1. Introduction
1.1 These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website www.autochoicedirect.co.uk (the “Website”).
1.2 By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms in full. If you do not agree to these Terms or any part of them, you must not use this Website.
1.3 If you register for an account on this Website, you will be required to expressly accept these Terms.
1.4 You must be at least 16 years old to use this Website. By using the Website or agreeing to these Terms, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
1.5 This Website uses cookies. By using the Website and agreeing to these Terms, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our [Privacy and Cookies Policy].
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2. Copyright Notice
2.1 Copyright © 2025 PM Distribution Ltd. All rights reserved.
2.2 Except as expressly provided in these Terms:
(a) all copyright and other intellectual property rights in this Website and its materials are owned and controlled by PM Distribution Ltd or our licensors; and
(b) all rights are reserved.
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3. Licence to Use the Website
3.1 You may:
(a) view pages on the Website in your web browser;
(b) download pages for caching purposes; and
(c) print pages for your personal use.
3.2 Except as permitted above or elsewhere in these Terms, you must not download, reproduce, copy, or store material from this Website on any device.
3.3 You may use this Website for your own personal and legitimate business purposes only. You must not use this Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose.
3.4 You may not edit, modify, or adapt any material on this Website unless expressly permitted in writing by us.
3.5 Unless you own or control the relevant rights, you must not:
(a) republish Website material (including on another website);
(b) sell, rent, or sub-license Website material;
(c) display Website material publicly;
(d) use Website material for commercial exploitation; or
(e) redistribute Website material.
3.6 You may share our newsletters or promotional content in electronic or printed form, provided it is unaltered and clearly attributed to Auto Choice Direct.
3.7 We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to any area of our Website at our discretion. You must not attempt to bypass or circumvent any access control measures.
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4. Acceptable Use
4.1 You must not:
(a) use the Website in a way that causes, or may cause, damage or impairment to the Website’s performance or accessibility;
(b) use the Website for any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
(c) upload or distribute any material containing viruses, malware, or malicious code;
(d) use automated systems (e.g. robots, spiders, or scraping tools) to access the Website without written permission;
(e) use any data from the Website for direct marketing purposes without our consent; or
(f) contact Website users using data obtained from the Website without their consent.
4.2 You must ensure that any information provided through the Website is accurate, complete, and not misleading.
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5. Registration and Accounts
5.1 To register for an account, you must be at least 18 years old and resident in the United Kingdom.
5.2 Registration is completed by submitting the online form and verifying your account via the confirmation link sent by email.
5.3 You must keep your account details confidential and not allow any third party to access your account.
5.4 You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.
5.5 Trade accounts may be subject to additional verification requirements and a minimum order value of £100.
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6. User Login Details
6.1 When registering, you will be asked to create a user ID and password.
6.2 Your user ID must not be misleading or offensive, and you must not impersonate any other person or entity.
6.3 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and all activity under your account.
6.4 If you suspect your account security has been compromised, you must notify us immediately.
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7. Account Suspension or Cancellation
7.1 We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or delete any account at our discretion, without prior notice.
7.2 You may request account closure by contacting us in writing or by telephone.
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8. User-Generated Content
8.1 “Your Content” refers to any material (text, images, audio, video, or other media) you submit or upload to the Website.
8.2 By submitting content, you grant PM Distribution Ltd a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store, reproduce, and, with your consent, publish such content on the Website.
8.3 You warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you provide and that it does not infringe any third-party rights or laws.
8.4 We reserve the right to remove or edit any user content at our discretion.
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9. Limited Warranties
9.1 The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. We do not warrant:
(a) the accuracy or completeness of information published on the Website;
(b) that the Website or its content will always be available; or
(c) that the Website will be free from defects or errors.
9.2 We may alter or discontinue any part of the Website without prior notice.
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10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
10.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, PM Distribution Ltd shall not be liable for:
(a) business losses (including loss of profit, revenue, or goodwill);
(b) data loss or corruption;
(c) indirect or consequential loss; or
(d) events beyond our reasonable control.
10.3 This Website and its contents are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind.
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11. Breaches of These Terms
If you breach these Terms, we may take any action deemed appropriate, including issuing warnings, suspending or permanently blocking access, or pursuing legal action.
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12. Variations
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Website. Continued use of the Website after publication constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
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13. Assignment
We may transfer or subcontract our rights or obligations under these Terms without prior notice. You may not do so without our written consent.
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14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
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15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PM Distribution Ltd concerning your use of this Website.
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16. Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the UK courts.
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17. Our Details
This Website is owned and operated by PM Distribution Ltd.
Registered in Northern Ireland under Company No. NI046287.
Registered office: 1a Longlands Road, Comber, BT23 5JS.
You can contact us:
(a) by post at the address above;
(b) via our online contact form;
(c) by telephone, using the number published on the Website; or
(d) by email, using the address published on the Website.