Terms of Service

 

Effective Date: January 1st 2024

Welcome to RochDog.com ("Website"), owned and operated by Ranked By Roch LTD ("Company"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). You must not use the Website if you do not agree to these Terms.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you automatically agree to these Terms and any additional terms and conditions referenced herein or available by hyperlink. These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including but not limited to visitors, customers, webscrapers or bots.

 

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, videos, graphics, logos, design, software, and other materials ("Content"), is the Company's exclusive property.

• You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise use any Content without prior written permission from the Company.
• Unauthorized use of the Content will result in legal action to the maximum extent permitted by law, including claims for damages and injunctive relief.

 

3. Prohibition of Website Scraping and Automated Access

You agree not to:

• Use bots, scrapers, or other automated tools to access, scrape, extract, or collect data from the Website.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Website.
• Circumvent or disable any security measures employed by the Website.
• Use the Website or its Content for any commercial purpose without prior written authorization from the Company.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s servers, databases, or other infrastructure.

Any breach of this provision will result in legal action, including but not limited to claims for damages, recovery of lost revenue, and injunctive relief. The Company reserves the right to identify and block IP addresses or entities engaging in scraping or automated access.

 

4. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the United Kingdom.
• Not use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality.
• Not upload, post, or distribute any content that infringes on the rights of any person or entity, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
• Not engage in any activity that violates the privacy of other users or the Company, including harvesting personal data without consent.

 

5. Privacy and GDPR Compliance

The Company is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

• Any personal data collected through the Website is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
• By using the Website, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data under applicable law. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

 

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Company disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Website or its Content. Use of the Website is at your own risk.

 

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by UK law:

• The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website.
• The total liability of the Company for any claim relating to these Terms or the Website shall not exceed £100 or the amount you paid to use the Website, whichever is lower.

 

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or breach of these Terms.

 

9. 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 or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

For users accessing the Website from outside the United Kingdom, including the United States, these Terms shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by local laws. Any disputes in the United States may be governed by the laws of the state of California, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of California for such matters.

 

10. Termination

The Company reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at its sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Company or other users.

 

11. Changes to Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

 

12. Penalties for Unauthorized Use

Any unauthorized use of the Website or its Content, including scraping, reproduction, or distribution, will result in the following penalties to the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Immediate cessation of access to the Website.
• Financial damages equal to the greater of actual damages suffered by the Company or a reasonable pre-estimate of £50,000 per unauthorized action. This amount reflects administrative costs, potential loss of revenue, and harm to the Company's reputation.
• Injunctive relief to prevent further unauthorized use.

If a court finds the fixed amount unreasonable, the Company will seek the maximum amount permitted by law based on actual damages incurred.

 

13. Disclaimers Regarding Hotel Reviews

1. Opinion-Based Content: The reviews, rankings, and ratings of hotels on this Website represent the opinions of the Company and are based on publicly available information, user feedback, or other sources deemed reliable. These reviews do not constitute endorsements, guarantees, or factual statements about the quality, services, or policies of the hotels reviewed.
2. Accuracy of Information: While the Company strives to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in its reviews, we do not warrant or guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content. Hotels may update their policies or offerings without notifying the Company.
3. No Liability for Third-Party Conduct: The Company is not responsible for the actions, omissions, or policies of the hotels reviewed on this Website, nor for any direct or indirect damages incurred as a result of relying on our reviews.
4. Independent Research Recommended: Users are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and confirm the details of hotel policies and services before making any decisions or bookings.
5. Third-Party Rights: Any hotel or third-party entity objecting to its representation on the Website must contact [email protected] to discuss concerns. The Company reserves the right to address or decline to address such concerns at its sole discretion.

 

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Ranked By Roch LTD, 17 King Edwards Road, HA4 7AE London, United Kingdom
Alternatively, please email [email protected] with your questions.

 

By using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.