Terms of Use

1. Agreement to these terms

These terms of use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Ludens Consulting at ludens.consulting(“Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.

2. Who we are

The Website is operated by Ludens Consulting (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We provide strategy, data, technology, and commercial consulting services to organisations.

For enquiries about these Terms, contact hello@ludens.consulting.

3. Informational purpose only

The Website is provided for general information about our capabilities, thinking, and how to contact us. Nothing on the Website constitutes professional, legal, financial, technical, or other specialist advice. You should not rely on Website content as a substitute for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

Any consulting engagement with us is governed by separate written agreements, statements of work, or other contractual documents. Nothing on the Website creates a client relationship or binding commitment unless expressly agreed in writing.

4. Permitted use

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, our systems, or networks connected to the Website
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful or disruptive code
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website
• Use automated means (such as bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access the Website without our prior written consent, except as permitted by search engines indexing publicly available pages
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute substantial parts of the Website except as permitted by these Terms or applicable law

5. Contact form and submissions

If you submit information through our contact form or otherwise communicate with us via the Website, you agree that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to share it with us.

Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee a response, an engagement, or any particular outcome. We may decline enquiries at our discretion. How we handle personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, branding, design, layout, articles, illustrations, and software — is owned by or licensed to Ludens Consulting and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use, or for internal business reference, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit Website content without our prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

7. Third-party links and services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies.

8. Availability and changes

We aim to keep the Website available and accurate, but we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We may modify, suspend, or withdraw the Website or any part of it at any time without notice.

We may update Website content at any time. Information may become outdated, and we are under no obligation to update it unless required by law.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ludens Consulting and its directors, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Website.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Website or these Terms shall not exceed one hundred pounds (£100), except where liability cannot be excluded or limited by law.

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

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ludens Consulting and its directors, employees, and contractors from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website, except where caused by our negligence or wilful misconduct.

12. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when they were last changed. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Website.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction, except that we may bring proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights.

15. General

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Website.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact hello@ludens.consulting.