Website Terms and Conditions

VERSION 2.0 CHANGES: Version 2.0 adds: Computer Misuse Act 1990 reference and criminal offence wording in Section 2; a new Section 10 on linking rules; and an updated governing law clause in Section 13 covering Scotland and Northern Ireland jurisdiction. All other content carried forward from v1.

1. About Us and These Terms

These terms and conditions govern your use of the RLB Safeguarding Ltd website located at https://www.rlbsafeguarding.co.uk (the 'Website'). Please read them carefully before using this Website.

By accessing or using this Website, you confirm that you accept these terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

This Website is operated by RLB Safeguarding Ltd ('RLB', 'we', 'us', 'our'), a company registered in England and Wales. Registered address: 5 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SE. Company number: 14032530.

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version will always be published on this page. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Use of This Website

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You must not use this Website:

•       In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation

•       To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material

•       To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or any other harmful programs or similar computer code designed to adversely affect the operation of any computer software or hardware

•       To attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website

•       To attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack

•       To reproduce, duplicate, copy, or re-sell any part of the Website in contravention of these terms

IMPORTANT: By breaching the provisions above relating to unauthorised access or attacks on the Website, you would commit a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use this Website will cease immediately.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, documents, and design — is owned by or licensed to RLB Safeguarding Ltd and is protected by UK and international copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may print or download content from this Website for your own personal, non-commercial use provided that:

•       You do not modify the content in any way

•       You acknowledge RLB Safeguarding Ltd as the source

•       No copyright or other proprietary notices are removed

You must not use any content from this Website for commercial purposes without obtaining a written licence from us. To request a licence or discuss use of our materials, contact: hello@rlbsafeguarding.co.uk.

4. Training and Course Content

Information on this Website about our training courses, qualifications, and CPD is provided for general information purposes only. Whilst we endeavour to keep this information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind about the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of that information for any particular purpose.

Course content, prices, dates, and availability are subject to change. Confirmation of booking and full course details will be provided in writing following a booking. These terms do not constitute a contractual offer to provide training services — separate booking terms apply.

5. Professional Information and Disclaimer

The information published on this Website, including guidance, articles, resources, and blog content, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional safeguarding, legal, or regulatory advice.

Safeguarding practice is complex and context-specific. Whilst RLB takes care to ensure the accuracy of information published, we cannot guarantee that information is complete, current, or applicable to your specific circumstances. You should always seek professional advice tailored to your situation.

RLB accepts no liability for any action taken or not taken in reliance on the general information published on this Website.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

•       RLB excludes all conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms which may apply to this Website or any content on it, whether express or implied

•       RLB will not be liable to any user for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content

•       RLB will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, or loss of goodwill arising out of use of this Website

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits RLB's liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and organisations. These links are provided for your information and convenience only. We have no control over the content of those websites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by RLB of the linked website, its operator, or any products or services it provides.

8. Availability of the Website

We do not guarantee that this Website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, or discontinue all or any part of this Website at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you if this Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

9. Viruses and Security

We take reasonable steps to ensure that this Website is free from viruses and malicious code, but we cannot guarantee this. You are responsible for configuring your own information technology and computer programmes to access this Website safely, and for using your own virus protection software. We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, virus, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your device due to your use of this Website.

10. Rules About Linking to This Website

You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.

You must not:

•       Establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists

•       Establish a link to this Website from any website that is not owned by you without our prior written consent

•       Frame this Website on any other site, or create a link to any part of this Website other than the home page, without our prior written consent

•       Use any of our trademarks, logos, or branding in connection with a link to this Website without our prior written consent

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice. If you wish to link to or make any use of content on this Website other than as set out above, please contact us at hello@rlbsafeguarding.co.uk.

11. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these terms by reference. Please read these documents carefully.

•       Privacy Policy: https://www.rlbsafeguarding.co.uk

•       Cookie Policy: https://www.rlbsafeguarding.co.uk

12. Booking and Services

These Website terms and conditions govern your use of this Website only. Separate terms apply to the booking and delivery of RLB's training, consultancy, audit, and supervision services. Those terms will be provided to you at the point of booking or engagement. In the event of any conflict between these Website terms and the service-specific terms, the service-specific terms shall prevail.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer:

•       These terms are governed by English law

•       If you are resident in England or Wales, the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction

•       If you are resident in Scotland, you may bring proceedings in either the Scottish courts or the courts of England and Wales

•       If you are resident in Northern Ireland, you may bring proceedings in either the courts of Northern Ireland or the courts of England and Wales

If you are a business, you agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these terms or their subject matter or formation.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, or wish to report a concern about content on this Website, please contact us:

RLB Safeguarding Ltd

Email: hello@rlbsafeguarding.co.uk

Address: 5 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SE

Last updated: June 2026