These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Halal Shops UK (the "Service"), operated by Halal Shops UK. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. About the Service
Halal Shops UK is an online directory that helps users find halal food businesses across the United Kingdom. Listings may include business names, addresses, hygiene ratings, halal status indicators, and related information compiled from public sources and user submissions. We aim to keep information accurate but do not guarantee completeness or real-time updates.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you use the Service on behalf of a business or organisation, you confirm that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
3. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose.
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service by automated means without our prior written consent.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, accounts, or data.
- Submit false, misleading, or defamatory listing corrections or contact enquiries.
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service or other users' access.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation.
4. Directory listings and accuracy
Listing information is provided for general informational purposes. Halal status, hygiene ratings, opening hours, and other details may change without notice. You should verify important information directly with the business before relying on it.
If you believe a listing contains an error, please contact us via our contact page. We may remove, amend, or decline to publish content at our discretion.
5. User accounts
Where registration is available, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorised access.
6. Intellectual property
The Service, including its design, branding, software, and original content, is owned by or licensed to Halal Shops UK and protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission, except as permitted by law.
7. Third-party links and services
The Service may link to third-party websites, maps, or authentication providers. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Halal Shops UK and its officers, employees, and suppliers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Service or reliance on listing information.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under UK law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Halal Shops UK from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Service.
11. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
12. Changes to the Service and Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We may update these Terms by posting a revised version on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be effective when posted. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protections in your country of residence where applicable.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent through our contact form or by writing to Halal Shops UK.