These terms and conditions set out the basis on which you may use this website www.gaps-uk.org. By accessing or using the site, you confirm that you accept these terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the website.

Please also see our Privacy Policy for information about how we handle personal data.

About GAPS

This website is operated by GAPS. Registered Charity Number: 1043843 | Company Number: 3015948.

Registered address: The Brick Yard, 28 Charles Square, London, N1 6HT, United Kingdom.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7324 4646
Email: info@gaps-uk.org

Copyright and intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, images, graphics, video, audio, layout and design, is owned by or licensed to GAPS and our website designer Techy Becky www.techybecky.co.uk and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Some materials on this website are owned by third parties and are used with permission. Where this applies, appropriate credit is given and permission must be obtained from the relevant rights holder for reuse.

GAPS encourages the use and sharing of its materials for non-commercial, educational and advocacy purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given and the material is not used in a misleading way.

You must not use any content from this website for commercial purposes without prior written permission from GAPS. You must not modify, adapt or separate images, graphics, video or audio from their accompanying text or context, or remove copyright or attribution notices.

You may use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not use the website in any way that breaches applicable local, national or international laws or regulations, or that is unlawful or fraudulent.

You must not use the website to harm or attempt to harm others, to misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or to upload, post or transmit material that is offensive, discriminatory, abusive, defamatory, obscene, threatening, misleading or otherwise harmful.

You must not upload or transmit any material that you do not have the right to share, any unsolicited promotional or marketing material, or any content containing viruses, malware or other harmful technology.

GAPS reserves the right to restrict or remove access to the website where these terms are breached.

User communications

Where the website allows you to submit information or communicate with GAPS, you agree to do so in a lawful, respectful and appropriate manner.

You must not submit or transmit any content that is offensive, discriminatory, abusive, defamatory, obscene or threatening, that is knowingly false or misleading, that infringes the rights of others, that impersonates another person or misrepresents your affiliation, or that contains advertising, promotional material or other forms of solicitation.

You agree to indemnify GAPS against any losses, liabilities, costs or expenses, including legal costs, arising from a breach of this section.

Links to other websites and social media

This website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms that are not operated or controlled by GAPS. These links are provided for information only.

GAPS has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, availability or practices of third-party websites or social media pages. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Linking to the GAPS website

You may link to this website provided that the link is fair, lawful and does not damage GAPS reputation or misrepresent your relationship with us.

You must not suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement by GAPS where none exists.

Social media 

GAPS is not responsible for content posted by third parties on social media platforms, including content in which GAPS is mentioned or tagged.

Website availability and security

GAPS does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or error-free. While reasonable steps are taken to maintain the security of the website, no warranty is given that the site will be free from viruses or other harmful components.

You are responsible for ensuring that your own devices and systems are adequately protected when accessing the website.

Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, GAPS makes no representations or warranties regarding its completeness, accuracy or currency. 

Nothing on this website constitutes professional, legal or other advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for such advice.

Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GAPS accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or its content. This includes, without limitation, loss of income, loss of business, loss of profits, loss of anticipated savings, loss of data, loss of goodwill or wasted management or office time.

This applies whether the loss arises in contract, tort, including negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

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

Information updated | 6th February 2025.