Terms of Service

1. About Brinam

Brinam is an independent professional association for British nationals living in the United States. It is not affiliated with the UK Government, the British Embassy, any UK political party, or any US government agency. These terms govern your use of the Brinam website at brinam.com and, where applicable, your participation in the Brinam membership programme.

By accessing or using this site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. Use of this website

Permitted use

You may use brinam.com for personal, non-commercial purposes. This includes reading articles, accessing publicly available resources, and submitting a membership application.

Prohibited use

You may not use this site to:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute content from this site without our prior written permission
• Scrape or systematically extract data from the site using automated tools
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its underlying systems
• Transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, or infringes any third-party rights
• Use the site for any commercial purpose without our explicit consent
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when submitting a membership application

Availability

We aim to keep brinam.com available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend, restrict, or withdraw access to the site at any time without notice for maintenance, technical reasons, or any other purpose we consider appropriate.

3. Content and information on this site

General information only

The articles and resources published on brinam.com are provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, tax advice, financial advice, immigration advice, or any other form of professional advice. You should not rely on the content of this site as a substitute for professional advice specific to your circumstances.

Laws and regulations relating to UK-US taxation, immigration, and related matters change frequently. While we make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and current, we cannot guarantee that information on this site reflects the most recent legal position at any given time. Always verify information with a qualified professional before taking action.

No professional relationship

Accessing content on brinam.com does not create any professional or advisory relationship between you and Brinam. Brinam is not a law firm, accountancy practice, immigration consultancy, or financial services firm. We are a professional association that publishes general guidance for an underserved community.

Accuracy and completeness

We take care to ensure the accuracy of content published on this site, but we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any information on this site. We accept no liability for any errors or omissions in the content.

4. Membership

Application process

Submitting a membership application through brinam.com does not guarantee membership. Brinam membership is offered at our sole discretion. We review applications on a rolling basis and may decline any application without providing a reason.

Membership criteria

Membership is open to British nationals living in the United States, including British citizens, UK-born residents, and dual nationals. We reserve the right to define and revise membership criteria at any time.

Member conduct

Members of Brinam are expected to conduct themselves professionally and in accordance with these terms. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate membership if a member:

• Provides false information in their membership application
• Engages in conduct that is harmful to other members or to Brinam's reputation
• Violates applicable laws or regulations
• Acts in a manner inconsistent with the values of a professional association

Membership termination

Either party may terminate membership at any time. You may withdraw from membership by contacting us at hello@brinam.com. We may terminate your membership with or without notice if we believe you have violated these terms.

5. Intellectual property

All content on brinam.com, including text, design, graphics, logos, and the site's structure and layout, is owned by or licensed to Brinam and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may share links to articles on this site. You may quote brief extracts for comment or educational purposes provided you clearly attribute Brinam and link to the original page. You may not reproduce full articles or substantial portions of content from this site without our prior written permission.

The name "Brinam" and associated branding are proprietary to Brinam. You may not use our name, logo, or branding in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation without our explicit consent.

6. Third-party links

This site contains links to third-party websites, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and informational resources. These links are provided for your convenience. Brinam does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external site you visit.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

This website and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Brinam disclaims all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the site will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected. Your use of this site is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Brinam and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website
• Any reliance on content published on this site
• Any errors or inaccuracies in the content
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
• Any other matter relating to this site or its content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which a claim is based, even if Brinam has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Brinam and its operators from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of this site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference. By using this site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these terms or your use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New York.

If you are accessing this site from the United Kingdom, nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights under English law.

12. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of this site after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Brinam with respect to your use of this site and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at:

Brinam
Email: hello@brinam.com