These Domain Sales Terms and Conditions are supplemental to the General Terms and Conditions and the Data Protection Policy of BWP Creative Limited (trading as Parish Council Websites), hereinafter referred to as “BWP Creative”. These terms apply to the provision of any domain-related services by BWP Creative. By ordering Domain services from BWP Creative, the Client accepts these Domain Sales Terms and Conditions.
1. General Domain Terms
1.1. The Client acknowledges that domain registration is subject to third-party terms and conditions, including those from the relevant registry for the domain extension. The Client agrees to comply with all applicable terms and conditions, including those of Nominet, and any relevant registry for domain registration and use.
1.2. BWP Creative’s domain registration and renewal services are limited to forwarding the Client’s request to register or renew a domain to the relevant registry. The Client is responsible for verifying that a domain has been registered and/or renewed with the registry.
1.3. The Client warrants that the registration and use of the requested domain name:
1.3.1. Will not infringe any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights;
1.3.2. Is not being made in bad faith or could be considered an abusive registration;
1.3.3. Will not be used for any unlawful purpose.
1.4. BWP Creative will use reasonable efforts to register a domain but is not required to accept any request or continue attempts to register a domain if it is not available for registration.
1.5. BWP Creative makes no representations that a particular domain is available for registration and accepts no liability for failure to register a domain for any reason.
2. Domain Renewals
2.1. BWP Creative will attempt to automatically renew domains on behalf of the Client, subject to full payment being received according to our Terms of Business.
2.2. BWP Creative will request payment for domain renewals up to 60 days prior to the renewal date. An invoice will be issued 60 days prior to renewal, with a reminder sent 30 days prior.
2.3. Domain renewals will be charged at BWP Creative’s prevailing rate at the time of renewal.
2.4. If a domain is not renewed by the applicable renewal date, it will become an Expired Domain and may be subject to additional fees or loss of the domain.
3. Domain Cancellations
3.1. Domain cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@parishcouncilwebsites.co.uk no later than 7 days before the renewal/expiration date. Failure to notify by this time may result in automatic renewal, and the renewal fee will be due.
3.2. If the domain is purchased alongside another BWP Creative service, the Client must cancel both the domain and the other service separately.
4. Domain Refunds
4.1. Domain registrations and/or renewals are non-refundable by BWP Creative in whole or in part.
4.2. BWP Creative cannot verify or check for errors in domain registration requests. The Client is solely responsible for ensuring that a domain has the correct or intended spelling.
5. Domain Transfer & Ownership Terms
5.1. BWP Creative determines domain ownership by reference to the details held on the WHOIS database. If the WHOIS database details are not determinative, BWP Creative may request supporting evidence to ascertain ownership.
5.2. If ownership of a registered domain is disputed, the Client agrees to make reasonable efforts to resolve such disputes with the third party before involving BWP Creative.
5.3. For domain transfers, the Client must ensure all necessary consents and permissions have been obtained and provide documentary evidence to BWP Creative.
5.4. BWP Creative reserves the right to refuse a transfer request if the Client fails to satisfy BWP Creative that the transfer is properly requested or authorized.
6. Expired Domains
6.1. If a domain name is not renewed by its expiry date, it will cease to operate and be deemed expired.
6.2. BWP Creative may, at its discretion, attempt to renew the domain, park the domain on different name servers, or take other actions to protect the domain during any applicable grace or redemption periods.
6.3. The Client acknowledges that attempting to renew an expired domain may incur additional fees, and BWP Creative makes no guarantee that such attempts will be successful.
7. Liability and Indemnification
7.1. The Client indemnifies BWP Creative and the applicable registry for a domain in respect of the Client’s use of the domain and any failure to comply with these terms or any applicable registry’s terms and conditions.
7.2. BWP Creative’s liability in respect of domain registration and management services is limited to the extent permitted by law.
8. Changes to Terms and Conditions
8.1. BWP Creative reserves the right to modify these Domain Sales Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website.
9. Registry Specific Terms
9.1. BWP Creative are registrars of .gov.uk domain names which are subject to the following additional terms and conditions: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/additional-terms-for-govuk-agreements
9.2. .co.uk, .org.uk, .net.uk, .ltd.uk, .plc.uk and .me.uk domain names are subject to Nominet UK Ltd’s terms and conditions of sale, found at https://www.nominet.uk/go/terms/
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
10.1. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
By using BWP Creative’s domain registration and management services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Domain Sales Terms and Conditions.