Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: 20 July 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the SHIELDS Growth System™ website.
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of this website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.
2. About Us
The SHIELDS Growth System™ is a business consultancy providing business growth, sales, leadership and strategic advisory services to owner-managed businesses.
Throughout these Terms, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to SHIELDS Growth System™.
3. Use of This Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Breach any applicable laws or regulations.
- Infringe the rights of others.
- Restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website.
- Introduce viruses, malware or other harmful technology.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access where misuse is identified.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is owned by or licensed to SHIELDS Growth System™.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Arrange consultations
- Deliver our services
- Improve our website
- Communicate with you
- Send information you have requested
- Maintain business records
- Meet legal obligations
No part of this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed or used for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
5. Business Information
The information provided on this website is for general information purposes only.
Whilst we aim to ensure all information is accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness, accuracy or suitability for any particular purpose.
You should seek independent professional advice before making significant business or financial decisions.
6. No Guarantee of Results
Every business is different.
Although we use proven business growth frameworks and methodologies, we cannot guarantee specific financial, commercial or operational results.
Success depends upon many factors, including implementation, market conditions, management decisions and individual business circumstances.
7. Complimentary Business Growth Review
Any complimentary consultation or Business Growth Review is provided without obligation.
We reserve the right to decline or discontinue consultations where we believe our services are not suitable or where there is a conflict of interest.
8. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
These links are provided for convenience only.
We do not control or endorse the content of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for their content, security or privacy practices.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SHIELDS Growth System™ shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential or special losses arising from:
- Use of this website.
- Reliance upon information contained within the website.
- Temporary unavailability of the website.
- Errors or omissions in website content.
Nothing within these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion is prohibited by law.
10. Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep this website available and functioning correctly.
However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and accept no liability for downtime, maintenance or technical issues beyond our reasonable control.
11. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, store and process your personal information.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Scotland.
Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.
17. Contact Information
SHIELDS Growth System™