Terms & Conditions

Introduction

These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of this website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by them. If you do not accept these terms, you should not use this website.
The University of Bristol may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately once published on this page. You are responsible for reviewing the terms regularly.

Use of the Website

Certain areas of this website may be restricted to authorised users, including University staff, students and alumni. Access to these areas is subject to the University’s Information Security Policies.
All content on this website, including text, images and other materials, is the property of the University of Bristol unless stated otherwise. You may download or copy content for personal, non-commercial use, or for teaching, administration and research within the University.

For any other use, you must obtain prior written permission from the University. Requests can be made by contacting the relevant page owner or the University Secretary’s Office.

You must not use this website to:
 

• engage in unlawful activity or breach these terms

• misrepresent your identity

• attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or data

• store personal data obtained from the website

• upload or share unlawful, offensive or inappropriate material

• introduce viruses or any harmful or malicious content

The University reserves the right to suspend or withdraw access to the website, or any part of it, at any time without notice.

Academic Programme Information

The University aims to ensure that all information provided for prospective students is accurate at the time of publication. However, it reserves the right to amend or withdraw programmes, tuition fees, entry requirements, facilities or services at any time without notice.

Programme availability may also be affected by factors such as timetabling, staffing or the number of places available.

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the relevant programme pages or contact the appropriate faculty.

Disclaimer

The University makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate. However, it does not guarantee completeness or accuracy at all times. All content is provided on an “as is” basis, without warranties or conditions of any kind.

Personal pages maintained by students or staff may contain individual views which do not necessarily reflect those of the University.

Nothing on this website constitutes a contractual offer unless explicitly stated.
Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only. The University does not accept responsibility for the content or reliability of external sites. Accessing these sites is at your own risk.

Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the University excludes liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website.

Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.
While reasonable efforts are made to ensure downloadable materials are free from viruses, the University does not accept responsibility for any damage caused by malicious software.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the content of this website are owned by or licensed to the University, unless otherwise stated.

The University’s trademarks, logos and branding may not be used without prior written consent. This includes both registered and unregistered marks.

Data Protection

Your use of this website is also governed by the University’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by English law. Any disputes arising in connection with them shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

Accessibility and Additional Policies

Further information is available in the following policies:
 

• Web Accessibility Policy

• Blog Comment Moderation House Rules
   

Miscellaneous

These Terms and Conditions do not confer any rights on third parties under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

Failure by the University to enforce any provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.

If any part of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

Section headings are provided for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.