Website Terms of Use

1  About this website

Hogswood is the trading name of Adrian Hogg, a sole trader (Hogswood, we, us or our). Adrian Hogg operates this website. You can contact us at adrian@hogswood.group.

These terms apply only to the website. Any services supplied by Hogswood will be governed by a separate written engagement letter or services agreement.

2  General information only

The website provides general information about Hogswood and the areas in which it provides strategic, regulatory and implementation advisory services. The website does not provide legal, tax, accounting, investment or financial advice. It is not a substitute for advice based on the facts and laws applicable to a particular matter.

Nothing on the website constitutes an offer, invitation, solicitation, recommendation or endorsement concerning any financial instrument, digital asset, token, investment, exchange, trading venue, platform or regulated activity. Nothing on the website guarantees that an application, authorisation, licence, product or business model will be approved by a regulator or other competent authority.

3  No client relationship

Visiting the website, following a link or contacting Hogswood does not by itself create a client, advisory, fiduciary or other professional relationship. A relationship arises only if the relevant parties enter into a written agreement.

4  Accuracy and availability

We aim to keep the website useful and accurate, but regulatory requirements, market practices and other information can change. We do not promise that the website will always be complete, current, accurate, uninterrupted, secure or free from errors.

We may change, suspend or withdraw any part of the website without notice. You are responsible for obtaining advice and independently verifying information before relying on it or taking action.

5  Permitted use

You may view and print reasonable extracts from the website for your own lawful internal or personal use. You must not misuse the website, interfere with its operation or security, attempt unauthorised access, introduce malicious code, use automated systems in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on the website, or use the website for an unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purpose.

6  Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, Hogswood or its licensors owns the intellectual property rights in the website, including its text, design, graphics, branding and arrangement. No right is granted to use the Hogswood name, logo or other branding.

You must not reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, commercially exploit or create derivative works from substantial parts of the website without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.

7  External links

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience or context. We do not control those websites and do not endorse or accept responsibility for their content, availability, security or privacy practices. You use external websites at your own discretion.

8  Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Subject to that qualification, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Hogswood will not be liable for loss or damage arising solely from use of, inability to use or reliance on the website or its general content, including indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of opportunity, loss of data or loss of goodwill.

These terms do not limit any liability arising under a separate written agreement for Hogswood services. The limitations in that agreement will apply to those services.

9  Privacy and cookies

Our Privacy and Cookie Notice explains how information is handled in connection with the website and communications with Hogswood.

10  Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when they were last updated. Continued use of the website after an update is subject to the revised terms.

11  Governing law

These terms and any non-contractual obligations arising from them are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

12  Contact

Questions about the website or these terms may be sent to adrian@hogswood.group.