Terms of Use

Last updated: July 21, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the slate-reef website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

Description of Services

slate-reef provides historical research and cultural heritage consultation services, including but not limited to:

Historical walking tours
Museum consultation services
Heritage research and documentation
Cultural event planning
Archival digitization services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the website
Use any automated system to access the website in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to it
Use the website to transmit any harmful or malicious code
Collect or harvest personal information of other users
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the website

Account Responsibility

If you create an account or provide personal information through our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your information and for all activities that occur under your account.

Service Terms

Booking and Reservations

When you request a service through our website:

Your request constitutes an offer to engage our services
We will confirm acceptance of your request via email
A binding agreement is formed only upon our written acceptance
We reserve the right to decline any service request at our discretion

Pricing and Payment

All prices displayed on the website are in British Pounds (GBP) unless otherwise stated
Prices are subject to change without notice, but changes do not affect confirmed bookings
Payment terms will be specified in the service agreement
Additional costs such as travel expenses may apply and will be communicated in advance

Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation policies vary by service type and will be specified in your service agreement
Cancellations must be made in writing via email
Refund eligibility depends on the notice period provided
We reserve the right to cancel services due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be provided

Intellectual Property Rights

Website Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of slate-reef or its content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from our website without our prior written consent.

Research Deliverables

For commissioned research projects:

You will receive usage rights as specified in the service agreement
We retain the right to use general methodologies and approaches developed during your project
Specific arrangements regarding intellectual property ownership will be outlined in individual contracts
We may retain archival copies of research materials for our records

User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to our website (such as reviews, comments, or feedback):

You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish such content
You represent that you own or have rights to the content you submit
You agree that your content will not contain material that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes third-party rights
We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimer

Our historical research and consultation services are provided based on available sources and professional expertise. However:

Historical research inherently involves interpretation and may be subject to limitations in available sources
We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee completeness of historical information
Our services are not a substitute for legal or professional advice in regulated matters
Results and outcomes may vary depending on project scope and available resources

Website Disclaimer

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
Defects will be corrected
The website is free of viruses or other harmful components
The information on the website is accurate or complete

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, slate-reef shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

Your use of or inability to use our website or services
Any errors or omissions in content
Any interruption or cessation of services
Any third-party content or conduct on the website

Our total liability for any claims arising from the use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless slate-reef, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms of Use
Your violation of any rights of a third party
Your misuse of our services

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

Material changes will be prominently indicated on the website. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and slate-reef regarding the use of our website and services.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

slate-reef
27 Bloomsbury Square
London WC1A 2RL
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]