Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Albion Vector website (albionvector.com) and services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

Description of Services

Albion Vector provides strategic consulting services to independent bookshops in the United Kingdom. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Community building and engagement strategy
• Author event planning and execution support
• Digital commerce implementation
• Inventory optimization and demand analysis
• General business strategy consulting for bookshops

Specific services provided to each client will be outlined in individual consulting agreements.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

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

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of Albion Vector or others
• Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Collect information about other users without consent
• Use the website for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose

Account Security

If you create an account or access restricted areas of our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Consulting Services

Service Agreements

Specific consulting services will be governed by separate written agreements between Albion Vector and the client. These agreements will detail the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, fees, and other relevant terms.

Professional Advice

Our consulting services provide general strategic guidance and recommendations. While we strive to provide valuable insights, we cannot guarantee specific business outcomes. Implementation of our recommendations is at the client's discretion and risk.

Client Responsibilities

Clients engaging our services agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Respond to requests for information in a timely manner
• Implement recommendations at their own discretion
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary methodologies
• Pay fees according to agreed terms

Intellectual Property

Website Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Albion Vector or its licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without express written permission.

Consulting Materials

Materials created specifically for clients during consulting engagements will be addressed in individual service agreements. Generally, strategic recommendations and implementation plans become the property of the client, while underlying methodologies and frameworks remain the intellectual property of Albion Vector.

Payment Terms

Fees for consulting services will be specified in individual service agreements. Unless otherwise stated:

• Invoices are payable within 30 days of issue
• Late payments may incur interest charges
• Services may be suspended for non-payment
• Refund policies will be outlined in service agreements

Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information shared during the consulting relationship. This includes:

• Business strategies and plans
• Financial information
• Customer data
• Proprietary methodologies
• Any information marked as confidential

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the consulting relationship.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Albion Vector provides services "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee specific business results or outcomes
• Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific services in question
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• We are not responsible for losses resulting from client's implementation decisions

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Albion Vector, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your implementation of consulting recommendations

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our website and services at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

Consulting engagements may be terminated according to the terms specified in individual service agreements.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

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

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

For existing consulting engagements, material changes to Terms will not apply retroactively without mutual agreement.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any specific service agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Albion Vector regarding use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Albion Vector
6, Broughton Trade Centre
95 Broughton Ln
Salford M7 1UH
United Kingdom
Email: info@albionvector.com
Phone: +44 161 832 7187