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Privacy Policy

Welcome to our website

This privacy policy sets out how Ocubis uses and protects any information that you give Ocubis when you use this website.

Ocubis is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Ocbuis may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 30-09-2011.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

• name and job title
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

Internal record keeping.

We may use the information to improve our products and services.

We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us Nisha.ghei@dryland.com

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to Dryland, 64 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7JF.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

How we use Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Terms

Welcome to our website

If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Ocubis’ relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘Dryland’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 64 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7JF. Our company registration number is 4090747 in England and Wales. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose.

You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

All trademarks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website.

Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Ocubis and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Ocubis. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Ocbuis takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

Copyright Notice

This website and its content is copyright of Dryland – © Dryland 2011-2012. All rights reserved.

Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:

• you may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only
• you may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material

You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content. Nor may you transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.

USING DRYLAND

These are our terms of business. They apply to the service agreement between us. If two or more of you have signed the agreement your liabilities are joint and several. Your agreement supersedes any previous agreement you may have with us for the same services and constitutes the entire agreement between us save as where indicated otherwise in this agreement.    

STANDARD SERVICES AND FACILITIES

We will provide the number of serviced and fully furnished offices or cabins for which you have agreed to pay in your agreement, access to the lounges for yourself and a maximum of 3 guests at any one time. This facility is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will also provide high speed internet access and wireless printing. We will also provide the following services and facilities during normal business hours of 07.00am to 19.00pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am to 17:00pm Saturday and Sundays, except for public and bank holidays.

• Reception services
• Reception facilities for your guests
• Cafe services
• Lighting, electricity and heating
• Cleaning of the lounges and common parts of the building
• Repair, maintenance and servicing of our equipment

  These facilities can be provided outside normal business hours upon separate agreement.    

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Additional services are available. Please refer to your Etiquette Book for a comprehensive list of these services, together with the rates if any, at which they are charged.

• Personalised phone answering
• Incoming mail handling
• Boardroom and meeting room hire, including catering and refreshments
• Screening room hire & event services
• Maserati chauffeur hire
• Courier and outgoing mail services
• Locker hire
• IT support
• Concierge and secretarial services

 

Your business

You must not use the lounges or any part of the business residence, for any purpose other than that of your stated business or some other purpose agreed with us in advance.

Your name and address

You may only carry on business in the name specified overleaf or another name if previously agreed with the General Manager. You must not put up any signs, posters or advertisements within the business residence. Whilst you may use the address of the residence as your business or trading from address, you must not use it as your registered office.

Taking care of our property

You must use the lounges and all other parts of the business residence and all equipment, fixtures and fittings therein in a reasonable manner. You must not alter any part of it. You are liable for any damage caused by you or anyone in the business residence with your permission or at your invitation.

Office furniture and equipment

You must not install any furniture or office equipment, cabling, IT or telecom connections without our consent, which we may refuse at our own absolute discretion. You also agree and accept that any telephone numbers provided to you shall at all times remain our property.

Keys and security

Any keys or entry cards which we may let you use remain our property at all times. You must not take any copies of them or allow anyone else to use them without our consent. Any loss must be reported to us immediately and you must pay the cost of replacement keys or cards (?5.00 per key card) and changing locks, if required.

Comply with the law

You must comply with all the relevant laws and regulations in the conduct of your business. You must not do anything illegal. You must not do anything that may interfere with the use of the business residence either by us or by others, cause any nuisance or annoyance, increase the insurance premiums we have to pay, or cause loss or damage to us, or to the owner of any interest in the business residence.

Comply with house rules

You must comply with the house rules which we impose generally on users of the business residence whether the reasons be for health and safety, fire precautions or otherwise. You must not bring animals onto the premises. You may not play music or use amplification equipment in a way which can be heard by other members. You must not use appliances which may overload the electricity supply.

Insurance

It is your responsibility to arrange insurance for your own or any other property which you bring into the business residence and for your own liability to your employees and to third parties.    

PROVIDING THE SERVICES

Use of the lounges

We will provide furniture in lounges for you to use for meetings and work spaces, however these spaces are taken on a first come first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability but will do everything possible to accommodate you.

The start of the agreement

If for any reason we are unable to provide access to the business residence or lounges as stated in your agreement by the due date for commencement we have no liability to you or for any loss or damages so arising, however, you will have the option of cancelling the agreement without penalty. We will not charge you for the use of the membership services until they become available.

Suspension of services

We may by notice suspend the provision of services (including access to the lounges and business residence) for any reasons or events beyond our control, in which case payment of the agreement fee will also be suspended for the same period.    

YOUR AGREEMENT

The extent of your rights of occupation under this agreement

This agreement gives you the commercial equivalent of an agreement for accommodation in a hotel. The whole of the business residence remains our property and in our possession and control. You accept that you have no interest in the property save for the right to share the use of it so that we can provide the services to you. The agreement is personal to you and not capable of being transferred to anyone else. We however reserve the right to transfer the benefit of this agreement along with our obligations under it at any time.  

Duration

Your agreement lasts for the period of one year from the commencement date and will then automatically be renewed for successive periods of one month until brought to an end by either you or us.

Terminating your agreement

Either of us can terminate the agreement at the end of the date stated in it, or by giving at least one month’s written notice to the other.

Terminating your agreement immediately

We may terminate your agreement immediately upon notice if:

• we have reason to suspect that you may not be able to pay the fees, or
• you are in breach of one or more of your obligations which cannot be put right, or which we have given you notice to put right and which you have failed to do within seven days of that notice, or your conduct, or that of someone in the business residence with your permission or at your invitation, is incompatible with ordinary or acceptable office use.
• Your conduct, or that of someone in the business residence with your permission or at your invitation, does not comply with our etiquette requirements.

  Please note that termination of the agreement for any of the above reasons does not negate any outstanding obligations you may have and you must comply with those obligations, i.e.

• pay for any additional services you have used
• pay the agreement fee for the remainder of the period for which your agreement would have lasted had we not terminated it, or (if longer) for a further period of one month, and
• indemnify us against all costs and losses we incur as a result of termination.

 

When your agreement ends

You must vacate the business residence immediately. If you leave any of your own property in the business residence we may dispose of it in any way we choose without any liability to you. If you continue to use the business residence after your agreement has ended, you are responsible for any loss, claim or liability we incur as a result of your failure to vacate on time. We may, at our discretion, permit you an extension subject to surcharge on the agreement fee. This must however be agreed in advance.

Employees

While your agreement is in force and for a period of six months after it ends, you must not solicit or offer any employment to our staff. If you do, we estimate our loss at the equivalent of one year's salary of the employees concerned and you must pay us damages equal to that amount. You agree that this is a genuine pre-estimate of damage.

Notices

All formal notices must be in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Dryland 96 Kensington High Street, London W8 4SG. If we are giving notice to you we will give it to you in person or send it to the last address we have for you.

Confidentiality

The terms of your agreement are confidential. Neither of us must disclose them without the other's consent unless required to do so by law or by an official authority. This obligation continues for a period of one year after your agreement ends.

Indemnities

You must indemnify us in respect of all liability, claims, damages, loss and expenses, which may arise where,

• someone dies or is injured while in the work space you are using or is in the building at your request, or
• From a third party in respect of your use of the business residence howsoever arising, or
• from a third party in respect of the provision of our services to you howsoever arising, or
• if you do not comply with the terms of your agreement

  You also agree to pay any costs, including reasonable legal fees, which we incur in enforcing your agreement.

Consequential loss

If for any reason we cannot provide you with any service our liability is limited to crediting or returning to you a fair proportion of the relevant fee. To the extent permitted by law, we have no liability whatsoever for any consequential loss as a result of anything we or our staff do or fail to do.

English law

We both agree that English law shall apply to your agreement.    

FEES

Standard services

Where we have agreed monthly payments, the membership fee plus VAT, is payable in advance in full on the 15th of each month. For any period of less than one month this fee will be apportioned on a daily basis.

Additional services and facilities

Fees for additional services are invoiced in arrears and payable on the 15th day of every month following the calendar month in which the additional services are provided.

Deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit equivalent to one month’s agreement fee on entering into this agreement. This will be held by us, as security for performance of all your obligations under your agreement. The deposit, or any balance after deducting outstanding fees and other costs due to us will be returned to you within 60 days of termination of your agreement. We may however require you to pay an increased deposit where:

• outstanding fees exceed the deposit held
• you frequently fail to pay fees when due
• you fail to sign a direct debit mandate when required.

 

Payment terms

Initial Payment (deposit and first month’s agreement fee): Cleared funds must be received by Dryland prior to occupation. Standard Services: All payments are to be made by direct debit. Additional Services: All payments are to be made by direct debit.

Variation of fees

We reserve the right to increase the agreement fee and additional service charges upon written notice. The deposit will be increased in line with any increases to the agreement fee.

Late payment

If you do not pay fees when due, we may charge interest at the rate of 2% per month on the amount outstanding. If you dispute any part of the invoice you must pay the amount not in dispute by the due date.

Withholding services

We may withhold services (including for the avoidance of doubt, denying you access to the lounge and business residence) where you are liable for any outstanding fees and interest, or you are in breach of your agreement.

Our liability

We are not liable for any loss as a result of our failure to provide any services or facilities referred to in this agreement which is due to any cause beyond our control. This includes but is not limited to acts of God, strikes, power or mechanical failure or failure by members of staff. In addition you are to inform us immediately of any such failure and must give us a reasonable time to put it right.