Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Independent Schools Futures Limited ("ISF", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our website at isf.ltd and its subdomains (including insights.isf.ltd, sensetup.isf.ltd, and budget.isf.ltd), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

Please read these terms carefully before using our website. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.

2. Use of Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use our website:

• In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
• To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses or other harmful programs
• To reproduce, duplicate, copy, or re-sell any part of our website in contravention of these terms

We provide various analytical tools and services through our website, including but not limited to:

• National SEND Insight Dashboard (insights.isf.ltd)
• SEND School Setup Calculator (sensetup.isf.ltd)
• Budget Ready Reckoner (budget.isf.ltd)

Access to these tools may require:

• Registration and creation of an account
• Approval by ISF
• Acceptance of additional terms specific to each tool

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend access to any tool without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason our tools are unavailable at any time or for any period.

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, data compilations, software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, is the property of Independent Schools Futures Limited or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View pages from our website in a web browser
• Download pages from our website for caching in a web browser
• Print pages from our website for your own personal, non-commercial use

You must not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from this website without our prior written consent.

5.1 Information Purposes Only

The content on our website, including our tools and calculators, is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice. 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 of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website.

5.2 No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Independent Schools Futures Limited excludes all liability for:

• Any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of our website or tools
• Any loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts, anticipated savings, data, goodwill, or wasted expenditure
• Any reliance placed on the information contained on our website
• Any errors or omissions in the content of our website

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ISF. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that ISF shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

7. Data Sources and Accuracy

Our analytical tools utilise data from various public sources, including but not limited to:

• Department for Education (DfE) statistics
• Office for National Statistics (ONS)
• Ministry of Justice tribunal statistics
• Local Authority published data

While we take reasonable steps to ensure data accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all data is current or error-free. Data may be subject to revision by the original sources. Users should verify critical information independently.

You agree not to use our website or tools for any of the following purposes:

• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data
• Circumventing any access controls or authentication mechanisms
• Scraping, data mining, or extracting data from our tools for commercial purposes without authorisation
• Reverse engineering or attempting to derive the source code of our tools
• Using our content or data to create competing products or services
• Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation when requesting access to our tools
• Sharing your account credentials with third parties

9. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and tools at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users of our website, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Independent Schools Futures Limited, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of our website or tools, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use, their subject matter, and their formation are governed by the laws of England and Wales. You agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our website.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by amending this page. You are expected to check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes we make, as they are binding on you. Some of the provisions contained in these Terms of Use may also be superseded by provisions or notices published elsewhere on our website.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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