Terms & conditions

Last Updated: February 2026

About Us

These Terms and Conditions (‘Terms’) govern your use of the websites operated by Bell Publishing Group Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 15671355), with its registered office at 1st Floor, One Suffolk Way, Sevenoaks TN13 1YL, and principal correspondence address at 57 Bath Street, Gravesend, DA11 0DF, United Kingdom.

Bell Publishing Group Ltd (‘Bell’, ‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’) publishes several B2B magazines and related events websites including:

By accessing or using any of our websites (the ‘Websites’), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

Definitions

In these Terms:

• ‘Websites’ means the websites operated by Bell Publishing Group.
• ‘Content’ means all text, articles, images, graphics, logos, video, audio, digital editions, archives, databases, layout, design, and software published on the Websites.
• ‘Services’ means access to the Websites, subscriptions, digital editions, newsletters, archives, events, and related offerings.
• ‘User’ means any individual or organisation accessing the Websites.
• ‘Subscriber’ means a User who has purchased a paid subscription.

Acceptance of Terms

Your use of any Bell Publishing Website constitutes acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We may revise these Terms from time to time by posting an updated version on this page. Continued use after such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Access and Accounts

Certain areas of our Websites require registration or a paid subscription.

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information;
• Keep your login credentials confidential;
• Notify us promptly of any unauthorised use of your account.

Accounts and subscriptions are for individual use only and are non-transferable. You must not share your login details or permit others to access subscriber-only content using your account.

Subscriptions and Digital Access

Paid Subscribers receive access to digital editions, archives, and other restricted Content for the duration of their subscription.

Subscription fees:

• Are payable in advance unless otherwise agreed in writing;
• Are non-transferable;
• Are non-refundable unless otherwise stated;
• May be amended upon renewal, subject to reasonable notice.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or withdraw subscription Content where necessary for maintenance, updates, operational, or legal reasons.

For subscription enquiries, please contact [email protected].

Intellectual Property & Copyright

All Content is the property of Bell Publishing Group Ltd or its licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may download or print individual pages for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, upload, post, scrape, sell, modify, or otherwise exploit any Content without our prior written consent.

Competitors and third parties are expressly prohibited from copying or republishing our Content, in whole or in part, for commercial or competitive purposes.

Automated Access and AI Use

The use of automated systems – including bots, crawlers, scrapers, harvesting tools, or AI training systems – to access, copy, store, extract, or use our Content is strictly prohibited.

This includes use of our Content for:

• AI model training
• Dataset creation
• Machine learning systems
• Data mining or extraction

This prohibition applies whether conducted directly or through third-party services.

Unauthorised automated access constitutes a material breach of these Terms and of our intellectual property rights. We reserve all legal remedies.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our Websites in any way that:

• Infringes the rights of others;
• Is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, abusive, or threatening;
• Restricts or inhibits others’ use;
• Introduces viruses, malware, or harmful material;
• Attempts unauthorised access to systems or data;
• Collects data without consent.

You must not impersonate any person or organisation.

User-Generated Content

Where submissions are permitted, you are solely responsible for any content you provide.

By submitting content, you grant Bell a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute that content for editorial or promotional purposes.

You warrant that you own or have permission to use any submitted material and that it does not infringe the rights of others.

We reserve the right to remove or edit content at our discretion.

Email Communications

By registering, subscribing, or requesting access, you consent to receive essential service communications.

You may also opt in to marketing communications, which you may unsubscribe from at any time.

Advertising and Sponsored Content

Our Websites may contain advertising, sponsored content, or promotional features.

The presence of advertising does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by Bell. We do not guarantee the products or services advertised.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Content is provided for general industry information only.

It does not constitute professional, technical, legal, financial, regulatory, or investment advice. You should obtain appropriate professional advice before relying on any information.

We do not endorse or guarantee the performance, quality, or suitability of any products, services, or companies featured.

While we aim for accuracy, we make no warranties that Content is complete, accurate, or up to date.

We do not guarantee that the Websites will be secure, uninterrupted, or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for using appropriate virus protection and configuring your systems.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bell Publishing Group Ltd excludes liability for any loss or damage arising from:

• Use of or reliance on Content;
• Inability to access the Websites;
• Data loss or unauthorised access;
• Third-party websites or services.

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

Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites. Use of such links is at your own risk.

Privacy

Use of personal information is covered by our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Bell Publishing Group Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1474 532202