Terms & Conditions

The values, terms and conditions that guide the Business Fights Poverty community and your use of this website and its AI assistant.

Welcome

Welcome to Business Fights Poverty, a vibrant and diverse community where individuals come together to connect, participate, inspire, and have their voices heard. We pride ourselves on fostering an open, welcoming, and inclusive environment that encourages rapid collaborations, meaningful interactions, and the sharing of valuable insights.

As part of our commitment to creating a positive experience for everyone, we have established a set of values, terms, and conditions to guide our interactions and activities: on this website, in our community spaces, and when using our AI assistant, Aura. By using this website or participating in any of our activities, you agree to these Terms and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

Our Values

Inclusivity & Diversity: We create a safe and inclusive space for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual identity and orientation. We welcome members from diverse backgrounds and promote the positive impact of business on people and the planet.
Respectfulness & Positivity: Our community fosters positive and constructive discussions and debates. We expect everyone to treat each other with respect and courtesy and to refrain from defamatory, abusive, threatening, or harassing behaviour.
Trustworthiness & Honesty: We value trust and honesty, requiring members to respect copyright, avoid sharing false or misleading information, and not engage in illegal activities under the law of the United Kingdom.
Open Communication: We encourage members to invite friends and colleagues to join our network while adhering to our values. Openness and transparency in communication help strengthen our community.
Integrity & Responsibility: Members must act responsibly when sharing files or content, ensuring they own or control the intellectual property rights or have obtained the necessary consent, and that shared files or links do not contain viruses or other harmful programs.

Using This Website

This website is operated by Business Fights Poverty, a Certified B Corp incorporated in England and Wales with company number 05693777. Access to the website may be temporarily suspended without notice, and we may modify, suspend, or discontinue features (in whole or in part) at any time. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

If you hold an account, you are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential and must promptly notify us of any unauthorised access.

Users are encouraged to contribute (for example by publishing articles, posting comments, participating in events, and sharing expertise) and acknowledge that they are not entitled to any payment or reward for contributing in these ways. Our activities may receive financial support from sponsors, whose names and/or logos may be displayed on the website.

Cookies and Consent

This website uses a small number of cookies. Strictly necessary cookies (such as the sign-in session and bot-protection cookies) are required for the website to function. Optional cookies (Google Analytics and third-party media players for SoundCloud and Vimeo) are used only with your consent, which you give or refuse via the cookie banner and can change or withdraw at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer. Full details, including a table of the cookies we use, are in our Privacy Policy.

Informational Use Only

The content on this website (including answers provided by our AI assistant) provides general information about topics such as business and social impact, small business growth, financial inclusion, and inclusive economies. It does not constitute legal, financial, investment, tax, medical, or other professional advice. Do not rely on it as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.

AI-Generated Answers

Our AI assistant generates answers using artificial intelligence based on a curated library of Business Fights Poverty resources. AI-generated content can be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any answer, and you should verify important information against the cited sources or other authoritative references.

Our use of generative AI is human-centred, AI-enabled and impact-focused: AI-generated outputs are intended to inform and support human judgement, not to replace it. We are transparent when AI is used, and we encourage you to engage critically with AI-supported content.

Acceptable Use

When using this website and the AI assistant you agree not to:

post or enter offensive, harmful, or illegal material, or personal information about yourself or others (names, contact details, identity or financial numbers) in the assistant's question box;
attempt to bypass, probe, or disable the website's or the assistant's privacy, security, or safety safeguards;
use the website or assistant for unlawful, harmful, abusive, or fraudulent purposes;
disrupt or overload the website, or access it by automated means at excessive volume.

We may suspend or limit access to the website or the assistant to protect it or its users.

Intellectual Property

Business Fights Poverty and its content suppliers retain all intellectual property rights in the website, including its design, software, and content library. Cited third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners. When you share content, you confirm you have the necessary permissions and grant us a licence for its use.

You may adapt and share our content so long as you attribute the original work to Business Fights Poverty. You may use AI assistant answers for your own informational purposes, but you may not misrepresent them as an official statement by Business Fights Poverty.

Events, Video, Photography and Filming

At Business Fights Poverty events, we may video, live stream, and/or photograph parts of or the entire event, and publish the content on our website, social media, and other communications. By attending, you grant us permission to record and publish media featuring your name, photo, likeness, voice, testimonial, and biographical material in any medium, and you waive all rights to claims for payment or royalties in connection with such use, as well as the right to inspect, review, or approve the materials or their use. If you do not want your images published, display a yellow sticker on your lapel or a yellow card visible to the camera during the event.

No Warranty

The website and the AI assistant are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Business Fights Poverty will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, or for any loss arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance on information provided by the website or the AI assistant. Users agree to indemnify Business Fights Poverty and its affiliates from any liabilities related to their use. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

Business Fights Poverty is not responsible for the content or policies of any third-party websites linked from this website.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, and you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Agreement

If you are dissatisfied with any material on this website or disagree with the values or terms and conditions set out above, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the website. If you are under 13 years of age, do not access this website without the permission and supervision of your parents or legal guardians.

By accessing the website or participating in any of our activities, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and conditions and agree that they form a binding legal agreement between you and Business Fights Poverty.