TERMS AND CONDITIONS
August 3, 2026
Anvil Social Enterprises
Effective Date: 20/11/2023
Last Updated: 04/08/2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Anvil Social Enterprises (“Anvil”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, digital platforms, online services, applications, newsletters, social media channels, and any other services we provide electronically (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Services.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:
- “Affiliate” means any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Anvil Social Enterprises.
- “Content” means all text, graphics, images, software, data, videos, documents, logos, and other materials made available through the Services.
- “Services” means all websites, applications, digital platforms, newsletters, online portals, and electronic services provided by Anvil Social Enterprises.
- “Social Enterprise” means any mission-driven business or venture operated, managed, or supported by Anvil Social Enterprises or an Affiliate.
- “User”, “you”, and “your” refer to any person accessing or using the Services.
3. About Anvil Social Enterprises
Anvil Social Enterprises is a conglomerate that establishes, manages, supports, and operates social enterprises and mission-driven ventures. The Services may include information about our businesses, community initiatives, partnerships, publications, events, educational resources, and other digital offerings.
Some Services are provided directly by Anvil Social Enterprises. Others are provided by subsidiaries, Affiliates, or partner organizations. Where a Service is provided by an Affiliate or partner, that entity is the contracting party for that Service, and additional or different terms may apply; we will identify the relevant provider and any additional terms at the point the Service is offered.
4. Eligibility
You may only use the Services if you:
- are at least 18 years of age;
- are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement; and
- can comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
The Services are not directed at, and are not intended for use by, individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a user under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information. We reserve the right to refuse or restrict access to the Services where permitted by law.
5. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Services, you agree that these Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Anvil, and that you will comply with applicable laws, use the Services responsibly, and not misuse our platforms.
6. Changes to These Terms
We may amend these Terms from time to time. Where changes are material, we will provide notice by posting an updated version on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date, and, where practicable, by additional notice (such as a banner notice or email to registered users) at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to updated Terms, you must stop using the Services.
7. Use of Our Website
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems;
- interfere with or disrupt website functionality;
- upload or transmit malicious software or viruses;
- scrape or harvest website content without our prior written permission;
- use automated systems (including bots or scrapers) without authorization;
- circumvent or attempt to circumvent security measures;
- overload or attempt to overload our servers;
- impersonate any individual or organization;
- submit false or misleading information; or
- use the website for fraudulent purposes.
8. User Accounts
Certain Services may require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, safeguarding your account, keeping your account information accurate and up to date, and all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, consistent with Section 29 (Suspension and Termination).
9. Information You Provide
You warrant that all information you submit through the Services is accurate, complete, current, and lawful, and you remain responsible for the information you submit.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property rights in the Services — including logos, branding, trademarks, graphics, documents, articles, reports, software, videos, photographs, website design, databases, and source code — belong to Anvil Social Enterprises or our licensors. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of our intellectual property to you.
11. Limited License to Use the Services
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes. You may not copy substantial portions of our Content, reproduce our website, modify our Content, sell our Content, commercially exploit our intellectual property, or redistribute our materials without our prior written permission.
12. User Content
You may submit enquiries, comments, applications, proposals, feedback, and messages (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content.
By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, reproduce, review, process, and communicate that User Content solely for the purposes of: (a) responding to or processing your enquiry, application, or submission; (b) operating, maintaining, and improving the Services; and (c) complying with our legal obligations. We will not publish or otherwise make your User Content publicly available except where you have submitted it for a purpose that inherently involves publication (for example, a public comment on our social media channels) or where you give us separate, specific permission to do so.
13. Prohibited Content
You must not submit Content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, threatening, discriminatory, obscene, misleading, fraudulent, infringing of another person’s rights, malicious, or otherwise harmful. We reserve the right to remove such Content without notice.
14. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what personal information we collect, how we use and store it, and the rights available to you (including, where applicable, rights of access, correction, and deletion). By using the Services, you acknowledge that your information will be collected and processed in accordance with that policy.
15. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, security, functionality, remembering user preferences, and performance improvements. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the Services may not function correctly as a result.
16. Third-Party Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices, availability, services, or products of any third party. Your use of third-party websites or services is at your own risk and subject to their own terms.
17. Social Media
Our official social media channels are intended to encourage respectful engagement. We reserve the right to remove comments or block users who engage in harassment, hate speech, misinformation, spam, impersonation, or other abusive conduct.
18. Community Standards
When interacting with the Services, users are expected to communicate respectfully, engage honestly, avoid disrupting discussions, respect intellectual property rights, and comply with applicable laws.
19. Online Applications
Where applications are submitted for employment, partnerships, grants, programmes, collaborations, or investment opportunities, submission does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve sole discretion regarding all application decisions.
20. Donations
Where the Services facilitate donations: donations are voluntary; donations may be processed by third-party payment providers, who are separately responsible for the security and processing of payment transactions; applicable processing fees may apply and will be disclosed prior to payment; and refunds are subject to applicable law and our published refund policy, available at [Insert Link]. We are not liable for errors, delays, or failures caused by a third-party payment provider, except to the extent caused by our own negligence or breach of these Terms.
21. Events
Registration for events may be subject to additional terms provided at the time of registration. We reserve the right to cancel events, reschedule events, modify programmes, or refuse attendance where necessary, including for safety or capacity reasons.
22. Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that information provided through the Services is complete, current, or error-free. Information may change without notice.
23. No Professional Advice
Information provided through the Services is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, investment, business, or medical advice. You should seek appropriate professional advice before making decisions based on our Content.
24. Availability
We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Services. The Services may be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, upgrades, security incidents, or external network failures.
25. Security
Although we implement reasonable security measures, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. You acknowledge the inherent risks associated with online communications.
26. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted availability. Nothing in this section excludes or limits any warranty that cannot lawfully be excluded, including statutory rights available to you as a consumer under applicable law.
27. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Subject to the preceding paragraph, and to the maximum extent permitted by law: (a) we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Services; and (b) our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the Services shall not exceed the greater of (i) the total amount, if any, paid by you to us for the Services in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (ii) [Insert Amount, e.g., £100].
28. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Anvil Social Enterprises, its directors, employees, subsidiaries, Affiliates, contractors, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: your breach of these Terms; your misuse of the Services; your infringement of another person’s rights; or your unlawful conduct. This obligation does not apply to the extent a claim arises from our own negligence, breach of these Terms, or wilful misconduct.
29. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately, with notice where reasonably practicable, where: these Terms are breached; unlawful activity is suspected; security risks arise; or continued access may harm other users or our organization.
You may stop using the Services, or close any account you hold with us, at any time by contacting us using the details in Section 34. On closure, we will handle any personal data associated with your account in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 10, 11, 12, 27, and 28) will continue to apply.
30. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, governmental actions, internet or utility outages, cyberattacks, labour disputes, war, or civil unrest.
31. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Country or Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Where you are a consumer, this choice of law does not deprive you of the protection of any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident.
32. Dispute Resolution
Where possible, disputes should first be raised with us and resolved through good-faith negotiation. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within a reasonable period, it shall be submitted to the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction], unless a different forum or procedure is required by applicable law, including any statutory right you may have to bring proceedings in your country of residence.
33. Notices
Any notice required or permitted to be given under these Terms shall be in writing and delivered by email to [Insert Email Address] (for notices to us) or to the email address associated with your account (for notices to you), or, where no email address is available, by post to the addresses set out in Section 34.
34. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
35. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Anvil Social Enterprises concerning your use of the Services and supersede any prior agreements relating to the same subject matter.
36. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:
Anvil Social Enterprises
Email: admin@anvilsocialenterprises.com
Registered Address: 71-75, Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ