Cookies are used on the Volvo Truck Corporation web site. A cookie is a small text file containing text information that is stored on your computer. Our purpose in using cookies is to improve the use of the site for you as a visitor.

Three kinds of cookies are used on the Volvo Truck Corporation web site, namely the following:

1.        The first kind saves a file permanently on your computer, and is used to update the web site with new information put on it since your last visit. Information on the web site, which has not been changed since your last visit, is loaded locally from your computer with the purpose to open the web site faster.

2.        The second kind, called a session cookie, is used while you surf on a web site. It entails a temporary transfer of information between your computer and the web site.Session cookies are not permanently saved on your computer and disappear when you shut down the browser on your computer.

3.        The third kind is used for statistical purposes i.e. to get information about how many visitors we have on different parts of our web site.

Unless particularly stated elsewhere cookies are never used by the Volvo Truck Corporation with the aim to gather personal information such as your name, e-mail address etc. Thus, any information gathered through our use of cookies is compiled on an anonymous basis.

If you do not accept the Volvo Truck Corporation’s use of cookies on our web site, it is possible for you to configure your browser to reject cookies by modifying the browser settings or preferences. However, due to the technology used by us on our web site, it will not function properly without the use of cookies.

Terms of Use and Legal notices

Please read these terms and conditions carefully.  Together with our privacy policy, they govern our relationship with you in relation to this web site.  If you have any questions about them or do not wish to accept them, please contact our customer services team at marketinguk@volvo.com or on 01926 414521 before using this website. 

We may change these terms and conditions or our privacy policy at any time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to review these terms and conditions to ensure you are happy with any changes.  Using or accessing this web site indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do not accept these terms and conditions, please do not continue to use this web site.

We are Volvo Group UK Limited, a company registered in England and Wales at Companies House. Our registered office is at Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5YA, England and our registered number is 02190944.  Our VAT number is 262872148.

You can contact us by email at marketinguk@volvo.com or by telephone on 01926 414521
The website to which these terms and conditions apply and for which we are responsible is www.volvotrucks.ie 

Nothing on this website is intended to be nor should be construed as an offer to enter into a contractual relationship with you or anyone else, except for these terms and conditions which govern the relationship between us in relation to your use of the website.  If you enter into a contract with a third party who is named or referred to on this website, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are comfortable with the terms of that contract and to take legal advice if necessary.

Copyright notice

The contents of the web site are copyright © 2002 AB Volvo (publ) (or its subsidiaries and/or licensors where indicated), SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden. All Rights Reserved.

This web site and all the materials contained in it are protected by intellectual property rights, including copyright, and either belong to us or are licensed to us to use.  Materials include, but are not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, graphics, images, sound and documents on the website, as well as other content such as articles, stories and other text.  These materials may not, except for strictly private purposes , be reproduced, transferred, distributed or stored without prior written permission by AB Volvo (publ). Modifications to the contents of the web site are expressly prohibited.

Some parts of the web site contain images that are subject to the copyright or other intellectual property rights of their providers.

You may link to this web site from another web site if you comply with the following guidelines:
Links must be to the homepage of the web site at www.volvotrucks.ie;
You may not create a frame or any other border around the website;
The site from which you wish to link must comply with all relevant laws and regulations and must not contain content which may be considered to be distasteful or offensive; and
You must not imply that we endorse or are associated with any other web site, product or service.

Trademarks

Unless otherwise indicated on the web site, displayed marks, corporate logos and emblems, such as, for example, the symbol shown at top right of this page are subject to the trademark rights of Volvo Trademark Holding AB and/or AB Volvo (publ) (or its subsidiaries). 

Our Liability to you

These terms and conditions do not exclude our liability (if any) to you for:

• Personal injury or death resulting from our negligence;
• Fraud;
• Any matter which it would be illegal for us to exclude or to attempt to exclude our liability.

We are only liable to you for losses which you suffer as a result of a breach of these terms and conditions by us.  We are not responsible to you for any losses which you may incur which were not a foreseeable consequence of us breaching these terms and conditions, for example if you and we could not have contemplated those losses before or when you access this web site.  Our liability to you shall not in any circumstances include any business losses that you may incur, including but not limited to lost data, loss of programs, lost profits or business interruption. 
We do not guarantee that this website will be compatible with all or any hardware and software which you may use.  We do not guarantee that this website will be available all the time or at any specific time.  We reserve the right to withdraw or modify this website at any time.
The Volvo Group makes no warranties and/or representations whatsoever about any other web site, which you may access through this site. Such links are provided only as a convenience and do not mean that the Volvo Group endorses or accepts any responsibility for the contents or the use of such web site. In addition, it is up to you to take precautions and to ensure that whatever you select for your use is free of such items as viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other items of a destructive nature.  It is your responsibility to check the terms and conditions and privacy policies on any other web site which you visit.  We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any such web sites.
Information on this web site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. It is given for general information and interest purposes only.  Whilst we try and ensure the information contained on the web site is accurate and up to date, we cannot be responsible for any inaccuracies in the information.  As a result, you should not rely on this information, and we recommend that you take further advice or seek further guidance before taking any action based on the information contained on this website.  Our liability to you as explained above remains unaffected by this.
The information contained on this web site may be changed at any time without prior notification.

Information that is published on the web site may contain references or cross references to Volvo Group products, services etc. That are not available in your country. The accuracy of such information cannot be guaranteed, particularly since this information is subject to change, specific requirements or availability and such references do not imply that the Volvo Group intends to offer such products, services etc. In your country. Contact your local dealer for complete details regarding the products, services etc. Which may be available to you and in order to place an order.

Comments, questions or suggestions

Please note that any information, unsolicited suggestions, ideas or other submissions will be deemed to be non-confidential and non-proprietary. By sending any information or material, you grant AB Volvo (publ) and the Volvo Group an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute those materials or information, and you also agree that AB Volvo (publ) and the Volvo Group are free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques that you send us for any purpose.

Specific software available on the web site

Any software that may be available to download from this web site (the "Software") is the copyrighted work of AB Volvo (publ) (or any of its subsidiaries) and/or its suppliers.

Use of the Software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, if any, which accompanies or is included with the Software ("License Agreement"). Unless otherwise set out in the License Agreement, the Software is made available for downloading solely for use by non-commercial end users. Any reproduction or redistribution of the Software not in accordance with the License Agreement may result in civil and criminal penalties.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, COPYING OR REPRODUCTION OF THE SOFTWARE TO ANY OTHER SERVER OR LOCATION FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR REDISTRIBUTION IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED.

THE SOFTWARE IS WARRANTED, IF AT ALL, ONLY ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. 
 
Contact

In case you have questions about the above sections, do not hesitate to contact AB Volvo (publ) through the Volvo Group Headquarters contact page

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The formation, existence, construction, performance, validity and all aspects whatsoever of these terms and conditions or of any term of these terms and conditions will be governed by the law of England and Wales.
The English and Welsh courts will have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes which may arise out of or in connection with these terms and conditions or use of the website.

October 2005