Terms of Service

Our terms and conditions

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to FindContracts ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our application ("the Service"), which provides access to public procurement data from the UK government's Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder open APIs. By using the Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

2. Definitions

  • "User" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
  • "Service" refers to our SaaS application that retrieves and displays procurement data from the UK government.
  • "Content" refers to the procurement data retrieved from the UK government APIs.

3. Use of the Service

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
  • License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes.
  • Prohibited Uses: You agree not to:
    • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
    • Misuse, resell, or exploit the Service for commercial gain without our written permission.
    • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service.

4. Data and Content

  • Third-Party Data: The procurement data provided by the Service is sourced from the UK government’s Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder open APIs. We do not own or control this data and cannot guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or availability.
  • Usage Restrictions: You acknowledge and agree that the data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for critical decision-making without verification from official government sources.
  • Intellectual Property: While the data is publicly available, the design, compilation, and presentation of the Service are owned by CodeByTwo Limited and protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

5. User Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate information when registering for the Service.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Service.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service.
  • Errors or omissions in the procurement data.
  • Unavailability or interruptions of the Service.

7. Disclaimers

  • No Warranty: The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
  • Government Data Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK government, and the data provided may not always reflect the most up-to-date or complete information available.

8. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms or engage in any activities that may harm the integrity of our application.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes, and your continued use of the Service after such changes constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at admin@codebytwo.com.