sponsorcompanies.co.uk Terms of Service

Nature of Our Platform

You acknowledge and agree that:

• 1. Information Aggregation Only: Our Services aggregate and display data about UK companies with sponsorship licenses. We have no relationship with, control over, or responsibility for these companies, their hiring practices, or their sponsorship decisions.
• 2. No Guarantees: Use of our Services provides NO guarantee, assurance, or increased probability of obtaining employment, sponsorship, visa approval, or any other immigration outcome whatsoever.
• 3. Third-Party Data: All company information is sourced from public databases and third parties. We do not verify, validate, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any data. Information may be outdated, incomplete, or incorrect.
• 4. Independent Decisions: Any actions taken based on information obtained through our Services—including job applications, company contact, relocation decisions, or immigration applications—are made entirely at your own risk and discretion.
• 5. Not Professional Advice: Nothing on our platform constitutes legal, immigration, financial, employment, or professional advice. You must obtain independent professional advice for your specific circumstances.

Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

We make NO representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding:

1. 1. Employment or Sponsorship Outcomes: No job offers, interviews, employment, sponsorship approvals, visa grants, or any positive career or immigration outcomes
2. 2. Data Accuracy: No accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability of any company data, sponsorship information, or content
3. 3. Platform Availability: No continuous access, uptime, security, or freedom from viruses, malware, or technical errors
4. 4. Calculation Tools: No accuracy of any calculators, estimators, or assessment tools—these are for informational purposes only
5. 5. Third-Party Actions: No control over, or responsibility for, sponsor companies, their practices, or their treatment of applicants
6. 6. Legal Compliance: No verification that listed companies are currently authorized sponsors or compliant with immigration laws

MAXIMUM LIABILITY CAP

Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from these Terms or your use of our Services, regardless of the form of action, shall NOT exceed the total fees you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

If you have paid no fees, our liability is ZERO.

Indemnification

1. 1. Breach of Terms: Your violation of any provision of these Terms, including breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant
2. 2. Illegal Activity: Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance, including but not limited to immigration laws, employment laws, data protection laws, or intellectual property laws
3. 3. Third-Party Rights: Your infringement or violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or contractual rights
4. 4. User Content: Any content, information, or data you submit, post, upload, or transmit through our Services, including claims of defamation, libel, invasion of privacy, or infringement
5. 5. Negligence or Misconduct: Your gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation
6. 6. Unauthorized Use: Your unauthorized use of our Services, including use of automated systems, scraping, data mining, or circumvention of security measures
7. 7. Third-Party Disputes: Disputes between you and any third party (including sponsor companies), arising from your use of our Services
8. 8. Account Security: Unauthorized use of your account resulting from your failure to maintain account security
9. 9. Misrepresentation: Any false, inaccurate, misleading, or fraudulent information provided by you
10. 10. Damages to Others: Any claim that your use of our Services caused harm, damage, or loss to any third party

This indemnification obligation:

• • Is unlimited in amount and duration
• • Survives termination of these Terms and cessation of your use of our Services
• • Is in addition to, not in lieu of, any other rights or remedies available to us
• • Applies whether claims are brought in contract, tort, statute, or any other legal theory

You acknowledge that this indemnification obligation protects us from the consequences of your actions and is an essential term of this agreement.

User Responsibilities

By using our Services, you represent, warrant, and covenant (on an ongoing basis) that:

1. 1. Legal Capacity: You are at least 18 years old, possess full legal capacity to enter into binding contracts, and are not prohibited from using our Services under any applicable law.
2. 2. Account Information: All registration and account information you provide is and will remain true, accurate, current, and complete, and you will promptly update it to maintain accuracy.
3. 3. Independent Verification: You will independently verify all information from our Services with official government sources, sponsor companies, and legal professionals before making any decisions or taking any actions.
4. 4. Legal Compliance: Your use of our Services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules, including but not limited to immigration, employment, data protection, and intellectual property laws.
5. 5. Professional Advice: You will obtain appropriate professional legal, immigration, and financial advice before making any decisions based on information from our Services.
6. 6. Account Security: You will maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials, not share your account with others, and immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach.
7. 7. One Account Per Person: Each user may only maintain one account. Creating multiple accounts or using accounts on behalf of another person is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of all associated accounts without refund.
8. 8. Accurate Representations: You will not provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information to us, sponsor companies, or any third parties through our Services.
9. 9. Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge and accept all risks associated with using our Services and relying on any information obtained through them.
10. 10. No Unlawful Purpose: You will not use our Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or unauthorized purpose.
11. 11. Compliance with Terms: You will comply with all provisions of these Terms and any applicable policies or guidelines.

These representations and warranties are material to our agreement and we rely on them in providing you access to our Services.

Intellectual Property

Ownership of Platform

sponsorcompanies.co.uk and all Services, including all content, features, functionality, software, code, text, images, graphics, logos, designs, user interfaces, database structures, algorithms, and the selection and arrangement thereof (collectively, "Platform IP"), are owned exclusively by us, our affiliates, or our licensors and are protected by United Kingdom and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License to Users

Subject to your strict compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use our Services solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes related to job seeking activities. This license does NOT include:

• • Any commercial use, resale, or redistribution of our Services or content
• • Collection, copying, or use of company listings, data, or descriptions for any database or directory
• • Creation of derivative works or modifications of our Services
• • Use of data mining, robots, scrapers, crawlers, or similar automated tools
• • Downloading, copying, or storing of account information or platform data
• • Framing, mirroring, or replicating any part of our Services
• • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling our software

Prohibited Uses

Without our express prior written permission, you may NOT:

1. 1. Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or publicly perform any Platform IP
2. 2. Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from our Services
3. 3. Use our name, trademarks, logos, or branding in any manner, including metatags, keywords, or hidden text
4. 4. Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
5. 5. Access our Services to build a competitive product or service
6. 6. License, sell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, or otherwise commercially exploit our Services

We reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms. Any use of Platform IP not specifically authorized herein is strictly prohibited and will constitute a material breach of these Terms.

User Content

Our Services may allow you to submit, upload, post, or otherwise make available content such as CVs, resumes, profiles, comments, feedback, or other materials (collectively, "User Content").

License Grant

While you retain ownership of your User Content, by submitting it to our Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly display, and publicly perform your User Content in connection with operating and providing our Services, including for promotional and marketing purposes. This license continues for the duration that your User Content remains on our Services and for a reasonable period thereafter for archival and backup purposes.

Your Representations and Warranties

You represent, warrant, and covenant that:

1. 1. You own or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit your User Content and grant the licenses herein
2. 2. Your User Content does not and will not infringe, violate, or misappropriate any third-party intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other proprietary rights
3. 3. Your User Content does not contain any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, offensive, harassing, threatening, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable
4. 4. Your User Content does not contain any viruses, malware, or harmful code
5. 5. All information in your User Content is accurate, truthful, and not misleading
6. 6. Your User Content complies with all applicable laws and these Terms

Our Rights Regarding User Content

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

• • Monitor, review, or screen User Content before or after it appears on our Services
• • Remove, delete, or refuse to display any User Content for any reason, without notice
• • Edit or modify User Content for formatting, clarity, or compliance purposes
• • Disclose User Content to third parties (including sponsor companies) as necessary to provide our Services
• • Cooperate with law enforcement and provide User Content in response to legal process
• • Terminate your account if your User Content violates these Terms

Liability for User Content

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting it. We assume NO responsibility or liability for any User Content. You agree to indemnify us for all claims arising from your User Content.

By submitting User Content, you acknowledge that we may use it in accordance with this section and you waive any claims against us related to such use.

Service Provision

Our Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.

Our Rights to Modify Services

We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, at any time and without prior notice or liability, to:

• • Modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate any part or all of our Services
• • Impose usage limits, restrictions, or access controls on any features
• • Change pricing, introduce new fees, or modify subscription plans
• • Remove, refuse to display, or modify any content or data
• • Change the design, functionality, features, or user interface
• • Add or remove third-party integrations or services

No such modifications entitle you to any refund, compensation, or claim against us.

Calculation and Assessment Tools

Any calculators, eligibility assessments, salary converters, points calculators, or similar tools provided through our Services:

• • Are for informational and illustrative purposes only
• • May not reflect current laws, regulations, policies, or official guidance
• • Are based on assumptions and generalizations that may not apply to your situation
• • Should NOT be relied upon for any immigration, financial, legal, or career decisions
• • Are NOT a substitute for professional advice from qualified experts

We make NO representations about the accuracy, reliability, or applicability of any tool outputs.

Service Availability

We do NOT guarantee that our Services will be:

• • Available at all times or without interruption
• • Error-free, secure, or free from viruses or malicious code
• • Compatible with your devices, browsers, or software
• • Provided at any particular speed or performance level

We may suspend, interrupt, or discontinue Services for maintenance, updates, security issues, technical problems, or any other reason. We have NO liability for any unavailability, downtime, or service interruptions.

Payment & Refund Terms

Fees and Payment

You agree to pay all fees, charges, and taxes associated with your use of paid Services. All fees are:

• • Non-negotiable and payable in advance unless otherwise stated
• • Charged in GBP (British Pounds Sterling) unless otherwise specified
• • Exclusive of VAT and other applicable taxes, which you are responsible for
• • Subject to change at any time at our sole discretion
• • Non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms

Payment Methods

You authorize us to charge your designated payment method for all fees. You represent that you have authority to use the payment method provided and that all payment information is accurate and current. You must immediately update your payment information if it changes.

Automatic Renewal

Subscription services automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize us to automatically charge your payment method at each renewal. Renewal fees may differ from initial subscription fees.

Price Changes

We may change our fees at any time. Price changes for existing subscriptions take effect at the next renewal period following notice of the change. We have no obligation to provide price protection, refunds, or credits for price reductions or promotional offerings.

NO REFUNDS FOR:

• • Subscription renewals (automatic or manual)
• • Partial subscription periods or unused time
• • Account terminations or suspensions for Terms violations
• • Dissatisfaction with Services, results, or outcomes
• • Changes in immigration laws, sponsor availability, or job market conditions
• • Technical issues on your end (device, browser, internet connection)
• • Your decision not to use the Services

Non-Payment and Suspension

If payment fails or is declined, we may:

• • Immediately suspend or terminate your access to paid Services
• • Attempt to collect payment through other means
• • Charge late fees or interest on overdue amounts
• • Pursue legal action to collect amounts owed
• • Report non-payment to credit agencies

All fees are final once paid (except as provided in the 14-day refund policy above). You remain obligated to pay all outstanding fees even if your account is terminated.

Third-Party Services

sponsorcompanies.co.uk may integrate with, contain links to, or be provided in connection with third-party services, websites, applications, or resources (collectively, "Third-Party Services") that are not owned or controlled by us.

No Control or Endorsement: We do our best to provide helpful resources, but we have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, Third-Party Services, including their content, privacy policies, or practices. We do not endorse or make any representations about Third-Party Services.

Sponsor Companies: When you use sponsorcompanies.co.uk to apply to or interact with Sponsor Companies, those interactions are governed by the policies and terms of those companies. We are not responsible for:

• The actions, omissions, or policies of any Sponsor Company
• How Sponsor Companies use your information once it has been shared with them
• The accuracy of information provided by Sponsor Companies
• Any representations or promises made by Sponsor Companies
• The outcome of any interactions or transactions with Sponsor Companies

Release: By using sponsorcompanies.co.uk, you expressly release us from any and all liability arising from your use of any Third-Party Services. Any disputes regarding Third-Party Services should be directed to the applicable third party.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use sponsorcompanies.co.uk for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Using sponsorcompanies.co.uk for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws or regulations
• Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity
• Providing false, inaccurate, or misleading information in your profile, applications, or communications
• Interfering with or disrupting sponsorcompanies.co.uk or servers or networks connected to sponsorcompanies.co.uk
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of sponsorcompanies.co.uk or any systems or networks connected to sponsorcompanies.co.uk
• Using any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access sponsorcompanies.co.uk for any purpose
• Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from other users
• Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with security-related features of sponsorcompanies.co.uk

Violation of any of these prohibitions may result in termination of your access to sponsorcompanies.co.uk and may expose you to civil and/or criminal liability. We reserve the right to report any suspected illegal activity to law enforcement authorities and disclose any information necessary or appropriate to such authorities.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to sponsorcompanies.co.uk immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms.

Termination by Us: We do our best to maintain fair access, but we may terminate or suspend your account for any of the following reasons:

• Violation of any provision of these Terms
• Provision of false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information
• Engagement in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Non-payment of any fees owed by you
• Interference with other users' use and enjoyment of sponsorcompanies.co.uk

Effect of Termination: Upon termination:

• Your right to use sponsorcompanies.co.uk will immediately cease
• We may delete or archive your account information and content
• You will not be entitled to any refunds for any fees paid, if applicable

Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions on sponsorcompanies.co.uk or by contacting us. If you terminate your account, you remain obligated to pay all outstanding fees, if any, incurred prior to termination.

We are not liable to you or any third party for any claims or damages arising out of any termination or suspension of your access to sponsorcompanies.co.uk.

Data Protection & GDPR Rights

Privacy Policy Incorporation

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference and governs our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal data. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Consent to Data Processing

By using our Services, you consent to:

• • Collection and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy
• • Transfer of your data to third parties (including sponsor companies) as necessary to provide Services
• • International transfer of your data to countries outside the UK/EEA, which may have different data protection standards
• • Use of cookies and similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@sponsorcompanies.co.uk with:

• • Clear identification of which right you wish to exercise
• • Sufficient information to verify your identity
• • Specific details about your request

We will respond within one month of verification. We may extend this by two months for complex requests.

Data Security Disclaimer

While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data, we CANNOT guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that:

• • No internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure
• • You provide personal data at your own risk
• • We are not liable for unauthorized access or data breaches beyond our reasonable control
• • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials

Third-Party Data Sharing

IMPORTANT: When you apply to or interact with sponsor companies through our Services, your personal data is shared with those third parties. Once shared:

• • Third-party privacy policies govern how they process your data
• • We have NO control over or responsibility for their data practices
• • You must contact them directly to exercise your GDPR rights regarding data they hold
• • We are not liable for their data processing, security breaches, or misuse

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

• • Provide our Services to you
• • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax, accounting records)
• • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• • Pursue legitimate business interests

After termination, we may retain data in backups and archives for legal compliance purposes.

ICO Contact Information

If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you may lodge a complaint with:

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before commencing any formal dispute resolution, you must first contact us at legal@sponsorcompanies.co.uk with a detailed description of your dispute, including your contact information and proposed resolution. We will attempt to resolve the matter informally within 30 days.

Mediation (Optional)

If informal resolution fails, either party may propose mediation under the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) rules in London, UK. Mediation is voluntary and not mandatory. Each party bears its own costs; mediator fees are shared equally.

Binding Arbitration

Arbitration Procedure

• Rules: Arbitration shall be conducted under the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) rules
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Language: English
• Arbitrator: Single arbitrator appointed by LCIA
• Governing Law: English law
• Costs: Each party bears its own legal costs; arbitrator fees are shared equally unless arbitrator orders otherwise

Arbitrator's Powers

The arbitrator may grant any relief available in court under law or equity, including monetary damages, injunctive relief, or specific performance. The arbitrator's written award is final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Severability of Arbitration Provision

If the class action waiver is found invalid or unenforceable, then this entire arbitration provision is void, and Disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales. If any other part of this arbitration provision is found invalid, the remainder remains in effect.

Acknowledgment

BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

• • You have read and understand this arbitration provision
• • You voluntarily and knowingly waive your right to a jury trial
• • You voluntarily and knowingly waive your right to participate in class actions
• • Arbitration may be more costly and provide fewer procedural protections than court
• • You have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel about this provision

Changes to Terms

Our Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• • Changes in laws or regulations
• • Changes to our Services or business practices
• • Security or technical requirements
• • Clarification or correction of ambiguities

Notice of Material Changes

For material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice by:

• • Posting a prominent notice on our website
• • Sending an email to the address associated with your account (if applicable)
• • Displaying an in-app notification upon your next login

Your Acceptance

By continuing to use our Services after the effective date of changes, you accept and agree to be bound by the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms:

• • You must discontinue use of our Services before the effective date
• • You may request account closure (no refund for remaining subscription time)
• • The previous Terms version will govern disputes arising before the effective date

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. We are not obligated to notify you of non-material changes.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

Applicable Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. UK GDPR and other UK laws apply to our data processing.

Jurisdiction

Subject to the Binding Arbitration provision above, you irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for any legal proceedings. However, we may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Language

These Terms are drafted in English. Any translation is for convenience only. In case of conflict between English and any translation, the English version prevails. All notices and communications shall be in English.

Additional Legal Provisions

• Severability: If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, it will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions remain in full force.
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right. Waivers must be in writing.
• Assignment: We may assign these Terms to any party. You may not assign without our written consent.
• Survival: Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Arbitration, and Governing Law) survive indefinitely.
• No Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms do not create rights for any third parties.
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or legal matters regarding these Terms of Service, contact us at:

We will respond to inquiries within 5-10 business days. For GDPR data subject requests, see the Data Protection section above.