“Carrier”	means any third party responsible for transporting purchased Goods from our Premises to customers;
“Content”	means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
“Goods”	means any products that Thurgoods Ltd advertises and / or makes available for sale through this Website;
“Service”	means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Thurgoods Ltd makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
“Payment Information”	means any details required for the purchase of Goods from this Website. This includes, but is not limited to, credit / debit card numbers, bank account numbers and sort codes;
“Premises”	Means Our place(s) of business located at 6 Carnival Park, Carnival Close, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3WN;
“System”	means any online communications infrastructure that Thurgoods Ltd makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
“User” / “Users”	means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Thurgoods Ltd and acting in the course of their employment;
“Website”	means the website that you are currently using www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain www.totaloffice.co.uk) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions;
“We/Us/Our”	means Thurgoods Ltd t/a www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk, a company registered in England under 690535 of 6 Carnival Park, Carnival Close, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3WN.

 

2. Age Restrictions

Persons under the age of 18 should use this Website only with the supervision of an Adult. Payment Information must be provided by or with the permission of an Adult.

3. Business Customers

These Terms and Conditions do not apply to customers buying Goods in the course of business. If you are a business customer please consult our Business terms and conditions located here: www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk/termsb2b

4. International Customers

If Goods are being ordered from outside the United Kingdom, import duties and taxes may be incurred once your Goods reach their destination. We are not responsible for these charges and We undertake to make no calculations or estimates in this regard. If you are buying internationally, you are advised to contact your local customs authorities for further details on costs and procedures. As the purchaser of the Goods, you will also be the importer of record and as such should ensure that your purchase is in full compliance with the laws of the country into which the Goods are being imported. Please be aware that Goods may be inspected on arrival at port for customs purposes and that We cannot guarantee that the packaging of your Goods will be free of signs of tampering. Please also be aware that United Kingdom consumer protection laws may not apply.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 6 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of Thurgoods Ltd, Our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable United Kingdom and international intellectual property and other laws.

5.2 Subject to Clause 7 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Website unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given Our express written permission to do so.

6. Third Party Intellectual Property

6.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.

6.2 Subject to Clause 7 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.

7. Fair Use of Intellectual Property

Material from the Website may be re-used without written permission where any of the exceptions detailed in Chapter III of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 apply.

8. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of Thurgoods Ltd or that of Our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.

9. Links to this Website

Those wishing to place a link to this Website on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk without Our prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires Our express written permission. To find out more please contact us by email at info@thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk

1. Use of Communications Facilities

10.1 When using System on the Website you should do so in accordance with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in your Account being suspended or closed:

10.1.1 You must not use obscene or vulgar language;

10.1.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;

10.1.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote or incite violence;

10.1.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language as We may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;

10.1.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws;

10.1.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of Thurgoods Ltd or Our affiliates; and

10.1.7 You must not use Our System for unauthorised mass-communication such as “spam” or “junk mail”.

10.2 You acknowledge that Thurgoods Ltd reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.

10.3 You acknowledge that Thurgoods Ltd may retain copies of any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.

10.4 You acknowledge that any information you send to Us through Our System may be modified by Us in any way and you hereby waive your moral right to be identified as the author of such information. Any restrictions you may wish to place upon Our use of such information must be communicated to Us in advance and We reserve the right to reject such terms and associated information.

11. Accounts

11.1 In order to purchase Goods on this Website and to use certain other parts of the System, you are required to create an Account which will contain certain personal details and Payment Information which may vary based upon your use of the Website as We may not require Payment Information until you wish to make a purchase. By continuing to use this Website you represent and warrant that:

11.1.1 All information you submit is accurate and truthful;

11.1.2 You have permission to submit Payment Information where permission may be required; and

11.1.3 You will keep this information accurate and up-to-date.

11.1.4 Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.

11.2 It is recommended that you do not share your Account details, particularly your username and password. We accept no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your Account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your Account details in your internet browser.

11.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another person without consent, you should contact Us immediately to suspend your Account and cancel any unauthorised purchases that may be pending. Please be aware that purchases can only be cancelled until they are dispatched. In the event that an unauthorised purchase is dispatched prior to your notifying Us of the unauthorised nature of the purchase, <<insert description of recommended actions and possible outcomes>>.

11.4 When choosing your username you are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 10. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.

12.Termination and Cancellation of Accounts

12.1 Either Thurgoods Ltd or you may terminate your Account. If We terminate your Account, you will be notified by email and an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, We reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons.

12.2 If We terminate your Account, any current or pending purchases on your Account will [not] be cancelled and will [not] be dispatched.

12.3 We reserve the right to cancel purchases without stating reasons, for any reason prior to processing payment and dispatch.

12.4 If purchases are cancelled for any reason prior to dispatch you will be refunded any sums paid in relation to those purchases within 14 calendar days.

12.5 If you terminate your Account, any non-dispatched purchases will be cancelled and you will be refunded any monies paid in relation to those purchases within 14 calendar days.

13.1 Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that all graphical representations and descriptions of Goods available from Us correspond to the actual Goods, We are not responsible for variations from such descriptions. This does not exclude Our liability for mistakes due to negligence on Our part and refers only to minor variations of the correct Goods, not different Goods altogether. Please refer to Clause 15.1 for incorrect Goods.

13.2 Where appropriate, you may be required to select the required size, model, colour, number and other features of the Goods that you are purchasing.

13.3 We neither represent nor warrant that Goods will be available. Stock indications are provided on the Website however such indications may not take into account sales that have taken place during your visit to the Website.

13.4 All pricing information on the Website is correct at the time of going online. We reserve the right to change prices and alter or remove any special offers from time to time and as necessary. All pricing information is reviewed and updated every day

13.5 In the event that prices are changed during the period between an order being placed for Goods and Us processing that order and taking payment we will honour the original price;

13.6 All prices on the Website include VAT. Thurgoods Ltd’s VAT number is GB 243 2501 03.

14.1 No part of this Website constitutes a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer that We may, at Our sole discretion, accept. Our acceptance is indicated by Us sending to you an order confirmation email. Only once We have sent you an order confirmation email will there be a binding contract between Thurgoods Ltd and you.

14.2 Order confirmations under sub-Clause 14.1 shall contain the following information:

14.2.1 Confirmation of the Goods ordered including full details of the main characteristics of those Goods;

14.2.2 Fully itemised pricing for the Goods ordered including, where appropriate, taxes, delivery and other additional charges;

14.2.3 Estimated delivery date(s) and time(s);

14.3 A delivery note will be enclosed on paper with your Goods.

14.4 If We, for any reason, do not accept your order, no payment shall be taken under normal circumstances. In any event, any sums paid by you in relation to that order will be refunded within 14 calendar days.

14.5 All Goods purchased by you will be delivered within 30 calendar days of Our order confirmation unless otherwise agreed.

14.6 The risk in the Goods shall remain with Us until they come into your physical possession.

Thurgoods Ltd aims to always provide high quality Goods that are fault free and undamaged. On occasion however, Goods may need to be returned. Returns are governed by these Terms and Conditions.

15.1 If you receive Goods which do not match those that you ordered, you should contact Us within 3 calendar days to arrange collection and return. You will be given the option to have the Goods replaced with those ordered (if available) or to be refunded through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods. Replacements will be issued upon Our receipt of the returned Goods. We are fully responsible for paying shipment costs. Goods must be returned in their original condition with all packaging and documentation. The packaging does not need to be unopened. Refunds will be issued within 7 calendar days and in any event no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the returned Goods and will include standard delivery charges. We regret that additional costs such as express delivery and gift-wrapping cannot be refunded.

15.2 If Goods are damaged in transit and the damage is apparent on delivery, you should sign any applicable delivery note to the effect that the Goods have been damaged. To return the damaged Goods, please contact Us within 3 calendar days to arrange collection and return. We are fully responsible for paying shipment costs. You will be given the option to have the Goods replaced or to be refunded through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods. Replacements will be issued upon Our receipt of the returned Goods. Refunds will be issued no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the returned Goods and will include standard delivery charges. We regret that additional costs such as express delivery and gift-wrapping cannot be refunded.

15.3 If any Goods you have purchased have faults when they are delivered to you, you should contact Us within 3 calendar days to arrange collection and return. You will be given the option to have the Goods replaced or to be refunded through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods. We are fully responsible for paying shipment costs. Replacements will be issued upon Our receipt of the returned Goods. Refunds will be issued within 7 calendar days and in any event no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the returned Goods and will include standard delivery charges. We regret that additional costs such as express delivery and installation cannot be refunded.

15.4 If any Goods you have purchased develop faults within 7 calendar days of delivery, you may be entitled to a replacement but not a refund. In order to arrange for such a replacement you should contact Us within the 7 calendar day period to arrange collection and return We will assess the Goods and alleged faults upon receipt and if We conclude (at Our sole discretion, acting reasonably and in good faith) determine that the fault is not a result of mistreatment by you (deliberate, negligent or otherwise), We will issue replacement Goods at no additional cost to you.

15.5 If any Goods develop faults beyond 7 calendar days from delivery but within their warranty period, you are entitled to a repair or replacement under the terms of that warranty. Thurgoods Ltd is not a party to such warranties and you must therefore contact the manufacturer of the Goods directly.

15.6 If you are a consumer based within the European Union, you have a statutory right to a “cooling off” period. This period begins once your order is complete and ends 14 calendar days after the Goods have been delivered to you. If the Goods are delivered to you in instalments, the 14 calendar day period begins on the day that you receive the final instalment. If you change your mind about the goods within this period, please inform Us within 14 calendar days of receipt. Goods must be returned to Us within 14 calendar days of the day on which you inform Us that you wish to return the Goods. You are responsible for paying return shipment costs if Goods are returned for this reason. Refunds will be issued within 7 days and in any event no later than 14 calendar days after you inform Us that you wish to cancel under this provision and will include standard delivery charges. We regret that additional costs such as express delivery and installation cannot be refunded.

15.7 Thurgoods Ltd may not be able to accept returns under the cooling off period of the following types of Goods and/or taking into account the following circumstances:

15.7.1 Goods made to your specifications or that have been personalised;

15.7.2 Goods which are liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly;

15.7.3 Goods which are sealed for health or hygiene reasons that have been unsealed after delivery;

15.7.4 Goods which are, after delivery, according to their nature, inseparably mixed with other items;

15.7.5 Goods consisting of audio or video recordings or computer software (including games) in sealed packaging where the seal has been broken after delivery.

15.7.6 Any use or enjoyment that you may have already had out of the Goods beyond handling them to the extent necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of them (such as you would, for example, handle a display item in a shop). Please note that opening packaging does not prevent you from returning Goods unless the Goods fall under sub-Clauses 15.7.3 or 15.7.5 and in any event does not include the opening of delivery packaging, only the packaging of the product itself.

16.1 Use of the Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy located at https://www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk/pages/privacy-policy which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy, please click on the link above.

16.2 The Website places the following cookies onto your computer or device. These cookies are used for the purposes described herein. By accepting these terms and conditions, you are giving consent to Thurgoods Ltd to place cookies on your computer or device. Please read the information contained in the Privacy Policy prior to acceptance.Here is a list of cookies that we use. We’ve listed them here so you that you can choose if you want to opt-out of cookies or not.

_session_id, unique token, sessional, Allows Thurgoods Ltd to store information about your session (referrer, landing page, etc).

_shopify_visit, no data held, Persistent for 30 minutes from the last visit, Used by our website provider’s internal stats tracker to record the number of visits

_shopify_uniq, no data held, expires midnight (relative to the visitor) of the next day, Counts the number of visits to a store by a single customer.

cart, unique token, persistent for 2 weeks, Stores information about the contents of your cart.

_secure_session_id, unique token, sessional

storefront_digest, unique token, indefinite If the shop has a password, this is used to determine if the current visitor has access.

PREF, persistent for a very short period, Set by Google and tracks who visits the store and from where

16.3 If you wish to opt-out of Our placing cookies onto your computer or device, please adjust your internet browser’s settings to restrict cookies as detailed in your internet browser’s help menu. You may also wish to delete cookies which have already been placed. For instructions on how to do this, please consult your internet browser’s help menu.

17.1 All personal information that We may collect (including, but not limited to, your name and address) will be collected, used and held in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and your rights under that Act.

17.2 We may use your personal information to:

17.2.1 Provide Our Goods and services to you;

17.2.2 Process your payment for the Goods; and

17.2.3 Inform you of new products and services available from Us. You may request that We stop sending you this information at any time.

17.3 In certain circumstances (if, for example, you wish to purchase Goods on credit), and with your consent, We may pass your personal information on to credit reference agencies. These agencies are also bound by the Data Protection Act 1998 and should use and hold your personal information accordingly.

17.4 We will not pass on your personal information to any other third parties without first obtaining your express permission.

18.Disclaimers

18.1 We make no warranty or representation that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of Our services.

18.2 No part of this Website is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Website should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.

18.3 No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.

18.4 Whilst We use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, you are strongly advised to take responsibility for your own internet security, that of your personal details and your computers.!9.

19. Changes to the Service and these Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to change the Website, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time you use the Website following the changes. If We are required to make any changes to these Terms and Conditions pertaining to the sale of Goods by law, these changes will apply automatically to any orders currently pending in addition to any orders placed by you in the future.

20. Availability of the Website

20.1 The Website and any Service provided therein is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. We give no warranty that the Website or any Service will be free of defects and / or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law We provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality.

20.2 We accept no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.

21. Limitation of Liability

21.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Website or any information contained therein. You should be aware that you use the Website and its Content at your own risk.

21.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts Thurgoods Ltd’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from any negligence or fraud on the part of Thurgoods Ltd.

21.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts Thurgoods Ltd’s liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of the incorrect delivery of Goods or out of reliance on incorrect information included on the Website.

21.4 In the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining Terms and Conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.

22. No Waiver

In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.

23. Previous Terms and Conditions

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

24. Third Party Rights

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any rights upon any third party. The agreement created by these Terms and Conditions is between you and Thurgoods Ltd

25. Communications

25.1 All notices / communications shall be given to Us either by post to Our Premises (see address above) or by email to info@thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk. Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.

25.2 We may from time to time, if you opt to receive it, send you information about Our products and/or services. If you do not wish to receive such information, please click on the “Unsubscribe” link on any email which you receive from us

26. Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions and the relationship between you and Thurgoods Ltd shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales and Thurgoods Ltd and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

Business

BACKGROUND:

This agreement applies as between you, the User of this Website or Purchaser and Thurgoods Ltd owner(s) of this Website. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.

No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. The Purchaser’s order constitutes a contractual offer and our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon our sending a dispatch email to the Purchaser indicating that the order has been fulfilled and has been dispatched.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

“Account”	means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Paid Content and / or any communications System on the Website;
“Carrier”	means any third party responsible for transporting purchased Goods from our Premises to customers;
“Content”	means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
“Goods”	means any products that Thurgoods Ltd advertises and / or makes available for sale through this Website;
“Thurgoods Ltd”	Means Thurgoods Limited t/a www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk, 6 Carnival Park, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3WN;
“Service”	means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Thurgoods Ltd makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
“Payment Information”	means any details required for the purchase of Goods from this Website. This includes, but is not limited to, credit / debit card numbers, bank account numbers and sort codes;
“Purchaser”	means any person or business that buys Goods from Thurgoods Ltd from this Website;
“Purchase Information”	means collectively any orders, invoices, dispatch notes, receipts or similar that may be in hard copy or electronic form;
“Premises”	Means our place(s) of business located at 6 Carnival Park, Carnival Close, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3WN;
“System”	means any online communications infrastructure that Thurgoods Ltd makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
“User” / “Users”	means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Thurgoods Ltd and acting in the course of their employment; and
“Website”	means the website that you are currently using (www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. www.totaloffice.co.uk) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

 

2. Business Customers

These Terms and Conditions apply to business customers only. Non business customers can find our consumer Terms and Conditions here www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk/termsb2c

3. International Customers

If Goods are being ordered from outside Thurgoods Ltd country of residence, import duties and taxes may be incurred once the Goods reach their destination. Thurgoods Ltd is not responsible for these charges and we undertake to make no calculations or estimates in this regard. If a Purchaser buying internationally, they are advised to contact their local customs authorities for further details on costs and procedures. The Purchaser of the Goods will also be the importer of record and as such should ensure that the purchase is in full compliance with the laws of the country into which the Goods are being imported. Please be aware that Goods may be inspected on arrival at port for customs purposes and Thurgoods Ltd gives no guarantee that the packaging of the Goods will be free of signs of tampering.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 5 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of Thurgoods Ltd, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable United Kingdom and International intellectual property and other laws.

4.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Website unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by Thurgoods Ltd.

5. Third Party Intellectual Property

5.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.

5.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.

6. Fair Use of Intellectual Property

Material from the Website may be re-used without written permission where any of the exceptions detailed in Chapter III of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 apply.

7. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of Thurgoods Ltd or that of our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.

8. Links to this Website

Those wishing to place a link to this Website on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk without prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires the express permission of Thurgoods Ltd. To find out more please contact us by email at info@thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk.

9. Use of Communications Facilities

9.1 When using the enquiry form or any other System on the Website you should do so in accordance with the following rules:

9.1.1 obscene or vulgar language must not be used;

9.1.2 Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable must not be submitted. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;

9.1.3 Content that is intended to promote or incite violence must not be submitted;

9.1.4 it is advised that submissions are made using the English language(s) as we may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;

9.1.5 the means by which Users identify themselves must not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws;

9.1.6 Users must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of Thurgoods Ltd or our affiliates; and

9.1.7 our System must not be used for unauthorised mass-communication such as “spam” or “junk mail”.

9.2 You acknowledge that Thurgoods Ltd reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to us or using our System.

9.3 You acknowledge that Thurgoods Ltd may retain copies of any and all communications made to us or using our System.

9.4 You acknowledge that any information you send to us through our System or post on the forums, chat or similar may be modified by us in any way and you hereby waive your moral right to be identified as the author of such information. Any restrictions you may wish to place upon our use of such information must be communicated to us in advance and we reserve the right to reject such terms and associated information.

10. Accounts

10.1 In order to purchase Goods on this Website and to use the enquiry facilities Users are required to create an Account which will contain certain personal details and Payment Information which may vary based upon a User’s use of the Website as we may not require payment information until a purchase is to be made. By continuing to use this Website you represent and warrant that:

10.1.1 All information you submit is accurate and truthful;

10.1.2 If you are buying on behalf of your employers, you have the authority to submit Payment Information where any such authority is required; and

10.1.3 You will keep this information accurate and up-to-date.

10.1.4 Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.

10.2 It is recommended that you do not share your Account details, particularly your username and password. Thurgoods Ltd accepts no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your Account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your Account details in your internet browser.

10.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another without consent, you should contact Thurgoods Ltd immediately to suspend your Account and cancel any unauthorised purchases that may be pending. Please be aware that purchases can only be cancelled until they are dispatched. In the event that an unauthorised purchase is dispatched prior to your notifying us of the unauthorised nature of the purchase, Thurgoods Ltd accepts no liability or responsibility and you should make contact with the Carrier detailed in the Purchase Information.

10.4 When choosing a username Users are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 9. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.

11. Termination and Cancellation

11.1 Either Thurgoods Ltd or a User may terminate an Account. If Thurgoods Ltd terminates your Account, you will be notified by email and an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons.

11.2 If Thurgoods Ltd terminates an Account, any current or pending purchases on your Account will be cancelled and will not be dispatched.

11.3 Thurgoods Ltd reserves the right to cancel purchases without stating reasons, for any reason prior to processing payment and dispatch.

11.4 If purchases are cancelled for any reason prior to dispatch Purchasers will be refunded any monies paid in relation to those purchases.

11.5 If a User terminates their Account any non-dispatched purchases will be cancelled and a full refund of any monies paid in relation to those purchases will be paid through the payment method used when the Goods were purchased.

12. Payment

12.1 Any and all invoices are due for payment on the date shown on the invoice, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed between the Purchaser and Thurgoods Ltd.

12.2 Interest will be charged on a daily basis, commercial interest at 7% above the base rate of the Bank of England obtaining at the time.

13. Goods, Pricing and Availability

13.1 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all graphical representations and descriptions of Goods available from Thurgoods Ltd correspond to the actual Goods, Thurgoods Ltd is not responsible for any variations from these descriptions. This does not exclude our liability for mistakes due to negligence on our part and refers only to variations of the correct Goods, not different Goods altogether. Please refer to Clause 16.1 for incorrect Goods.

13.2 Where appropriate, you may be required to select the required [size] [model] [colour] [number] [other features] of the Goods that you are purchasing.

13.3 Thurgoods Ltd does not represent or warrant that such Goods will be available. Stock indications are provided on the Website however these may not take into account other sales that have taken please during your visit to the web site.

13.4 All pricing information on the Website is correct at the time of going online. Thurgoods Ltd reserves the right to change prices and alter or remove any special offers from time to time and as necessary. All pricing information is reviewed and updated every day.

13.5 In the event that prices are changed during the period between an order being placed for Goods and Thurgoods Ltd processing that order and taking payment, you will be contacted prior to your order being processed with details of the new price;

13.6 All prices on the Website do include VAT. Thurgoods Ltd’s VAT number is GB 243 2501 03

14. Property, Risk and Account of Profits

14.1 Title in Goods will not pass to the Purchaser until the full purchase price for those Goods has been received by Thurgoods Ltd. Title remains with Thurgoods Ltd until payment is complete.

14.2 If the Purchaser sells the Goods on to its own customers in any form, either as purchased from Thurgoods Ltd or forming a component part of a larger Good, and any amount of the purchase price payable to Thurgoods Ltd remains outstanding, the Purchaser must account to Thurgoods Ltd for the proceeds of such a sale. The Purchaser is then required to hold such proceeds on trust for Thurgoods Ltd until payment has been received in full by Thurgoods Ltd.

14.3 Thurgoods Ltd reserves the right to trace all proceeds under the principles of Re Hallett’s Estate (1880) 13 Ch D 696. Once the payment date has passed, if any sums remain outstanding, Thurgoods Ltd has the right to enter the Purchaser’s premises and remove any Goods which, by virtue of sub-Clause 14.1, remain the property of Thurgoods Ltd.

15. Delivery

15.1 Thurgoods Ltd will notify you by way of email when your goods are to be dispatched to you. The message will contain details of estimated delivery times in addition to any reasons for a delay in the delivery of the Goods purchased by you.

15.2 If Thurgoods Ltd receives no communication from you, within 3 days of delivery, regarding any problems with the Goods, you are deemed to have received the Goods in full working order and with no problems.

16. Returns Policy

Thurgoods Ltd aims to always provide high quality Goods that are fault free and undamaged. On occasion however, goods may need to be returned. Returns are governed by these Terms and Conditions.

16.1 If the Purchaser receives Goods which do not match those ordered, unless accompanied by an explanatory note detailing the changes, stating reasons for the changes and setting out your options, the Purchaser should contact us within 3 working days to arrange collection and return. Thurgoods Ltd is responsible for paying shipment costs. The Purchaser will be given the option to have the Goods replaced with those ordered (if available) or to be refunded through the payment method used when the Goods were purchased. Refunds and replacements will be issued upon our receipt of the returned Goods.

16.2 If any Goods purchased have faults when they are delivered, the Purchaser should contact Thurgoods Ltd within 3 working days to arrange collection and return. Thurgoods Ltd is responsible for paying shipment costs. Goods must be returned in their original condition with all packaging and documentation. Upon receipt of the returned Goods, the price of the Goods, as paid, will be refunded through the payment method used when the Goods were purchased.

16.3 If any Goods develop faults within their warranty period, the Purchaser is entitled to a repair or replacement under the terms of that warranty.

16.4 If Goods are damaged in transit and the damage is apparent on delivery, the Purchaser should sign the delivery note to the effect that the goods have been damaged. In any event, such damage should be reported to Thurgoods Ltd within 3 working days and arrange collection and return. Thurgoods Ltd is responsible for paying shipment costs. Upon receipt of the returned Goods, the price of the Goods, as paid, will be refunded through the payment method used when the Goods were purchased.

16.5 If the Goods have been dispatched or have reached you, but the Purchaser decides that they are no longer required, the Goods can be returned to Thurgoods Ltd within 3 days of receipt. Goods can only be returned for this reason if their packaging remains unopened and the Goods can be re-sold, as new, without any additional work on the part of Thurgoods Ltd. The Purchaser is responsible for paying shipment costs if Goods are returned for this reason.

16.6 If the Purchaser wishes to return Goods to Thurgoods Ltd for any of the above reasons, please contact us using the details on www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk to make the appropriate arrangements.

16.7 Thurgoods Ltd reserves the right to exercise discretion with respect to any returns under these Terms and Conditions. Factors which may be taken into account in the exercise of this discretion include, but are not limited to:

16.7.1 Any use or enjoyment that you may have already had out of the Goods;

16.7.2 Any characteristics of the Goods which may cause them to deteriorate or expire rapidly;

16.7.3 The fact that the Goods consist of audio or video recordings or computer software and that the packaging has been opened;

16.7.4 Any discounts that may have formed part of the purchase price of the Goods to reflect any lack of quality made known to the Customer at the time of purchase. Such discretion to be exercised only within the confines of the law.

17. Privacy

17.1 Use of the Website is also governed by our www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk/privacy which is incorporated into these terms and conditions by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy, please click on the link above.

17.2 The Website places the following cookies onto your computer or device. These cookies are used for the purposes described herein. By accepting these terms and conditions, you are giving consent to Thurgoods Ltd to place cookies on your computer or device. Please read the information contained in the Privacy Policy prior to acceptance.Here is a list of cookies that we use. We’ve listed them here so you that you can choose if you want to opt-out of cookies or not.

_session_id, unique token, sessional, Allows Thurgoods Ltd to store information about your session (referrer, landing page, etc).

_shopify_visit, no data held, Persistent for 30 minutes from the last visit, Used by our website provider’s internal stats tracker to record the number of visits

_shopify_uniq, no data held, expires midnight (relative to the visitor) of the next day, Counts the number of visits to a store by a single customer.

cart, unique token, persistent for 2 weeks, Stores information about the contents of your cart.

_secure_session_id, unique token, sessional

storefront_digest, unique token, indefinite If the shop has a password, this is used to determine if the current visitor has access.

PREF, persistent for a very short period, Set by Google and tracks who visits the store and from where

17.3 If you wish to opt-out of our placing cookies onto your computer or device, please adjust your internet browser’s settings to restrict cookies as detailed in your internet browser’s help menu. You may also wish to delete cookies which have already been placed. For instructions on how to do this, please consult your internet browser’s help menu.

18. Disclaimers

18.1 Thurgoods Ltd makes no warranty or representation that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Services.

18.2 No part of this Website is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Website should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.

18.3 No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.

18.4 Whilst Thurgoods Ltd uses reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, all Users are advised to take responsibility for their own security, that of their personal details and their computers.

19. Changes to the Service and these Terms and Conditions

Thurgoods Ltd reserves the right to change the Website, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. Users and Purchasers will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time the Website is used by them following the changes. If Thurgoods Ltd is required to make any changes to Terms and Conditions relating to sale of Goods by law, these changes will apply automatically to any orders currently pending in addition to any orders placed by Purchasers in the future.

20. Availability of the Website

20.1 The Service is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. We give no warranty that the Service will be free of defects and / or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law we provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality.

20.2 Thurgoods Ltd accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.

21. Limitation of Liability

21.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, Thurgoods Ltd accepts no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Website or any information contained therein. Users should be aware that they use the Website and its Content at their own risk.

21.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts Thurgoods Ltd’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from any negligence or fraud on the part of Thurgoods Ltd.

21.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts Thurgoods Ltd’s liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of the incorrect delivery of Goods or out of reliance on incorrect information included on the Website.

21.4 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that these Terms and Conditions adhere strictly with the relevant provisions of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, in the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.

22. No Waiver

In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.

23. Previous Terms and Conditions

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

24. Third Party Rights

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any rights upon any third party. The agreement created by these Terms and Conditions is between you and Thurgoods Ltd.

25. Notices

25.1 All notices / communications shall be given to us either by post to our Premises (see address above) or by email to info@thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk. Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.

25.2 Thurgoods Ltd may from time to time send you information about our products and/or services. If you do not wish to receive such information, please click on the “Unsubscribe” link in any of the emails that we send you.

26. Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions and the relationship between you and Thurgoods Ltd shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales and Thurgoods Ltd and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.