1. About the Platform

The LinkHub is a peer-to-peer business networking platform enabling members to connect, share opportunities, post tenders/quotes, and communicate with one another. We act solely as an intermediary and do not verify or endorse user content or transactions.

2. Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration.
• Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.

We reserve the right to refuse or suspend access at our sole discretion.

3. User Accounts

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details.
• You are responsible for all activity under your account.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

• Post unlawful, false, misleading, defamatory, or offensive material.
• Infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
• Spam, solicit, or harass other users.
• Attempt to disrupt or compromise the Platforms security.

5. Intellectual Property

• All intellectual property relating to The LinkHub platform, including but not limited to the website design, software, branding, trademarks, concepts, and domain names are owned by 42 Fibre Limited.
• You retain ownership of the content you upload but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, display, and distribute it on the Platform.
• You must not copy, scrape, reverse engineer, resell, reproduce, or distribute any part of the Platform without our prior written consent.

6. Subscription and Fees

• Access to certain features of the Platform may be subject to subscription fees, one-off fees and monthly or annual charges as outlined on our pricing page.
• Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
• We reserve the right to adjust fees with reasonable notice.

7. Disclaimer of Liability

• The Platform is provided on an as is and as available basis. We grant access to the website only, no ownership by you whatsoever.
• We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of user-generated content.
• We are not responsible for any transactions, agreements, or disputes between members.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for damages arising from the use of the Platform.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

• Your personal information is handled in line with our Privacy Policy.
• You agree not to misuse, resell, or share other users data without their consent.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at any time without notice if you breach these Terms or misuse the Platform.

10. Changes to the Platform and Terms

• We may modify the Platform or these Terms at any time.
• We are not bound in any way to notify users in advance.
• Continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• 42 Fibre Limited shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Platform.
• Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total fees paid by you in the previous 30 days.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

1. Who We Are

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and manage access to the Platform.
• Enable networking, search, messaging, and posting functions.
• Process payments and subscriptions.
• Improve security and prevent fraud.
• Send service updates, notifications, and marketing (where you have consented).
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contract to provide you with access to the Platform and its features.
• Consent where you agree to receive marketing or optional communications.
• Legitimate Interests to operate and improve the Platform in a fair and proportionate way.
• Legal Obligation where required to comply with tax, fraud, or regulatory obligations.

5. How We Share Information

• Other members of the Platform (to enable peer-to-peer networking).
• Trusted third-party service providers (hosting, IT support, payment processors, analytics).
• Regulators, law enforcement, or legal bodies where required.

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: for as long as you maintain an active account.
• Transaction records: up to 7 years (legal/tax requirement).
• Marketing data: until you withdraw consent.

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

8. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in.
• Improve performance and usability.
• Analyse site traffic.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not work without them.

9. Security

10. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses).

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the Platform with the revised date.