Effective Date: 2nd July, 2025
Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before purchasing or using any Automotive World membership. By subscribing to our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Definitions
- “AW” refers to Automotive World Ltd.
- “Member” refers to the individual or entity that subscribes to the membership services.
- “Services” refers to all content, research, data, webinars, newsletters, and features accessible through an active membership.
- “Effective Date” is the date when these Terms become binding upon the Member.
- “Individual Membership” refers to a subscription plan granting access to one named user only.
- “Corporate Membership” refers to a subscription plan granting access to an unlimited number of employees within one legal entity (company).
2. Membership and Access
2.1 Membership provides a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access the Services in accordance with the Member’s selected subscription level.
2.2 AW offers two types of membership:
- Individual Membership: Grants access to a single named user only. Sharing of login credentials is strictly prohibited.
- Corporate Membership: Grants access to an unlimited number of employees within the same company domain or legal entity.
Members must ensure all users are employees of the company and use the Services in accordance with these Terms.
2.3 Each Member is responsible for compliance within their membership tier. AW may conduct audits or request verification to confirm compliance, including email domain matching for corporate users.
2.4 Access may be temporarily unavailable during system maintenance or upgrades. AW will make reasonable efforts to notify users of scheduled downtime.
3. Subscription Term and Renewal
3.1 Subscriptions are billed annually in advance. Alternative billing terms may be agreed in writing between the Member and AW.
3.2 You may cancel your subscription at any time via email. Cancellations are effective at the end of the current term.
4. Fees and Payment
4.1 All prices are exclusive of VAT or applicable sales tax, which will be added at checkout as required by law.
4.2 Payment must be made by credit/debit card or via invoice for approved accounts. For invoice payments, the payment term is 30 days from the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing. Late payments may incur interest charges at 4% above the Bank of England base rate.
4.3 Failure to remit payment may result in suspension or termination of access, and AW reserves the right to recover unpaid amounts via legal action.
4.4 Except where required by applicable law, all fees are non-refundable once payment is processed.
5. Changes to Services
5.1 AW reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at its discretion. Material changes will be communicated in advance where possible.
5.2 AW aims to maintain a monthly uptime of 99.5% but does not guarantee uninterrupted service. No compensation is owed for outages under 24 hours unless otherwise agreed contractually.
6. Use of Content
6.1 All Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. All content remains the property of AW or its licensors.
6.2 Members may use content internally and for non-commercial reference purposes. Any commercial use, distribution, reproduction, or modification requires prior written consent from AW.
6.3 Members agree not to scrape, mine, or download content in bulk, or to use automated tools to access the Services.
7. Data Protection and Privacy
7.1 AW processes personal data in compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Details are outlined in our Privacy Policy.
7.2 Members have rights to access, correct, port, or delete their personal data. Requests can be submitted via our contact form.
7.3 AW uses cookies and tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. Members consent to this use by continuing to access the Services.
7.4 Data will be retained for as long as necessary to provide Services and comply with legal obligations. Deleted accounts are purged within 90 days.
8. Acceptable Use
8.1 Members must not:
- Share login credentials or grant unauthorised access beyond their membership tier.
- Use the Services to infringe the rights of others or violate laws.
- Interfere with the security, availability, or integrity of the Services.
8.2 AW may monitor usage and take action, including suspension, against violations of these terms.
9. Termination
9.1 AW may terminate access without refund for breaches including unauthorised sharing, infringement, or misuse of Services.
9.2 Upon termination or expiration, all rights granted under these Terms cease. Archived or downloaded material must be deleted unless continued use is permitted by separate agreement.
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 AW’s total liability, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall not exceed the fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.
10.2 AW shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, even if advised of the possibility.
10.3 Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death, personal injury, or fraud.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.
11.2 The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes.
11.3 Before litigation, parties agree to attempt resolution through mediation facilitated by an independent body.
12. Updates to Terms
12.1 AW may revise these Terms to reflect changes in law, regulation, or business operations. Updated versions will be posted online.
12.2 Where changes materially affect the Member’s rights or obligations, we will notify Members by email at least 30 days in advance.
12.3 Continued use of the Services following such notice will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.
For questions, contact us by email.