Introduction
- These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website at https://www.xalt.io and its associated webpages (the "Website").
- "XALT" and "PureGroup" are trading names for Pure Research Limited a company incorporated in England and Wales under company number 08336061, whose registered office is at Thames House, Roman Square, Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom, ME10 4BJ (“XALT”, "PureGroup", "we", "us" or "our"). Our VAT registration number is 195 3297 71.
- The Website is operated by Pure Research Limited.
- PureGroup is a financial technology business providing data-driven sales intelligence, analytics and related technology solutions principally to institutional asset managers and other financial services businesses.
- By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
- If you access the Website on behalf of a company or other organisation, you agree to comply with these Terms in connection with that access and use.
Scope of these Terms
- These Terms apply to the publicly accessible Website, including its information, text, images, graphics, publications, demonstrations, promotional materials and other content (together, "Website Content").
- These Terms do not govern the provision or use of PureGroup's subscription-based software, analytics platform, data services or other commercial products and services (the "PureGroup Services"). Access to and use of the PureGroup Services are governed by the applicable agreement entered into between PureGroup and the relevant customer, together with any associated contractual documentation.
- Where an authorised user accesses the PureGroup Services through or by means of the Website, the applicable customer agreement will govern that access and use. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and that agreement concerning the PureGroup Services, the customer agreement will prevail.
- Nothing on the Website constitutes an offer capable of acceptance for the supply of the PureGroup Services. Any supply of the PureGroup Services is subject to separate contractual agreement.
- Additional terms may apply to particular features, events, publications or resources made available through the Website. Where applicable, those terms will be brought to your attention.
Changes to these Terms and the Website
- We may amend these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business, the Website, applicable law or regulatory requirements.
- The updated Terms will be published on the Website and will take effect from the date specified in them. Your continued use of the Website following publication of amended Terms constitutes your acceptance of those Terms.
- We may modify, update, replace, suspend, restrict or discontinue any part of the Website or Website Content at any time.
- We are under no obligation to maintain any particular feature, functionality or content on the Website.
Access to and availability of the Website
- The Website is made available free of charge for general information and business purposes.
- We do not guarantee that the Website or any Website Content will be continuously available, uninterrupted, secure or free from errors.
- We may suspend, withdraw or restrict access to all or part of the Website for maintenance, security, operational, legal or other business reasons.
- You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary to access the Website, including maintaining appropriate internet connectivity, hardware, software and security measures.
- You must ensure that any person accessing the Website through your systems or network complies with these Terms.
Permitted use
- You may access and use the Website for lawful purposes, including obtaining information about PureGroup, evaluating its products and services, making legitimate business enquiries and accessing materials made available for those purposes.
- Subject to these Terms, you may view Website Content, download or print reasonable extracts for your own internal business evaluation or reference purposes, and share links to publicly accessible webpages in accordance with clause 11.
- Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or with our prior written consent, you must not:
- reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, publish, sell, license or commercially exploit any Website Content;
- incorporate Website Content into any competing product, database, application or commercial service;
- systematically download, scrape, harvest, index or extract Website Content or underlying data using automated means, including bots, spiders, crawlers or similar technologies;
- use Website Content to train, develop, test, fine-tune or improve artificial intelligence models, machine-learning systems or other automated data-processing technologies;
- circumvent, disable or interfere with any technical, security or access controls implemented on the Website;
- reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any software or technology underlying the Website, except to the extent that such activities cannot lawfully be prohibited;
- use the Website in a manner that infringes the intellectual property rights, privacy rights or other rights of PureGroup or any third party;
- use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, misleading or otherwise improper purposes; or
- assist, encourage or enable any other person to undertake any of the prohibited activities described in this clause.
- Nothing in these Terms restricts any activity that cannot lawfully be restricted under applicable law.
Intellectual property rights
- All intellectual property rights in the Website and Website Content, including copyright, database rights, trade marks, designs, software, algorithms, source code, documentation, graphics and other proprietary materials, are owned by or licensed to PureGroup or its licensors.
- All such rights are reserved.
- Except for the limited rights expressly granted under these Terms, no licence or other right in any intellectual property belonging to PureGroup or its licensors is granted to you.
- You must not remove, obscure or alter any copyright notice, trade mark, proprietary notice or other rights statement appearing on or accompanying Website Content.
- The names PureGroup, PureResearch, XALT and other product names, logos, branding and distinctive marks displayed on the Website may be trademarks or other protected identifiers belonging to Pure Research Limited, its group companies or third parties. You must not use them without the prior written consent of the relevant rights holder.
- Any third-party names, trademarks, logos or other protected materials appearing on the Website remain the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or any other association except where expressly stated.
Website information and disclaimers
- Website Content is provided for general information, promotional and business evaluation purposes only.
- Although we use reasonable efforts to ensure that Website Content is accurate and current, we make no representation or warranty that it is accurate, complete, reliable, up to date or suitable for any particular purpose.
- Descriptions of the PureGroup Services, including their features, functionality, capabilities, performance, integrations, security measures and anticipated benefits, are illustrative and may change. The features and functionality provided to any customer will be determined by the applicable customer agreement.
- Any case studies, customer testimonials, awards, performance statistics, illustrations, forecasts or statements concerning potential improvements in business performance are provided for information only. Unless expressly stated otherwise, they do not constitute representations or guarantees that equivalent outcomes will be achieved by other customers.
- You acknowledge that any business or commercial decision made in reliance upon Website Content is your responsibility and should be based on your own evaluation and, where appropriate, independent professional advice.
Financial information and investment-related content
- The Website may contain information relating to financial markets, investment products, asset management, fund distribution, data analytics and associated technologies.
- Unless expressly stated otherwise, Website Content is intended for business and professional audiences and is not directed at retail investors.
- Website Content does not constitute and must not be construed as:
- investment advice or a personal recommendation;
- financial, legal, tax, accounting or other regulated professional advice;
- an offer, invitation, inducement or recommendation to acquire, dispose of or hold any investment, security or financial product;
- investment research prepared in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements; or
- a representation that any investment strategy, financial product or business outcome will achieve a particular result.
- References to investment products, funds, financial markets, performance, asset flows or related information are provided solely in the context of describing PureGroup's business, technology and services.
- Nothing on the Website is intended to constitute a financial promotion where such communication would require regulatory approval or authorisation, and no Website Content should be treated as replacing any legally required financial promotion, disclosure document or other regulated communication.
- Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither PureGroup nor the Website is providing an investment advisory or investment management service through the publication of Website Content.
- Past performance, historical trends, illustrative outcomes and any forward-looking statements are not reliable indicators of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those described or anticipated.
- You should obtain appropriate independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decision.
Data, analytics and artificial intelligence
- The Website may describe, demonstrate or contain examples of analytics, data-driven insights, artificial intelligence, machine-learning technologies, automated outputs and other technology-enabled functionality.
- Such materials may be based on third-party data, historical information, assumptions, models, algorithms or automated analytical processes.
- We do not warrant that any illustrative output, analysis, forecast, recommendation, prediction or other information presented on the Website is accurate, complete, free from bias or error, or suitable for making financial, investment, regulatory or commercial decisions.
- Any demonstrations, screenshots, sample reports or other illustrations of the PureGroup Services are provided solely to demonstrate potential functionality. They do not constitute a guarantee that any particular functionality, output, data source or analytical result will be available to a customer.
- Nothing in this clause limits any express obligation assumed by PureGroup under a separate agreement governing the PureGroup Services.
Third-party information and resources
- The Website may contain or refer to information, statistics, data, reports, publications or other materials obtained from third-party sources.
- Such information may be subject to the rights and restrictions imposed by the relevant third-party provider.
- Unless expressly stated otherwise, we do not independently verify all third-party information appearing on the Website and do not warrant its accuracy, completeness, timeliness or continued availability.
- Any reference to a third-party product, provider, technology, organisation or service does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by PureGroup.
- You must not use or reproduce third-party materials in a way that infringes the rights of their respective owners.
Links to and from the Website
- You may link to the Website's homepage, provided that the link:
- is fair, lawful and does not damage or take unfair advantage of our reputation;
- does not suggest that PureGroup sponsors, endorses, approves or is otherwise associated with you or your activities where no such relationship exists; and
- does not misrepresent the nature or purpose of the Website or its content.
- You must not frame, embed or otherwise present the Website as part of another website or application in a manner that suggests ownership, control or endorsement by a third party without our prior written consent.
- We may withdraw linking permission where we reasonably consider that a link breaches these Terms, infringes our rights or damages our legitimate interests.
- The Website may contain links to websites, platforms, applications or resources operated by third parties.
- Such links are provided for convenience and information only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use of third-party websites or resources.
- Your use of third-party websites and resources is subject to their own applicable terms and policies.
- You may link to the Website's homepage, provided that the link:
Enquiries and information submitted to us
- The Website may allow you to contact us, request information, arrange a demonstration, subscribe to communications or submit other business enquiries.
- Any information you submit through the Website must be accurate, lawful and not misleading.
- You must not submit information or materials that:
- infringe any third-party rights;
- contain malicious code or harmful components;
- are unlawful, defamatory, abusive or otherwise objectionable; or
- you are not authorised to disclose.
- Unless we have expressly agreed otherwise in writing, you should not submit confidential, commercially sensitive or proprietary information through general enquiry forms or other unsecured communication channels on the Website.
- Submission of an enquiry or request for a demonstration does not create a contractual relationship for the provision of the PureGroup Services or oblige PureGroup to respond, provide access or enter into any agreement.
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use any non-personal information or materials voluntarily submitted through the Website to the extent reasonably necessary to respond to your enquiry, evaluate your request or undertake related business communications.
- Any personal data submitted through the Website will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law.
Data protection and cookies
- We process personal data collected through the Website in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Information about the personal data we collect, the purposes for which it is processed, applicable lawful bases, retention periods, data subject rights and other relevant matters is set out in our Privacy Policy at: https://www.xalt.io/legal/privacy
- Where the Website uses cookies or similar technologies, these will be deployed and managed in accordance with applicable law, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, as amended.
- Further information about the cookies and similar technologies used by the Website, and any choices available to you, are available upon request.
- Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights in relation to personal data.
Security and prohibited activities
- You must not misuse the Website or attempt to compromise its operation, availability, integrity or security.
- In particular, you must not:
- knowingly introduce viruses, malware, ransomware, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other malicious or technologically harmful materials;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its underlying systems, servers, applications, databases or networks;
- conduct vulnerability scanning, penetration testing or security assessments without our prior written authorisation;
- interfere with, disrupt or overload the Website or any systems supporting it;
- carry out or facilitate any denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attack;
- intercept, monitor or manipulate communications or data relating to the Website without authorisation; or
- attempt to circumvent any authentication, authorisation, rate-limiting or other security control.
- Any unauthorised access or interference may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 or other applicable laws.
- We may report suspected unlawful activity to the appropriate authorities and cooperate with lawful investigations.
- We may suspend or restrict your access to the Website where we reasonably believe that you have breached this clause or otherwise present a security risk.
- You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security and protective measures on the devices and systems you use to access the Website.
Limitation of liability
- Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for:
- death or personal injury caused by negligence;
- fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or
- any other matter in respect of which liability cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
- Subject to clause 15.1, the Website and Website Content are provided on an “as is” and "as available" basis and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all implied warranties, representations, conditions and other terms relating to the Website or Website Content.
- Subject to clause 15.1, we shall not be liable, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, misrepresentation or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:
- your use of or inability to use the Website;
- your reliance on Website Content;
- any interruption, suspension, withdrawal or unavailability of the Website;
- (any inaccuracy, omission or error in Website Content, including third-party information or AI-generated material; or
- any third-party website, content, service or resource accessible through the Website.
- Without prejudice to clause 15.3, and subject to clause 15.1, we shall not be liable for:
- loss of profits, revenue or anticipated savings;
- loss of business or business opportunity;
- loss of goodwill or reputation;
- business interruption;
- loss of or corruption to data; or
- any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
- Nothing in these Terms shall operate to exclude or limit any liability arising under a separate written agreement between PureGroup and a customer in relation to the PureGroup Services. Any such liability shall be governed by that agreement.
- You acknowledge that the Website is provided without charge and that the exclusions and limitations in this clause reflect its informational and promotional purpose.
- The exclusions and limitations in this clause apply only to the extent permitted by applicable law.
- Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for:
Breach of these Terms
- If you breach these Terms, we may take such action as we reasonably consider appropriate, including:
- suspending or terminating your access to the Website;
- requiring you to cease any prohibited activity;
- requiring the deletion, return or destruction of materials obtained or used in breach of these Terms, subject to applicable law;
- commencing legal proceedings; or
- reporting unlawful activity to relevant authorities.
- Our failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy shall not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.
- Termination or restriction of access does not affect any rights or remedies accrued before termination or any provision intended by its nature to survive termination.
- If you breach these Terms, we may take such action as we reasonably consider appropriate, including:
International access
- The Website may be accessed from jurisdictions outside the United Kingdom.
- We do not represent that the Website or Website Content is appropriate, lawful or available for use in every jurisdiction.
- You are responsible for complying with applicable local laws and regulations when accessing or using the Website.
- The availability of information about a product or service on the Website does not mean that the product or service is available for purchase or use in any particular jurisdiction.
- PureGroup may restrict access to Website Content or particular Website features in certain territories where reasonably necessary for legal, regulatory, security or commercial reasons.
General provisions
- Entire agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning use of the publicly accessible Website, without affecting any separate agreement governing the PureGroup Services.
- Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable or, where that is not possible, deleted. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
- No waiver. Any failure or delay by us to exercise a right or remedy under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy.
- Third-party rights. Unless expressly stated otherwise, no person other than you and PureGroup shall have any right to enforce these Terms under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
- Assignment. You may not assign or transfer any rights arising under these Terms without our prior written consent.
- Relationship. Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, agency, employment or fiduciary relationship between you and PureGroup.
Governing law and jurisdiction
- These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, their subject matter or formation, including any non-contractual dispute or claim, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
- Subject to any mandatory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded, the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms, their subject matter or formation.
Contact information
- If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us using the contact facilities provided on the Website.
- Our corporate details are:
Pure Research Limited
Registered in England and Wales
Company number: 08336061
Registered office: Thames House, Roman Square, Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom, ME10 4BJ
VAT registration number: 195 3297 71
Website: https://www.xalt.io