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Terms and Conditions

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On this page 'you' and 'your' refers to you as the user of this website.

Use of our website

All copyright and other intellectual property rights in any material contained on this website are owned by FPS. You are only allowed to use this website and the material contained on this website (including any trade marks) as set out below. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions you should stop using the website immediately.

You may:

  1. Access any part of the website.
  2. Print off one copy of any individual page or document for your personal use only.
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You may not:

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Links to external websites

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Disclaimer

Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of the Standards Library, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracy. We have done our best to ensure the accuracy of the material contained on this website but we make no express or implied warranties or representations about any of the content of this website. We reserve the right to alter, suspend or discontinue any part of the website.

Limitation of liability

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We will not be responsible for any losses you suffer as a result of using this website including

Please note that the above terms and conditions and notices may be updated by us from time to time. By browsing our website you accept that you are bound by the current terms and conditions and notices and we therefore recommend that you check these each time you revisit our site.

The laws of England apply to these terms and conditions.

Contacting FPS

If you wish to contact us regarding our Privacy Notice, or have any other queries, please email us at enquiries@ukpayments.org.uk or write to us at

The Compliance Officer
Faster Payments Scheme Limited
2 Thomas More Square
London
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