Terms of service

Terms of Service — Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd

1. About Us

Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 13919253). Our registered address is 119 Bispham Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7BJ. VAT Registration Number: GB 485 3849 41.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time and your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

3. Use of This Website

The content of this website is for general information and use only and is subject to change without notice. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this website without our prior written consent. Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and may constitute a criminal offence.

All trademarks reproduced on this website that are not the property of or licensed to Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd are acknowledged where applicable.

This website may contain links to third party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse and accept no responsibility for the content of any linked websites.

4. Product Use and Responsibility

Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd supplies professional tools and equipment intended for use by qualified professionals and authorised users. Many of the products we sell are designed for emergency services, rescue operations, and professional trade use.

It is the sole responsibility of the customer to ensure that any product purchased is suitable for its intended use, that they are legally permitted to purchase and use the product, and that they use the product safely, responsibly, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Where products are used in a professional or industrial context, customers must ensure compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, including appropriate risk assessment, training, and employer insurance approval.

Customers must use appropriate personal protective equipment at all times when using our products.

5. Bladed Articles and Restricted Items

Certain products sold by Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd are subject to legal restrictions under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, and related legislation. By purchasing any such item, you confirm that you are aged 18 or over, that you are legally permitted to purchase the item in your jurisdiction, and that you will use the item only in a lawful manner and in accordance with UK law.

Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd complies with all applicable legislation regarding the sale and delivery of bladed articles, including age verification on delivery where required.

6. ATEX and Specialist Equipment

Certain products sold by Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd carry ATEX, UKEX, or other specialist certifications. Customers are responsible for ensuring that any specialist equipment purchased is appropriate for their intended operating environment and that installation, use, and maintenance is carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with the relevant certification requirements.

7. Liability

Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd does not manufacture the products it sells. We act as a distributor and retailer. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any injury, loss, or damage arising from the improper, unlawful, or negligent use of any product sold by us.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

Our total liability to you in connection with any order shall not exceed the price paid for the relevant product.

8. Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms of Service affects your statutory rights as a consumer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, or any other applicable consumer protection legislation.

9. Data Protection

Fire and Rescue Tools Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO Registration No. C1899325) and processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details of how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any dispute arising from your use of this website or purchase of our products shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.