
1.1. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User" or "You") and Sean Gibson ("Operator," "We," "Us," or "Our") concerning your access to and use of the website located at gibson.consulting (the "Site").
1.2. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.
1.3. The Site is operated and controlled by Sean Gibson, based in Scotland.
2.1. The Site is a personal website utilised by the Operator to publish original content, including but not limited to writing, case studies, experiments, and related material. The Site may also provide optional interactive features such as newsletter subscription forms, booking request mechanisms, and general contact forms.
2.2. All content and services provided on the Site are for general informational purposes only. No information on the Site constitutes or is intended to constitute professional, legal, financial, or technical advice.
3.1. You agree to utilise the Site and its services in a lawful, ethical, and reasonable manner, strictly adhering to these Terms.
3.2. Prohibited Activities. You are expressly prohibited from:
a. Misusing, disrupting, or attempting to interfere with the proper working of the Site or its associated services.
b. Employing automated systems or software (including, but not limited to, bots, scrapers, or spiders) to access, monitor, or extract content from the Site without the express prior written permission of the Operator.
c. Submitting or transmitting through any forms on the Site any information that is false, misleading, fraudulent, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful.
d. Attempting to circumvent or compromise the security, availability, or operational integrity of the Site.
3.3. The Operator reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate a User's access to the Site without prior notice should any violation of these Terms be detected or reasonably suspected.
4.1. Ownership. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, all content published on the Site, including text, graphics, images, video, code examples, software, and the design and organization thereof ("Site Content"), is the exclusive intellectual property of Sean Gibson and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
4.2. Limited License to User. The Operator grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
a. View, read, and share the Site Content for personal, non-commercial, or educational use.
b. Quote short excerpts of the Site Content, provided that appropriate attribution is given to Sean Gibson and a direct link back to the source on the Site is included.
4.3. Restrictions. You shall not:
a. Reproduce, duplicate, republish, or sell the Site Content in full, or substantial parts thereof, for any commercial purpose without the express prior written consent of the Operator.
b. Present, attribute, or claim any Site Content as Your own work.
5.1. The Site may feature content developed in collaboration with third-party partners or may include sponsored or commercially supported material.
5.2. Any content involving a partnership, sponsorship, or other commercial relationship will be clearly and conspicuously disclosed within the relevant material.
5.3. All views, analysis, and opinions expressed on the Site remain those of the Operator, independent of any commercial relationship, unless explicitly stated otherwise within the disclosure. The inclusion of any third-party partner, product, or service does not imply endorsement by the Operator, unless such endorsement is clearly identified.
6.1. Newsletter Subscription. Should You elect to subscribe to the Site's newsletter, you agree to provide accurate and current contact information. Subscription is voluntary, requires confirmation (opt-in), and can be cancelled by You at any time via the unsubscribe link provided in all communications. The Operator does not warrant continuous or guaranteed delivery of the newsletter and reserves the right to interrupt or discontinue the service at any time without liability.
6.2. Bookings and Scheduling. Any booking or scheduling functionality offered by the Site is subject to the Operator's availability. The Operator reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any booking at its sole discretion. Confirmation of a booking does not constitute a guarantee that the requested meeting or service will take place or be completed. No warranties are made regarding the uninterrupted availability or timing of booking services.
6.3. Contact and Enquiries. When utilising a contact form or email to communicate with the Site, you warrant that the information provided is accurate and appropriate. Submission of an enquiry does not guarantee a response from the Operator.
7.1. The operation of the Site relies upon various third-party services for essential functions including, but not limited to, web hosting, data analytics, email delivery, and scheduling platforms.
7.2. The Operator assumes no responsibility or liability for the availability, reliability, security, or performance of any third-party services utilised by or linked to the Site. Your use of such third-party services is governed by their respective terms and conditions and privacy policies.
8.1. The Site is provided to the User on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
8.2. The Operator reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site, any of its content, or any features at any time, with or without prior notice, and without incurring any liability to You or any third party.
9.1. The Site Content is provided solely for general informational purposes.
9.2. THE OPERATOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE OPERATOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, SUITABILITY, OR TIMELINESS OF THE SITE CONTENT OR SERVICES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALL CONTENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS IDEAS EVOLVE.
10.1. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SEAN GIBSON, OR ANY AFFILIATED PARTY, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
a. YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE.
b. YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT PUBLISHED ON THE SITE.
c. INTERRUPTIONS, ERRORS, OR OMISSIONS IN THE SITE'S CONTENT OR SERVICES.
d. YOUR ENGAGEMENT WITH THIRD-PARTY SERVICES OR EXTERNAL LINKS ACCESSED VIA THE SITE.
10.2. Nothing in these Terms shall operate to exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under the governing law.
11.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.
12.1. Your use of the Site is also subject to the Operator's Privacy Policy and Cookies Notice, which set forth the procedures for the collection, use, and handling of Your personal information and tracking preferences. By using the Site, You consent to the terms of the Privacy Policy and Cookies Notice.
13.1. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookies Notice, constitute the entire agreement between You and Sean Gibson concerning the use of the Site.