Cancer Research UK terms and conditions for use of Amazon Alexa skill application

1. INTRODUCTION: Welcome to our Amazon Alexa Skill Application (the “App“).  This App is published by or on behalf of Cancer Research UK  ("CR-UK ”  “We” “Us“ or “Our”)  a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.

By downloading or otherwise accessing the App you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms“) and our privacy policy and our cookies policy. If you have any queries about the App or these Terms, you can contact us by any of the means set out in paragraph 11 of these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should stop using the App immediately.

2. GENERAL RULES RELATING TO CONDUCT: The App is made available for your own, personal use. The App must not be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever or for any illegal or unauthorised purpose. When you use the App you must comply with all applicable UK laws and with any applicable international laws, including the local laws in your country of residence (together referred to as “Applicable Laws”).

You agree that when using the App you will comply with all Applicable Laws and these Terms. In particular, but without limitation, you agree not to:

(a) Use the App in any unlawful manner or in a manner which promotes or encourages illegal activity including (without limitation) copyright infringement; or

(b) Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the App or any networks, servers or computer systems connected to the App; or

(c) Modify, adapt, translate or reverse engineer any part of the App or re-format or frame any portion of the pages comprising the App, save to the extent expressly permitted by these Terms or by law.

You agree to indemnify Us in full and on-demand from and against any loss, damage, costs or expenses which We may suffer or incur directly or indirectly as a result of your use of the App otherwise than in accordance with these Terms or Applicable Laws.

3. CONTENT: The copyright in all material contained on, in, or available through the App including all information, data, text, music, sound, photographs, graphics and video messages, the selection and arrangement thereof, and all source code, software compilations,  data analytics and associated reporting and other material (“Material“) is owned by or licensed to Us. All rights are reserved. You can view, print or download extracts of the Material for your own personal use but you cannot otherwise copy, edit, vary, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, store, transmit, commercially exploit, disseminate in any form whatsoever or use the Material without Our express permission.

The trademarks, service marks, and logos (“Trade Marks“) contained on or in the App are owned by Us. You cannot use, copy, edit, vary, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, store, transmit, commercially exploit or disseminate the Trade Marks without Our prior written consent.

4. LINK TO THIRD PARTIES: The App may contain links to websites operated by third parties (“Third Party Websites“). We do not have any influence or control over any such Third Party Websites and, unless otherwise stated, We are not responsible for and do not endorse any Third-Party Websites or their availability or contents.

5. (a)  CR-UK PRIVACY POLICY: CR-UK shall not be collecting or storing any personal information about you when you use the App. We do take your privacy very seriously. We will only use your personal information in accordance with the terms of our privacy policy and our cookies policy. By using the App you acknowledge and agree that you have read and accepted these Terms and the terms of our privacy policy and our cookies policy.  

(b) How does CR-UK use analytics services provided by Amazon analytics: We together with our third-party supplier, use data to measure user community behaviour to better develop our App. By using analytics services, We can analyse which skill actions are taken and how long for and which links are followed, so that we can provide more content which is of interest. The information generated by the use of our App will be transmitted to Amazon analytics and stored on servers owned or maintained by or on behalf of our service provider in the United States, United Kingdom and/or other countries outside the EEA. They may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on their behalf. By using this App, you consent to the processing of data about you by those service providers in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

6. DISCLAIMER / LIABILITY: USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: (A) WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE IN RELATION TO THE APP; AND (B) ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE APP (WHETHER IMPLIED BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) ANY WARRANTY, TERM OR CONDITION AS TO ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE, AVAILABILITY, NON INFRINGEMENT, INFORMATION ACCURACY, INTEROPERABILITY, QUIET ENJOYMENT AND TITLE ARE, AS BETWEEN US AND YOU, HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN PARTICULAR, BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE FOREGOING, WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY TECHNICAL FAILURE OF THE INTERNET AND/OR THE APP; OR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY TO USERS OR THEIR EQUIPMENT AS A RESULT OF OR RELATING TO THEIR USE OF THE APP. YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED.

We will not be liable, in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), under statute or otherwise, as a result of or in connection with the App, for any: (i) economic loss (including, without limitation, loss of revenues, profits, contracts, business or anticipated savings); or (ii) loss of goodwill or reputation; or (iii) special or indirect or consequential loss.

IF WE ARE LIABLE TO YOU DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN RELATION TO THE APP, THAT LIABILITY (HOWSOEVER ARISING) SHALL BE LIMITED TO (A) ONE POUND STERLING (£1.00); OR (B) THE SUMS PAID BY YOU UPON PURCHASING THE APP, OR ANY IN-APP SPEND, INCLUDING SUBSCRIPTIONS WHICHEVER IS THE LESSER.

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as excluding or limiting Our liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence or for any other liability which cannot be excluded by English law.

7. SERVICE SUSPENSION: We reserve the right to suspend or cease providing any services relating to the App, with or without notice, and shall have no liability or responsibility to you in any manner whatsoever if We choose to do so.

8. ADVERTISERS IN THE APP: We accept no responsibility for adverts contained within the App. If you agree to purchase goods and/or services from any third party who advertises in the App, you do so at your own risk. The advertiser is responsible for such goods and/or services and not Us and if you have any queries or complaints in relation to them, your only recourse is against the advertiser.

9. COMPETITIONS: If you take part in any competition which is run in or through the App (“Competition“), you agree to be bound by the rules of that competition and any other rules specified by Us and/or the promoter of the competition from time to time (“Competition Rules“) and by Our decisions, which are final in all matters relating to the Competition. We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant and/or winner in its absolute discretion without notice in accordance with the Competition Rules.

10. GENERAL: These Terms (as amended from time to time) constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning your use of the App.

We reserve the right to update these Terms from time to time. If We do so, the updated version will be effective immediately, and the current Terms are available through a link in the App to this page.  You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms so that you are aware of any changes to them and you will be bound by the new policy upon your continued use of the App.  No other variation to these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorised representative on behalf of Us.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

If any provision(s) of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such provision(s) shall be construed, as nearly as possible, to reflect the intentions of the parties (as reflected in the provision(s)) and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by Us in writing.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, nothing in the Terms shall create any rights or any other benefits whether pursuant to the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 or otherwise in favour of any person other than you and Us.

11. CONTACT US: You can contact CR-UK at  2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ, telephone:  (Supporter Services) 0300 123 1022 or (Switchboard) 0207 242 0200.