Effective Date: 25 October 2025
Last Updated: 25 October 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Digital Elite (digitaleliteday.co.uk), operated by Freshfield Digital Ltd.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website.
2. About This Website
2.1 Website Purpose
Digital Elite is an informational website and lead generation service designed to help UK business owners find and compare SEO agencies through our partnership with Bark.
2.2 Who We Are
Operator: Freshfield Digital Ltd
Trading As: Digital Elite
Website: digitaleliteday.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom
2.3 Services Provided
We provide:
- Educational content about search engine optimisation (SEO)
- A quote comparison service connecting businesses with SEO agencies via Bark
- General guidance to help businesses make informed decisions about SEO services
We do not provide SEO services directly, nor do we guarantee any specific outcomes from agencies you may connect with through our platform.
3. Use of Our Website
3.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use of, this website by any third party.
Prohibited activities include:
- Transmitting unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks
- Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our prior written consent
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity
- Interfering with or disrupting the website or servers
3.2 Accuracy of Information
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure information on our website is accurate and current, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.
SEO is a constantly evolving field. Best practices, Google algorithm updates, and industry standards change regularly. We update our content periodically, but some information may become outdated between updates.
3.3 Your Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- Evaluating all information and advice provided on our website
- Conducting your own due diligence when selecting an SEO agency
- Making your own informed decisions about SEO services
- Verifying any claims or information provided by third-party SEO agencies
4. Affiliate Relationships and Commissions
4.1 Our Bark Partnership
Digital Elite operates as an affiliate partner of Bark, a lead generation platform that connects businesses with service providers.
When you use our quote comparison service, you are connected to Bark’s platform. We receive a commission from Bark when you submit a quote request through our website and are successfully matched with an agency.
4.2 How This Works
- You submit a quote request via our website
- Bark matches you with relevant SEO agencies
- Agencies pay Bark for qualified leads
- Bark pays us a commission for the referral
- You do not pay anything for this service
4.3 Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationship with Bark does not influence the educational content, advice, or guidance we provide on our website. We maintain full editorial independence and provide honest, unbiased information about SEO regardless of commercial considerations.
4.4 No Agency Preference
We do not promote specific SEO agencies, nor do we receive additional compensation for steering users toward particular providers. The agencies you’re matched with are determined by Bark based on your requirements and location.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
5.1 Information Provided “As Is”
All information, content, materials, and services on this website are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
5.2 No Professional Advice
The content on our website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. We are not your SEO consultants, and nothing on this website creates a client-consultant relationship.
Before making any business decisions, you should:
- Seek professional advice from qualified consultants
- Conduct thorough research
- Consider your specific circumstances
- Evaluate all available options
5.3 No Guarantees on Results
We make no guarantees, representations, or warranties regarding:
- SEO results you may achieve
- The quality of agencies you connect with through Bark
- The performance, reliability, or suitability of any SEO agency
- Improvements in search rankings, traffic, or conversions
- Any outcomes from implementing advice found on our website
SEO results vary significantly based on industry, competition, budget, website quality, and numerous other factors outside our control.
5.4 Third-Party Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. We do not endorse and are not responsible for:
- The accuracy or reliability of third-party content
- The practices or policies of third-party websites
- Any products or services offered by third parties
- Any transactions between you and third parties
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 To the Maximum Extent Permitted by Law
Freshfield Digital Ltd, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use or inability to use our website
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
- Any decisions made based on information provided on our website
- Any interactions or transactions with SEO agencies found through our referral service
- Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
- Any interruption or cessation of our services
- Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful components encountered through our website
6.2 UK Consumer Rights
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable UK law
6.3 Your Statutory Rights
These Terms do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under UK law.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Our Content
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Freshfield Digital Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.
7.2 Limited Licence
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to:
- Access and view content on our website for personal, non-commercial use
- Print individual pages for personal reference
You may not:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our website
- Republish content from our website without permission
- Create derivative works based on our content
- Use our content for commercial purposes without written consent
7.3 User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, suggestions, or other content to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content.
8. Data Protection and Privacy
8.1 How We Handle Your Data
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
8.2 Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your data
- The right to rectify inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us.
9. Changes to These Terms
9.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page.
9.2 Your Responsibility
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
9.3 Material Changes
For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide prominent notice on our website or via email (if we have your email address).
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
10.1 English Law Applies
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
10.2 Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes amicably. You may also be eligible to use the UK’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.
11. Termination
11.1 Our Right to Terminate
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time
- Remove or modify any content on our website
- Discontinue any aspect of our services
We may exercise these rights without notice or liability if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in unlawful or inappropriate conduct.
11.2 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use our website ceases immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Freshfield Digital Ltd regarding your use of our website.
12.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
12.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
12.5 Third-Party Rights
These Terms are between you and Freshfield Digital Ltd. No third party has any rights to enforce any provision of these Terms under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms, please contact us:
Website: digitaleliteday.co.uk
Operator: Freshfield Digital Ltd
We will respond to enquiries within 5 business days.
14. Acknowledgement
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Last updated: 25 October 2025