Last Updated: 12 July 2025​

Introduction 

These Website Terms and Conditions, contained herein on our website, www.theechosociety.org.uk, shall govern your use of our website, including all pages within it (collectively referred to herein below as this “Website”). By using this Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms in full. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using this Website.

 

This Website is not for use by any minors (defined as those who are not at least 18 years of age) for the purpose of booking or receiving counselling, support groups, or paid services. If you are under 18 and seeking support or in crisis, please contact Childline (0800 1111) or the Samaritans (116 123) immediately. By using this Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms in full.

 

Your Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. We encourage you to read it carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities.

 

1) Intellectual Property Rights.

Unless otherwise stated, The Echo Society and/or its licensors own all rights to the intellectual property and material contained in this Website, including all content related to our campaigns, projects, publications, and services. All such rights are reserved. You are granted a limited license only, subject to the restrictions provided in these Terms, solely for purposes of viewing the material contained on this Website.

 

2) Restrictions.

You are expressly and emphatically restricted from all of the following:

• Publishing any Website material in any media.

• Selling, sublicensing, and/or otherwise commercialising any Website material.

• Publicly performing and/or showing any Website material.

• Using this Website in any way that is, or may be, damaging to this Website.

• Using this Website in any way that impacts user access to this Website.

• Using this Website contrary to applicable laws and regulations, or in a way that causes, or may cause, harm to the Website, or to any person or entity.

• Engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting, or any other similar activity in relation to this Website, or while using this Website.

• Using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing.

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Certain areas of this Website are restricted from access by you and The Echo Society may further restrict access by you to any areas of this Website, at any time, in its sole and absolute discretion. Any user ID and password you may have for this Website are confidential and you must maintain confidentiality of such information.

 

3) No Warranties.

This Website is provided “as is,” with all faults, and The Echo Society makes no express or implied representations or warranties, of any kind related to this Website or the materials contained on this Website. Additionally, nothing contained on this Website shall be construed as providing consult or advice to you.

 

4) Limitation of Liability.

In no event shall The Echo Society Ltd, nor any of its officers, directors, counsellors (defined as qualified practitioners engaged to deliver therapeutic services), or volunteers (defined as individuals who support our work without employment status), be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special losses arising out of or in any way related to your use of this Website.

 

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit or exclude any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable UK law, including, without limitation, liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence. We remain responsible for losses caused by our breach of contract or negligence, except where such exclusions are permitted by law.

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5) Indemnification.

You agree to take responsibility for any legal consequences arising from your breach of these Terms, including covering reasonable costs incurred by The Echo Society.

 

6) Severability.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

 

7) Variation of Terms.

The Echo Society is permitted to revise these Terms at any time as it sees fit, and by using this Website you are expected to review such Terms on a regular basis to ensure you understand all terms and conditions governing use of this Website.

 

8) Assignment.

The Echo Society shall be permitted to assign, transfer, and subcontract its rights and/or obligations under these Terms without any notification or consent required. However, you shall not be permitted to assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights and/or obligations under these Terms.

 

9) Entire Agreement.

These Terms, including any legal notices and disclaimers contained on this Website, constitute the entire agreement between The Echo Society and you in relation to your use of this Website, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the same.

 

10) Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising from your use of this Website, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. By using this Website, you agree that any legal proceedings will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or your use of this Website, we welcome you to contact us at: Email: info@theechosociety.org.uk Postal Address: The Echo Society Ltd, 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ

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