Website Terms of Use

Centellic | Last updated: 05.20.2026

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE

These terms of use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website at www.centellic.com (the “Site”) and all Group Products accessible through it. By using the Site, you accept these Terms. If you do not accept them, you must stop using the Site immediately. Where you hold a separate subscription or licence for a Group Product, the applicable Product Terms govern that product and prevail over these Terms to the extent of any conflict.

1. Definitions

“Centellic” is a trading brand, not a legal entity. It refers collectively to LBR and each other member of the Group trading under the Centellic brand.

“Content” means all text, data, graphics, images, software, databases, research, and other material on or accessible through the Site.

“Group” means LBR and its subsidiaries and affiliates from time to time, including ALM (ALM Media, LLC or the relevant ALM entity) and any other entity LBR designates as a Group member.

“Group Products” mean the products, platforms, databases, publications, and services offered by Group members and accessible through the Site, as updated from time to time.

“IP Rights” mean all intellectual property rights, including copyright, trade marks, database rights, and patents, whether registered or unregistered.

“We,” “us” or “our” means Law Business Research Limited (company number 03281866), registered in England and Wales, whose registered office is at Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QT. LBR operates the Site and is the parent company of the Group.

“Product Terms” means the subscription, licence, or other terms governing a specific Group Product.

2. About Us

The Site is operated by Law Business Research Limited, trading as Centellic. Customers accessing Group Products shall contract directly ‘with the relevant Group subsidiary – the contracting entity will be identified in the applicable Product Terms.

3. Access, Accounts and Acceptable Use

3.1 Access

Access to the Site is provided on a temporary basis. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to any part of the Site at any time without notice or liability. The Site is for persons aged 18 or over. If you access the Site on behalf of an organisation, you confirm you have authority to bind it to these Terms.

3.2 Accounts

Certain areas of the Site and some Group Products require registration. You must provide accurate, current information and keep it up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. You must not share credentials with others. Notify us immediately at customercare@centellic.com if you suspect unauthorised account access. Creating an account does not entitle you to any product requiring a separate subscription.

3.3 Acceptable Use

You must not use the Site in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, threatening, harassing, obscene, or that infringes any third-party rights. You must not transmit malware, spam, or other harmful code; attempt to gain unauthorised access to or disrupt the Site or its infrastructure; or reverse-engineer any software used to operate the Site. Breach of this clause may be a criminal offence; we will cooperate with law enforcement and may disclose your identity where required. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately on any breach.

3.4 Sanctions and Export Compliance

You must not access, use, export, re‑export or otherwise make available the Site or any Content in breach of any applicable trade sanctions, export control laws or embargoes, including those imposed by the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union or any other applicable authority.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

The Site and all Content are owned by or licensed to us or the relevant Group member and are protected by copyright, trade mark, database rights, and other IP Rights. All rights are reserved. Nothing in these Terms transfers any IP Rights to you. The Centellic name and logo, and the names and logos of a Group member, are trade marks of the relevant Group member; no licence to use them is granted by these Terms.

4.2 Permitted use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to view Content using a standard web browser and to print or download single copies for your own personal, non-commercial reference. You may share links to the Site homepage subject to clause 4.3. No other use is permitted without our prior written consent.

4.3 Restrictions

You must not: copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute any Content by any means; modify or create derivative works from any Content; commercially exploit or resell any Content; remove proprietary notices; incorporate Content into legal advice or commercial work product; frame or mirror any part of the Site; or imply endorsement by Centellic or any Group member. Links to the Site must not damage our reputation or suggest an association where none exists. Both framing and deep-links into areas behind a login or paywall are prohibited. To report an IP infringement, email legal@centellic.com.

5. Automated Access, AI and Data Mining

Breach of this clause is a material breach of these Terms. You must not, nor facilitate any third party to:

carry out any text mining, data mining, web scraping, crawling, spidering, or other systematic extraction of data from the Site or any Content, by any means or for any purpose;
use any bot, script, automated tool, algorithm, or other automated or semi-automated method to access, copy, monitor, index, or extract any part of the Site or Content;
use any Content (including any output derived from the Site) to develop, train, fine-tune, test, or operate any AI system, large language model, machine learning model, or similar technology, whether proprietary or commercial;
circumvent any technical measures protecting the Site or controlling automated access; or
access the Site through any means other than the standard web browser interface we provide.

We may implement technical measures to detect and block automated access. Circumventing such measures is a material breach of these Terms and may be a criminal offence.

6. Content and Third-Party Sites

Content is provided for general information and reference only. Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, regulatory, or professional advice. You must not rely on Content as the basis for any decision without taking independent professional advice. While we take reasonable care, we do not warrant that Content is accurate, complete, current, or fit for any particular purpose, and we disclaim all liability for reliance on it. Content may not reflect the most recent legal or regulatory developments.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (“Third-Party Sites”) and Content contributed by third parties. Links are provided for convenience only; they do not imply our endorsement or any affiliation. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for Third-Party Sites or their content. Your use of any Third-Party Site is at your own risk and subject to that site’s terms. Content made available through Group Products is governed by the applicable Product Terms.

7. Privacy and Cookies

We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy ([new privacy policy link]), which is incorporated into these Terms. By using the Site you confirm you have read it. Because the Site is operated globally, the Privacy Policy addresses UK GDPR, EU GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Canada’s PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws, and the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Your specific rights depend on your jurisdiction of residence and are set out in the Privacy Policy.

We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy ([new cookie policy link]). Where Group Products are accessed through the Site, the privacy notices of the relevant Group subsidiaries and the applicable Product Terms also apply.

8. Liability

8.1 What we do not exclude

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 lawfully be excluded.

8.2 Exclusions

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, representations or guarantees of any kind, whether express, implied or statutory, in relation to the Site or any Content, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of satisfactory quality, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non‑infringement, accuracy, completeness, availability, security or that the Site or Content will be uninterrupted, error‑free or up to date. We are not liable (in contract, tort, or otherwise) for: loss or damage from inability to access or use the Site; loss or damage from viruses or other harmful code encountered through the Site; loss from reliance on Content (including in connection with legal advice or commercial decisions); loss from use of Third-Party Sites; or any failure to keep Content accurate or current.

8.3 Business users — consequential loss

If you access the Site in the course of business, we also exclude all liability for: loss of profits, revenue, business, contracts, or anticipated savings; loss of goodwill or reputation; loss of or damage to data; and any indirect, special, or consequential loss, whether or not foreseeable.

8.3 Cap

To the extent any liability is not excluded above, our aggregate liability (and that of each Group member and their officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors) arising from your use of free-to-access areas of the Site shall not exceed £100. Liability in respect of Group Products is governed exclusively by the applicable Product Terms.

8.4 Consumers and global mandatory rights

If you use the Site as a consumer, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any right, remedy, guarantee, or warranty implied or imposed by any mandatory applicable law (including any applicable consumer protection legislation) that cannot lawfully be excluded. Where such rights apply, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Jurisdiction-specific savings are set out in clause 13.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LBR and each Group member (and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and subcontractors) against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: your breach of these Terms or any Product Terms; your use of the Site or Content in an unauthorised manner; any third-party claim arising from your conduct in connection with the Site; or any false or inaccurate information you provide to us.

10. Group Products, Events and Services

Access to Group Products, events, conferences, sponsorships, exhibitions and related activities through the Site is subject to separate product‑ or event‑specific terms and conditions (“Product Terms”), which will be presented at the point of subscription, registration, booking or participation. You must accept the applicable Product Terms before accessing or participating in any Group Product or event. Where a Group Product or event is operated by a Group subsidiary, you contract directly with that subsidiary. LBR, as site operator, does not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or suitability of any Group Product or event. A directory of Group Products and, where applicable, links to relevant Product Terms is maintained at [site link].

11. Changes, Suspension and Termination

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Revised Terms take effect on posting; your continued use of the Site after that date constitutes acceptance. We will, where practicable, provide reasonable advance notice of material changes. We may also, at any time and without notice, suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Site (including your account) for breach of these Terms or any Product Terms, suspected fraud or unlawful activity, legal or regulatory requirements, or discontinuation of the Site. On termination, all licences granted under these Terms cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including, without limitation, clauses 4, 5, 8, 9, and 12) will do so.

12. General

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any applicable Product Terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements on the same subject. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable it will be severed and the remainder will continue in force. No failure by us to exercise any right will constitute a waiver of that right. We may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms to another Group member or successor; you may not assign any of your rights without our prior written consent. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency between you and us or any Group member. A person who is not a party to these Terms has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any provision. We are not liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemic, cyber-attack, or government action.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales have non-exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms. If you are a consumer in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or an EEA Member State, you may also bring proceedings in the courts of your country or territory of residence. The choice of English law does not deprive you of any protection you have under the mandatory consumer protection laws of the country in which you are habitually resident. Jurisdiction-specific notices are set out in clause 14 below.

14. Jurisdiction-Specific Notices

The following provisions supplement these Terms for users in the relevant jurisdiction. In the event of conflict with other provisions, the applicable notice below prevails for users in that jurisdiction.

14.1 United States

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE US STATE LAW, THE SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SOME US STATES DO NOT PERMIT EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; IN THOSE STATES THE EXCLUSIONS IN CLAUSE 8 MAY NOT APPLY AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

California residents have rights under the CCPA and CPRA relating to use of their personal information. See our Privacy Policy or email legal@centellic.com. Nothing in these Terms requires California consumers to accept arbitration or class action waivers not expressly agreed to. Where a Group Product is governed by Product Terms with ALM Media, LLC or another US-incorporated Group entity, the US law and jurisdiction provisions of those Product Terms apply to that product relationship notwithstanding clause 13.

DMCA Notice and Takedown (United States)

LBR (trading as Centellic) complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. If you believe Content on the Site infringes your copyright under US law, send a written notice to our Designated Agent including: (a) your physical or electronic signature; (b) identification of the work claimed to be infringed; (c) identification of the infringing material and its URL; (d) your contact details; (e) a statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorised; and (f) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Designated DMCA Agent: Head of Legal

Address: ALM Media, LLC (trading as Centellic) at 21st Floor, 220 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017, United States. Email: legal@centellic.com

Counter-notifications may be submitted under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g) to the Designated Agent above. We may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

14.2 European Economic Area and Switzerland

Processing of your personal data is subject to EU GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) or equivalent national law. Your data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection) are set out in our Privacy Policy; you may also complain to your local supervisory authority. EU consumers may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr and, under Article 18 of Brussels I Recast (Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012), may bring proceedings in the courts of their country of residence.

14.3 Hong Kong

If you access the Site from Hong Kong, the processing of your personal data is governed by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) (“PDPO”). We process personal data in accordance with the PDPO and our Privacy Policy, which sets out how we collect, use, retain and disclose personal data, and the rights available to individuals under applicable law. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any rights or remedies you may have under the PDPO or any other mandatory applicable law in Hong Kong that cannot be lawfully excluded or restricted. To the extent permitted by law, our liability remains subject to the limitations set out in these Terms.

15. Contact Us

Email: customercare@centellic.com

Post: Law Business Research Limited (trading as Centellic), Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QT.