Terms of Website Use
Terms of Use
Last Updated: May 2025
This page tells you the terms of use on which you may use or browse the website www.carolyngillan.com (my site), whether as a guest or a registered user. Please read these terms of use carefully before you start to use my site.
By using my site, you accept these terms of use and agree to abide by them. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please do not use my site.
About Me
www.carolyngillan.com is a site operated by Carolyn Gillan trading as Carolyn Gillan Counselling & Hypnotherapy ("I" "me" or “my”). My email address is [email protected]. Please contact me via email if a postal address is required.
My Site
I allow access to my site on a temporary basis and I reserve the right to withdraw, restrict or change my site at any time and without notice. I will not be liable if for any reason my site is unavailable at any time or if the content is changed or out of date.
You must treat as confidential any user identification code, password or other security feature in relation to my site. If, in my opinion, you are not complying with these terms of use, I have the right to disable any such code, password or feature at any time.
You must comply with the provisions of our Acceptable Use Policy when using my site.
It is your responsibility that anyone who accesses my site through your internet connection is aware of these terms and complies with them.
Medical Disclaimer
The content provided on my site, including all text, graphics, images, and other material, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. While I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, I make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content.
You are encouraged to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.
I disclaim any liability for decisions made by you based on the information provided on my site.
Variations
I may revise these terms of use at any time by amending this page or by provisions or notices published elsewhere on my site.
Intellectual Property Rights
I am the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in my site and the material published on it. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.
You must not use any part of the materials on my site for commercial purposes without a licence from me or my licensors. You may not reproduce in any format (including on another website) any part of my site (including content, images, designs, look and feel) without my prior written consent.
If, in my opinion, you are in breach of these provisions, your right to use my site will cease immediately and you must either return or destroy (as required by me) any copies of the materials you have made.
Reliance on Information and Links
The contents of my site (including links to other sites and resources provided by third parties) are for information only, and I shall not be liable for any use of, or reliance on, such materials. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through my site meet your specific requirements.
Links to External Sites
My site may include links to external websites or resources provided by third parties. These links are offered purely for convenience or informational purposes. I do not have control over the content of those external sites and cannot accept responsibility for their accuracy, availability, or any harm or loss that may result from your use of them.
Linking to My Site
You may link to my home page only if you have first obtained my written consent and provided that you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage my reputation or take advantage of it. I reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.
The website from which you are linking must comply in all respects with my Acceptable Use Policy and must be owned by you.
You must not link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on my part where none exists.
My site must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of my site other than the home page.
Uploading Material to My Site
When you upload material to my site, or make contact with other users of my site, you must comply with my Acceptable Use Policy. If you upload material in breach of my Acceptable Use Policy and I suffer loss as a result, you will reimburse me for such loss.
Any material you upload to my site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary and I have the right to use, copy, distribute and disclose it to third parties. If any third party claims that any material posted or uploaded by you to my site violates their intellectual property rights, or their right to privacy, I have the right to disclose your identity to them.
I will not be responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials posted by you or any other user of my site.
I have the right to remove any material or posting you make on my site if, in my opinion, such material does not comply with the content standards set out in my Acceptable Use Policy.
Information About You and Your Visits to My Site
I process information about you in accordance with my Privacy Policy.
My site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and help me understand how my site is being used. For more information about the cookies I use and how you can manage your preferences, please see my Cookie Policy.
Viruses, Hacking and Other Offences
You must not misuse my site by knowingly introducing any material which is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to my site, the server on which my site is stored or any server, computer or database connected to my site. You must not attack my site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack.
By failing to comply with this provision, you would commit a criminal offence and your right to use my site will cease immediately and I will report your actions to the relevant authorities.
My Liability
The material displayed on my site is provided without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to its accuracy. To the extent permitted by law, I hereby expressly exclude:
All conditions, warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity.
Any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage incurred by any user in connection with my site or in connection with the use, inability to use, or results of the use of my site, any websites linked to it and any materials posted on it (whether by me or a third party), including, without limitation any liability for:
loss of income or revenue;
loss of business;
loss of profits or contracts;
loss of anticipated savings;
loss of data;
loss of goodwill;
wasted management or office time; and
for any other loss or damage of any kind, however arising and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
This does not affect any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Jurisdiction and Applicable Law
The English courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising from, or related to, a visit to my site.
These terms of use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
Accessibility Statement
I am committed to making my site as accessible as possible to all visitors, regardless of ability or technology. If you experience any difficulty accessing content or navigating my site, please contact me at [email protected] so I can assist you and make improvements where needed.
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