Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Blacksmith Market Ltd. ("The Blacksmith Market," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (www.theblacksmithmarket.co.uk) and the services we provide through our website (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Services.

2. About Us

The Blacksmith Market Ltd. is a UK wholesale distributor specializing in branded products across multiple categories. We are registered in England and Wales under company number 12345678, with our registered office at 123 Commerce Park, Manchester, M1 1AA, United Kingdom.

We are a VAT registered business with VAT number GB123456789.

3. Website Use

3.1 Information Purpose

Our website is provided for informational purposes only. It is not an e-commerce platform, and no direct purchases can be made through the website. The information presented on our website about our services, products, and business operations is intended to provide general information about The Blacksmith Market and our wholesale distribution services.

3.2 User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Provide accurate information when communicating with us
• Not use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our Services or any systems or networks connected to our Services
• Not interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
• Not collect or harvest any information from our Services unless expressly authorized by us
• Not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of our Services without our express written permission

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of The Blacksmith Market or our content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Blacksmith Market name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of The Blacksmith Market or our affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our Services for personal and non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of our Services or content
• Any collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
• Any derivative use of our Services or content
• Any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

5. Business Relationships

5.1 Inquiries and Communications

While our website allows you to submit inquiries and contact information, doing so does not create a business relationship or agreement between you and The Blacksmith Market. Any business relationships, including supplier partnerships or distribution agreements, will be subject to separate written agreements with specific terms and conditions.

5.2 No Guaranteed Business

Submitting information through our website or contacting us does not guarantee that we will enter into a business relationship with you. We reserve the right to decline any inquiry or proposed business relationship at our sole discretion.

6. Content and Accuracy

6.1 General Information

The content on our website is for general information purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on our website.

6.2 Product Information

Any product information displayed on our website is for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the exact products we distribute. Specific product details, availability, and pricing information are provided directly to verified business partners and are not publicly displayed on our website.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Blacksmith Market. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that The Blacksmith Market shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Blacksmith Market shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use our Services
• Any conduct or content of any third party on our Services
• Any content obtained from our Services
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims related to the Services exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our Services during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim or one hundred pounds (£100), whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Blacksmith Market and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our Services or your violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, effective upon posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using our Services.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent possible under law.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Blacksmith Market regarding your use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: