Before you click on the accept button at the end of this text and download any data, you must carefully read the terms and conditions of this licence. By clicking on the accept button and by accessing the data you will be deemed to be bound by the terms of this licence. If you do not wish to be bound then please click the cancel button now.
This licence replaces all previous agreements between Scottish Government and you regarding this data.
1. Licence
We the Scottish Government grant you a non-exclusive non-transferable licence (without the right to sublicense) to copy and use the Data which is derived from Ordnance Survey data and as such is subject to the terms and conditions of the licence agreement between The Scottish Government and Ordnance Survey.
For any use of this material a Click-Use PSI Licence is also required. This can be obtained from: www.opsi.gov.uk/click-use/system/online/pLogin.asp
or in writing from:
Office of Public Sector Information Information Policy Team St Clements House 2-16 Colegate Norwich NR3 1BQ
Fax: 01603 723000 e-mail: HMSOlicensing@opsi.x.gsi.gov.uk
You may only use the Data for your own internal business use, that is use of Data for the internal administration and operation of your business and not for any commercial purpose, and not for financial profit or gain. Financial gain would include any profit whether direct or indirect, or benefit from the use or publication of the Data in any form.
For any other use of the Data you will need to obtain permission from Ordnance Survey http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/)
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights in the Data are owned by the Crown and Scottish Government. You shall not have any rights or interests in the Data other than as described in this licence.
You must ensure that you protect and do not interfere with any trade names and Trade Marks that are in or accompany the Data. All published copies of the Data in whatever form must contain the following acknowledgement: © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved [year].
3. Restrictions
You must not sublicense, lend, sell, lease, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Data or this licence. You must not modify, alter, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Data beyond that which is necessary to allow the use of the Data within your system
4. Promises
We promise that we have the power to grant this licence. However, you acknowledge that the data has not been prepared to meet your individual requirements and therefore it is provided to you on an as is basis. It is your responsibility to ensure that the data is fit for your intended use.
To the fullest extent permitted by law we exclude any conditions or terms that may be implied by law. We shall not in any event be liable for any indirect, special, consequential, or incidental losses or for loss of data, loss of profits, loss of or interruption to business whether arising in tort (including negligence) contract or otherwise. We do not attempt to exclude any liability that cannot be excluded.
Excepting the above, our total and aggregate liability to you in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise will not at any time exceed an amount equal to the licence fee (if applicable) paid by you.
5. Term
This licence will immediately terminate on termination of the licence between Ordnance Survey and Scottish Government if such termination occurs prior to the end of the Term.
6. Termination
This licence terminates if any of the following events arises:
- You breach any of the terms of this licence.
- You become insolvent or bankrupt or cease to do business.
In the event of termination of this licence, you shall cease to use the Data and if we request, you shall immediately either return or destroy the Data. You will provide us with written confirmation of the action you have taken.
7. Rights of Third Parties
Furthermore, we both agree that Ordnance Survey and the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office shall benefit from the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 so that Ordnance Survey can enforce its rights directly against you.
8. Law
This will be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and both parties accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. If any part of this licence is held to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, we both agree that the remainder of the licence will stand.
9. Your Responsibilities
You must read the description and understand the nature of the Data. This information is provided in metadata attached to each dataset.
You must re-use the Data accurately and not use it in a misleading context.
You are responsible for installing and commissioning the Data onto your computer system(s) unless we have agreed in writing to do so for you.
You are responsible for providing and maintaining the software necessary to use the Data.