Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services located at landregistryfeecalculator.uk (the "Service") operated by Land Registry Fee Calculator UK.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

2. Service Description

LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk provides a free online calculator for determining HM Land Registry fees for various property transactions in England and Wales. Our service includes:

• Fee calculations for Scale 1 and Scale 2 transactions
• Calculations for charges of registered land (mortgages)
• Lease registration fee calculations
• Fixed fee application calculations
• Educational content about Land Registry processes
• Frequently asked questions and guidance

Our calculator is based on official HM Land Registry fee structures as published by the UK Government. We strive to maintain accuracy and update our calculations promptly when fees change.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use the materials on LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

4. Disclaimer

Important Legal Notice: LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to HM Land Registry or any UK government agency.

No Professional Advice

The information provided by our calculator and website is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional legal, financial, or property advice. You should not rely solely on our calculations for important financial or legal decisions.

No Warranty

The materials on LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk are provided on an 'as is' basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim and negate all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Professional Consultation Recommended

For complex property transactions or if you are unsure about any aspect of your Land Registry application, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified solicitor, conveyancer, or other appropriate professional.

5. Limitations

In no event shall Land Registry Fee Calculator UK or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk, even if we or our authorised representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this service. Since our service is provided free of charge, our liability is limited to zero pounds (£0).

6. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. We do not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current.

Fee Updates

We make reasonable efforts to ensure our fee calculations reflect the current official HM Land Registry rates. However, we may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. We do not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

Verification Responsibility

Users are responsible for verifying current fees with official sources before submitting applications to HM Land Registry. The official source for current fees is the HM Land Registry Registration Services fees guidance on gov.uk.

7. User Obligations

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when using our calculator
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Not use automated systems to access our Service excessively
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Verify all calculations against official sources before making financial commitments
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others

Prohibited Activities

You may not use our Service to:

• Transmit any harmful, illegal, or offensive content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Attempt to breach our security measures

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Land Registry Fee Calculator UK and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

User Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to us. However, by using our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing and improving our Service.

Third-Party Content

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not own or control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Data Collection

We collect minimal personal data and use cookies primarily for website functionality and analytics. We do not store personal information from calculator usage.

GDPR Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. You have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information.

10. Prohibited Uses

You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

1. In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
2. To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
3. To generate spam, duplicate content, or unsolicited advertising
4. To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
5. To engage in any other conduct that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

Survival

The following sections will survive termination of these Terms: Disclaimer, Limitations, Intellectual Property Rights, Governing Law, and any other sections that by their nature should survive termination.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Notification of Changes

We will notify users of any changes to these Terms by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email notification (if you have provided an email address)

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• By email: legal@landregistryfeecalculator.uk
• Through our contact form: Contact Us
• By visiting our website: landregistryfeecalculator.uk

Response Time

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours during business days (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays).

Acknowledgment

By using LandRegistryFeeCalculator.uk, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

Thank you for using our Land Registry fee calculator. We are committed to providing accurate, reliable, and free fee calculations to help with your property transactions.