Terms & Privacy

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SERVICE & PRICES

Public Sector Travel is a website and email news service aimed at buyers and other procurement professionals with responsibility for travel in public sector organisations, ranging from central government departments and quangos to local authorities and education bodies.

Corporate subscription price: £395 per annum

A corporate subscription entitles up to 10 named recipients in one organisation to receive not only the weekly insight newsletter but also to have full access to the private site. The private site enables you to download data on the public site as well as access to premium data and valuable content, such as information on upcoming tenders.

SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT

This Subscriber Agreement governs your use of the Public Sector Travel website located at https://www.publicsectortravel.org.uk (“Website”) and is a legal agreement between you (“Subscriber”) and businesstravelwire (“Provider”).

BY PLACING A CHECK MARK IN THE “I AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE” CHECKBOX OR OTHERWISE USING PROVIDER’S WEBSITE, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

If you agree, place a check mark in the “I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use” checkbox on the first page of the Website’s new account registration process. If you place a check mark in the “I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use” checkbox without actually reading this agreement, you will nevertheless be legally bound. If you do not agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, do not place a check mark in the “I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use” checkbox. If you do not place a check mark in the “I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use” checkbox you will not be able to proceed with the Website’s registration process, will not become a subscriber of the Website, and will not be granted access to restricted content of the Website.

ACCESS TO WEBSITE CONTENT

Access to subscriber-only content of the Website is provided to users of the Website who register as Subscribers and who have an active Subscription. Specifically, in consideration of Subscriber’s completed automated recurring payment to Provider according to the terms of the subscription plan elected by Subscriber during their new account registration process or a subscription plan subsequently elected by Subscriber from their existing Website account (“Subscription Plan”) Subscriber will be permitted access to that content of the Website restricted to subscribers.

AUTOMATIC CREDIT/DEBIT CARD / PAYPAL PAYMENT METHOD AGREEMENT

By accepting this Agreement, Subscriber authorizes an automatic recurring payment to Provider from the Subscriber’s credit, debit, bank card or PayPal account (the “Automatic Recurring Payment Method”).

AUTOMATIC RECURRING PAYMENT FAILURE

If a payment demand on Subscriber’s Automatic Recurring Payment Method is declined, Subscriber’s Subscription will be suspended and access to Website’s subscriber-only content will be denied. In the event of such a decline, Subscriber gives Provider the authority to make corrections to any information and resubmit the demand. Provider may permanently restrict Subscriber’s ability to use a certain payment method if that payment method fails multiple times.

In the event that payment is not received and Subscriber does not pay the amount due in full, Subscriber’s subscription will be terminated and access to Website’s subscriber-only content will be denied.

REFUND POLICY AND CANCELLATION OF AUTOMATIC RECURRING PAYMENT

The Subscriber has the right to cancel within seven days of the start of the subscription and will receive a full refund of the subscription cost. After seven days the Subscriber understands that any Automatic Recurring Payment Method authorization shall remain in effect until withdrawn by the Subscriber or cancelled by Provider. The Subscriber must provide one month notice prior to the cancellation of the subscription.  Subscribers will be refunded £20 per month for the remainder of the subscription after the one month notice period. The Subscription Plan will remain in effect until Subscriber gives notice of cancellation to Provider and Provider has successfully relayed such notice to their payment provider. Please allow Provider up to one month for processing cancellation notices.

The Subscriber can give notice of cancellation by email to admin@publicsectortravel.org.uk. Once this is completed, the Subscriber will be sent written confirmation via e-mail within 24 hours to their email address specified in Subscriber’s Website account. If such confirmation email is not received within this timeframe, please send an e-mail to admin@publicsectortravel.org.uk indicating this situation and requesting assistance. The cancellation process must be completed within 10 business days of Subscriber’s scheduled Subscription billing date to ensure Subscriber is not charged for the next billing period.

Subscriber will have access to Website’s subscription-only content for the remainder of the currently paid billing period. In the event that the cancellation request is not completed (and notification has not been received at admin@publicsectortravel.org.uk) before Subscriber’s next recurring payment is processed, Subscriber’s account will be charged for the following billing period. If Subscriber fails to contact admin@publicsectortravel.org.uk regarding any problems Subscriber may experience, Provider cannot be held responsible for charges incurred.

CHANGES TO THIS PLAN

Subscriber understands that these terms and conditions may be amended or modified by Provider at any time with or without notice; however, Provider will endeavor to provide reasonable notice of any amendments or modifications.

ACCESS TO AGREEMENT

To access this Agreement in the future through the Website, go to “https://www.publicsectortravel.org.uk/?pagename=UserAgreement“.

ELECTRONIC AUTHORIZATION

This Agreement is not transferable and must be submitted electronically by the person who purchased the Website subscription, to activate their subscription.
SECTION II – OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WEBSITE

LIMITATIONS ON USE

a). Only one individual may access Website at the same time using the same username or password, unless Provider agrees otherwise.

b). The content available through the Website is property of the Provider, property of Provider’s licensors, or the property of Provider’s advertisers or affiliates and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

c). Subscriber agrees not to sell, publish, distribute, retransmit or otherwise provide access to the content received through the Website to anyone.

d). Subscriber agrees not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose. Provider reserves the right to terminate or restrict Subscriber’s access to the Website if, in the opinion of the Provider, Subscriber’s use of the Website may violate any laws, infringe upon another person’s rights or violate the terms of this Agreement. Also, Provider may refuse to grant Subscriber a username that impersonates someone else, is protected by trademark or other proprietary right law, or is vulgar, unsuitable or otherwise offensive at Provider’s sole discretion.

MODIFICATION

Provider may discontinue or change the Website, or its availability to Subscriber, at any time within Provider’s sole discretion. Provider may also modify any of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, at any time and at Provider’s sole discretion, by either posting a change notice or a new agreement on the Website or by giving Subscriber notice by e-mail. Modifications may include, for example, changes in the scope of available service. IF ANY MODIFICATION IS UNACCEPTABLE TO SUBSCRIBER, SUBSCRIBER’S ONLY RECOURSE IS TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT. Subscriber’s continued Subscription to the Website following Provider’s posting of a change notice or new agreement on the Website or by giving Subscriber other notice will constitute binding acceptance of the change.

DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES

PROVIDER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATED TO ANY USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT AND FURTHER THAT THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS SUBSCRIBER MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE WEBSITE WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE OR THAT THE CONTENT WILL BE FREE OF ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR MISTAKES. IN ADDITION, SUBSCRIBER AGREES THAT PROVIDER PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THE SERVICES OR THE SUITABILITY OF THE SERVICES FOR SUBSCRIBER’S NEEDS. PROVIDER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE SERVICES AND CONTENT OF THE WEBSITE DO NOT PROVIDE INVESTMENT, FINANCIAL OR TAX ADVICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO MAKE ANY INVESTMENT DECISIONS. PROVIDER DOES NOT ADVOCATE THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF ANY SECURITY OR INVESTMENT, NOR DOES PROVIDER ENDORSE OR SPONSOR THE PRODUCTS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY USER OF THE WEBSITE. SUBSCRIBER SHOULD ALWAYS SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF A PROFESSIONAL FOR TAX, FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT ADVICE.

PROVIDER MAKES NO EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THIS DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO SUBSCRIBER AND SUBSCRIBER MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS THAT VARY BY JURISDICTION. NO AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF PROVIDER IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS, EXTENSIONS, OR ADDITIONS TO THIS WARRANTY.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL PROVIDER, IT’S SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATED ENTITIES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSEES OR LICENSORS, OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS (EITHER JOINTLY OR SEVERALY) BE LIABLE TO SUBSCRIBER OR ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER LOSS OF ANY CHARACTER, RELATING TO THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT, THIS AGREEMENT OR ACTIVITIES RELATING THERETO EVEN IF PROVIDER SHALL HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE LIMIT OF THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF PROVIDER FOR DIRECT DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SUBSCRIPTOIN FEES SUBSCRIBER PAID FOR ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. IF ANY APPLICABLE AUTHORITY HOLDS ANY PORTION OF THIS SECTION TO BE UNENFORCEABLE, THEN PROVIDER’S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST POSSIBLE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy sets out how Public Sector Travel uses and protects any information that you give uswhen you use this website.

Public Sector Travel is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Public Sector Travel may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

• name, organisation and job title
• contact information including email address
• demographic information related to organisation and job funtion
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping.
• We may use the information to improve our products and services.
• We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

Credit card data and other personal financial data is not retained by Public Sector Travel.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to [address].

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

If any part of this Agreement is found to be void, unenforceable or invalid, it shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement. Provider’s failure to enforce Subscriber’s strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of Provider’s right to subsequently enforce such provision or any other provision of this Agreement nor will it be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision. This Agreement is personal to Subscriber, which means that Subscriber may not assign their rights or obligations, by operation of law or otherwise, under this Agreement to anyone and no third party is a beneficiary of Subscriber’s rights under this Agreement.

YOU (“SUBSCRIBER”) AGREE THAT BY PLACING A CHECK MARK IN THE CHECKBOX BESIDE THE LABEL “I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use” ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE WEBSITE’S REGISTRATION PROCESS OR BY YOUR OTHER USE OF THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND YOU AGREE THAT: 1) YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS; 2) BY ACCEPTING THE AGREEMENT, THE AGREEMENT WILL BE DEEMED ACCEPTED AND SIGNED BY YOU PERSONALLY; 3) IF YOU CHECK THE “I AGREE” CHECKBOX WITHOUT ACTUALLY READING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU DO NEVERTHELESS AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT; AND 4) YOU WARRANT AND REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AN ADULT AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY CONDITION WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT.