About these terms
These terms of use govern your access to and use of the NEDness website (nedness.com). By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
NEDness Ltd is a company incorporated in Jersey under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, with registered number 165842 and registered office at 2nd Floor, 3 Commercial Street, St Helier, Jersey. References to “NEDness”, “we”, “us”, or “our” are to NEDness Ltd.
What NEDness provides
NEDness is a governance ecosystem for non-executive directors around the world. Our website provides articles, podcasts, resources, and other content related to governance, board practice, and the non-executive director profession.
Some content is openly available. Additional content and features are available to people who register with NEDness. Registration is free.
Registration
When you register with NEDness, you agree to provide accurate information. You are responsible for keeping your registration details up to date.
Your registration is personal to you and should not be shared with others. NEDness uses passwordless authentication (a secure link or one-time code sent to your registered email address), so there is no password to share.
We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts that we reasonably believe have been registered with false information, or that are being used in breach of these terms.
How you may use our content
All content on this website, including articles, podcasts, graphics, logos, and other material, is owned by NEDness Ltd or our content contributors, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
- read, listen to, and view our content for your own personal and professional development
- share links to our content with others
- quote short extracts from our content for the purpose of commentary, review, or discussion, provided you credit NEDness as the source
You may not:
- copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content without our prior written permission
- use our content for commercial purposes (such as reselling it or incorporating it into a paid product or service) without our prior written permission
- remove any copyright notices or attributions from our content
- present our content as your own
If you wish to reproduce, repurpose or use our content beyond what is described above, please contact us.
Our content is not advice
The content on this website is provided for general information and professional development purposes. It does not constitute legal, financial, regulatory, or professional advice.
While we take care to ensure that our content is accurate and current, governance requirements vary by jurisdiction, sector, and organisation. You should not rely on our content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
NEDness does not provide advice on any specific board, organisation, or governance situation. Our content addresses the shared experience of the non-executive director profession, not the specifics of any individual board or organisation.
Third-party content and links
Our website may contain links to external websites and resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, products, or services available on third-party websites. Visiting a linked site is at your own discretion and risk.
Where we reference research, reports, or publications from third parties, we do so for informational purposes. Inclusion of a reference does not imply endorsement of the third party or their views.
Affiliate links
Some links on our website, such as book links in the book club, are affiliate links. If you buy through one of them, we may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. We choose what to recommend on merit, and commission does not influence our editorial choices. Our Cookie Policy explains how affiliate links and the related cookies work.
Podcast content
Our podcast features conversations and discussions on governance topics. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of NEDness. Podcast content is for general information and professional interest and should not be treated as formal advice.
Your conduct
When using our website, you agree not to:
- use the site in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our website, server, or systems
- introduce any virus, malware, or other harmful code
- use automated tools to harvest or download our content in bulk, other than search engines and AI systems indexing the site in line with the permissions we publish, for example in our robots file
- impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- use the website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation
Our liability to you
We provide this website and its content on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- we do not guarantee that our website will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free
- we do not guarantee that our content is complete, accurate, or up to date in all respects, although we endeavour to ensure that it is
- we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, our website or its content, except where such loss or damage arises from our negligence or wilful misconduct or where liability cannot be excluded by law
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the laws of Jersey.
Your liability to us
If you breach these terms and that breach causes loss to NEDness, you agree to compensate us for that loss to the extent that it was caused by your breach.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date. If we make significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify registered people by email. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Changes to the website
We may update, change, or discontinue any part of our website or its content at any time without notice. We are under no obligation to keep any content available or to maintain the website in any particular form.
Suspension and termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the website or your registration at any time if we reasonably believe you have breached these terms. We will notify you if we do so, unless notification is impractical or would compromise the security of the website.
You may stop using the website at any time. If you wish to cancel your registration, you can do so by contacting us at privacy@nedness.com.
Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Jersey. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jersey.
If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you retain any mandatory protections provided by the laws of your country of residence that cannot be excluded by agreement.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Entire agreement
These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NEDness in relation to your use of this website. They replace any previous agreements or understandings relating to your use of the website.
Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at hello@nedness.com.