This is the user agreement between the user (User, you) and BCIS (BCIS, we). Please read these terms and conditions of use (Terms and Conditions) before using the BCIS website (Site).
The Site
The Site is offered to you by BCIS – Building Cost Information Service, a division of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. BCIS is based at 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3AD, UK.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
You consent to the Terms and Conditions when you use the Site. If you disagree with any part of the Terms and Conditions, you may not use the Site in any way.
Copyright statement
Unless otherwise stated all contents of this website are © BCIS 2007. For permission to reproduce any contents of this website please email BCIS at bcis@bcis.co.uk
RICS, the Lion mark and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, BCIS and the BCIS logo are registered UK trademarks of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and BCIS. The Lion mark is a worldwide registered trademark.
Pricing
BCIS aims to provide the most accurate information on prices at all times. These are presented at standard rates except where a specific discount is offered. All prices are displayed in pounds sterling (£) but are subject to change without notice.
Privacy of your data
BCIS take the privacy and the security of the information you provide to us very seriously. All information you give to us is stored securely and is not accessible to other users. BCIS does not sell, trade or rent any of your personal details to any third party. We will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully and strictly in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. BCIS shares a common database with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for customers who are RICS members. RICS stores and processes data strictly in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. To view our privacy statement please go to Privacy Policy.
Payment Methods
Payment must be made in pound sterling. All cheques must be made out to BCIS and drawn on a UK clearing bank and any bank charges incurred must be paid by the customer. If payment is to be made on account, the order must be made in writing and accompanied by a purchase order. If the payment is to be made by credit card, all correct details must be sent to us including the address at which the card is registered. Only Mastercard, Visa and Maestro (Switch) cards are accepted.
VAT
Books are currently zero-rated, but many products and on-line services are subject to VAT at the standard rate. If there is any change in legislation, VAT will be applicable at the standard rate in accordance with such changes. The VAT registration number is GB 584 9400 13.
Despatch
Orders are normally processed within three working days of receipt, but please leave up to 28 days for delivery. Whilst BCIS will endeavour to dispatch orders swiftly, no liability can be accepted for delays, however caused. Pre-paid orders (cheques or credit cards) are given priority over orders where an invoice is required.
Post & Packing
All prices include postage and packing within the UK. Overseas orders are normally despatched by airmail.
Returns
Goods are not normally accepted for return. Claims for non delivery must be made within 30 days from the data of the order. Claims for shortage and damage must be made within 10 working days from the date of receipt and all packaging must be retained for inspection. Claims not received within these periods may not be met. If you have a returns enquiry or would like to make a claim then please contact sales@bcis.co.uk or telephone +44 (0) 207 695 1500.
Out of Stock
Customers who have placed orders for items temporarily out of stock will be informed within 14 days. These items will be recorded and supplied when available.
Cancellations
A subscription is for an initial period of one year and can be renewed for a further period of a year. BCIS will send a renewal notice in the form of an invoice to the subscriber before the end of subscription period. By using the LoginID and password issued to them or allowing that LoginID and password to be used or allowing access via a corporate intranet (in the case of corporate package licences) the subscriber accepts the currently published terms and conditions of the service and agrees to pay the subscription fee. No refund of subscription fee paid can be made if the cancellation is made part way through the subscription period.
Links
Certain links on this Site will lead to websites not under the control of BCIS. They are provided solely for your convenience and do not constitute any endorsement of any third party products or services. BCIS accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage you sustain by visiting these websites. Information held on any website not owned by RICS or BCIS does not necessarily represent the policy of BCIS or RICS and neither BCIS nor RICS take any responsibility for information given out on those sites.
Disclaimer
Accessing any of the electronic links within www.bcis.co.uk will taken you to the website which is indicated by that link.
Any reference to commercial or trade products or methods should not be taken as an endorsement.
Supply of information
The BCIS Bulletin and Elemental Analyses are reciprocal services and subscribers are expected to participate by supplying information.
BCIS Terms and Conditions of sale
Special terms and conditions apply to the BCIS on-line services. Terms and Conditions of BCIS Online services
Copyright
The publications and data supplied by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) are issued only to and for the use of subscribers at the subscription address; copyright is vested with BCIS. All rights to BCIS publications and services are reserved. No part of a BCIS service or publication offered for sale may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-copying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
Liability
Neither the BCIS, the RICS nor the service providers will be under any legal liability, in respect of any mis-statement, error or omission contained therein or the reliance any person may place thereon. Information published by BCIS does not necessarily represent the policy of BCIS or the RICS nor does any reference to commercial or trade products or methods imply any endorsement of them.
Changes to Terms and Conditions
BCIS reserve the right to change or update the Terms and Conditions from time to time without prior notice to Users.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions are guaranteed by and constructed in accordance with English law with English courts having exclusive jurisdiction.
