Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the terms under which you may access and use our website, www.the estateagencynetwork.co.ukk ("our site"). It applies to all users and visitors. By using our site, you agree to comply with this policy, which supplements our Terms of Website Use.

Operator Information

• Operator: The Estate Agency Newtork ("we" or "us")
• Registered in: England and Wales
• Company Number: 6092844
• Registered Office: Carlyle House, 78 Chorley New Road, Bolton, United Kingdom, BL1 4BY

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our site in ways that:

1. Breach any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
2. Are unlawful or fraudulent or have any unlawful or fraudulent intent.
3. Harm or attempt to harm minors in any way.
4. Involve uploading, sharing, or using content that violates our content standards.
5. Transmit unsolicited or unauthorised advertising ("spam").
6. Intentionally transmit harmful software, such as viruses or spyware.

Additionally, you agree not to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of our site without authorisation.
• Access, interfere with, or damage:
  • Our site's functionality.
  • The equipment or network hosting our site.
  • Any software or networks belonging to third parties.

Interactive Services

We may provide interactive features such as:

• Chat rooms
• Blogs
• Downloadable guides
• Finance calculators
• Newsletter sign-ups

Where such services are provided, we will:

1. Clearly explain the type of service offered, any moderation in place, and its nature (human or automated).
2. Assess risks to users, particularly children, and determine whether moderation is necessary.

Important Notes:

• We are not obligated to monitor interactive services and exclude liability for damages resulting from misuse, even if moderation is implemented.
• Minors using these services must have parental or guardian consent. Parents should discuss online safety with their children.

If interactive services are moderated, we will provide contact details for raising concerns.

Content Standards

All material you contribute to our site (referred to as "contributions") must:

• Be accurate and truthful (if stating facts).
• Represent genuinely held opinions (if expressing views).
• Comply with applicable laws in the UK or the country of posting.

Prohibited Content Includes Material That:

1. Is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or inflammatory.
2. Promotes violence, discrimination, or illegal activities.
3. Breaches intellectual property rights.
4. Misleads others or violates legal obligations (e.g., confidentiality agreements).
5. Harasses, threatens, or invades another person’s privacy.
6. Impersonates others or misrepresents affiliations.
7. Advocates unlawful acts or misuse of computer systems.

Consequences of Breach

If we determine that you have violated this policy, we may take any of the following actions:

1. Suspend or permanently remove your access to our site.
2. Remove any content you have uploaded.
3. Issue a warning.
4. Pursue legal action to recover costs arising from your breach.
5. Disclose relevant information to law enforcement authorities.

We reserve the right to take any other action deemed necessary in response to breaches of this policy.

Policy Updates

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time by amending this page. Please review it periodically to stay informed of any changes.