Terms of Service
'Agreement between you and us'
Last Updated: 12/01/2023
GirlCode LTD
GirlCode LTD is a registered company in England and Wales with company number 13873433
DiversyTech LTD a registered company in England and Wales with company number 14571395
GirlCode LTD (“GirlCode,” “we,” “us,” “our”) provides its services (described below) to you through its website located at www.girl-code.co.uk (the “Site”) subject to the following Terms of Service (as amended from time to time, the “Terms of Service”). We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify portions of these Terms of Service at any time. If we do this, we will post the changes on this page and will indicate at the top of this page the date these terms were last revised. Any such changes will become effective immediately, and your continued use of the Service after the date any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.
Please read these terms of service carefully, as they contain an agreement to arbitrate and other important information regarding your legal rights, remedies, and obligations. The agreement to arbitrate requires (with limited exception) that you submit claims you have against us to binding and final arbitration, and further (1) you will only be permitted to pursue claims against alpha exploration co. on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding, (2) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis, and (3) you may not be able to have any claims you have against us resolved by a jury or in a court of law.
In addition, when using certain services, you will be subject to any additional terms applicable to such services that may be posted on the Service from time to time, including, without limitation, the Privacy Policy and the Community Guidelines. All such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.
Access and Use of the Service
Services Description: The Service is designed to allow users to engage with other female software engineers throughout the world to share experiences, learn from others and to find new opportunities.
Member Account, Password and Security:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your passcode and account, if any, and are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your passcode or account. You agree to (a) immediately notify GirlCode LTD of any unauthorised use of your passcode or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session when accessing the Service. GirlCode LTD will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this Section.
Modifications to Service:
GirlCode LTD reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that GirlCode LTD will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
Conditions of Use
User Conduct: You are solely responsible for all audio, code, video, images, information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, messages or other materials (“content”) that you upload, post, publish or display (hereinafter, “upload”) or email or otherwise use via the Service. The following are examples of the kind of content and/or use that is illegal or prohibited by GirlCode LTD. GirlCode LTD reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, GirlCodes LTD sole discretion, violates this provision, including without limitation, removing the offending content from the Service, suspending or terminating the account of such violators and reporting you to the law enforcement authorities. You agree to not use the Service to:
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engage in any conversation or otherwise upload any content that (i) infringes any intellectual property or other proprietary rights of any party; (ii) you do not have a right to upload under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships; (iii) contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment; (iv) poses or creates a privacy or security risk to any person; (v) constitutes unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, promotional materials, commercial activities and/or sales, “junk mail,” “spam,” “chain letters,” “pyramid schemes,” “contests,” “sweepstakes,” or any other form of solicitation; (vi) is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, excessively violent, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, pornographic, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable; or (vii) in the sole judgment of GirlCode LTD, is objectionable or which restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Service, or which may expose GirlCode LTD or its users to any harm or liability of any type;
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record any portion of a conversation without the expressed consent of all of the speakers involved
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share information (on GirlCode or elsewhere) that the speaker explicitly stated was to be treated as “off the record”
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interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Service; or
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violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, or any regulations having the force of law;
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impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
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solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18;
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harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information of other users from the Service by electronic or other means for the purposes of sending unsolicited emails or other unsolicited communications;
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advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose that is not specifically authorised;
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promote or aid in the building of a competitive product or service, copy the Service’s features or user interface, or solicit users or customers from the Service;
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further or promote any criminal activity or enterprise or provide instructional information about illegal activities; or
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obtain or attempt to access or otherwise obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Service.
Company Hiring Partners and Bootcamp Partners Use of the Platform:
Where a Hiring Partner Plan has been purchased, you will have access to use the designated tools available for the duration of your plan which is most cases is a full year.
Once this time has elapsed you will have the option to renew or cancel your plan.
All candidates and profiles introduced to company while you are using our hiring tools are not subject to any additional fees and all successful hires is included in the price of the hiring partner plan paid for.
You have the right to be able to make any changes to the data provided about your company at any time and this can be done by signing into the main account with access and making changes here.
You have the right to remove all company data at any time but a refund will not be provided if you decide to do this during your active plan dates.
Social media and newsletter shares:
Depending on the plan type you have you may have social media and newsletter shares included and this will include at least a share once every 3 months.
Fees: To the extent a subscription, product or feature on the Service is made available for any fee, you will be required to select a payment plan and provide information regarding your credit card or other payment instrument that we may accept (“Payment Instrument”) to our Payment Processor (as defined below).
Should the transaction fail, we may retry the transaction up to two additional times, unless prohibited by applicable law. We reserve the right to reject any transaction or your use of any Payment Instrument for any reason not prohibited by law, and neither we nor Payment Processor will bear any liability for our inability or refusal to process any transaction. If any of the information you provide us or our Payment Processor about your Payment Instrument becomes inaccurate, or your Payment Instrument expires, you will promptly update your account information with any changes to your Payment Instrument information (for example, a change in your billing address or credit card expiration date) that may occur. You agree to pay the amount that is specified in the payment plan you select in accordance with the terms of such plan and this Terms of Service.
If your payment plan includes an ongoing subscription that is automatically renewed periodically, you hereby authorize GirlCode LTD (through Payment Processor) to charge your Payment Instrument in the amount and frequency set forth in the terms of the applicable payment plan, and you further agree to pay any charges so incurred. You may cancel your subscription and revoke your authorization for such payments by notifying us here at least 3 business days prior to the next scheduled payment date. We do not offer any refunds, but if you dispute any charges, you must let GirlCode LTD know within sixty (60) days after the date that GirlCode LTD charges you. We reserve the right to change prices on a subscription, product or feature you obtain or access through the Service. If GirlCode LTD does change prices on a subscription, product or feature, GirlCode LTD will provide notice of the change on the Site or in an email to you, at GirlCode LTD's option, at least 10 days before the change is to take effect. If you do not agree to such change, you may cancel your authorization by discontinuing your use of the Service prior to the effective date of the change, and notifying us at least 3 business days prior to the next scheduled payment date. If you continue to use the Service after the price change becomes effective or you do not cancel your subscription at least 3 business days before the next scheduled payment date, you agree to pay the changed amount and authorize us (through Payment Processor) to charge your Payment Instrument for such changed amount according to the terms of the applicable payment plan, as amended.
Commercial Use:
Unless otherwise expressly authorized herein or in the Service, you agree not to display, distribute, license, perform, publish, reproduce, duplicate, copy, create derivative works from, modify, sell, resell, exploit, transfer or upload for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service. The Service is for your personal use.
Intellectual Property Rights
Service Content, Software and Trademarks: You acknowledge and agree that the Service may contain content or features (“Service Content”) that are protected by copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by GirlCode LTD, you agree not to modify, copy, frame, scrape, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the Service or the Service Content, in whole or in part, except that the foregoing does not apply to your own User Content (as defined below) that you legally upload to the Service. In connection with your use of the Service you will not engage in or use any data mining, robots, scraping or similar data gathering or extraction methods. If you are blocked by GirlCode LTD from accessing the Service (including by blocking your IP address), you agree not to implement any measures to circumvent such blocking (e.g., by masking your IP address or using a proxy IP address). Any use of the Service or the Service Content other than as specifically authorized herein is strictly prohibited. The technology and software underlying the Service or distributed in connection therewith are the property of GirlCode LTD, our affiliates and our partners (the “Software”). You agree not to copy, modify, create a derivative work of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by GirlCode LTD.
GirlCode name and logos are trademarks and service marks of GirlCode LTD (collectively the “TheApolloGroup LTD t/a GirlCode Trademarks”). Other GirlCode LTD, product, and service names and logos used and displayed via the Service may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners who may or may not endorse or be affiliated with or connected to GirlCode LTD Nothing in this Terms of Service or the Service should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of GirlCode LTD Trademarks displayed on the Service, without our prior written permission in each instance. All goodwill generated from the use of TheApolloGroup LTD t/a GirlCode Trademarks will inure to our exclusive benefit.
Third Party Material:
Under no circumstances will GirlCode LTD be liable in any way for any content or materials of any third parties (including users), including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any such content. You acknowledge that TheApolloGroup LTD t/a GirlCode does not pre-screen content, but that GirlCode LTD and its designees will have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to refuse or remove any content that is available via the Service. Without limiting the foregoing, GirlCode LTD and its designees will have the right to remove any content that violates these Terms of Service or is deemed by GirlCode LTD, in its sole discretion, to be otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content.
User Content Transmitted Through the Service:
With respect to the content or other materials you upload through the Service or share with other users or recipients (collectively, “User Content”), you represent and warrant that you own all right, title and interest in and to such User Content, including, without limitation, all copyrights and rights of publicity contained therein. By uploading any User Content you hereby grant and will grant GirlCode LTD and its affiliated companies a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty free, fully paid up, transferable, sub-licensable, perpetual, irrevocable license to copy, display, upload, perform, distribute, store, modify and otherwise use your User Content in connection with the operation of the Service or the promotion, advertising or marketing thereof, in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed.
You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback or other information about the Service (“Submissions”), provided by you to GirlCode LTD are non-confidential and GirlCode LTD will be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.
You acknowledge and agree that GirlCode LTD may preserve content and may also disclose content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process, applicable laws or government requests; (b) enforce these Terms of Service; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of GirlCode LTD, its users and the public.
Copyright Complaints:
GirlCode LTD respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or that your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, you should notify GirlCode LTD of your infringement claim in accordance with the procedure set forth below.
GirlCode LTD will process and investigate notices of alleged infringement and will take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable intellectual property laws with respect to any alleged or actual infringement. A notification of claimed copyright infringement should be sent here (Subject line: “DMCA Takedown Request”).
To be effective, the notification must be in writing and contain the following information:
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an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest;
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a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed;
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a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Service, with enough detail that we may find it on the Service;
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your address, telephone number, and email address;
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a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright or intellectual property owner, its agent, or the law;
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a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or authorized to act on the copyright or intellectual property owner’s behalf.
Counter-Notice:
If you believe your User Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to upload and use the content in your User Content, you may send a written counter-notice containing the following information to the Copyright Agent:
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your physical or electronic signature;
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identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled;
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a statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content; and
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your name, address, telephone number, and email address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court located within Northern District of California and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.
If a counter-notice is received by the Copyright Agent, GirlCode LTD will send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing that person that it may replace the removed content or cease disabling it in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the content provider, member or user, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, in 10 to 14 business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at our sole discretion.
Repeat Infringer Policy:
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, GirlCode LTD has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at GirlCode LTD's sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. GirlCode LTD may also at its sole discretion limit access to the Service and/or terminate the memberships of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
Third Party Websites
The Service may provide, or third parties may provide, links or other access to other sites and resources on the Internet. GirlCode LTD has no control over such sites and resources and GirlCode LTD is not responsible for and does not endorse such sites and resources. You further acknowledge and agree that GirlCode LTD will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any content, events, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource. Any dealings you have with third parties found while using the Service are between you and the third party, and you agree that GirlCode LTD not liable for any loss or claim that you may have against any such third party.
Social Networking Services
You may enable or log in to the Service via various online third party services, such as social media and social networking services like Facebook or Twitter (“Social Networking Services”). By logging in or directly integrating these Social Networking Services into the Service, we make your online experiences richer and more personalized. To take advantage of this feature and capabilities, we may ask you to authenticate, register for or log into Social Networking Services on the websites of their respective providers. As part of such integration, the Social Networking Services will provide us with access to certain information that you have provided to such Social Networking Services, and we will use, store and disclose such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For more information about the implications of activating these Social Networking Services and GirlCode LTD's use, storage and disclosure of information related to you and your use of such services within GirlCode LTD (including your friend lists and the like), please see our Privacy Policy.However, please remember that the manner in which Social Networking Services use, store and disclose your information is governed solely by the policies of such third parties, and GirlCode LTD shall have no liability or responsibility for the privacy practices or other actions of any third party site or service that may be enabled within the Service.
In addition, GirlCode LTD is not responsible for the accuracy, availability or reliability of any information, content, goods, data, opinions, advice or statements made available in connection with Social Networking Services. As such, GirlCode LTD is not liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such Social Networking Services. GirlCode LTD enables these features merely as a convenience and the integration or inclusion of such features does not imply an endorsement or recommendation.
Indemnity and Release
You agree to release, indemnify and hold GirlCode LTD and its affiliates and their officers, employees, directors and agents (collectively, “Indemnitees”) harmless from any from any and all losses, damages, expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, rights, claims, actions of any kind and injury (including death) arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, any User Content, your connection to the Service, your violation of these Terms of Service or your violation of any rights of another. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you will have no obligation to indemnify or hold harmless any Indemnitee from or against any liability, losses, damages or expenses incurred as a result of any action or inaction of such Indemnitee. If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which says: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” If you are a resident of another jurisdiction, you waive any comparable statute or doctrine.
Disclaimer of Warranties
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. ALPHA EXPLORATION CO. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
GirlCode LTD MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (I) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (II) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (III) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
Limitation of Liability
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT TheApolloGroup LTD t/a GirlCode WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF ALPHA EXPLORATION CO. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM: (I) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (II) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (III) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (IV) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (V) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE. IN NO EVENT WILL TheApolloGroup LTD t/a GirlCode's TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TheApolloGroup LTD t/a GirlCode IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR, IF GREATER, ONE HUNDRED POUNDS(£100).
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OR BE ENFORCEABLE WITH RESPECT TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE OR WITH THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE.
Dispute Resolution By Binding Arbitration:
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.
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Agreement to Arbitrate
This Dispute Resolution by Binding Arbitration section is referred to in this Terms of Service as the “Arbitration Agreement.” You agree that any and all disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and TheApolloGroup LTD t/a GirlCode, whether arising out of or relating to this Terms of Service (including any alleged breach thereof), the Services, any advertising, any aspect of the relationship or transactions between us, shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than a court, in accordance with the terms of this Arbitration Agreement, except that you may assert individual claims in small claims court, if your claims qualify. Further, this Arbitration Agreement does not preclude you from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state, or local agencies, and such agencies can, if the law allows, seek relief against us on your behalf. You agree that, by entering into this Terms of Service, you and GirlCode LTD are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action. Your rights will be determined by a neutral arbitrator, not a judge or jury. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.
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Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief
YOU AND GirlCode LTD AGREE THAT EACH OF US MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING. UNLESS BOTH YOU AND ALPHA EXPLORATION CO. AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S OR PARTY’S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR CLASS PROCEEDING. ALSO, THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ONLY IN FAVOR OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTY SEEKING RELIEF AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE RELIEF NECESSITATED BY THAT PARTY’S INDIVIDUAL CLAIM(S), EXCEPT THAT YOU MAY PURSUE A CLAIM FOR AND THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS PROVISION.
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Pre-Arbitration Dispute Resolution
GirlCode LTD is always interested in resolving disputes amicably and efficiently, and most customer concerns can be resolved quickly and to the customer’s satisfaction by contacting us here. If such efforts prove unsuccessful, a party who intends to seek arbitration must first send to the other, by certified mail, a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”). Please e-mail us at James@girl-code.co.uk and we will promptly provide an address ("Notice Address") to which you can address postal mail. The Notice must (i) describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute and (ii) set forth the specific relief sought. If GirlCode LTD and you do not resolve the claim within sixty (60) calendar days after the Notice is received, you or GirlCode LTD may commence an arbitration proceeding. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made by GirlCode LTD or you shall not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator determines the amount, if any, to which you or GirlCode LTD is entitled.
Termination
You agree that GirlCode LTD, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate your account (or any part thereof) or use of the Service and remove and discard any content within the Service, for any reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use or if GirlCode LTD believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms of Service. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity that may be grounds for termination of your use of Service, may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. GirlCode LTD may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Service, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Service under any provision of this Terms of Service may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that GirlCode LTD may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Service. Further, you agree that GirlCode LTD will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Service.
User Disputes
You agree that you are solely responsible for your interactions with any other user in connection with the Service, including for any fee disputes between you or any other user or for any User Transaction, and GirlCode LTD will have no liability or responsibility with respect thereto. GirlCode LTD reserves the right, but has no obligation, to become involved in any way with disputes between you and any other user of the Service.
General
These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and GirlCode LTD and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and GirlCode LTD with respect to the Service. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use affiliate or third party services, third party content or third party software. These Terms of Service will be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom without regard to its conflict of law provisions. With respect to any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration, as set forth above, you and GirlCode LTD agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the United Kingdom. The failure of GirlCode LTD to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms of Service remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or these Terms of Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. You may not assign this Terms of Service without the prior written consent of GirlCode LTD, but GirlCode LTD may assign or transfer this Terms of Service, in whole or in part, without restriction. The section titles in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. Notices to you may be made via either email or regular mail. The Service may also provide notices to you of changes to these Terms of Service or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices generally on the Service.
Your Privacy
At GirlCode LTD, we respect the privacy of our users. For details please see our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as outlined therein.