Terms of Use

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the Smooth Mint website (smooth-mint.com) or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Smooth Mint. We may update these terms from time to time, and your continued use of our website or services after changes indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

About Smooth Mint

Smooth Mint operates as an independent property consultancy providing advisory services related to UK property purchase decisions. We are registered in England and Wales with our office located at 32 Kingsway, Holborn, London WC2B 6EX, United Kingdom.

We provide consulting and advisory services only. We are not estate agents, solicitors, mortgage brokers, or financial advisors. We do not buy, sell, or manage properties, nor do we provide regulated financial advice.

Use of Our Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes related to learning about our services and property consulting generally. This includes:

• Browsing information about UK property markets
• Reading about our services and approach
• Contacting us with inquiries
• Accessing resources and information we provide

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use our website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scrape, harvest, or collect information from our website using automated means
• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• Impersonate Smooth Mint or misrepresent your affiliation with us
• Use our website to send spam or unsolicited communications

Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Smooth Mint or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works without our written permission.

Trademarks

Smooth Mint and our logo are trademarks of Smooth Mint. You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent.

Services and Consulting

Service Engagement

When you engage our consulting services, a separate service agreement will govern the specific terms of that engagement, including scope of work, deliverables, fees, and payment terms. That service agreement will take precedence over these general Terms of Use for matters related to the specific engagement.

Nature of Our Services

Our services consist of advisory and consulting support related to UK property purchase decisions. We provide:

• Information and education about property markets
• Analysis of properties and locations
• Guidance on evaluation criteria and decision-making frameworks
• Interpretation of surveys and documentation

We do not provide:

• Legal advice (consult a solicitor)
• Financial or investment advice (consult a financial advisor)
• Mortgage advice (consult a mortgage broker)
• Property valuations (consult a certified surveyor)
• Guarantees about property values or investment returns

No Guarantees

While we provide our services with professional care and expertise, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes. Property purchase involves inherent risks, and market conditions, legal matters, and personal circumstances vary. Ultimate decisions and responsibility rest with you.

Information Accuracy

We strive to ensure information on our website is accurate and current. However, property markets change rapidly, and regulations evolve. We make no warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of information provided on this website.

Information on our website is for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice specific to your situation.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of third-party sites. You access external websites at your own risk and should review their terms and policies.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Smooth Mint, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or opportunities.

Our total liability for any claims related to our services shall not exceed the fees you paid us for those specific services.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by UK law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Smooth Mint from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your use of our website or services
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit or transmit through our website

Privacy and Data Protection

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our website or services, you consent to our data practices as described in that policy.

We process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. For detailed information about your data protection rights, see our GDPR page.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website or services at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use or engaged in conduct harmful to Smooth Mint or other users.

Upon termination, your right to use our website ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, limitation of liability, and indemnification survive termination.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our website or services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint or dispute, please contact us first at [email protected]. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve issues informally before resorting to formal proceedings.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through the courts of England and Wales as specified above.

Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. When we make material changes, we will post the updated terms on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with changes, you should discontinue use of our website and services.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, GDPR page, and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Smooth Mint regarding use of our website.

For specific consulting engagements, the applicable service agreement will also form part of the agreement between us.

Waiver and Severability

Our failure to enforce any provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use or any aspect of our services, please contact us:

Smooth Mint
32 Kingsway
Holborn
London WC2B 6EX
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

Acknowledgment

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.