TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of The Western Front Way’s Website, and any WFW Ltd products including the WFW app available on the Apple Store and Google Play.
The WFW Ltd is located at: 70 Clonmore Street, London, SW18 5EY,
By accessing this website or using the app we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use The Western Front Way’s, or the WFW Ltd website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimer Notice and any or all Agreements: “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing this website and accepting our terms and conditions. “Ourselves”, “We”, “Our” ,”Party”, “Parties”, or “Us”, refers to The Western Front Way. “Party”, “Parties”, or “Us”, refers to both ourselves, or either the person accessing this website or ourselves.
Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural,
capitalisation and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to the same.
License
Unless otherwise stated, The Western Front Way and WFW Ltd and/or it’s licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on The Western Front Way. All intellectual property rights are reserved.
You must not:
- Republish material from https://www.thewesternfrontway.com or www.wfwltd.com
- Sell, rent or sub-license material from https://www.thewesternfrontway.com or www.wfwltd.com
- Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from https://www.thewesternfrontway.com or www.wfwltd.com
- Redistribute content from The Western Front Way or WFW Ltd (unless content is specifically made for redistribution).
Hyperlinking to our Content
The following Organisations may link to our Web site without prior written approval:
- Government agencies;
- Search engines;
- News Organisations;
- Online directory distributors when they list us in the directory may link to our Web site in the same
manner as they hyperlink to the Web sites of other listed businesses; and - Systemwide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organisations, charity shopping malls,
and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Web site. - Charitable organisations concerned with remembrances, health and wellbeing, organisations, veteran affairs, countryside and walking organisations, not for profit NGOs and registered US, Canada, Asia, Australia & NZ.
- If you wish to use the hyperlink but do not fall under the categories stated above then e-mail to info@thewesternfrontway.com. Please include your name, your organisation name, contact information (such as a phone number and/or e-mail address) as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Web site, and a list of the URL(s) on our site to which you would like to link. Allow 2-3 weeks for a response.
Approved Organisations may hyperlink to our Web site as follows:
- By use of our Name; or
- By use of the uniform resource locator (Web address) being linked to; or
- By use of any other description of our Web site or material being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party’s site.
No use of The Western Front Way’s logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.
Iframes
Without prior approval and express written permission, you may not create frames around our Web pages or use other techniques that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of our Web site.
Reservation of Rights
We reserve the right at any time and in its sole discretion to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Web site. You agree to immediately remove all links to our Web site upon such request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuing to link to our Web site, you agree to be bound to and abide by these linking terms and conditions.
Removal of links from our website
If you find any link on our Web site or any linked website objectionable for any reason, you may contact us about this. We will consider requests to remove links but will have no obligation to do so or to respond directly to you. Whilst we endeavour to ensure that the information on this website is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy; nor do we commit to ensuring that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.
Content Liability
We shall have no responsibility or liability for any content appearing on your Web site. You agree to indemnify and defend us against all claims arising out of or based upon your Website. No link(s) may appear on any page on your Web site or within any context containing content or materials that may be interpreted as libellous, obscene or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.
Our APP
Our app is for your guidance only, The WFW Ltd nor The Western Front Way can accept any responsibility for any loss, injury, misadventure, death, damage or inconvenience by using the suggested routes and you use them at your own risk. We cannot accept any liability for any errors and you should have personal insurance in place.
Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website (including, without limitation, any warranties implied by law in respect of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and/or the use of reasonable care and skill). Nothing in this disclaimer will:
- limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence;
- limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
- limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or
- exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.
The limitations and exclusions of liability set out in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer or in relation to the subject matter of this disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort (including negligence) and for breach of statutory duty.
To the extent that the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.
The Western Front Way can accept no responsibility for loss, injury, misadventure, death or inconvenience by using the maps provided or whilst walking along the route.
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing and insofar as possible under the relevant law, we can accept no liability whatsoever for any personal injury or death, or for any financial or other loss or damage, whether suffered directly or indirectly and whether consequential or special, which arises from the use of this website or the use of the route, whether on foot, on a bicycle or using any other means of transport.
Our Shop
Placing an order
We ask all customers to register an account with us, there you will be able to access your purchase history and view your delivery tracking number. Please note we do not hold your card details. We know you’ll do this anyway but we need to highlight that it is your responsibility to keep your password confidential and The Western Front Way cannot be held responsible if your account is hacked. See how we handle your personal information in our Privacy Policy.
Payments
We use Stripe as our payment gateway, this means that your card details are processed directly with them and are not held by us or on our site. For full details on how they handle your data please view our Privacy Policy.
Delivery & Charges
Deliveries outside of the UK may be subject to customs or import duties. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. Unfortunately, we have no control over these charges, and cannot tell you what the cost would be, as these are calculated by Royal Mail.
We use Royal Mail and we aim to ship all orders within 3 working days of the order being placed, cost and expected delivery times are below, please note when Royal Mail hit its seasonal peaks delivery times will take longer.
Uk orders: 2nd Class standard is charged at £1.00 and will usually take 2-3 days
Europe: International standard delivery is charged at £2.00 and will usually take 3-5 working days
Rest of the world: International standard delivery is charged at £2.00 and will usually take 6 – 7 working days
When your order has been dispatched, you will receive a confirmation email from us confirming your parcel is on its way.
Returns, Refund policy and your right to cancel
Under the distance selling regulations, you have the legal right to cancel your order within 14 working days of receipt of the goods. These terms are the same for both non-sale and sale items.
Please notify us by email Info@thewesternfrontway.com, within 14 days of receipt of your item(s), of your intention to return any.
Please wait for us to reply (usually within 2 days) before sending items back.
Items should be received by us within 14 days of your notification to return.
All goods for refund must be returned in the original packaging with all labels and packaging intact and in ‘fit for re-sale’ condition.
All items must be returned using Recorded Delivery or a fully tracked shipping service.
We do not have a free returns service and you are responsible for the cost of your return.
Original delivery charges and return postage costs will only be refunded if your order was received damaged (you will be required to retain all the packaging to enable us to claim against the delivery company) was incorrectly supplied, has a fault or is covered under the terms and conditions of a specific product guarantee.
Original delivery charges and return postage costs will NOT be refunded if your order is simply unwanted or unsuitable.
We will process refunds as quickly as possible and within 14 days of receiving your returned item(s).
If you have any questions then please contact us at Info@thewesternfrontway.com
Intellectual Property
All content on this website and the WFW app including but not limited to text, routes, posts, logos, marks, graphics, files, materials, services, products, videos, audio, applications, computer code, designs, downloads and all other information here (collectively, the “Content”) is owned by WFW Ltd and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.
You agree not to copy, duplicate, steal, modify, publish, display, distribute, reproduce, store, transmit, post, create derivative works, reverse engineer, sell, rent or license any part of the Content in any way to anyone, without our prior written consent. You agree to abide by the copyright, trademark laws and intellectual property rights and shall be solely responsible for any violations of these terms and conditions.
Additional note;
The Western Front Way hike and bike routes featured in the WFW app have been tested, plotted and created by the WFW Ltd and as a result, are solely the property of WFW Ltd and must not be copied, shared, or uploaded to any other platform for public display without prior permission.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
You agree that under no circumstances, we as the WFW Ltd and/or our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners or anyone else working with us shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, equitable, special, punitive, exemplary or any other damages resulting from your use of this website or the app including but not limited to all the content, information, products, services and graphics presented here.
You expressly agree that your use of the website and the app is at your sole risk and that you are solely responsible for the accuracy of the personal and any information you provide, the outcome of your actions, personal and business results, and for all other use in connection with the website and the app.
Disclaimer
All forms of outdoor recreation have a higher level of risk than most ordinary activities, and therefore can be potentially hazardous and/or dangerous. This includes hiking and biking and especially off-trail adventure hiking and biking. Risk is always a factor in hiking and biking and off-trail adventure hiking and biking, especially when weather is adverse or unpredictable, or when unforeseen events or conditions create a hazardous condition. There are many risks, both natural and/or man-made, that could lead to injury or death while hiking or biking, especially while off-trail adventure hiking or biking.
For these reasons, it is the responsibility of the users of the website and app to learn the necessary skills for safe hiking, biking and off-trail adventure hiking, biking. All participants must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety, exercise sound judgment, be prepared for all conditions, and seek advice on current weather and current trail conditions. These conditions change from day to day, and from season to season, therefore rendering any information on this website subject to change without warning.
Although the authors and publishers of thewesternfrontway.com and the WFW Ltd try to make the information contained on this website as accurate as possible, they disclaim any liability for accident, loss, injury, inconvenience or any other damage that may be sustained by anyone using the information contained on this website or in the app. Those who use this information, and those who venture onto trails or into the wilderness, do so at their own risk. You are solely responsible for using your judgment in interpreting and using this information to safely enjoy your own outdoor pursuits.
The information contained on this website and in the app is not to be considered a guide, instead, it is available so that you may have a general idea of what to expect on the hikes and bike trails. We take no responsibility nor assume liability for inaccuracies, errors, omissions, or incompleteness of any information. Please note that the included GPS trails are also provided only as general guides, and you should not rely on their accuracy 100%, as GPS readings are subject to error and may provide inaccurate directions.
The Western Front Way, the WFW Ltd, its sponsors, its advertisers, investors, and/or anyone contributing information to this site shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries or loss of life should you undertake any of the hikes or bikes listed on this website or in the app.
Last updated 18 April 2023.