Website Terms & Conditions of Use
What do we do with the information you supply to us?
This policy covers CEO Magazine (“a subsidiary of Money Markets Ltd”) use of personal information which is collected when you use CEO Magazine services. From time to time, you will be asked to submit personal information about yourself (e.g. name, email address and mobile telephone number) in order to receive or use CEO Magazine services.
By entering your details in the fields requested, you enable CEO Magazine to provide you with the services you select. Whenever you provide such information, we will treat that information in accordance with this policy. When you supply personal information to CEO Magazine we have legal obligations towards you in the way we use such data.
We must collect the information fairly and tell you if we want to pass the information on to anyone else.
EU Cookie Law
In line with many other web sites CEO Magazine use cookies (a small data file) and web logs to analyse site usage and track user behaviour to help improve the site and the services we offer. When you use our website, these devices allow us to identify you as a user and recognise any information the cookie has collected but do not personally identify you.
When we serve advertising, we may allow authorised third parties to use cookies. These may provide general information about you for greater customisation. If you wish you can usually block cookies using the settings in your web browser.
For more information on online behavioural advertising in the UK, about cookies, and about how to opt-out of receiving targeted advertising, please visit Your Online Choices. Any information you provide will only be used within CEO Magazine. Your information will also be disclosed where required by law.
Terms & Conditions of Use
By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law (see the below caveat for Website Copyright Protection Act).
Disclaimer
The materials on CEO Magazine’s web site are provided “as is”. CEO Magazine makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
Further, CEO Magazine does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
Limitations
In no event shall CEO Magazine or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on CEO Magazine’s Internet site, even if CEO Magazine or a CEO Magazine authorised representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
Revisions & Errata
The materials appearing on CEO Magazine’s web site (www.ceo-mag.com) could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. CEO Magazine does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. CEO Magazine may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. CEO Magazine does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.
Links
CEO Magazine has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by CEO Magazine of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.
Site Terms of Use Modifications
CEO Magazine may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.
Governing Law
Any claim relating to CEO Magazine’s web site shall be governed by the laws of England & Wales without regard to its conflict of law provisions. General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.
Website Copyright Protection Act
For the purposes of this Act:
“Website” means a collection of publicly accessible interlinked web pages and digital resources under a single domain name.
“Website Content” includes, but is not limited to, text, images, videos, code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or any other programming language), databases, layout and design elements, trademarks, metadata, and audiovisual materials present on a website.
“Owner” means the individual or legal entity that holds the copyright or license to the website and its content.
“Copying” means reproduction, distribution, downloading, mirroring, scraping, or any act of duplication, imitation, or representation of protected content in whole or in part without express authorisation.
“Public Display” includes the publication or exposure of copied content to the general public, whether online or offline.
“Substantial Similarity” refers to the threshold of resemblance between two works such that an ordinary observer may conclude the copied work was derived from the original.
“Automated Tools” includes bots, crawlers, and data-scraping programmes used to extract or duplicate content.
Scope of Protection
- All original content published on a website is automatically protected under this Act from the moment of its creation and publication.
- Protection applies irrespective of whether copyright notices are present on the website.
- The protection extends to:
- Website layout, structure, and navigation elements.
- Source code and compiled code.
- Text, articles, and editorial content.
- Databases and generated data outputs.
- Media including photographs, graphics, videos, and sound.
- Design elements including CSS, user interface components, and themes.
Exclusive rights of the owner
The owner of a website shall have the exclusive right to:
- Reproduce the content in any format or medium.
- Prepare derivative works based upon the original content.
- Distribute copies of the content to the public by sale, rental, lease, or lending.
- Display the content publicly.
- License or assign any of the above rights to third parties.
Prohibited Acts Without Authorisation
Unless expressly permitted by the owner or by law, the following acts are prohibited:
- Copying or reproducing website content, including code and design.
- Republishing website content in whole or in part on another domain or medium.
- Using automated tools to extract content from a website for commercial or competitive purposes.
- Framing or embedding content in a manner that misleads users about its origin.
- Creating derivative websites that are substantially similar in structure, appearance, or content.
- Misrepresenting ownership or authorship of copied material.
Enforcement and Remedies
Civil Remedies:
- The owner may bring a civil action for actual damages, statutory damages (up to £100,000 per wilful infringement), and injunctive relief.
- Courts may order the removal or disabling of infringing material and grant ownership transfer of infringing domains.
Criminal Penalties:
- Wilful infringement for commercial advantage or private financial gain shall be punishable by fines up to £250,000
Take-Down Procedure:
- Website owners may issue a formal takedown notice to the hosting provider or infringer, specifying the infringing content and requesting immediate removal.
Burden of Proof:
- The plaintiff must prove ownership and substantial similarity. Defendants may defend by proving independent creation or fair use.
Jurisdiction
This Act applies to all websites hosted, accessed, or operated within England & Wales, and to foreign operators that target or have substantial interaction with users in the United Kingdom.
Effective Date
This Act shall take effect on January 1st, 2003, and apply to all infringing acts occurring on or after that date.