Terms of Use

The Rules of Engagement

Blue Ribbon Licensing Ltd

Welcome to Blue Ribbon Licensing. These Terms of Use govern your use of our website and services. They're written in plain language because we believe legal agreements should be understood, not just clicked through.

The Foundation

Who We Are
Blue Ribbon Licensing Ltd (Company No. 16860426) is a UK-registered company specializing in premium software licensing distribution. We're headquartered in London and operate globally, connecting businesses with world-class software solutions.

What These Terms Cover
Everything related to our website, services, consultations, licensing arrangements, and business relationships. If you're interacting with Blue Ribbon Licensing in any capacity, these terms apply.

Your Agreement
By using our website or services, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our services. It's that simple.

Who Can Use Our Services
Our services are designed for businesses and professionals. You must be:

At least 18 years old
Authorized to represent the business you're engaging for
Capable of entering into legally binding agreements

If you're accessing our services on behalf of a company, you represent that you have authority to bind that company to these terms.

How You Can Use Our Website

What's Allowed

Browse and Explore
View our portfolio, read about licensing models, understand our methodology. This is informational content meant to help you evaluate our services.

Request Information
Submit consultation requests, ask questions, explore partnership opportunities. We're here to have meaningful conversations about licensing solutions.

Business Engagement
Negotiate licensing agreements, execute partnerships, access licensed software pursuant to executed agreements.

What's Not Allowed

Don't Misrepresent Yourself
No fake identities, no impersonation, no fraudulent information. We operate on trust—don't abuse it.

Don't Attack Our Systems
No hacking, no security breaches, no attempts to disrupt our services or access unauthorized areas. This includes denial-of-service attacks, code injection, or any other malicious activity.

Don't Scrape or Harvest
No automated data collection, no scraping our content, no harvesting information about our portfolio or partners without permission.

Don't Infringe Intellectual Property
Respect our trademarks, copyrights, and proprietary information. The "Blue Ribbon Licensing" name, logo, and brand materials are protected.

Don't Violate Laws
No illegal activities, no money laundering, no sanctions violations, no export control breaches. We comply with international law and expect you to do the same.

Don't Abuse the Relationship
No spam, no harassment, no attempting to reverse-engineer licensed software beyond what's explicitly permitted in licensing agreements.

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

Website Content
All content on our website—text, graphics, logos, design, functionality—is owned by Blue Ribbon Licensing Ltd or licensed to us. It's protected by UK and international intellectual property laws.

The Blue Ribbon Brand
"Blue Ribbon Licensing," our logo, taglines, and distinctive branding elements are our trademarks. You can't use them without written permission.

Licensed Software IP
The software in our portfolio is owned by the original developers. We distribute licensing rights—we don't claim ownership of the underlying intellectual property unless explicitly stated in specific agreements.

Your Rights

Limited License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for legitimate business purposes. This license doesn't give you ownership rights.

Your Content
Information you provide to us (business requirements, technical specifications, correspondence) remains yours. By sharing it, you grant us permission to use it for providing services and fulfilling our business relationship.

Licensed Software
Rights to software acquired through our licensing services are governed by specific licensing agreements. Those agreements define your rights—standard license, white-label, enterprise, or custom arrangements.

Licensing Arrangements

The Process

Exploration Phase
Initial consultations, portfolio reviews, requirement analysis. No commitments yet—just discovery.

Negotiation Phase
When you identify software that fits your needs, we negotiate terms: licensing model, pricing, deployment rights, customization scope, territory, duration.

Execution Phase
Formal licensing agreements are separate contracts with specific terms. These Terms of Use govern website usage; licensing agreements govern software rights.

Delivery Phase
Software access, implementation support, technical documentation, ongoing services as defined in your licensing agreement.

Important Distinctions

Website Terms ≠ Licensing Terms
These Terms of Use cover website usage and general business engagement. Specific software licensing rights are governed by separate, detailed licensing agreements.

No Automatic Rights
Using our website doesn't grant you rights to any software in our portfolio. Rights are granted only through executed licensing agreements.

Developer Relationships
We act as licensing distributors. For most software in our portfolio, the original developer retains IP ownership. We facilitate licensing arrangements between parties.

Financial Terms

Website Usage

Free to browse, explore, and request information. No charges for initial consultations or exploratory discussions.

Licensing Fees

Pricing Structure
Licensing fees vary based on software, licensing model (standard/white-label/enterprise), deployment scope, and contractual terms. Pricing is negotiated and documented in specific licensing agreements.

Payment Terms
Detailed in individual licensing agreements. Typically includes upfront fees, ongoing royalties, revenue sharing, or subscription models depending on the arrangement.

Currency
Unless otherwise specified, fees are denominated in GBP (British Pounds Sterling) or USD (United States Dollars) as agreed in specific contracts.

Taxes
Quoted prices typically exclude VAT and other applicable taxes. You're responsible for any taxes associated with your licensing arrangements unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Refunds and Cancellations

Governed by specific licensing agreements. Generally:

Standard licenses: Limited refund windows for defective software
White-label licenses: Typically non-refundable due to customization work
Enterprise licenses: Negotiated cancellation terms in individual agreements

Each licensing agreement specifies its refund and cancellation policy.

Service Availability and Modifications

Website Availability

Our Commitment
We strive to maintain continuous website availability, but we're realistic about technology.

No Guarantee
We don't guarantee uninterrupted access. Maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control may cause temporary unavailability.

Scheduled Maintenance
We'll perform necessary maintenance, sometimes with notice, sometimes without if urgent.

Service Modifications

Evolution
Our services, portfolio, licensing models, and website functionality evolve. We may add features, remove offerings, change processes, or update systems.

Notice
For significant changes affecting existing agreements, we'll provide reasonable notice. For website functionality changes, we update as needed.

No Obligation to Maintain
We're not obligated to maintain any particular service, feature, or software offering indefinitely. Market conditions, developer relationships, and business strategy drive our portfolio.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy matters. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key Points:

We don't sell your data
We protect information with appropriate security measures
We comply with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws
You have rights regarding your personal information

The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Website Content

Informational Purpose
Website content about our portfolio, licensing models, and services is for informational purposes. It's not a binding offer or comprehensive description of any specific software.

No Warranties
We provide website content "as is" without warranties of any kind—express or implied. We don't warrant that:

Content is error-free or complete
Services will be uninterrupted or bug-free
Our website meets your specific requirements
Information is current (though we strive to keep it updated)

Licensed Software

Developer Responsibility
Software in our portfolio is developed by third parties. While we curate carefully, we don't develop most of the software we distribute.

Software Warranties
Warranties for licensed software are specified in individual licensing agreements. They vary by software, developer, and licensing model.

Fitness for Purpose
We help match software to your requirements, but ultimate determination of fitness for your specific use case is your responsibility. We provide information; you make decisions.

Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Blue Ribbon Licensing's total liability for any claims arising from website use or these Terms of Use is limited to £100 GBP.

Excluded Damages
We're not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages including:

Lost profits or revenue
Business interruption
Data loss
Reputational harm
Third-party claims

Licensing Agreement Liabilities
Liabilities related to specific licensed software are governed by individual licensing agreements, which may have different limitation provisions.

Legal Exceptions
Nothing in these terms excludes liability for:

Death or personal injury caused by negligence
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any liability that cannot be excluded under UK law

Your Responsibility

Due Diligence
You're responsible for evaluating whether any software meets your needs, complies with your legal requirements, and fits your technical environment.

Professional Advice
Consult legal, technical, and business advisors as appropriate before entering licensing agreements.

Compliance
You're responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and licensing terms in your use of licensed software.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blue Ribbon Licensing Ltd, our directors, officers, employees, and partners from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms of Use
Your violation of any laws or regulations
Your infringement of third-party rights
Your misuse of our services or website
Your breach of licensing agreements executed through our services

This doesn't apply to claims arising from our negligence, breach, or misconduct.

Third-Party Services and Links

External Links

Our website may link to third-party websites, developer platforms, or technology resources. We don't control these sites and aren't responsible for their:

Content or availability
Privacy practices
Terms of use
Security measures

Clicking external links is at your own risk.

Third-Party Software

Software in our portfolio is developed by third parties. Each developer:

Maintains their own terms and conditions
Sets their own technical support policies
Controls their own development roadmap
Owns their intellectual property

We facilitate licensing; we don't control the underlying software.

Integration Partners

Some licensed software integrates with third-party services (payment processors, communication platforms, cloud infrastructure). Your use of these integrations is subject to those providers' terms.

Termination

Your Right to Stop

You can stop using our website and services anytime. Just stop accessing them.

For active licensing arrangements, termination is governed by individual licensing agreements.

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access to our website if:

You violate these Terms of Use
You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
You abuse our services or systems
We're required to do so by law
We cease operations (hopefully never, but it's possible)

Notice
We'll generally provide notice before termination unless immediate action is necessary (security threats, legal requirements, egregious violations).

Effect of Termination
Termination of website access doesn't automatically terminate licensing agreements, which have their own termination provisions.

Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive: intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

Primary Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms of Use or website usage will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Licensing Disputes
Disputes related to specific licensing agreements are governed by dispute resolution provisions in those agreements (which may specify arbitration, different jurisdictions, or other mechanisms).

Informal Resolution First

Before initiating formal proceedings, contact us to resolve issues informally:

Email: info@blueribbonlicensing.com

We're reasonable people who prefer solving problems through discussion rather than litigation.

Arbitration (Optional)

For significant disputes where both parties prefer arbitration over litigation, we're open to arbitration under LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration) rules. This must be mutually agreed in writing.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any executed licensing agreements, constitute the entire agreement regarding website usage and general engagement.

For specific licensing arrangements, the licensing agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions in these Terms of Use.

Modifications

Our Right to Update
We may modify these Terms of Use to reflect legal changes, operational updates, or service evolution.

Notice of Changes
Material changes will be communicated through:

Prominent website notice
Email to registered users
Updated "Effective Date" at the top

Continued Use
Continuing to use our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, stop using our services.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. The invalid provision will be modified minimally to make it valid while preserving its intent.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision doesn't constitute a waiver of that right. Waiver of any provision must be in writing and signed by our authorized representative.

Assignment

Your Restrictions
You can't assign or transfer these terms or any rights hereunder without our written consent.

Our Rights
We may assign these terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of assets.

Force Majeure

We're not liable for delays or failures in performance caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control: natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, government actions, pandemics, internet failures, or other force majeure events.

Relationship

These terms don't create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship. You're an independent party engaging our services.

Language

These Terms of Use are drafted in English. Any translations are for convenience only. In case of conflicts, the English version prevails.

Contact for Legal Matters

For questions about these Terms of Use:

Legal Department
Blue Ribbon Licensing Ltd
Email: info@blueribbonlicensing.com

Registered Office
Unit 3, Office A, 1st Floor
6-7 St Mary At Hill
London, England, EC3R 8EE
United Kingdom

Company Registration Number: 16860426

The Bottom Line

These terms exist to create clear expectations and protect both parties. We're not trying to hide behind legal jargon—we genuinely want you to understand what you're agreeing to.

Our Commitment:

Provide excellent licensing services
Maintain transparent business practices
Honor our agreements
Treat you fairly

Your Commitment:

Use our services legitimately
Respect intellectual property
Honor agreed-upon terms
Engage professionally

If something in these terms is unclear, ask us. We'd rather clarify now than dispute later.

By using Blue Ribbon Licensing's services, you acknowledge you've read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.

Blue Ribbon Licensing Ltd
Where Excellence Meets Innovation

Company No. 16860426
Registered in England and Wales

These terms reflect our commitment to clear, fair business relationships. We update them as needed to maintain that standard.