1. Introduction
1.1 Welcome to London Development Sites (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“T&Cs”) govern your use of our website, londondevelopmentsites.com, and the services provided through it.
1.2 By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these T&Cs. If you do not agree with these T&Cs, please do not use our website.
1.3 We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or remove listings that do not meet our standards or comply with these T&Cs.
2. Definitions
2.1 “User” refers to anyone who uses our website, including estate agents, property owners, and their representatives.
2.2 “Listing” refers to the details and information about a property that is uploaded to our website by a User.
2.3 “Services” refers to the services provided by us through the website, including property listings, advertising, and other related services.
3. Eligibility
3.1 By using our website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these T&Cs.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation: Users must provide a valid email address to use certain features of our website. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
4.2 Email Verification:
- To access certain features, you must verify your email address by entering the verification code sent to you.
- For modifications to your Listings, you will need to re-verify your email address by entering a new verification code sent to your email.
4.3 Confidentiality: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of verification codes sent to your email address and for all activities that occur under your verified email. If you believe that your email account has been compromised, you must notify us immediately.
4.4 Security Measures: While we implement appropriate measures to protect the email verification process, the security of your email account remains your responsibility.
4.5 Identity Verification
- We reserve the right to request proof of identity or authorization to verify that Users have the legal right to list properties on our platform. This may include providing government-issued identification, proof of ownership, or other documentation as necessary.
- Failure to provide requested verification within the specified timeframe may result in account suspension or removal of Listings.
5. Listings
5.1 User Responsibility: Users may create Listings for properties they have the legal right to list for sale or rent. By submitting a Listing, you confirm that you:
- Have obtained all necessary permissions for the Listing.
- Comply with applicable property regulations, including:
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): Properties must meet UK EPC requirements.
- Building Regulations: Properties must comply with all relevant building and planning permissions.
- Right to Rent Checks: Users offering rental properties must ensure compliance with the UK Right to Rent regulations.
5.2 Accuracy: Listings must be accurate, complete, and not misleading. Material inaccuracies, misrepresentations, or omissions may result in the rejection or removal of the Listing. Submissions that are incomplete—such as those missing required images, essential details, or verification—may also be rejected or removed at our sole discretion.
5.3 Prohibited Content: Users must not upload any content, including images, that:
- Promotes hate speech, violence, or discrimination.
- Contains obscene, pornographic, or defamatory material.
- Encourages illegal activity or violates any laws.
- Harasses, abuses, or intimidates others.
5.4 Advertising Standards Compliance: Users must adhere to the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)regulations, ensuring that:
- All advertisements and Listings are truthful and substantiated.
- No material facts are omitted that may mislead potential buyers or renters.
5.5 Discretionary Publishing and Removal: We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse to publish or remove any Listing that:
- Violates these T&Cs.
- Fails to comply with property regulations or advertising standards.
- Contains inappropriate content.
We are under no obligation to provide a reason for refusing to publish or removing a Listing.
5.6 Indemnity for Compliance: Users agree to indemnify us against any claims or legal liabilities arising from non-compliance with property-related regulations.
5.7 Reporting Fraudulent or Incorrect Listings
- Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and legality of the Listings they submit.
- If a User becomes aware of a fraudulent, incorrect, or unauthorized Listing on the website, they must notify us immediately by contacting [email protected].
- We reserve the right to investigate and take necessary action, including removing the Listing, suspending the User account, or reporting the matter to relevant authorities.
- Users submitting fraudulent Listings may face legal consequences and indemnify us for any resulting claims or damages.
5.8 International Listings
- Users submitting Listings for properties located outside the United Kingdom must ensure compliance with all applicable local property laws, including ownership verification, advertising regulations, and other legal requirements.
- We do not guarantee compliance of international Listings with UK or local laws. It is the User’s responsibility to ensure that their Listings adhere to the relevant regulations of the country in which the property is located.
- We reserve the right to reject or remove Listings from jurisdictions with insufficient regulatory frameworks or high fraud risks.
5.9 Fraudulent Activity and User Verification
- We implement measures to monitor and reduce fraudulent activity on our platform, but Users are responsible for ensuring that their Listings are truthful, accurate, and lawful.
- Users submitting Listings may be required to provide additional information or documentation to verify their identity or authority to list the property. Failure to provide such information upon request may result in suspension or removal of the Listing.
- Users agree to indemnify us against any losses or claims arising from fraudulent or unauthorized Listings.
5.10 Legal Compliance
- Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their Listings comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- Property ownership verification requirements.
- Local advertising and consumer protection laws.
- Building and safety regulations.
- We are not responsible for verifying the accuracy or legality of Listings. By submitting a Listing, you agree to indemnify us for any claims or liabilities arising from non-compliance with applicable laws.
5.11 Listing Quality Standards:
- All listings must adhere to our quality standards, which include but are not limited to:
- Providing high-quality, clear, and relevant images that accurately represent the property.
- Ensuring property details are accurate, complete, and free from misrepresentation.
- Complying with all applicable legal, regulatory, and advertising requirements.
- Listings that fail to meet these standards may be rejected or removed at our sole discretion.
6. Fees and Payments
6.1 Some Services may be subject to fees. The applicable fees and payment terms will be provided to you before you use any fee-based Service.
6.2 All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
7. Permissible Use
7.1 Users agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these T&Cs.
7.2 Users agree not to:
- Violate any local, national, or international laws or regulations.
- Exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors.
- Transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material.
- Impersonate Register a Property, its employees, or other users.
- Interfere with the website’s operation or misuse its features.
- Use any automated means to access or interact with the website, including but not limited to bots, scrapers, and spiders.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 All intellectual property rights in and to our website and its content are owned by us or licensed to us. These rights are protected by intellectual property laws.
8.2 Users may not reproduce, modify, or distribute website content without prior written consent.
8.3 You retain ownership of any content you submit to the website. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display that content for the purpose of operating the website and providing our services.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 No Affiliation with Government Bodies
Register a Property is an independent platform and is not affiliated with HM Land Registry, any government department, or any legal property registration authority. We do not conduct or process legal title registration. Users are responsible for ensuring their property ownership is correctly registered through the appropriate legal channels, such as HM Land Registry.
9.2 Platform Responsibility: We provide a platform for property Listings but are not responsible for verifying compliance with property regulations. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their Listings comply with applicable UK laws.
9.3 No Warranties: The website and Services are provided on an “as is” basis without warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
9.4 Third-Party Links: This website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:
- Losses arising from reliance on Listings or information on the website.
- Unauthorized access to data.
- Technical disruptions or website unavailability.
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
10.2 Our total liability to you is limited to the fees paid for our Services.
11. Indemnification
11.1 Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Register a Property, its affiliates, employees, and agents from claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:
- Violations of these T&Cs.
- Non-compliance with property regulations or advertising standards.
- Misleading or inaccurate Listings.
- Your use of the website and services.
- Claims or disputes arising from the rejection or removal of a listing due to non-compliance, poor quality, or other reasons.
12. Termination
12.1 We may suspend or terminate User accounts immediately for any violations of these T&Cs or misuse of the platform.
13. Governing Law
13.1 These T&Cs are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be resolved in English courts.
13.2 International Use
- Our website is intended for use primarily within the United Kingdom. Users accessing our website from outside the UK are responsible for compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Any disputes arising from Listings or the use of our website will be governed by the laws of England and Wales, regardless of the User’s location.
14. Changes to Terms
14.1 We may update these T&Cs at any time. Updates will be effective upon posting on this page. Users are advised to review the T&Cs periodically.
15. Contact Information
15.1 For questions about these T&Cs, please contact us at [email protected].
16. Additional Information for Estate Agents
16.1 Consent for Property Listings: Estate agents must ensure they have the property owner’s consent to publicly list properties.
16.2 Email Verification: Estate agents can update or remove property listings by re-verifying their email addresses.
17. Data Protection
17.1 Your use of this website and our services is governed by our Privacy & Cookies Policy, which can be found at [insert link to privacy policy].
17.2 By using this website, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy & Cookies Policy.
18. Accessibility
18.1 We are committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
19. Modern Slavery Act
19.1 We are committed to ensuring there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or business.
20. Anti-Money Laundering
20.1 We comply with all applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and may report suspicious activities.
21. Dispute Resolution
21.1 Negotiation: Both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes amicably through negotiation.
21.2 Mediation: If unresolved, disputes will be submitted to mediation.
21.3 Jurisdiction: Disputes will be subject to the courts of England and Wales.
