Website Terms of Use

These terms set out the conditions under which you may access and use the Aaran Beattie Names website, including limitations of liability, acceptable use, and rights relating to domain and naming content.

1. Introduction

1.1 These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website operated under the domain abnames.com (“the Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

1.2 The Website is operated by Aaran Beattie, a sole trader conducting business under the trading name “Aaran Beattie Names” (also referred to as “ABNames”). All references to “we”, “us”, or “our” in these Terms refer to the same sole trading individual operating without legal separation from the proprietor.

1.3 If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must not use the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any subsequent updates made from time to time.

1.4 These Terms of Use operate in addition to the ABNames Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or contractual documents issued in connection with specific services. By using the Website, you also agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy, which governs the collection and processing of personal data.

1.5 Access to the Website is provided free of charge for general informational and commercial purposes. Access may be suspended, restricted, modified, or withdrawn at any time without notice, and no liability shall arise as a result of such actions.

1.6 ABNames operates a dual offering comprising (a) the listing and sale of proprietary domain names and (b) the provision of bespoke naming services under structured client engagements. Use of the Website for either purpose is subject to these Terms of Use, in addition to any specific agreements issued separately.

2. Intellectual property

2.1 Unless otherwise stated, all content made available on the Website – including but not limited to domain names, textual content, naming proposals, descriptive summaries, offer forms, graphics, logos, images, and all associated documentation – is the intellectual property of Aaran Beattie operating as ABNames, or is used under appropriate permission. All rights are reserved.

2.2 The design, layout, structure, and arrangement of the Website, as well as the underlying source code, software components, and any downloadable documents or naming deliverables, are protected by intellectual property laws and must not be copied, distributed, reverse engineered, repurposed, or exploited in any way without prior written consent.

2.3 You are permitted to view, download, and retain content from the Website solely for personal or internal business evaluation purposes, provided that you do not modify the material, extract or reuse the underlying code, or remove any copyright or proprietary notices. No commercial use, republication, or derivative work is permitted without express written permission.

2.4 No licence is granted to you in respect of any intellectual property rights in or relating to the Website or its contents, other than as expressly set out in these Terms. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

2.5 Any unauthorised use of the Website’s content, naming materials, or digital assets may constitute a breach of copyright, trademark, contract, or applicable computer misuse laws and may give rise to civil or criminal liability.

3. Acceptable use

3.1 You may only use the Website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You must not use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, impair, or interfere with its operation or with any other user’s access to the Website.

3.2 You agree not to: (a) reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any part of the Website, including underlying code, naming content, or domain listings, without express written permission; (b) modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any element of the Website; (c) upload, transmit, or distribute any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable in connection with your use of the Website; (d) attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, or to any systems or networks connected to the Website, by hacking, password mining, or other illegitimate means; (e) introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious, disruptive, or technologically harmful; (f) conduct data scraping, mining, harvesting, or similar data extraction techniques in relation to the Website or its content without prior written consent; or (g) use any automated system, including but not limited to bots, spiders, or offline readers, to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to the server than a human could reasonably produce in the same period.

3.3 You must not use the Website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation, or that is unlawful, fraudulent, or has an unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.

3.4 Breach of this Acceptable Use section may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. In such circumstances, your right to use the Website will terminate immediately and without notice, and such breach may be reported to relevant law enforcement authorities.

4. Service disclaimer and no reliance on information

4.1 The content of the Website is provided for general informational and commercial reference purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal, strategic, marketing, or financial advice, and should not be relied upon as such.

4.2 Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information presented is accurate, complete, and current, no representations, warranties, or guarantees are made – express or implied – regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose.

4.3 Any reliance you place on material published on the Website is strictly at your own risk. You are responsible for obtaining professional advice before taking, or refraining from taking, any action based on the Website’s content, including any naming guidance, domain descriptions, or illustrative examples.

4.4 ABNames does not guarantee the commercial success, legal registrability, or market performance of any domain name or bespoke naming recommendation offered through the Website or its associated services. The suitability of a name for your intended use must be independently assessed by you, including through appropriate legal, linguistic, and brand due diligence.

4.5 The inclusion of example use cases, naming rationale, or descriptive summaries on domain listing pages or within bespoke naming deliverables is illustrative only. These materials are provided to aid understanding and should not be construed as endorsements, performance assurances, or legal validations.

4.6 Nothing on the Website constitutes an offer to enter into a legally binding agreement. All domain sales and bespoke naming engagements are subject to separate written agreements, issued and signed following formal offer acceptance and mutual confirmation of terms.

5. Transaction terms and limitations

5.1 ABNames operates a dual offering comprising: (a) the sale of proprietary domain names listed on the Website; and (b) the provision of bespoke naming services delivered under structured client engagements. Access to either offering through the Website is informational only and does not, by itself, constitute an offer or acceptance capable of forming a contract.

5.2 All domain sales are subject to a formal offer and acceptance process. You may submit an enquiry or offer via the structured form on the relevant domain listing page. We reserve the right to accept, reject, or ignore any offer at our sole discretion and without obligation to provide justification or feedback.

5.3 Where an offer is provisionally accepted, a written sale agreement will be issued specifying the terms of the transaction, including (a) the agreed price, (b) the payment method, (c) the domain to be transferred, (d) the transfer procedure, and (e) any additional terms applicable to that sale. No rights are transferred, and no obligations arise, until the agreement is executed and payment is confirmed in full.

5.4 For bespoke naming services, a separate engagement agreement must be signed before work begins. This will outline the scope of work, deliverables, pricing, timeline, and transfer of intellectual property rights upon completion. The Website does not permit automatic purchase or booking of these services.

5.5 All transactions are conducted subject to availability, technical feasibility, and compliance with applicable laws. We reserve the right to refuse to proceed with any sale or engagement at any stage prior to formal contract execution, including where there are concerns regarding legitimacy, misuse, or reputational risk.

5.6 Prices stated on the Website, including starting prices for domain names, are indicative only and do not constitute binding offers. Final pricing may be subject to negotiation, revision, or withdrawal without notice prior to agreement.

5.7 We do not warrant that any particular domain name or naming recommendation will be available at the time of your enquiry or offer. Domains may be withdrawn, updated, or sold without prior notice.

5.8 All domain sales require payment confirmation before transfer initiation. We are not liable for any loss, delay, or disruption caused by third-party payment processors or registrar processes outside our direct control.

6. Limitation of liability

6.1 Access to and use of the Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind – express or implied – including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, or compatibility with your intended use.

6.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, ABNames shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website, its content, or any services offered through it, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, business opportunities, or anticipated savings.

6.3 ABNames shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by viruses, denial-of-service attacks, system vulnerabilities, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your device, software, data, or other property as a result of accessing or using the Website, or any site linked to it.

6.4 We accept no liability for any reliance placed on content provided via the Website, including naming rationale, example use cases, or domain descriptions. These are illustrative only and do not constitute advice or performance guarantees.

6.5 No liability is accepted for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in information presented on the Website, or for any delay or failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

6.6 Nothing in these Terms of Use limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

6.7 Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website, or with any of its content or functionality, is to cease using the Website.

7. Third-party links and services

7.1 The Website may contain links to external websites, platforms, or service providers not operated or controlled by ABNames. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or affiliation.

7.2 ABNames makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, security, or suitability of third-party websites or services. Access to and use of such third-party sites is entirely at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

7.3 Certain functions relating to the sale and transfer of domain names may involve the use of third-party services, including but not limited to (a) domain registrars, (b) payment platforms, (c) electronic signature providers, and (d) secure cloud-based storage or communication tools. While reasonable efforts are made to use reputable and secure providers, we accept no responsibility for issues arising from their operation, availability, or performance.

7.4 You are responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms, privacy policies, and operational procedures of any third-party services used in connection with your transaction or engagement. ABNames does not act as agent for or have control over these providers.

7.5 ABNames shall not be liable for any loss, disruption, delay, or damage resulting from your use of or reliance on any third-party platform or service, including failure or delay in domain transfer, document execution, or payment processing.

7.6 Where any external service is mandatory for completion of a transaction (e.g. payment processing), your refusal or inability to engage with the specified provider may result in cancellation or non-acceptance of your offer or engagement request.

8. Changes to the website and these terms

8.1 ABNames reserves the right to update, modify, suspend, or withdraw any part of the Website, including its structure, content, features, or listings, at any time and without prior notice. This includes the removal or alteration of domain listings, pricing information, service descriptions, or other materials.

8.2 Access to the Website, or to specific content or functionality within it, may be restricted, temporarily or permanently, at our sole discretion. No liability shall arise as a result of any such modification, suspension, or unavailability.

8.3 ABNames may revise these Terms of Use at any time by amending this page. Any such changes will take effect immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.

8.4 Your continued use of the Website following the publication of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must cease all use of the Website.

8.5 It is your responsibility to review this page periodically to ensure that you are familiar with the current version of the Terms of Use. The version in force at the time of your access or transaction shall apply.

9. Governing law and jurisdiction

9.1 These Terms of Use, their subject matter, and their formation (including any non-contractual disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with them) are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland.

9.2 You and ABNames agree that the courts of Scotland shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use, their subject matter, or their formation.

10. Contact information

10.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or notices relating to these Terms of Use or to the operation of the Website, you may contact Aaran Beattie (trading as ABNames) using the details provided below:

Email: [email protected]

10.2 All correspondence regarding these Terms must be submitted in writing. While no formal response timeframe is guaranteed, reasonable efforts will be made to address legitimate enquiries in a timely and appropriate manner.

Last updated: 4 August 2025