TERMS OF USE
Last updated: 21 May 2026
1. Agreement to these Terms
These Terms of Use set out the terms on which you may access and use this website: https://empiricalnature.co.uk.
This website is operated by Rebecca Turner trading as Empirical Nature (“Empirical Nature”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
Empirical Nature provides biodiversity data consultancy, research and development, applied science, training, and knowledge exchange services.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this website.
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2. About Empirical Nature
Empirical Nature is an independent biodiversity data consultancy. Our services may include, but are not limited to:
- biodiversity data consultancy;
- research design and applied research;
- monitoring programme design and evaluation;
- data analysis and ecological modelling;
- GIS and remote sensing;
- evidence synthesis;
- stakeholder consultation;
- knowledge exchange;
- training and outreach.
Information on this website is provided to describe our services, approach, and areas of expertise.
3. Website Information
The content on this website is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to professional, legal, regulatory, financial, ecological, or scientific advice on which you should rely without further discussion.
Although we take reasonable care to keep website information accurate and up to date, we make no guarantee that the information on this website is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for your particular circumstances.
Any reliance you place on information from this website is at your own risk.
4. Research and Consultancy Scope
Information on this website does not create a client relationship, consultancy agreement, or obligation for Empirical Nature to provide services.
Any research, consultancy, training, knowledge exchange, or other professional services provided by Empirical Nature will be subject to a separately agreed scope of work, proposal, quotation, contract, or written agreement.
A project is not confirmed until the scope of work, fees, timeline, responsibilities, and any relevant payment terms have been agreed in writing.
5. Fees, Payment and Project Terms
Fees, payment terms, cancellation arrangements, rescheduling arrangements, and any applicable taxes will be set out in a separate proposal, quotation, invoice, or contract.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Empirical Nature may decline, delay, pause, or stop work where payment terms are not met.
Cancellation, refund, and rescheduling terms may vary depending on the nature of the service, including consultancy work, training, workshops, research support, or project delivery.
6. No Guarantee of Outcomes
Empirical Nature aims to provide services to a high professional standard. However, we do not guarantee any particular regulatory, funding, policy, ecological, scientific, commercial, planning, or organisational outcome arising from use of our website, services, advice, or outputs.
Research, analysis, modelling, mapping, evidence synthesis, and consultancy work may involve uncertainty, assumptions, limitations, and interpretation. These will be communicated where relevant.
Users and clients remain responsible for how they use, interpret, and apply information, recommendations, reports, models, maps, training materials, or other outputs provided by Empirical Nature.
7. Professional Judgement and Uncertainty
Biodiversity data, ecological evidence, monitoring outputs, models, maps, and research findings are often subject to uncertainty, data limitations, sampling bias, methodological assumptions, and contextual interpretation.
Where relevant, Empirical Nature will take reasonable care to identify and communicate important assumptions, limitations, and uncertainties.
Outputs should be considered in context and should not be treated as the sole basis for decisions where additional professional, legal, regulatory, ecological, or technical advice may be required.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property rights in this website and its content are owned by Rebecca Turner trading as Empirical Nature, or licensed to Empirical Nature.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- website copy;
- reports;
- training materials;
- templates;
- graphics;
- methods;
- diagrams;
- images;
- resources;
- downloadable materials;
- branding;
- logos;
- service descriptions;
- blog posts;
- other written or visual content.
You may view, download, or print website content for your own personal, non-commercial, or internal business use.
You must not copy, reproduce, adapt, distribute, republish, sell, license, upload, publicly display, or commercially exploit any website content or materials without prior written permission from Empirical Nature.
9. Intellectual Property in Consultancy Materials
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, reports, training materials, templates, analytical workflows, methods, graphics, presentations, models, code, and other materials produced by Empirical Nature remain the intellectual property of Rebecca Turner trading as Empirical Nature, or its licensors.
Where client-specific outputs are produced under a separate agreement, the permitted use of those outputs will be set out in the relevant proposal, quotation, contract, or written agreement.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, clients may use final agreed outputs for the internal or agreed project purposes for which they were commissioned, but may not reproduce, adapt, distribute, publish, or use materials commercially beyond that agreed purpose without prior written permission.
10. Client Data and Confidentiality
Where clients provide data, documents, records, survey information, reports, unpublished material, or other information for consultancy work, Empirical Nature will treat such information as confidential unless:
- the information is already publicly available;
- disclosure is required by law;
- disclosure is necessary to deliver the agreed services and has been agreed;
- the client has given permission for the information to be shared;
- the information has been independently obtained from another lawful source.
Specific arrangements for data handling, confidentiality, publication, authorship, acknowledgement, storage, retention, or sharing may be set out in a separate project agreement.
Clients are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights, permissions, licences, and lawful basis to share any data or materials with Empirical Nature.
11. Third-Party Data and Sources
Some outputs may rely on third-party datasets, publications, software, platforms, maps, remote sensing products, grey literature, open data, or other external sources.
Empirical Nature will take reasonable care to identify relevant limitations, assumptions, data quality issues, or licensing constraints where they are material to the work.
However, Empirical Nature is not responsible for errors, omissions, restrictions, licensing changes, availability issues, or inaccuracies in third-party data, tools, platforms, or materials.
Clients and users are responsible for complying with any applicable third-party licences, terms, or attribution requirements.
12. Permitted Use of This Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only.
You agree not to use this website:
- in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations;
- in any way that is fraudulent, harmful, misleading, or unlawful;
- to copy, scrape, harvest, mine, or systematically extract website content without permission;
- to transmit viruses, malware, harmful code, or other disruptive material;
- to interfere with the security or proper functioning of the website;
- to attempt unauthorised access to the website, server, database, or connected systems;
- to misrepresent your identity or affiliation with Empirical Nature;
- to suggest endorsement, partnership, or approval by Empirical Nature without written permission;
- to infringe intellectual property rights, confidentiality obligations, or privacy rights.
13. User Submissions and Enquiries
You may contact Empirical Nature through email, contact forms, or other communication channels provided on the website.
When you submit information to us, you confirm that:
- the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
- you have the right to share the information;
- the information does not infringe the rights of any third party;
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Information submitted through contact forms or email will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or commercially important information through the website unless we have agreed appropriate arrangements with you.
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15. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, platforms, publications, datasets, resources, or services.
These links are provided for information only. We do not control third-party websites or resources and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, privacy practices, security, or terms of use.
The inclusion of a third-party link does not imply endorsement by Empirical Nature.
You access third-party websites and resources at your own risk.
16. Website Availability
We aim to keep this website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.
We may suspend, withdraw, update, or restrict access to all or part of the website at any time without notice.
We are not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from website downtime, technical issues, maintenance, or interruption of access.
17. Corrections and Updates
We may update, correct, amend, remove, or change website content at any time without notice.
We do not guarantee that all content on the website will be up to date at all times.
If you notice an error or issue on the website, you can contact us at:
18. Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Empirical Nature excludes all warranties, representations, or guarantees, whether express or implied, relating to this website, its content, or its availability.
Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
19. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Empirical Nature will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from:
- use of, or inability to use, this website;
- reliance on website content;
- errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in website content;
- third-party websites, links, datasets, tools, or platforms;
- viruses, malware, or other harmful material arising from use of the website;
- unauthorised access to or use of website systems, where not caused by our failure to take reasonable care.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.
20. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify Empirical Nature against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, breach of these Terms of Use, infringement of intellectual property rights, or unlawful use of website content.
21. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
The updated version will be indicated by a new “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
By continuing to use the website after changes are published, you agree to the updated terms.
22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Use, this website, or your use of the website.
23. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Rebecca Turner trading as Empirical Nature
Email: team@empiricalnature.co.uk