Website Terms of Use

1. Introduction

1.1 Welcome to patching.co, a website operated by Patching Company Ltd, also referred to as "Patching", "we", "us" or "our". By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this Website.

1.2 These terms are effective from 14 September 2026. We may update them from time to time. The updated terms will take effect when published on the Website and will apply to your use of the Website from that point onwards. Changes will not affect any rights or liabilities that arose before the updated terms were published.

1.3 Patching is registered in England and Wales under company number 12544404. Its registered office is School Master's House, 39 College Street, Petersfield, England, GU31 4AG.

1.4 These terms apply only to your use of the Website. They do not apply to consultancy, software-development or other professional services supplied by Patching under a separate written agreement.

2. Definitions

2.1 "Website" means patching.co and any related pages, content, features or functionality made available through that domain.

2.2 "User" means any individual who accesses or uses the Website.

2.3 "Content" means materials published on the Website, including text, graphics, images, video, audio, documents, trademarks, logos and other materials.

2.4 "Website Services" means any online functionality, tools, forms or information services made available through the Website. It does not include professional services supplied under a separate written agreement.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Unless otherwise stated, Patching owns or is licensed to use the intellectual property rights in the Website and its Content. You may access and view the Website for your personal or internal business use. You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, sell, licence or commercially exploit the Website or its Content without our prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

3.2 Logos, trademarks and other distinguishing marks not owned by Patching remain the property of their respective owners. Their display on the Website does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation unless expressly stated.

4. Website Usage

4.1 You must not use this Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, harmful or malicious purpose, or in any way that infringes another person's rights, violates another person's privacy, involves impersonation or misrepresentation, or transmits unlawful, defamatory, offensive or malicious material.

4.2 You must not misuse this Website by knowingly introducing viruses, malware or other harmful material, attempting to gain unauthorised access to this Website or related systems, carrying out unauthorised automated access, scraping or data harvesting in breach of applicable law or published instructions, or interfering with the operation, security or availability of this Website.

4.3 We take reasonable care to keep Website Content accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that all Content is complete, current or free from error.

4.4 Content on this Website is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, cyber security, technical or other professional advice, and you should not rely on it as a substitute for advice tailored to your circumstances. This disclaimer applies only to general Content made available through the Website and does not apply to professional services expressly supplied by Patching under a separate written agreement.

4.5 You are responsible for ensuring that your use of this Website complies with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Privacy Policy

5.1 Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit or interact with this Website. Your use of this Website is also subject to that Privacy Policy.

5.2 Where this Website uses cookies or similar technologies, our Privacy Policy explains what we use, why we use it and how you can manage your preferences. We will seek consent for non-essential cookies where required by applicable law.

6. Third-Party Links

6.1 This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content. Third-party websites are subject to their own terms and privacy notices. Patching is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, reliability, lawful operation or security of third-party websites, except to the extent that responsibility cannot lawfully be excluded.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 This Website and its Content are made available free of charge. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for loss arising from reliance on general Website Content, from the unavailability of the Website, or from your use of third-party websites linked from the Website.

7.2 We do not guarantee that this Website, or any Content on it, will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, free from defects or free from harmful material. We may suspend, withdraw or restrict access to all or part of this Website where necessary.

7.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts, anticipated savings, goodwill, opportunity, data, use, reputation, or for indirect or consequential loss arising from or in connection with your use of this Website.

7.4 Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits any rights you may have under applicable law that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including any statutory rights that apply to consumers.

8. Availability and Security

8.1 We use reasonable measures to operate and protect the Website, but you are responsible for using appropriate security measures on your own devices and systems. You should not rely on the Website as your only source of any information relevant to a decision or action.

9. Governing Law

9.1 These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Subject to any mandatory rights you may have under applicable law, any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms or your use of the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. If you are a consumer resident elsewhere, you may also benefit from mandatory protections and rights to bring proceedings in your place of residence.

10. General

10.1 If any provision of these terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in force.

10.2 If we do not enforce a provision of these terms, that does not mean we have waived our right to enforce it later.

10.3 These terms do not give rise to any rights for any third party to enforce any term.

10.4 If any separate written agreement between you and Patching expressly applies to particular services, that separate agreement will take precedence over these terms in relation to those services.

11. Contact Us

11.1 If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at legal@patching.co.