Terms and Conditions of Use

Please read these terms and conditions (these ‘Terms’) carefully as they contain important information about your rights and obligations when using this website (the ‘Website’) and in particular clause 10.6 and 10.7. You should print a copy of these terms for future reference.

We, International One Meter International Class Association (trading as IOMICA), own and operate this Website.

1. How these Terms apply

• By using the Website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by these Terms regarding the use of the Website in consideration for us allowing you to access and use the Website. You must not use the Website if you do not agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

   

• Use of the Website includes accessing, browsing or registering for the Website.

• We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. We will take reasonable steps to make you aware of any changes, for example by posting them on the Website. You agree to be bound by the version of these Terms displayed on the Website at the time you use it.

• These Terms refer to the following, which also apply:

  • Privacy Policy: www.iomclass.org/privacy

2. Access

• You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Website.

• You are responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.

• We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the Website is available 24 hours a day; however, this is not guaranteed. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to system failure, maintenance, repair, or reasons beyond our control.

• Where possible, we will try to give advance warning of maintenance but are not obliged to do so.

3. Registering on this Website

By registering on the Website, you undertake:

• That all details provided are accurate and complete.

• To notify us immediately of any changes to your registration information.

• That you are over 18, or if under 18, you have a parent or guardian’s permission and supervision.

• To use the Website only with your own username and password.

• To keep your password safe and not disclose it to anyone.

• To change your password or tell us immediately if it has been used without permission.

• Not to transfer or sell your username or password.

• To be responsible for all actions taken under your username and password.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you breach these undertakings.

4. Intellectual property

Intellectual Property Rights include copyright, trade marks, patents, database rights, software code, text, images, and any other proprietary rights relating to IOMICA.

• The Website and its materials are protected by Intellectual Property Rights owned by us or our licensors.

• Subject to Clause 5, you may:

  • Retrieve and display materials on a screen.

  • Download and store materials in electronic form.

  • Copy and print one copy only for personal use.

• Prohibitions:

  • Copying, downloading, or printing for any reason other than personal use.

  • Modifying, distributing, commercially exploiting, or creating derivative works.

  • Using our trade marks without a licence.

5. Use of the Website

You may use the Website and its material only as expressly authorised by us.

• Permissions: You may download/print one copy for private use or to draw attention to content within your organisation.

• General Prohibitions:

  • Do not alter the content of any downloaded/printed webpage.

  • Do not use images/videos without the accompanying text.

  • Do not modify, reverse engineer, or decompile any code.

• Prohibited Conduct:

  • Disseminating unlawful, harassing, libellous, or obscene material.

  • Stalking, threatening, or violating the privacy of others.

  • Gaining unauthorised access to other computer systems.

  • Using data mining, robots, or similar extraction tools.

  • Sending unsolicited advertising (spam).

  • Knowingly introducing viruses, Trojans, worms, or other malicious material.

6. Suspending or terminating your access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access immediately if:

• You breach these Terms.

• You are impersonating any other person or entity.

• You fail to provide information to verify your identity when requested.

• We suspect fraudulent, defamatory, or illegal activity.

7. Linking to the Website

• You must obtain our prior written consent before creating a link to the Website.

• Agreed links must:

  • Be to the homepage only.

  • Be from a website owned by you that is not offensive or illegal.

  • Not damage our reputation or suggest non-existent endorsement.

  • Not „frame” or embed our Website content.

• We reserve the right to withdraw linking consent without notice.

8. External links

We may provide links to third-party websites for convenience. You acknowledge that:

• We are not responsible for the availability or content of these external sites.

• We do not endorse and are not liable for their privacy practices or any loss/damage caused by using them.

9. Disclaimer

• Content is provided for general information only and is not intended as advice.

• While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of material.

• The Website is provided on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis.

• We are not liable for loss of content or viruses/bugs that may infect your equipment. You are responsible for your own anti-virus software.

10. Limitation of liability and indemnity

• 10.1 Consumers: Nothing affects your statutory legal rights.

• 10.2 Non-Excludable Liability: We do not exclude liability for death/personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

• 10.3 Business Losses: We are not liable for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or indirect losses arising from commercial use.

• 10.5 Foreseeable Loss: If you are a consumer, we are responsible for foreseeable loss caused by our breach or failure to use reasonable care.

• 10.6 Business Indemnity: Non-consumers must indemnify us against all claims and costs arising from their breach of terms or use of the Website.

• 10.7 Consumer Reimbursement: Consumers agree to reimburse us for losses/costs arising from their breach or misuse of the Website.

11. Use of personal data

• Information is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy (www.iomclass.org/privacy).

• We act fairly and in compliance with the GDPR.

12. General

• Changes: We may change the domain, products, or prices at any time.

• Severability: If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

• Language: These Terms are in English only.

• Enforcement: Delay in enforcing our rights does not mean we waive those rights.

13. Governing law and jurisdiction

• Business users: Governed by the laws of England and Wales; exclusive jurisdiction of English and Welsh courts.

• Consumers: Governed by the laws of England and Wales. You may also bring proceedings in your home country (Scotland, Northern Ireland, or other EU countries) as applicable.