Terms of Service

Last updated: 14 June 2026

Overview

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of the Clear Waste Route website (clearwasteroute.co.uk) and the Clear Waste Route platform ("Platform"), both operated by Clear Waste Route Ltd (Company No. 17168009), registered in England and Wales ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing this website or participating in the Early Access Programme, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not proceed.

These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and GDPR Statement.

1. Definitions

  • "Platform" means the Clear Waste Route cloud-based software accessible at dashboard.clearwasteroute.co.uk and associated APIs and mobile interfaces.
  • "Customer" means the organisation or individual that has entered into an agreement with us to use the Platform.
  • "User" means any individual authorised by a Customer to access the Platform.
  • "Customer Data" means all data, records, and content uploaded to or processed through the Platform by or on behalf of a Customer.
  • "Early Access Programme" means the pre-commercial release programme through which Customers access the Platform prior to general availability.
  • "Services" means the Platform, support, and any related professional services provided by us.

2. About the Clear Waste Route Platform

Clear Waste Route is a cloud-based waste operations, compliance, and carbon intelligence platform designed for UK waste transfer stations, treatment facilities, landfill operators, and hauliers. The Platform enables digital waste tracking, weighbridge management, fleet operations, compliance reporting, and related workflows in a single connected environment.

The Platform is currently offered under an Early Access Programme. Features, functionality, pricing, and availability may change during this period. Nothing on this website constitutes a binding offer to supply software services unless confirmed in a separate written agreement signed by a director of Clear Waste Route Ltd.

3. Early Access Programme

Participation in the Early Access Programme is subject to separate written terms agreed between Clear Waste Route Ltd and each participating Customer. Where such terms exist, they take precedence over these Terms in the event of conflict.

During the Early Access Programme:

  • The Platform is provided "as is" without formal SLA commitments unless separately agreed in writing.
  • We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or functionality with reasonable notice.
  • Customers acknowledge that the Platform is in active development and may contain bugs or incomplete functionality.
  • Customers agree to provide reasonable feedback to assist development.
  • Pricing during Early Access will be set out in a separate agreement. Early Access participants will receive advance notice of any transition to commercial pricing.

4. Platform Licence

Subject to these Terms and payment of applicable fees (where applicable), we grant each Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Platform solely for the Customer's internal business operations during the agreed subscription term. This licence does not permit:

  • Sub-licensing, reselling, or providing access to the Platform to third parties outside the Customer's organisation without written consent
  • Copying, modifying, reverse-engineering, or creating derivative works from the Platform or any part of it
  • Using the Platform to build a competing product or service
  • Removing or altering any proprietary notices, logos, or branding within the Platform

5. Account Registration and Security

To access the Platform, each User must be registered with valid credentials. Customers are responsible for:

  • Ensuring all User information provided during registration is accurate and kept up to date
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of all login credentials
  • All activity that occurs under their account
  • Promptly notifying us at contact@clearwasteroute.co.uk of any suspected unauthorised access or security breach

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any account where we suspect a security breach or violation of these Terms.

6. Acceptable Use

Customers and Users agree to use the Platform only for lawful business purposes. You must not:

  • Upload, transmit, or store content that is unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, or that infringes any third-party rights
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any system, data, or account
  • Use the Platform to process data in a manner that violates applicable data protection legislation
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Conduct load testing, security scanning, or penetration testing of the Platform without prior written consent
  • Use automated tools to scrape, extract, or systematically download data from the Platform without written permission
  • Use the Platform in a way that impairs the performance, availability, or integrity of the service for other users

We reserve the right to immediately suspend access for any breach of this section.

7. Subscription and Fees

Subscription fees, billing frequency, payment terms, and any professional services fees will be set out in a separate order form or written agreement. Where applicable:

  • Fees are quoted exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise
  • Invoices are due within 30 days of issue unless otherwise agreed
  • We reserve the right to suspend access for overdue payments following reasonable notice
  • We will provide at least 30 days' written notice before any increase in subscription fees
  • No refunds are provided for any partial subscription periods unless otherwise agreed in writing

8. Customer Data and Intellectual Property

Your data remains yours. All Customer Data remains the property of the Customer. By using the Platform, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive licence to store, process, and transmit Customer Data solely as necessary to provide the Services.

We will not access, use, or disclose Customer Data except:

  • As required to provide and maintain the Services
  • As directed or authorised by you
  • As required by applicable law or regulation

All intellectual property rights in the Platform, including software, documentation, trademarks, and underlying technology, remain the property of Clear Waste Route Ltd or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms transfers any such rights to you.

Aggregated, anonymised, and statistical data derived from use of the Platform may be used by us to improve our services, provided such data cannot be used to identify any individual or organisation.

9. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information received from the other party in connection with the Services ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information may only be disclosed to employees or contractors who need it to fulfil obligations under these Terms and who are bound by appropriate confidentiality obligations.

This obligation does not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (b) was independently developed without reference to the Confidential Information; or (c) is required to be disclosed by law or regulation, in which case reasonable prior notice will be given where permitted.

10. Service Availability and Support

We will use reasonable endeavours to make the Platform available at all times. Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance where possible. During the Early Access Programme, no formal uptime SLA applies unless separately agreed in writing.

Support is provided via email at contact@clearwasteroute.co.uk. We aim to respond to support requests within one business day (Monday to Friday, 9am£5pm GMT). Response time commitments for commercial subscriptions will be set out in the applicable order form.

11. Platform Updates and Changes

We continuously develop the Platform and may release updates, new features, and fixes without notice. We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or withdraw features or functionality with reasonable notice
  • Update these Terms — the current version will always be available at this URL. Continued use of the Platform following notification of changes constitutes acceptance
  • Perform scheduled maintenance, providing advance notice where reasonably practicable

12. Warranties and Disclaimers

We warrant that we will provide the Services with reasonable skill and care. Other than as expressly stated, the Platform and website are provided "as is" and we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Compatibility with all systems, browsers, or devices

The Platform is not a substitute for professional legal, regulatory, or compliance advice. Customers remain responsible for compliance with all applicable environmental, waste management, and DEFRA regulations independently of their use of the Platform.

13. Limitation of Liability

Neither party shall be liable to the other for any:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or anticipated savings
  • Loss of data or corruption of data (other than as a direct result of our negligence)
  • Indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss
  • Loss arising from third-party claims

Our total aggregate liability to any Customer in respect of any claims arising under or in connection with these Terms shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total fees paid by the Customer to us in the 12 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or (b) £500.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

14. Indemnification

The Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Clear Waste Route Ltd harmless against any claims, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising from: (a) breach of these Terms by the Customer or its Users; (b) use of the Platform in a manner not permitted by these Terms; or (c) the Customer's violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

15. Term and Termination

These Terms remain in effect for the duration of any active subscription or Early Access participation. Either party may terminate:

  • With 30 days' written notice (for convenience), unless a minimum term has been agreed in a separate order form
  • Immediately upon written notice where the other party has materially breached these Terms and failed to remedy that breach within 14 days of notice
  • Immediately where the other party becomes insolvent, enters administration, or ceases to trade

On termination, we will provide a 30-day window during which the Customer may export their Customer Data. After that period, Customer Data will be securely deleted from our systems unless retention is required by law.

16. Data Protection

Both parties agree to comply with all applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where we process personal data on behalf of a Customer, we act as a data processor and the Customer acts as data controller. A Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") is available on request at contact@clearwasteroute.co.uk and forms part of these Terms where data processing takes place. See also our Privacy Policy and GDPR Statement.

17. Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate with or link to third-party services (such as mapping providers, payment processors, or DEFRA systems). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or terms of use of any third-party service. Your use of third-party services is subject to the relevant provider's own terms.

18. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be in breach of these Terms or liable for delay or failure to perform any obligation to the extent that such delay or failure results from circumstances beyond that party's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, pandemics, government action, or failure of third-party infrastructure providers.

19. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. In the event of a dispute, the parties will first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached within 30 days, either party may refer the matter to the courts of England and Wales, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

20. General

Entire agreement: These Terms, together with any order form, DPA, or written agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersede all prior agreements or representations.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, with the remaining provisions continuing in full force.

Waiver: Failure by either party to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that party's rights to enforce such provision in the future.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of our assets.

21. Contact

For questions about these Terms or to request a Data Processing Agreement, contact us at contact@clearwasteroute.co.uk.

Clear Waste Route Ltd, Company No. 17168009, registered in England and Wales.