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Throughout this site, we want to introduce you to WS Atkins plc and Atkins Limited (each referred to as "Atkins") and/or their subsidiaries* (the expressions "we", "us" or "our" in the terms of use and privacy policy means, where the context admits, Atkins, its agents, employees and subsidiaries); however, please bear in mind the following points - by accessing this site, you are agreeing to abide by the terms of use and the privacy policy:

1. Information on this site is provided for general information purposes only, and on an "as is" basis. Despite our efforts, it may not be accurate, complete, up to date or applicable to the circumstances of any particular case. The information on this site may relate to products or services that are not available in your country. Atkins makes no representations and disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation warranties of suitability and fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. Atkins shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages or loss (including but not limited to lost profits or revenues, business interruption and loss or damage of software or data) whether in statute, contract, negligence or any other tort or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use this site or any action or failure to act taken in reliance on the information in it or any linked site. We do not warrant or represent that this web site, its content, down loaded material and any linked site:
- will be uninterrupted or error free;
- that any errors will be corrected;
- are free of any type of virus or other harmful code or compatible with any specific computer system or third party software.

2. The content of this paragraph and its disclaimers and exclusions shall apply to the maximum extent permissible by applicable laws. If any part is unenforceable under applicable laws the remainder shall still apply. Atkins reserves the right to change or delete any of the content of the site, including these terms of use, at any time and without notice.

3. No information contained in this site shall constitute an invitation to invest or otherwise deal in the shares of Atkins or an invitation by or on behalf of us to enter into a contract with you. Nor shall the information be construed as a license or an advisory, fiduciary or professional relationship between you and us. No information provided on this site shall be considered a substitute for your independent investigation.

4. If you use the links in this site to access other sites, please be aware that the linked sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for and do not endorse their contents. Other terms and conditions may also apply to the access to and use of third party sites.

5. Copyright notice. © Copyright 2007 Atkins. All rights reserved.

6. Trademarks. "Atkins", "Plan Design Enable", the "open A" device, "Carbon Critical Design" (and our products and services referenced in this site) are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Atkins and/or its licensors. Other product and company names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

7. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All intellectual property rights in this site and its contents belong to Atkins and/or its licensors. No part of this Web site may be reproduced or adapted in whole or in part without our express prior written consent other than under a non transferable revocable (at our option) licence for your private non-commercial viewing purposes to the extent necessary to view the Web site unless other licence terms have been made be available prior to downloading any software or documents (in whatever form). Downloading may only take place if you agree to the terms of the relevant licence. Framing and linking to our web sites in any circumstance without our express prior written permission is prohibited. All copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials must be retained on any copies of the materials.

8. We will treat all communications you submit via the site and/or by email in accordance with our applicable privacy policy, a summary of which you can read below. Please note that we will not analyse the information you send to determine whether it is confidential or proprietary and we do not wish to receive any such information from you. We will assume that any communication you send is not confidential or restricted in any way. By submitting any communication (in whatever form) to us you grant us an unlimited, irrevocable licence to use, reproduce, execute, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute all or any part of such communication, including any know-how, ideas, techniques or concepts that may be contained therein. Correspondence entered into by email with us and/or our personnel will be subject to automated virus-checking procedures. Please note that such correspondence may be viewed by someone other than the addressee. Information that you send via this site to our recruitment department may be processed and retained by us for lawful purposes relating to recruitment. For these purposes it may also be transmitted to other companies within the Atkins group, including companies in other territories. By making any submissions via this site, you consent to our retention, processing and transmission of such submissions. If at any time you wish to request the deletion or modification of any information you have submitted, or you have any other questions, please contact us via this site.

9. Your use of this site and downloads from it, and these terms of use, shall be governed by the laws of England. The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of your use or non use of this site.

10. If you have queries please contact websupport@atkinsglobal.com

*The following companies are registered in England and Wales and have their registered office at Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5BW:

The following company is registered in Scotland and has its registered office at 6 Golden Square, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB10 1RD:

The following companies are registered in countries other than England, Wales and Scotland:

"Instant messaging communications with Atkins representatives"

The system is intended for business use with the Atkins group of Companies ("Atkins").
No individual right of privacy is intended.
Atkins reserves the right to monitor and control use of the system.
Atkins reserves the right to record and archive messages.
These communications are confidential and copyright protected.
If you are not the addressee, any dissemination of these communications is strictly prohibited.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, nothing stated in these communications shall be legally binding.