Terms and Conditions

Fairmans Accountants
(Trading as Black Swan (NW) Ltd)
61 Stanifield Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4UD
Company Registration Number: 07393539
Last updated: 29 October 2025

1. Introduction

1.1 These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at www.fairmansaccountants.co.uk (or any sub-domains thereof) (“Website”) operated by Black Swan (NW) Ltd trading as Fairmans Accountants (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “Fairmans Accountants”).

1.2 By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Website.

1.3 We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the Website with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Definitions

“Content” means any text, images, graphics, videos, software, data, or other materials displayed on or downloadable from the Website.
“User”, “you”, or “your” means any individual or entity accessing or using the Website.

3. Access and Use of the Website

3.1 The Website is intended for users who are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction.

3.2 You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

3.3 You must not:

Use the Website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations;
Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Website or its Content without our prior written consent;
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Website;
Use the Website to transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code;
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website;
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or related systems.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 All Content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 The trade marks Fairmans Accountants and Black Swan (NW) Ltd are registered or unregistered trade marks owned by us. You must not use these trade marks without our prior written consent.

4.3 Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to use our intellectual property except as expressly permitted under clause 3.2.

5. User Content

5.1 You may be able to submit content to the Website (e.g., contact forms, reviews, or comments) (“User Content”).

5.2 By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, modify, distribute, and display such User Content for the purposes of operating and improving the Website.

5.3 You warrant that any User Content you submit:

Does not infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party;
Is not defamatory, obscene, or unlawful;
Does not contain viruses or harmful code.

5.4 We reserve the right to remove or edit any User Content at our sole discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 The Website provides general information about accountancy, tax, and related services. It does not constitute professional advice.

6.2 Any reliance you place on information from the Website is at your own risk. You should seek independent professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

6.3 We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Website.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

7.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of such third-party sites.

7.2 Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage;
Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or anticipated savings;
Any loss or damage arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.

8.2 Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed £100.

8.3 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

9. Limitation of Liability

You agree to indemnify and hold us, our officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your breach of these Terms;
Your violation of any law or third-party rights;
Any User Content you submit.

10. Termination

10.1 We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we suspect you have breached these Terms.

10.2 Upon termination, all licences granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

11.2 Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12.2 Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

12.3 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website.

12.4 Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights at any time without notice.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Fairmans Accountants
61 Stanifield Lane
Leyland, Lancashire
PR25 4UD

Email: enquiries@fairmans.co.uk
Telephone: 01772455911