Terms and Conditions 1. Acceptance of Terms By using this website, you (the Service User) agree to the terms and conditions set out in this section. Please read them carefully. 2. About BranchOut-UK (BOU) BranchOut-UK (BOU) is an online directory service providing contact information for tree surgeons across the UK. BOU does not represent, endorse, or guarantee the services of any business or sole trader (the Registrants) listed within its directory. ​3. Contract Between Service User and Registrant Any contract entered into as a result of using BOU is strictly between the Service User and the Registrant chosen by the Service User for tree surgery services. BOU is exempt from any aspect of this contract and will not be responsible for any financial loss, damage, or other consequences, however caused. 4. BOU’s Role BOU does not participate in any contractual agreement between the Service User and the Registrant. BOU is solely an online directory providing contact details for Registrants. ​5. Service User Responsibility It is the responsibility of the Service User to ensure that the Registrant holds the relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and insurance before employing their services or beginning any work. BOU makes no guarantees about the services provided by any Registrant. 6. Dispute Resolution Any disputes between the Service User and Registrant are the sole responsibility of the parties involved. BOU will not intervene in any capacity and is not liable for the outcome of any disputes. ​Registration Terms 1. Qualification and Insurance By registering as a Registrant, you confirm that you are a qualified tree surgeon (or represent a company employing qualified tree surgeons) and that you hold the necessary insurance to conduct chargeable tree surgery activities in the United Kingdom. 2. Professional Conduct You agree to act professionally in all communications with Service Users on the BOU platform. 3. Data Protection You agree not to share any Service User data with third parties. You will handle all data in accordance with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR). 4. Free Registration Period Registration is free for an unspecified period of time. You are under no obligation to continue with your registration after the free period ends. There will be no charges incurred during this free registration period. 5. Paid Registration Terms Once the free registration period ends, a monthly charge will be applied to Registrants. These charges will allow Registrants continued access to BOU Service Users. The terms for paid registration will become valid and are separate from any previous agreements. 6. Contact Information Responsibility It is the responsibility of the Registrant to ensure that all contact information provided is up-to-date. BOU will send quotations to the email address provided at the time of registration. Any changes to this information must be verified before taking effect. 7. Quotations- Requests and Delivery Once BOU receives a Quotation Request, it will promptly send the request by email to all Service Users within the specified geographical area. BOU is not responsible for any delays, failure to deliver, or failure to receive a quotation, regardless of the cause. By using the BOU platform or registering as a Registrant, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. ​ ​ ​