Terms and conditions
Last updated: 1 May 2026
These Terms and Conditions set out the basis on which you may access and use the website (“site”) operated by fortiter (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the site.
About us
We are fortiter, a business and legal consultancy serving technology and high growth companies. We provide information on our website about our services; we do not sell products or services online via this site. To discuss our services, please contact us directly.
Regulatory information
fortiter Limited is a legal consultancy. It is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a law firm or as a recognised body. Mark Deem, Director, is a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales (Admitted 2000), with Higher Rights of Audience (All Proceedings, 2002), and is regulated personally by the SRA in respect of any reserved legal activities he undertakes. Reserved legal activities under the Legal Services Act 2007 (in particular the conduct of litigation and the exercise of rights of audience) are not provided by fortiter Limited; where required they will be provided by Mr Deem personally or by partner law firms under fortiter’s strategic oversight. Complaints about services Mr Deem provides personally may be raised with the SRA in accordance with its published procedure.
Website use
You agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly. You must not misuse the site, attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of it, introduce viruses or other harmful code, or use the site in a way that could damage it or interfere with others’ use. You are responsible for ensuring that anyone who accesses the site through your internet connection is aware of these Terms and complies with them.
Information on the site
The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should obtain professional advice before taking or refraining from any action on the basis of the content on our site. Although we make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete, or current.
No client relationship
Your use of the website or communication with us via the site does not create a client relationship. A formal engagement will only arise when we confirm acceptance of an engagement in writing and on agreed terms.
Intellectual property
We own or license all intellectual property rights in the website and its content, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software. All rights are reserved. You may view, download, and print content for your personal or internal business use only. You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written permission, or the permission of the relevant rights holder where content is licensed.
Acceptable use and prohibited conduct
You must not use the site:
in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations;
to transmit unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material;
to transmit data or upload material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable;
to infringe the rights (including intellectual property and privacy rights) of others.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the site if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms.
Third party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your information only. We have no control over the content or resources of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Disclaimers
The website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms which may apply to the website or any content on it, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that the site will always be available or be uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors or viruses.
Limitation of liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Subject to the foregoing, we will not be liable for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising under or in connection with: (a) use of, or inability to use, the website; or (b) use of or reliance on any content displayed on the website. In particular, we will not be liable for loss of profits, sales, business, revenue, anticipated savings, data, goodwill, or for any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
Privacy and cookies
We are committed to protecting your personal data. Any personal information you provide through the site will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy, which explain what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using the site, you acknowledge that you have read those notices. We will use any information you submit through the site (including via forms or email links) to respond to your enquiry on the lawful bases set out in our Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Security
You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programs, and platform to access our site and should use your own virus protection software. We cannot guarantee that the website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.
Changes to the site and to these terms
We may update and change the website from time to time to reflect changes to our services, user needs, or business priorities. We may amend these Terms at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of the amended Terms. Where changes are material, we will draw attention to them by prominent notice on the site and will update the “Last updated” date above.
Confidentiality of submissions
Information sent to us through the site or via email may not be secure. Please do not submit confidential or commercially sensitive information unless we have agreed in writing to receive it on a confidential basis. If you become a client, confidentiality obligations will be governed by our engagement terms.
Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms, their subject matter, and their formation are governed by the laws of England and Wales. You and we agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction, except that if you are a consumer resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in your local courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your use of the website. They do not govern the provision of our consultancy services, which will be set out in separate engagement terms.
No Waiver
No failure or delay by us in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy.
Assignment
We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.
Company information
fortiter Limited is a company registered in England & Wales (Company No. 16696893).
Registered office:
Suite 106, The Pinnacle
170 Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FD
Contact
For enquiries about this website or our services, please contact:
Mark Deem, Founder and CEO
+44 7725 782 035