Terms & conditions
These terms and conditions (the "Terms") are the terms on which this website www.techmodal.com (the "Website") is made available to you ("You" or "Your"). Please read these terms carefully before You start to use the Website. By accessing the Website, You indicate that You accept the terms of use and agree to be bound by these Terms. If You do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.
1. Information about us / general information
1.1 We are BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, operating as Techmodal, a company registered in England & Wales under registration number 01470151 and with our registered address at 6 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AD, United Kingdom ("We", "Us", or "Our").
1.2 If You have any questions, complaints, or comments on the Website, You may contact us at enquiries@techmodal.com, use the “Contact Us” feature on the Website, or use the alternative addresses in paragraph 16.
1.3 Our VAT number is GB641407169.
1.4 We subscribe to the Common Industry Standards produced by the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (https://www.asd-europe.org/) and the Global Principles of Business Ethics produced by the International Forum of Business Ethical Conduct for the Aerospace and Defence Industry (https://www.ifbec.info/).
2. Access and registration
2.1 Access to the Website is permitted on a temporary basis. We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Website without notice. We will not be liable if the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period. You are responsible for arranging access and for ensuring that anyone who accesses the Website through Your internet connection complies with these Terms.
2.2 We may, at Our sole discretion, restrict access to certain parts of the Website or the entire site to limited groups of users, including registered users.
2.3 Certain sections of the Website, such as the careers section, are available to registered users only. Registration forms are available where applicable.
3. Intellectual property rights
3.1 We are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights on the Website and its materials, including trademarks, logos, graphics, photos, animations, videos, stationery, publications, reports, and text. These works are protected under UK and international copyright law and other applicable IP laws.
3.2 Your use of the Website does not grant You any rights to Our or third-party intellectual property.
3.3 You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, commercially exploit, edit, communicate to the public, or distribute the Website’s content except as expressly permitted. You may download or print limited extracts for personal reference or within Your organisation, provided You acknowledge Our status as authors.
3.4 You must not remove or amend any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from downloaded or printed materials, nor separate graphics from accompanying text.
3.5 Commercial use of Website materials is prohibited without Our prior written consent or a licence.
3.6 Any use beyond what is permitted requires Our express authorisation.
3.7 Any breach of these terms immediately terminates Your right to use the Website.
3.8 Unauthorised copying or modification of Website content may be actionable under law.
3.9 Techmodal is the operating brand of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited. Certain trademarks, logos, icons, and graphics are Our trade names or unregistered trademarks. Display does not grant You a licence.
3.10 We reserve the right to take action to prevent unauthorised use of Our intellectual property.
3.11 Third-party content retains its copyright with the original owner.
3.12 All third-party trademarks, logos, or designs are used in good faith; we do not permit their unauthorised use.
4. Your use of the Website
4.1 You agree to use the Website in accordance with applicable law.
4.2 You agree not to:
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Encourage or carry out illegal activity;
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Upload viruses, malicious files, or material that disrupts the Website;
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Upload defamatory, offensive, threatening, or harassing content;
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Impair the Website’s functionality;
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Infringe others’ rights;
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Bypass security features;
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Attempt unauthorised access;
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Upload files linking to other websites without consent.
4.3 Any claims against other users must be pursued independently.
5. Your legal obligations
5.1 You confirm that:
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All information You provide is accurate;
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You comply with Website restrictions;
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You have the rights to any material you submit.
5.2 You agree to indemnify Us from any third-party claims arising from Your use of the Website or breach of these Terms.
6. Submission of information
6.1 Any material You submit (“Materials”) is non-confidential and non-proprietary.
6.2 You warrant that Materials:
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Are not defamatory, obscene, or unlawful;
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Do not impersonate others;
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Do not infringe rights or IP;
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Are not commercial promotions;
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Retain proper author attributions.
6.3 By submitting Materials, You grant Us and the BAE Systems group an unrestricted, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, adapt, and exploit them in any medium.
6.4 We are not responsible for user-submitted content.
6.5 We may monitor, inspect, and remove any Materials that breach content standards or these Terms.
7. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify Us against all claims, damages, or costs arising from Your breach of these Terms or Materials submitted.
8. Our legal obligations and limits on liability
8.1 Nothing excludes Our liability for death, personal injury from negligence, or other liability that cannot be limited by law.
8.2 We are not liable for:
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Damage to Your systems or loss of data except where caused by Our negligence;
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Loss or damage beyond Our reasonable control.
8.3 Information may contain errors; we do not guarantee accuracy.
8.4 Website availability is not guaranteed.
8.5 Website may be suspended for maintenance or beyond Our control.
8.6 All content is provided “as is”; decisions based on the Website are Your responsibility.
8.7 To the extent permitted by law, We exclude implied warranties and indirect or consequential losses.
9. Linking to the Website
9.1 You may link to the home page only, provided the link is fair, legal, and does not imply endorsement.
9.2 Notify Us at webmaster@techmodal.com before linking.
9.3 We may withdraw linking permission at any time.
10. Links to third-party websites
Links are provided for convenience. We do not control third-party content and are not responsible for it.
11. Security and privacy
11.1 We process data per Our privacy statement.
11.2 We may cooperate with law enforcement or investigate breaches of these Terms.
12. Changes to the Website
We may suspend or update the Website and are under no obligation to update content.
13. Changes to Terms
We may amend these Terms; changes take effect once posted.
14. Severance
If any provision is invalid, the rest remain effective.
15. Governing law
English law applies; proceedings must be in the relevant jurisdiction.
16. Your concerns
16.1 Contact enquiries@techmodal.com for inaccuracies or suggestions.
16.2 For questions about these Terms, email the above address.
16.3 To request use of material outside these Terms, contact external.dataprotection@baesystems.com.
16.4 To report IP infringement or defamation, contact external.dataprotection@baesystems.com or write to: Chief Counsel Intellectual Property & Technology Law, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Victory Point, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7EX, England.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by BAE Systems (Operations) Limited.
Effective from September 2025