Terms of Use

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using SponsorFinder UK ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use SponsorFinder UK, including the website and mobile application.

Description of Service

SponsorFinder UK is a free platform that makes the official GOV.UK register of licensed UK visa sponsors searchable and accessible. The Service allows users to:

• Search and browse licensed UK visa sponsors
• View sponsor details including status, location, and visa routes
• Access immigration-related news
• Rate and review sponsors through community feedback
• View CQC (Care Quality Commission) ratings for relevant sponsors

Data Accuracy & Sources

The sponsor data displayed on SponsorFinder UK is sourced from the official GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors. While we strive to keep this data up-to-date:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data
• There may be a delay between updates on GOV.UK and our platform
• Always verify sponsor information directly with GOV.UK or the Home Office before making decisions
• CQC ratings are fetched from the Care Quality Commission API and may not reflect the most current inspection results

SponsorFinder UK is an informational tool only and should not be treated as legal or immigration advice.

User Conduct

When using SponsorFinder UK, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to scrape, harvest, or bulk-download data from the platform
• Not submit false, misleading, or abusive ratings or feedback
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Not use automated tools (bots, crawlers) to access the Service without permission
• Not impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any organisation

We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate these terms.

Community Ratings & Feedback

SponsorFinder UK allows users to rate and provide feedback on sponsors. By submitting ratings or feedback:

• You confirm that your rating reflects your honest experience or opinion
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display your feedback
• You understand that ratings are anonymous and aggregated
• We reserve the right to remove ratings that appear fraudulent, abusive, or in violation of these terms

Community ratings are user-generated and do not represent the views of SponsorFinder UK.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Specifically:

• We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• We do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any data, content, or information provided
• We are not responsible for any decisions made based on information found on the platform
• We do not endorse or vouch for any sponsor listed on the platform

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SponsorFinder UK and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to:

• Loss of employment opportunities based on information from the platform
• Errors or omissions in sponsor data
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Actions taken by third-party sponsors listed on the platform

Intellectual Property

The SponsorFinder UK brand, logos, design, and original content are the property of SponsorFinder UK. Sponsor data is sourced from public government registers and remains Crown Copyright where applicable.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our platform's design or original content without permission.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of SponsorFinder UK after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.