Terms & Conditions
Please read the following important information regarding the use of Argonaut Capital Partners LLP website (www.argonautcapital.co.uk, the ‘Website’). The information below applies to every page on this website, whether or not such pages individually contain a disclaimer notice.
Use of this website is subject to the following Terms and Conditions of Use (‘Terms of Use’) and by using this website, you accept our Terms of Use and agree to abide by them. If you do not agree to accept and be bound by these Terms of Use you should not use this website and should exit it immediately.
Argonaut Capital Partners LLP (we, us, our, Argonaut) endeavours to ensure that the data and other material in this website is correct and complete and the information contained herein is published in good faith but we do not, however, give or make any guarantee, representation, warranty or other promise or confirmation (whether express or implied) as to its accuracy or completeness. If we amend, revise or update these terms and conditions, which we may do without needing to give you any notice, your continued use of the website indicates your continued acceptance of the amended terms and conditions.
Issuing entity
We are a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland under the name of Argonaut Capital Partners LLP. Our registered office is 4th Floor, 115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN. Our company number is SO300614.
Argonaut Capital Partners LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can access the FCA website at www.fca.org.uk (opens in a new window).
Should you have any questions about the Website or any information contained on it, please contact us at the above address, or at investor.relations@argocap.co.uk or by telephone on + 44 (0)20 7087 9270.
Governing law
This website shall be governed by, and you’re browsing on and use of this website shall be regarded as a deemed acceptance of the laws of the United Kingdom (UK). A condition of using the website is that, in the event of any dispute or proceeding, you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK Courts and waive any objection to proceedings in such courts on the grounds of venue or on the grounds that the proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum.
Intended audience and use of website content
The information in this website, including any research, was prepared by Argonaut only for, and is directed only at, persons that qualify as UK Professional Clients or UK Eligible Counterparties under the FCA rules, including appropriate UK institutional investors and UK intermediaries. The information on this website is not intended for the use of and should not be relied on by any person who would qualify as a Retail Client.
Each country is governed by its own laws and regulations and it is your responsibility to be aware of and to observe all applicable laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction when accessing the information contained on this website. The information on this website is not intended for distribution to or use by any personal entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution would be contrary to local law or regulation.
This website does not constitute an offer or solicitation to invest in any fund in any jurisdiction or country where such offer or solicitation is unlawful. So, this website is not directed at you if the laws or regulations of the jurisdiction or country by which you are governed prohibit or restrict the material on this website from being made available to you. You should only enter this website if you have satisfied yourself that the jurisdiction or country in which you are based imposes no prohibitions or restrictions on the distribution or use of material on this website.
Distribution of any documents and the offering of shares/units in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and accordingly persons into whose possession this document comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe such restrictions. In particular, residents or citizens of the United States of America are specifically prohibited from investing in Argonaut Funds and no person may offer investment in Argonaut Funds to residents or citizens of the United States of America.
The information on this website has been issued and approved by Argonaut and does not in any way constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice. Before making any investment, you should read, understand and retain the relevant investment product or service documentation (e.g. KIID, prospectus). You should remember that past performance of an investment is not a guide to future performance. If you are in any doubt about any of the information on this website, or the suitability of any investment service or product to your needs, please consult your financial or other professional adviser.
Confidentiality
Certain areas of this website are password protected or require additional confirmation that you are an appropriately experienced or qualified investor. Argonaut may at its discretion refuse applications or requests for further information. If Argonaut issues you with a password (a “Password”) you shall keep it confidential and not share it with any other person. You shall keep content accessed with a Password confidential and not disclose it to any other person. This does not apply to any content which comes into the public domain other than through your breach of these Conditions. You shall be responsible for any access to the website (whether or not authorised by you) made using such Password. Argonaut may terminate your access to the password-protected part of its website at any time without notice (whether or not you are in breach of any of the above Conditions).
Data protection
The Argonaut website makes use of cookies. By accepting our Terms of Use and entering our website you are agreeing to our cookie policy. Cookies are small files of information that a web server generates and sends to a web browser. They have a variety of purposes, including recording which parts of a website are being visited and for how long and to prevent disclaimer pages from reappearing when you return to a website. Cookies cannot identify which person is using the computer. For more information about our cookie policy and how to disable cookies on your computer please read our Privacy Policy before proceeding. You can use the settings in your browser to prevent Argonaut’s website storing cookies on your device and you can find out how to do this, and more information on cookies generally, at: www.allaboutcookies.org
Intellectual property
The content of the website is protected by copyright, patent and trademark laws, and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws and all proprietary information and documentation is the property of Argonaut Capital Partners LLP. Reproduction, redistribution and transmission of any information in these pages, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Argonaut Capital Partners LLP is strictly prohibited. You may download or print individual sections of this website for personal use only provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may not reproduce (in whole or in part), transmit (by electronic means or otherwise), modify, link into or use for any public or commercial purpose the website without the prior written permission of Argonaut. For approval, please contact us at investor.relations@argocap.co.uk.
Internet communication is not guaranteed to be timely, secure, error or virus free. Argonaut accepts no liability for any harm to systems or data, nor for personal emails. Emails may be recalled, deleted and monitored.
Transmission of viruses and unlawful activity
You must not transmit any virus, 'worm', 'Trojan horse', or other item of a destructive nature to this website and it is your responsibility to ensure that whatever you download or select for your use from the website is free from such items. Equally, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of this website or to your downloading of any material posted on it, or on any website linked to it. Any such unauthorised use of our website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report any such activity to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use this website will cease immediately and without further notice.
Recording of calls
For the protection of all parties, incoming and outgoing telephone calls to/from Argonaut Capital Partners LLP may be recorded.
Links to other websites
Links to other sites from this website are for information only. Should you leave this website via a link contained hereon, you do so at your own risk. Argonaut is not responsible for the content on other websites and such links are provided solely for your convenience and do not constitute any endorsement, sponsorship or approval of the materials appearing on such sites.
Disclaimer
The content of the Website is designed for information purposes only. Neither the information nor any opinions stated on the Website constitutes a solicitation or offer by Argonaut to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments or to provide any investment advice. Furthermore, Argonaut shall have no liability for any error made or omission from this website or for any loss or damage arising out of the use or reliance on the information provided herein including, without limitation, any loss of profit or any other damage, direct or indirect. Argonaut shall also not bear any losses, costs or expenses incurred as a consequence or result of improper use by any third party or investor of this website. And nothing on this website is intended, nor should it be taken, to create any legal or contractual relationship. Any transmission, downloading or sending of any information from the website does not create any contractual relationship.
Indemnity
By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Argonaut from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal and accounting fees) that Argonaut may become obliged to pay, arising or resulting from your use of this website, the content, or your breach of these Terms of Use. Argonaut reserves the right to assume or participate, at your expense, in the investigation, settlement and defence of any such action or claim.
Tax & legal advice
Argonaut does not provide legal or tax advice. Clients of Argonaut and viewers of this website are encouraged to consult their own legal and tax advisers before making any investment decision.
Fund performance data
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Any performance data shown does not take into account the commissions and costs incurred on the issue and redemption of units. The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Tax assumptions and reliefs depend upon an investor's particular circumstances and may change if those circumstances or the law change. Potential investors must consult their financial & tax advisers before purchasing or selling shares in the Fund.
Non-independent research
Any research published on this website should be considered a marketing communication for purposes of the FCA rules. Such research has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and it is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research. The Argonautica blog is made available solely for the information of UK investment professionals and is not intended for, and should not be relied on by any person who would qualify as a Retail Client. The information contained or referred to in the blog is given for information purposes only and is not intended to constitute financial, legal, tax, investment or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. The content of the Argonautica blog is for the confidential use of only those persons to whom it is lawfully transmitted and is not to be reproduced, distributed or used for any other purposes.
Money Laundering
We are required by The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Terrorism Act 2000, the Bribery and Corruption Act 2010, the Financial Conduct Authority Senior Management Arrangements Systems & Controls Sourcebook and the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group guidance notes (as amended from time to time) to verify both the applicant and the source of funds (if different). This may involve us carrying out an electronic search of information using credit reference agencies. Completion of an application form represents permission to access this information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and also the General Data Protection Regulation.
Miscellaneous
Any failure by Argonaut to exercise any rights or enforce any of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such rights or terms and if any provision of these Terms of Use or their application in a particular circumstance is held to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of these Terms of Use, or the application of such provision in other circumstances, shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of these Terms of Use shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. These Terms of Use (together with any documents referred to in them) constitute the entire agreement between you and Argonaut with regard to your use of this website, and any and all other written or oral agreements or understandings previously existing between you and Argonaut with respect to such use are superseded and cancelled.
By entering this website, you agree that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by the terms of these Terms and Conditions.