Terms.
Please read these terms carefully before using the Etch Lane website.
Last updated
2nd July 2026
Applies to
Operated by
Polly Lane, trading as Etch Lane
These terms govern your use of the Etch Lane website. They are separate from the Client Agreement, which is the contract signed when you engage Etch Lane for web design services.
1. About this website
This website is operated by Polly Lane, trading as Etch Lane, a freelance web design studio based in East Sussex, UK. By using this website, you agree to these terms and conditions.
We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. The date at the top of this page shows when they were last revised. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
2. Use of this website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
– Use this website in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
– Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or marketing material
– Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website or its associated systems
– Introduce viruses, trojans, or other harmful or technologically damaging material
– Reproduce, duplicate, or exploit any part of this website without our written permission
3. Intellectual property
All content on this website — including text, images, design, graphics, and code — is the property of Etch Lane unless otherwise stated. All rights are reserved.
You may view, print, and download pages from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written permission.
Portfolio images and case studies remain the property of Etch Lane. Where client websites are featured, they are displayed with the client's permission.
4. Accuracy of information
We take reasonable care to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranties or representations — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on this site.
Pricing and service information shown on this website is indicative only. All projects are quoted individually following a consultation. Nothing on this website constitutes a binding offer.
5. External links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those websites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
The inclusion of a link to another website does not imply our endorsement of that website or its content.
6. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Etch Lane shall not be liable for:
– Any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website
– Any loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities resulting from reliance on content on this website
– Any interruption, suspension, or termination of this website or its services
– Any third-party content, links, or services accessed via this website
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
This website is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We do not warrant that this website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for ensuring that any content you download from this website is free from such defects.
8. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, both of which are incorporated into these terms by reference. Please read them carefully.
9. Governing law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about these terms:
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