Terms and Conditions for Place Forecast

Version: 2 — active since: 16/04/2024

Welcome to Place Forecast, your dedicated tool for population and housing forecasts provided to you by Place Info. By using our product, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

Definitions

  • The Provider or We: Refers to Place Info, the entity offering a population and housing forecast product called Place Forecast through its website and tools.
  • The Product: Refers to Place Forecast, the product offered by the Provider, which is a population and housing forecast.
  • The Client: Refers to any individual or organisation that has entered into a subscription agreement with the Provider to use the Product.
  • The Public: Refers to any third-party users or individuals who interact with the Provider’s product or content without a subscription agreement.
  • You: refers to both the Client and the Public.

Sections Applicable to Clients and the Public

These sections of our Terms and Conditions apply to both Clients of Place Forecast and to members of the Public who interact with our content and services.

Product Description

We provide the Product, which are forecasts related to population and housing, incorporating various factors, including births, deaths, in-migration, and out-migration. We generate these forecasts using sophisticated algorithms designed to offer valuable insights for planning and analysis purposes.

Data Accuracy and Changes

The accuracy of the data provided by us may vary, and forecasts may be updated over time to reflect improvements in our calculation methodologies, further development, and refinement of our algorithms. We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, but changes are inherent to the nature of forecasting.

Creative Commons Licensing

Data Licensing Under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)

All data provided by the Provider, unless otherwise noted, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This license is designed to allow users the broadest freedom to use, share, and build upon our work, provided that appropriate credit is given and any derived works are licensed under identical terms.

License Terms

Under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, you are free to:

  • Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt — Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

Provided you adhere to the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must provide appropriate credit to the Product and the Provider, include a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You must do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the Provider endorses you or your use of the work.
  • ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.

Implementation of the License

By using any data or material provided by the Provider, you agree to abide by the terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. This agreement ensures that the knowledge and insights derived from the Provider’s data continue to benefit the wider community under open and accessible conditions.

For more details about the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, please visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ .

Credit

When crediting Place Forecast, please use the following citation format: "Source: Place Forecast by Place Info ([link to the specific dataset or page]), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0."

Copyright

All data, visualisations, functionalities, and algorithms provided by the Provider remain our intellectual property. Unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution of any content without explicit permission is strictly prohibited.

Modifications to the Product

The Provider reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any aspect of the Product at any time, with or without notice. While we aim to ensure minimal disruption, we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from such actions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Product provided by the Provider is available on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We make no warranty that the Product will meet your requirements and be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Provider, its officers, directors, employees, suppliers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of our product, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Severability and Waiver

Suppose any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable. In that case, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the other provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. The Provider’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Changes to the Terms

The Provider reserves the right to update or change these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we do, we will post the revised terms on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the product after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions. Please periodically review this document to stay informed.

Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome your feedback, comments, and suggestions for improvements to the Product. Please note, however, that by submitting feedback, you grant the Provider a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate any of your feedback into our products without compensation to you.

Contact Information

For support, questions, or disputes regarding our product, please get in touch with us at support@placeforecast.com.

We are committed to resolving any concerns and encourage you to contact us directly with any issues before filing any claim.

Sections Applicable Only to Clients

The following sections are specifically applicable to Clients who have entered into a subscription agreement with Place Forecast.

Use of the Client's Name and Logo

By agreeing to these terms, the Client grants us the right to use their organisation's name and logo for marketing purposes. This includes but is not limited to, promotional materials and presentations to demonstrate our client base.

Subscription Fees and Renewal

The Provider operates on a subscription basis, with fees billed annually for a 12-month subscription period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled by the Client before the next billing cycle. It is the Client’s responsibility to cancel their subscription if they do not wish to renew.

Discounts

Any discount offered by the Provider applies solely to the next subscription cycle and will not apply to subsequent renewals. Discounts are subject to change and may be provided at our discretion.

Agreement

By using the Product, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions. These terms are subject to change at any time, and your continued use of the Product constitutes an agreement to any modifications.