Legal Disclosure

Terms and Conditions of Use

Legal Disclosure

Use of this Website is subject to the following terms and conditions

By using this Website you will be indicating that you accept and will comply with these Terms and Conditions and have read our Website Privacy and Cookie Policy which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions.  If you do not agree to accept and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you must not use this Website and should exit it immediately.

About us

slaterinvestments.com is a website (“Website”) operated by Slater Investments Limited (“Slater”/”we”/”us”/”our”/”Company”).  Slater Investments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Register number 165999) and registered in England and Wales under company number 2863882.  The Company is also registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser (CRD: 327135).  The registered office of the Company is at Nicholas House, 3 Laurence Pountney, London. EC4R 0EU. 

About this website

These Terms and Conditions, as amended by us from time to time, set out the basis upon which you may use this Website.  Please read the information on this page as it contains the legal and regulatory restrictions which apply to any investment in our products and services. By using the Website you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions are effective from October 2024.  We may change these from time to time by updating this page so please revisit and reread it periodically.

This Website may not be used by any third party or commercial organisation without prior express written consent from us.

Slater controls and operates this Website from England and the information delivered via the Website is deemed to have been delivered in England.  Slater makes no representation that the material contained in this Website is appropriate or available for use in other locations outside the United Kingdom.

Intended audience

Unless otherwise stated in relevant sections of the site, this Website is targeted at and intended for the use of investors over 18 years of age and resident in the UK only. No offer or invitation is made to any other persons in any jurisdiction where (by reason of that person’s nationality, residency or otherwise) the publication or availability of this Website is prohibited. In particular, no offer or invitation is made to any US persons (being residents of the United States of America or partnerships or corporations organised under the laws of the United States of America or any state, territory or possession thereof), who are excluded from the services or products offered in this site.  If you choose to access this Website from outside the United Kingdom, you are solely responsible for compliance with local laws.

The information available on this site does not constitute nor should be construed as a solicitation, an offer of, or an invitation to apply for or purchase, any investment. In particular, the information does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation to apply for or purchase investments in any jurisdiction where such offer or invitation is unlawful or in which the person making such an offer is not qualified to do so or to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. The distribution of this information in written format is generally restricted to the UK.

The information has been issued and approved by Slater and does not in any way constitute investment, legal, tax or other advice. By providing information on this Website, Slater is not determining suitability of any investment for any investor.  Before making any investment, you should read, understand and retain the relevant investment product or service documentation. If you are in any doubt about any of the information on this Website, or the suitability of any investment product or service to your needs, please consult your financial adviser.

You are responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our Website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and Conditions, and that they comply with them.  If you know or suspect that anyone is using the Website other than in compliance with these Terms and Conditions, you must promptly notify us.

Viruses, hacking and other offences

You are responsible for configuring your information technology and computer programmes in order to access our Website.  You should use your own virus protection software.  Access to and use of this Website is at your own risk and we do not warrant that the use of this Website or any material downloaded from it will not cause damage to any property, or otherwise minimise or eliminate the inherent risks of the internet including but not limited to loss of data, computer virus infection, spyware, malicious software, trojans and worms.  Also, we accept no liability in respect of losses or damages arising out of changes to the contents of this Website by unauthorised third parties.

You must not misuse this Website by knowingly introducing viruses, spyware, malicious software, trojans, worms or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.  You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to this Website, the server on which the Website is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Website.  You must not attack our Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

Links to third-parties’ sites

This Website contains links that lead to other websites. These links are provided for information only.  We are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information supplied by third- party sites. No warranties are given, whether express or implied, by us as to the reliability, accuracy, suitability or completeness of the information.   Additionally, we do not accept any responsibility or liabilities for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any inconsistencies with respect to any third-party website accessed via this Website and we will not be liable for any loss or damage which may arise from your use of them.

You must not link this Website without our permission.

Fund information

Any Fund prices and other information on this Website are solely for convenience to visitors and should be used for general information purposes only, they do not constitute personal recommendations or advice.

The Fund prices on this Website are for indicative purposes only.

Taxation

Current tax levels and tax treatment will depend on your jurisdiction and individual circumstances. Any tax reliefs mentioned are those currently available and may therefore change. Their value depends on the circumstances of the individual investor.

Cookies

A cookie is utilised on this website. It allows the browser to remember specific information about you such as whether you have previously visited the website and if you have read and agreed to the disclaimer. The cookie does not contain any personally identifiable information. The cookie is encrypted and only the Slater web server can read it.  For further information please refer to the Website Privacy and Cookie Policy.

Accessing this Website

Whilst we use every reasonable effort to maintain the availability of this Website, we cannot guarantee its availability or the continuation of the services offered through it or that access will be uninterrupted or error-free.  From time to time, we may restrict access to some parts of this Website, or this entire Website, as relevant without notice.

Reliance on information posted and security

Slater uses every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this Website which was prepared by or on behalf of Slater as at the date of publication, all such information is provided “as is” and this means that, except where prohibited by law, no warranties are given, whether express or implied, as to the reliability, accuracy, suitability or completeness of the information.

We do not accept any liability for any use, or misuse, of the information presented on this Website or for any loss or damage which may arise from access to or reliance on information published on this Website, except where that liability may not be excluded or limited by law. 

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we provide you with this Website and any contents on it on the basis that we exclude all representations, warranties, conditions and other terms which are not expressly set out in these Terms and Conditions (including our Website Privacy and Cookies Policy).  This does not affect any mandatory legal rights which cannot be excluded under applicable law, including your statutory rights as a consumer.

We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage (even if foreseeable) arising under or in connection with:

  • use of, or inability to use the Website
  • use of or reliance on any content displayed on the Website; or
  • viruses, distributed denial-of-service attack, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of the Website or to your downloading of any content on it, or on any website linked to it.

Receipt and sending of communications

Communications sent by you to us by email or through the “Contacts” page on this Website will be deemed received by us upon actual receipt by a system under our control.

Use of the Website and Intellectual Property Rights

All copyright and other intellectual property rights in any material (including text, photographs and other images) contained on this Website is either owned by us or has been licensed to us by the rights owner(s) for use by us on our Website.  Those works are protected by copyright laws.  All such rights are reserved.

You are not permitted to use any of our trademarks or insignias without our prior written approval.

You may print off one copy of download extracts of any page(s) from the Website for your personal use.  You must not modify any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.  Our status as the authors of content on the Website must always be acknowledged.

You are only allowed to use the Website and the material contained within the Website as set out in these Terms and Conditions.  You must not use any part of the content on the Website for commercial purposes.  If you print off, copy or download any part of the Website in breach of these Terms and Conditions, your right to use the Website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes.  You may not use the Website in any way which breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation, or in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.

If we consider, in our reasonable opinion, that your use of any of the Website is not reasonable, we reserve the right to cease providing the Website to you.  We will not be liable for any loss you suffer as a result of any such cessation.

General

The Website was issued and approved in the UK by Slater Investments Limited. Slater Investments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our registration number is 165999. For more information about the Financial Conduct Authority, please visit their website at www.fca.org.uk.

A copy of Slater’s current SEC written disclosure statements are available at the SEC’s investment adviser public information website – www.adviserinfo.sec.gov or from Slater upon written request.

If any part of these Terms and Conditions or our Website Privacy and Cookie Policy is found to be invalid, unenforceable or unlawful by any court of competent jurisdiction, such part shall to that extent be severed from the remaining provisions all of which shall remain in full force and effected as permitted by law.

Failure by us to exercise any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or our Website Privacy and Cookie Policy shall not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy and shall not prevent us from exercising that right or remedy at any time in the future.

Disclaimer

The material published on this Website is provided as a convenience to visitors and should be used for general purposes only.  We reserve the right to change, suspend or withdraw any material on this Website without notice.  We may update the Terms and Conditions set out on this page and in the Website Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time.  By continuing to use this Website, you confirm that you have understood and agreed to be bound by them.  You should revisit the relevant pages regularly to ensure that you have seen and are aware of the current Terms and Conditions and the current Website Privacy and Cookie Policy, as they are binding upon you.

Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to operate to exclude or limit or restrict any obligations and liability we may have to you under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Jurisdiction and applicable law

Use of this Website and the content and materials available on or through this Website, together with these Terms and Conditions, are governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

How to contact us

If you wish to contact us, please send an email to [email protected], write to: The Operations Department.  Slater Investments Limited. Nicholas House, 3 Laurence Pountney Hill, London. EC4R OEU or call 020 7220 9460.

Do you need extra help?

If you would like this policy in another format (for example audio, large print, braille) please contact us (see ‘How to contact us’ above).