Terms of Service

Last updated: 7 November 2025

1. About Us

These Terms of Service govern your use of stayway.co.uk (the "Site") operated by STAYWAY LIMITED (company number 04442891), a company registered in England and Wales.

Registered office:
7 Christie Way, Christie Fields, Manchester, M21 7QY

Contact address:
274 Manchester Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5GL, United Kingdom

Email: info@stayway.co.uk

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Site.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

3. What We Do

Stayway provides information and facilitates enquiries related to SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) investment opportunities. Our services include:

• Providing information about investment opportunities for small businesses
• Connecting businesses with potential investors and investment companies in the UK
• Facilitating enquiries between businesses seeking investment and relevant investment partners

4. What We Don't Do

Our service does not include:

• Providing financial, legal, or tax advice
• Guaranteeing investment outcomes or returns
• Acting as a financial adviser or intermediary under FCA regulation
• Managing investments on your behalf
• Making investment recommendations

5. Your Obligations

Lawful Use

You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading conduct
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with the security or operation of the Site
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without permission

Accurate Information

When submitting enquiries or providing information through our Site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Update information promptly if it changes
• Not provide false or misleading information
• Not submit information on behalf of others without authorization

6. Introductions and Referrals

Where you consent to having your enquiry shared with investment partners:

• We may introduce you to private equity firms, venture capital firms, angel investors, and other SME investment companies operating in the UK
• These partners are independent businesses with their own terms and privacy policies
• We may receive an introduction fee or commission if you proceed with an investment partner, but this does not affect the price you pay or the advice you receive
• You are under no obligation to proceed with any partner we introduce
• Any agreements you enter into are directly between you and the investment partner

7. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of STAYWAY LIMITED or its licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, but you may not:

• Modify, copy, distribute, or reproduce content without permission
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

Your Content

When you submit information through our enquiry forms, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, store, and process that information to provide our services and to share with investment partners where you have consented.

You represent that you have the right to provide any information you submit and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

8. Service Changes and Availability

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time
• Change our services, features, or functionality
• Impose limits on certain features

We will use reasonable efforts to provide notice of significant changes, but we are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.

While we strive to keep the Site available, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Site may be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

9. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

No Warranties

The Site and our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not warrant that:

• Information on the Site is complete, accurate, or up-to-date
• The Site will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Defects will be corrected
• The Site or servers are free from viruses or harmful components

Investment Decisions

We do not guarantee any investment outcomes. All investment carries risk, and you may lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should conduct your own due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decisions.

Third-Party Partners

We are not responsible for the actions, services, or conduct of investment partners we introduce you to. Any agreements or dealings with third parties are solely between you and them.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Exclusion of Liability

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Investment losses
• Decisions made based on information from the Site

Cap on Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Site is limited to the amount of fees you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or £100 if no fees have been paid.

Exceptions

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law

11. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice
• Remove or refuse any enquiry or content
• Take appropriate legal action for violations of these terms

Reasons for termination or suspension may include:

• Breach of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Provision of false information
• Security concerns

Sections of these terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and governing law provisions.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer, you may also have rights under consumer protection laws in your country of residence.

13. Complaints and Disputes

If you have a complaint about our services, please contact us at info@stayway.co.uk. We will:

• Acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days
• Investigate the matter thoroughly
• Provide a response within 30 days
• Work with you in good faith to resolve the issue

If we cannot resolve a dispute through direct communication, you may have the right to refer the matter to alternative dispute resolution or the courts.

14. General Terms

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and STAYWAY LIMITED regarding use of the Site.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms or your rights under them without our written consent. We may assign these terms without restriction.

Third-Party Rights

These terms do not confer any rights on third parties under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: info@stayway.co.uk
Address: 274 Manchester Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5GL, United Kingdom