Terms of Use
hSo is the trading name of HighSpeed Office Limited
Liability Disclaimer
In no event whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise
shall hSo be liable for any damage, losses, expense, loss of data or profit
caused by the use or the downloading of material or contents of the hSo
Websites.
hSo does not endorse any other pages linked to its websites, nor does hSo
control the contents of any linked sites and therefore cannot be responsible for
their contents.
If a visitor transmits defamatory material to hSo websites this may result in
criminal/or civil proceedings being commenced against the visitor. Visitors
shall at all times indemnify hSo against all losses, expenses, damages, costs
(including reasonable legal costs) suffered or incurred by hSo in relation to
any such defamatory information transmitted.
Copyright and Trademark Information
Please see Copyright Statement.
Privacy
Please see Privacy Statement.
Privacy Statement
hSo is a trading name of HighSpeed Office Limited
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HighSpeed Office Limited ("hSo") respects the right to privacy and this
privacy statement intends to reflect the trust visitors place in us by providing
personal information.
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By personal information, we mean information that you provide about yourself,
or which can reasonably be ascertained from the information you provide.
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This site http://www.hso.uk.com and http://themetrex.net (which may
within this statement be referred to as hSo websites) are operated by HighSpeed
Office Limited (registered number 03935705) whose registered office is at
Epworth House, 25 City Road, London EC1Y 1AA.
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Whilst hSo has taken every effort to ensure that the information contained
within hSo Websites is correct, visitors should be aware that the information
may be incomplete, inaccurate or may have become out of date.
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hSo websites do not allow visitors to communicate with other visitors or to
post information to be accessed by others.
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hSo may disclose personal information to other organisations to assist us in
certain areas such as web hosting. However, hSo will at all times control and be
responsible for the use of your information.
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If visitors wish to provide us with their personal information via our
websites they are welcome to do so. Any personal information which is given to
hSo over its websites may be used for marketing purposes to send material that
has been requested, and will be retained by hSo to send information about other
products and services in future, If visitors subscribe to receive newsletters
and news updates, they may unsubscribe by sending an email to
customerservices@hso.uk.com
or simply by phoning us on 0870 112 1122. Personal information may also be used
for customer administration and technical administration purposes.
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A Cookie is a piece of data stored on a user's hard drive containing
information about the user. hSo has the facility to use cookies on our websites
to track the interests of our visitors and subsequently enhance our websites. At
present this is not done. If your browser rejects cookies, you may still use the
websites.
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hSo may from time to time use IP addresses to analyse trends, administer the
website and track visitors' movements through the website. IP addresses are
normally not linked to personally identifiable information.
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hSo has implemented security policies and technical measures to protect
personal information under our control from:
- Unauthorised access
- Improper use or disclosure
- Unauthorised modification
- Unlawful destruction or accidental loss
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Although we do not knowingly collect personal data from children, we do
comply with the Children's online Privacy Protection Act 1988 and all other
applicable laws. hSo recommends that children ask a parent or guardian for
permission before sending personal information to hSo or any other person or
website.
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If your personal information changes or if you no longer wish to receive our
service, please let us know and we will erase, rectify, complete or amend your
details. This can be done by emailing us at
customerservices@hso.uk.com
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By using this website you consent to the collection and use to your personal
information in the manner set out above. If we change or modify our privacy
statement, we shall post these changes on the website.
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If you have a query or concern about our privacy policy please contact
Customer Services on 0870 112 1122, or write to us at hSo,
Epworth House, 25 City Road, London ECIY 1AA, or email to
customerservices@hso.uk.com
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If you are not satisfied with our response please contact Chris Evans
(Managing Director) at chris.evans@hso.uk.com ; or you may wish to
contact the Information Commissioner at
data@dataprotection.gov.uk
Copyright Statement
hSo is the trading name of HighSpeed Office Limited
Unless otherwise stated, hSo is the owner of copyright and database rights in
hSo websites. No part of our websites may be published, distributed, extracted
or reproduced in any material form except as permitted by the Copyright Designs
and Patents Act 1988 or the Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997
as applicable.
Terms and Conditions Regarding Use of Microsoft Software
This document concerns your use of Microsoft software, which includes computer software provided to you by hSo as
described below, and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation
(individually and collectively "SOFTWARE PRODUCTS"). hSo does not own the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS and the use thereof
is subject to certain rights and limitations of which hSo needs to inform you. Your right to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS is
subject to your agreement with hSo, and to your understanding of, compliance with and consent to the following terms and
conditions, which hSo does not have authority to vary, alter or amend.
- DEFINITIONS.
"Client Software" means software that allows a Device to access or utilize the services or
functionality provided by the Server Software.
"Device" means each of a computer, workstation, terminal, handheld PC, pager, telephone,
personal digital assistant, "smart phone," or other electronic device.
"Server Software" means software that provides services or functionality on a computer
acting as a server.
"Redistribution Software" means the software described in Paragraph 4 ("Use of
Redistribution Software" below.
- OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are licensed to hSo from an affiliate of the Microsoft Corporation
("Microsoft"). All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS (and the
constituent elements thereof, including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio,
music, text and "applets" incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS) are owned by Microsoft or its
suppliers. The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well
as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Your possession, access, or use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS does
not transfer any ownership of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS or any intellectual property rights to you.
- USE OF CLIENT SOFTWARE.
You may use the Client Software installed on your Devices by hSo only in accordance with the instructions,
and only in connection with the services, provided to you by hSo.
- USE OF REDISTRIBUTION SOFTWARE.
In connection with the services provided by hSo, you may have access to certain "Sample,"
"redistributable" and/or software development ("SDK") software codes and tools
(individually and collectively "Redistribution Software"). YOU MAY NOT USE, MODIFY, COPY, AND/OR
DISTRIBUTE ANY REDISTRIBUTION SOFTWARE UNLESS YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE TO AND COMPLY WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERMS
CONTAINED IN THE SERVICES PROVIDER USE RIGHTS ("SPUR") APPLICATION TO HSO, WHICH TERMS MUST BE PROVIDED
TO YOU BY .
Microsoft does not permit you to use any Redistribution Software unless you expressly agree to and comply with such
additional terms, as provided to you by hSo.
- COPIES.
You may not make any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS; provided, however, that you may (a) make one (1) copy of
Client Software on your Device as expressly authorized by hSo; and (b) you may make copies of certain
Redistribution Software in accordance with Paragraph 4 (Use of Redistribution Software). You must erase or destroy
all such Client Software and/or Redistribution Software upon termination or cancellation of your agreement with
hSo, upon notice from hSo, or upon transfer of your Device to another person or entity, whichever
first occurs. You may not copy any printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
- LIMITATIONS ON REVERSE ENGEINEERING, DECOMPILATION AND DISASSEMBLY.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, except and only to the extent that
applicable law, notwithstanding this limitation expressly permits such activity.
- NO RENTAL.
You may not rent, lease, lend, pledge, or directly or indirectly transfer or distribute the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS to
any third party, and you may not permit any third party to have access to and/or use the functionality of the
SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
- TERMINATION.
Without prejudice to any other rights, hSo may terminate your rights to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS if you fail to
comply with these terms and conditions. In the event of termination or cancellation, you must stop using and/or
accessing the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, and destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS and all of its component parts.
- NO WARRANTIES, LIABILITIES OR REMEDIES BY MICROSOFT.
ANY WARRANTIES, LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES AND REMEDIES, IF ANY, ARE PROVIDED SOLELY BY HSO AND NOT BY
MICROSOFT OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES.
- PRODUCT SUPPORT.
Any product support for the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS is provided to you by hSo and is NOT provided by
Microsoft or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
- NOT FAULT TOLERANT.
THE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN TECHNOLOGY THAT IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR
INTENDED FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTS OR APPLICATIONS IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS COULD LEAD TO DEATH,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL, PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.
- EXPORT RESTRICTIONS
The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are of U.S. origin for purposes of U.S. export control laws. You agree to comply with all
applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, including the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other
governments. For additional information, see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.
- LIABILITY FOR BREACH.
In addition to any liability you may have to hSo, you agree that you will also be legally responsible
directly to Microsoft for any breach of these terms and conditions.
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