Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by CMS Group Ltd at cms-group.net and related pages (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. About us

CMS Group Ltd ("CMS Group", "we", "us", or "our") is a technology management consultancy registered in England and Wales (company number 02513535).

• Address: Suite 6 & 12, Manor Court, Salesbury Hall Road, Ribchester, Lancashire, PR3 3XR, United Kingdom
• Email: hello@cms-group.net
• Telephone: +44 20 3404 4700

2. Scope of these Terms

These Terms apply to your use of the Website, including any content, interactive tools, forms, assessments, and calculators we make available online. They do not govern the provision of paid professional services, managed services, or consultancy engagements, which are subject to separate contractual agreements between CMS Group and the client.

3. Permitted use

You may use the Website for lawful business purposes in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that breaches applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, networks, or data
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code, or conduct automated scraping or denial-of-service activity
• Misuse forms or tools by submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute Website content without our prior written consent, except as permitted by law

4. Online tools and assessments

The Website includes tools such as digital maturity assessments, domain security checks, ROI calculators, and similar resources. These tools are provided for general information and preliminary insight only.

They do not constitute professional advice, a security audit, penetration test, legal opinion, or a binding offer. Results may be incomplete or inaccurate depending on the information provided and the scope of automated checks. You should not rely on tool outputs as a substitute for a formal assessment or professional engagement.

5. Form submissions

When you submit a contact form, quote request, newsletter sign-up, or other enquiry through the Website, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you are authorised to submit it.

Submitting a form does not create a client relationship or contractual obligation on either party. We will use your information as described in our Privacy Policy. Marketing communications are sent only where you have given explicit consent.

6. Intellectual property

All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, frameworks, methodologies, software interfaces, and design — is owned by or licensed to CMS Group Ltd and protected by intellectual property laws. CMS Group, StrategyOS, CMS Strata, and related names and marks are trademarks of CMS Group Ltd or its affiliates.

You may view and print pages for your personal or internal business use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use requires our prior written permission.

7. Third-party links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of those third parties. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from security vulnerabilities.

9. Limitation of liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Subject to the above, CMS Group Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunity arising from or in connection with your use of the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed £100, except where a higher limit is required by law.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CMS Group Ltd, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

11. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when they were last revised. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website, except where mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction provide otherwise.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@cms-group.net or write to CMS Group Ltd, Suite 6 & 12, Manor Court, Salesbury Hall Road, Ribchester, Lancashire, PR3 3XR, United Kingdom.