Terms of Use

Terms of Use

These terms set out the standards that apply when you link to the Explorify website or interact with the website in any way.

By using the website, you confirm that you accept these terms of use and that you agree to comply with them. If you do not agree with terms, you must not use the website.

You should also read our privacy policy as to how we will use any personal data that you provide to us through the website.

We may make changes to these terms of use from time-to-time and we suggest you regularly check these terms for any changes. 

If you have any queries in relation to these terms or the content on the website, please contact us on 01904 328300 or enquiries@stem.org.uk.

Who we are

The website is operated by STEM Learning Limited. STEM Learning is registered in England and Wales under company number 05081097 with its registered and main trading address at National Stem Learning Centre, University of York, York, England, YO10 5DD. VAT number: 847388772.

Use of content

All content is provided without warranty.

The website may provide access via hypertext links to third party websites.  By providing these links we are neither endorsing entities nor authorising any act which may be in breach of the intellectual property or any third party rights which are protected in law or by international treaties worldwide.  We do not accept liability for any materials contained on a third-party website. 

The content featured on this website is subject to copyright protection unless otherwise indicated. The intellectual property rights in the content belong wholly to the original author or publisher of the content. By using content, you agree to be bound by licensing arrangements associated with use of such content.

You must not reproduce, distribute or communicate the content of this website, unless and to the extent that the same is specifically permitted under any license to which it is subject. If you wish to use any material which is not subject to a license, you must obtain prior written consent from the author or publisher. If reference to a copyright license is provided by us on this website then such license information should be used as guide only; please contact the owner if you wish to reuse the content.

If you share content from the website that is permitted under license by copying, distributing and transmitting it, you must attribute it to the copyright owner and the website you sourced it from and Explorify, and provide a link to both websites (including explorify.uk). For any reuse or distribution, you must make these license terms clear to others.

STEM Learning accepts no responsibility for loss arising from reliance on information contained in this site or other sites that may be linked to from our site from time-to-time.

Linking to the website

You may link to the website, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.

You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.

You must not establish a link to the website in any website that is not owned by you, or to which you are not permitted to do so.

The website must not be framed on any other site.

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

Suspension or withdrawal of website

The website is made available free of charge. 

We do not guarantee that the website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted.  We may suspend, withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of the website for any reason at any time without notice. We will not be liable should our website be unavailable at any time for any reason.

Website directed for use by people in the UK

The website is directed to people residing in the UK.  We do not represent that content available on or through the website is appropriate for use or available in other locations.

Safety of account details

The website may ask you to set up a user account to access certain areas.  You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

If you choose, or you are provided with, a user identification code, password or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential. You must not disclose it to any third party.

We have the right to disable any user identification code or password, whether chosen by you or allocated by us, at any time, if in our reasonable opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these terms of use.

If you know or suspect that anyone other than you knows your user identification code or password, you must promptly notify us at enquiries@stem.org.uk.

Prohibited uses

You may use the website only for lawful purposes.  You may not use the website:

• In any way that breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation.
• In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.
• For the purpose of harming or attempting to harm minors in any way.

You also agree:

• Not to reproduce, duplicate, copy or re-sell any part of our site in contravention of the provisions of these terms of use terms.
• Not to access without authority, interfere with, damage or disrupt:
  • any part of the website;
  • any equipment or network on which the website is stored;
  • any software used in the provision of the website; or
  • any equipment or network or software owned or used by any third party.

Breach of these terms of use

When we consider that a breach of this terms of use has occurred, we may take such action as we deem appropriate. 

Failure to comply with these terms of use constitutes a material breach upon which you are permitted to use the website, and may result in our taking all or any of the following actions:

• Immediate, temporary or permanent withdrawal of your right to use the website.
• Issue of a warning to you.
• Legal proceedings against you for reimbursement of all costs on an indemnity basis (including, but not limited to, reasonable administrative and legal costs) resulting from the breach.
• Further legal action against you.
• Disclosure of such information to law enforcement authorities as we reasonably feel is necessary or as required by law.

We exclude our liability for all action we may take in response to breaches of these terms of use. The actions we may take are not limited to those described above, and we may take any other action we reasonably deem appropriate.

Warranty disclaimer and liability

Your use of the website is at your own risk and to the fullest extent permitted by law we hereby exclude all warranties, express or implied, and make no representation in relation to the content of the website.  We do not accept responsibility and shall not be liable to you or any third party for any losses, damages, claims, expenses or outcomes resulting from your use of the website (including any content or resources) or any third party website which may be linked to this website. 

Nothing in these terms of use shall operate to exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited by law. 

You acknowledge that any breach by you of these terms of use may cause us significant and irreparable damage and, accordingly, you agree that you will indemnify and hold us and our officers, employees and agents harmless against all and any losses, damages, claims and/or expenses suffered as a result of a breach of these terms of use.  Without prejudice to the foregoing, in the event of any breach by you of these terms of use, we shall be entitled to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the website and shall further be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief. 

We do not guarantee that the website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

How this contract can be transferred

We can transfer our rights and obligations under these terms to any third party, provided this does not adversely affect your rights under these terms.

Which country's laws apply to any disputes?

If you are a consumer, please note that the terms of this policy, its subject matter and its formation are governed by English law. You and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction except that if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland.

If you are a business, the terms of this policy, its subject matter and its formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.