Terms of Service

Last updated: 1 January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to EchoGrant. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the EchoGrant website and services ("Services") operated by EchoGrant ("we", "our", "us").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Services.

2. Description of Services

EchoGrant provides an AI-powered grant funding platform that helps UK businesses discover, match with, and apply for government grants and funding opportunities. Our Services include:

  • AI-powered grant matching and recommendations
  • Application assistance and writing tools
  • Grant database access
  • Deadline tracking and alerts

The Services are currently in development. By registering interest, you will be notified when the platform launches.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. User Accounts

When you create an account or register your interest, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as needed
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Services
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers connected to the Services
  • Use automated means to access the Services without our express permission
  • Submit false or misleading information in grant applications
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Intellectual Property

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by EchoGrant and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Services without our express written permission.

7. Grant Applications

While EchoGrant provides tools and assistance for grant applications, we do not guarantee:

  • That you will be eligible for any particular grant
  • That your applications will be successful
  • The accuracy or completeness of grant information
  • The availability of any funding programme

You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your grant applications. All applications are submitted directly to funding bodies, not through EchoGrant.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ECHOGRANT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EchoGrant and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EchoGrant regarding your use of the Services.

17. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@cavefish.co.uk