WEBSITE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Last updated: August 2026
These terms and conditions govern your use of the EMCON website.
The website is operated by County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network Limited, trading as Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN).
By using this website, you agree to these terms.
1. About us
County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network Limited
Trading as Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN)
Company number: 09485596
Registered office:
Tanfield Lea Business Centre
Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate North
Tanfield Lea
Stanley
England
DH9 9DB
EMCON is organised and operated by EMN.
2. About this website
The EMCON website provides information relating to EMCON and associated activities.
This may include information about:
- Exhibition opportunities
- Sponsorship
- Visitors
- Exhibitors
- Speakers
- Seminars and workshops
- Demonstrations
- Networking
- Event registration
- Partners
- Other EMCON and EMN activities
We may update, amend, remove or add website content at any time.
3. Accuracy of information
We take reasonable care to ensure that information published on the website is accurate and current.
However, event arrangements can change and we cannot guarantee that all information will at all times be complete, error-free or up to date.
If you are relying on information for an important decision, you should contact us where appropriate to confirm the relevant details.
4. Event information
Information relating to EMCON may be subject to change.
This includes:
- Event dates and times
- Venue arrangements
- Exhibitors
- Sponsors
- Speakers
- Seminar and workshop programmes
- Demonstrations
- Timetables
- Features and activities
We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to event arrangements where necessary.
A reference to an organisation, speaker, exhibitor or activity on the website does not guarantee that they will ultimately participate in the event.
5. Separate booking and event terms
These Website Terms govern use of the EMCON website only.
Separate terms and conditions may apply where you:
- Book exhibition space
- Enter into a sponsorship agreement
- Purchase a product or service
- Register for an event
- Participate as a speaker or contributor
- Enter into another contractual arrangement with EMN
Where separate contractual terms apply, those terms will govern the relevant booking, purchase or participation in addition to these Website Terms.
6. Permitted use
You may use the website for lawful purposes, including obtaining information about EMCON and making legitimate business enquiries.
You must not:
- Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or related systems
- Interfere with the security or proper operation of the website
- Introduce viruses, malware or other harmful material
- Attempt to overload, disrupt or damage our systems
- Use automated tools to extract substantial quantities of website content without our permission
- Misrepresent your identity or organisation
- Use website content in a manner that infringes our rights or those of another party
We may restrict access where we reasonably believe the website is being misused.
7. Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, intellectual property rights in the EMCON website and its content are owned by or licensed to County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network Limited.
This may include:
- Text
- Graphics
- Photographs
- Video
- Designs
- Layout
- EMCON and EMN branding
- Logos
- Event materials
You may view, download or print reasonable extracts for your own personal or internal business use.
You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, commercially exploit or create substantial derivative materials from our website content without our prior permission, except where permitted by law.
Third-party names, logos, trademarks, photographs and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.
8. Exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and partners
The website may contain information supplied by exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, partners and other third parties.
We may not independently verify every statement made by those third parties and cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information they provide.
The inclusion of a business, product, service or organisation on the EMCON website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation by EMN.
You are responsible for making your own assessment before entering into a transaction or business relationship with a third party.
9. External links
The website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
These links are provided for information or convenience.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for:
- Their content
- Their availability
- Their security
- Their products or services
- Their privacy practices
- Any loss arising from your use of them
You should review the relevant terms and privacy information when visiting another website.
10. Website forms and enquiries
Where you submit information through an EMCON website form, you are responsible for ensuring that:
- The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- You are entitled to provide the information
- You are not submitting unlawful, misleading or harmful material
Submitting an enquiry does not create a contract between you and EMN.
In particular, an enquiry does not guarantee:
- Exhibition space
- Sponsorship availability
- A speaking opportunity
- Event attendance
- Acceptance of an application
- Any particular price or commercial arrangement
A contract will only arise where the appropriate terms have been agreed or a booking has otherwise been accepted by us.
Information submitted through website forms will be handled in accordance with our [Privacy Policy].
11. Website availability
We aim to keep the website available and operating correctly.
However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of:
- Maintenance
- Updates
- Technical problems
- Hosting failures
- Cybersecurity incidents
- Circumstances outside our reasonable control
We may suspend, withdraw, restrict or alter any part of the website where reasonably necessary.
12. Viruses and security
We take reasonable steps to maintain the security of the website, but cannot guarantee that it will always be completely free from viruses or other harmful material.
You are responsible for using appropriate security software and precautions when accessing websites and downloading material.
You must not knowingly introduce malicious software or attempt to compromise the security of the website.
13. Liability
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Subject to this, and to the extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for losses arising solely from:
- Temporary website unavailability
- Reliance on general information published on the website
- Changes to website content
- Third-party websites or services
- Events outside our reasonable control
The website provides general information and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, technical or other professional advice.
You are responsible for determining whether website information is suitable for your particular circumstances.
Separate liability provisions may apply under any exhibitor, sponsor, attendee or other contractual terms entered into with EMN.
14. Privacy
Our use of personal information is explained in our [Privacy Policy].
15. Cookies
Information about cookies and similar technologies used on this website is available in our [Cookie Policy].
16. Changes to these terms
We may amend these terms from time to time.
The latest version will be published on this website and the date at the top of this page will be updated.
Your continued use of the website following an update will be subject to the version then in force.
17. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction in relation to disputes arising from use of this website, subject to any mandatory rights that apply under law.
18. Contact us
For questions about these terms or the EMCON website, please contact:
County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network Limited
Trading as Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN)
Tanfield Lea Business Centre
Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate North
Tanfield Lea
Stanley
England
DH9 9DB
Company number: 09485596
Email: enquiries@emn.org.uk