Acceptable Use Policy
This Acceptable Use Policy sets out the rules governing your access to and use of www.thehexgroup.co.uk (“our site”). It applies to all users and visitors. By using our site, you confirm that you accept this policy and agree to comply with it.
This policy supplements our Terms of Website Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.
Our site is operated by The HEX Group Limited, registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 02963616), with its registered and principal trading address at:
Alpha Manufacturing Limited
Pasturefields Lane, Hixon, Staffordshire, ST18 0PH
PROHIBITED USES
You may use our site only for lawful purposes. You must not use our site:
- In any way that breaches applicable local, national, or international law
- For unlawful or fraudulent purposes, or with unlawful or fraudulent intent or effect
- To harm or attempt to harm minors in any way
- To send, upload, download, use, or re-use any material that does not comply with our Content Standards
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, unauthorised advertising, promotional material, or spam
- To knowingly introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any other malicious, or harmful material
You also agree not to: – Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or re-sell any part of our site in contravention of our Terms of Website Use. – Attempt to gain unauthorised access to: – any part of our site; – any server, device, or network connected to our site; – any software used in the provision of our site; or – any equipment, network, or software owned or used by any third party.
INTERACTIVE SERVICES
We may offer interactive services from time to time, such as forms, uploads, or community engagement features.
Where interactive features are provided, we will make clear: – the nature of the service; – whether moderation is used; and – whether moderation is technical or human.
We will assess potential risks to users, particularly minors, and determine whether moderation is appropriate. However, we are not obliged to monitor any interactive service and accept no liability for loss or damage arising from its misuse.
Where minors use our site, their parent or guardian must provide consent. Parents should advise children about online safety and risks.
CONTENT STANDARDS
These Content Standards apply to any material you upload, submit, or contribute to our site (“contributions”) and to all interactive services.
Contributions must: – Be accurate where they state facts. – Be genuinely held where they state opinions. – Comply with applicable UK law and any laws in the country from which they are posted.
Contributions must not: –
- Defame any person.
- Contain obscene, offensive, hateful, or inflammatory material.
- Promote sexually explicit material.
- Promote violence.
- Promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
- Infringe copyright, database rights, or trademarks.
- Be misleading or likely to deceive.
- Breach any legal duty to a third party (e.g., confidentiality).
- Promote illegal activity. – Threaten, abuse, invade privacy, or cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety. – Harass, upset, embarrass, or alarm others.
- Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation.
- Give the impression that contributions originate from us if they do not.
- Advocate, promote, or assist unlawful acts.
SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION
We will determine, at our discretion, whether your use of our site breaches this policy.
If a breach occurs, we may take any action we consider appropriate, including: – Immediate, temporary, or permanent withdrawal of your right to use our site. – Immediate, temporary, or permanent removal of any content you upload. – Issuing a warning. – Legal proceedings for reimbursement of costs arising from the breach. – Further legal action. – Disclosure of relevant information to law enforcement authorities.
We exclude liability for actions taken in response to breaches of this policy.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may revise this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Changes will be made by updating this page. You are expected to review this page regularly, as continued use of our site after changes indicates acceptance.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this policy, please contact: hello@thehexgroup.co.uk.