Terms & Conditions
Last updated: June 2025
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by Northpoint Geotechnical Limited (“Northpoint”, “we”, “us”, “our”) at www.northpointgeotechnical.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Note: These Terms relate to website use only. If you engage Northpoint to provide services, that work will be governed by a separate written agreement. Where there is any conflict, the service agreement prevails.
1) Who we are
Northpoint Geotechnical Limited
4 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3XW, United Kingdom
Email: info@northpointgeotechnical.com
2) Using our Site
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Site except as expressly permitted in Section 3;
use any automated system (including bots, spiders, or scrapers) to access the Site without our prior written consent;
introduce viruses, malware or other harmful code, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or associated systems;
use the Site in any way that infringes any applicable law or regulation, or the rights of any person.
We may suspend or withdraw the Site (in whole or part) without notice where reasonably necessary (e.g., maintenance, security).
3) Intellectual property & permitted use
All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, video, downloads and software—together with the Site’s design and compilation, is owned by or licensed to Northpoint Geotechnical Limited and is protected by copyright, database rights, and trade mark laws.
You may:
view pages from the Site in your browser;
download and print extracts for your personal, non-commercial use;
share links to public pages of the Site.
You may not:
reproduce, republish, distribute, publicly display, or commercially exploit Site content without our prior written permission;
remove or alter any copyright, trade mark or other proprietary notices;
misrepresent any content or imply endorsement by Northpoint without written consent.
All third-party logos, names and trade marks referenced remain the property of their respective owners.
If you wish to use Site content beyond the permissions above, please contact info@northpointgeotechnical.com.
4) Reliance on information
We make reasonable efforts to keep the Site accurate and up to date; however, content is general information only and not technical, engineering, legal or other professional advice. You should obtain professional advice before acting on any information. We accept no liability for any loss arising from reliance on Site content (see Section 7).
5) Third-party links
The Site may link to third-party websites or resources. These are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, availability, security or privacy practices. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
6) Privacy, cookies & analytics
Our use of personal data is set out in our Privacy Policy. The Site uses cookies and analytics as described in our Cookie/Privacy information. By using the Site you acknowledge this processing.
7) Disclaimers & limitation of liability
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all warranties, representations or conditions—express or implied—regarding the Site and its content.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability which cannot be excluded under applicable law.
Subject to the above, we shall not be liable for: (a) loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue; (b) business interruption; (c) loss of anticipated savings; (d) loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; (e) loss or corruption of data; or (f) any indirect or consequential loss arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site. Our total aggregate liability relating to the Site shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be limited to £100.
8) Viruses & security
We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your device and using your own antivirus protection. You must not misuse the Site by knowingly introducing material that is malicious or technologically harmful, or by attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Site, the server on which it is hosted, or any server, computer or database connected to it.
9) Linking to our Site
You may link to our homepage provided you do so in a way that is fair, legal and does not damage or take advantage of our reputation. You must not establish a link that suggests any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists, nor frame the Site on any other site. We may withdraw linking permission without notice.
10) Changes to the Site and these Terms
We may update Site content and these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, indicated by the “Last updated” date. Please check back regularly.
11) Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
12) Assignment
We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation. You may not assign or transfer your rights without our prior written consent.
13) Governing law & jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
14) Contact
Questions about these Terms: info@northpointgeotechnical.com
Postal: Northpoint Geotechnical Limited, 4 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3XW, United Kingdom