Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our website or services.
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Director First website located at www.directorfirst.co.uk ("Website") and any services provided by Director First ("we", "us", or "our").
By accessing our Website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.
Director First is a trading name providing business advisory services to company directors in the United Kingdom. We work alongside licensed insolvency practitioners who are regulated by their respective professional bodies.
2. Our Services
Director First provides information, guidance, and advisory services to company directors regarding insolvency matters, including but not limited to:
- Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs)
- Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation (CVL)
- Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)
- Company Administration
- Pre-Pack Administration
- HMRC arrears and Time to Pay arrangements
- Bounce Back Loan and CBILS guidance
- Overdrawn Directors' Loan Account advice
Our services are provided for general information and guidance purposes. Formal insolvency procedures are conducted by licensed insolvency practitioners who are independently regulated.
3. Important Disclaimer
The information provided on this Website and through our services does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. The content is provided for general information purposes only.
Every business situation is unique. Before making any decisions regarding your company's financial affairs, we strongly recommend that you:
- Seek independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor
- Consult with a licensed insolvency practitioner
- Speak with your accountant or financial adviser
We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information provided on this Website or through our services.
4. Your Responsibilities
When using our Website and services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information when contacting us
- Not use our Website for any unlawful purpose
- Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
- Not reproduce, duplicate, or copy any content from our Website without permission
- Not use our Website in any way that could damage our reputation or business
You acknowledge that you are responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our Website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of Director First or our content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws.
The Director First name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Director First. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.
You may print or download content from our Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use of the content requires our prior written consent.
6. Confidentiality
We understand that the matters you discuss with us are sensitive and confidential. We treat all information you provide to us with the utmost confidentiality.
We will not disclose your personal or business information to any third party without your consent, except where:
- We are required to do so by law
- It is necessary to provide our services to you (e.g., referral to a licensed insolvency practitioner)
- We have your explicit consent to do so
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.
7. Third Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Director First. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Director First shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: