Website Terms and Conditions
Last updated: May 2026
The Start-Up Studio
thestartupstudio.org
These terms cover your use of this website. They are intentionally straightforward. If you have questions, get in touch.
1. Who we are
The Start-Up Studio is a business support programme funded by Staffordshire County Council, operated by RTi Solutions LLP (OC455657) and delivered by Clare Harford.
Contact:
admin@thestartupstudio.org | 07717 446794
By using this website, you accept these terms. If you do not, please do not use the site.
2. What this website is for
This website provides information about the Start-Up Studio programme - a free, publicly funded business support programme for people starting or growing a business in Lichfield District.
It allows you to:
- Learn about the programme and what it offers
- Book a place on a free workshop (via Eventbrite)
- Book a 1-to-1 session (via Google Calendar)
- Express interest in Business Club
- Contact the programme team
- Access the Learning Centre (which links to Business Growth Engine articles)
It is a programme information and access site. It is not a commercial platform.
3. The programme
Eligibility
The Start-Up Studio is free to eligible participants. To be eligible you must:
- Be based in Lichfield District or the surrounding eligible area
- Be at the pre-start stage or early stages of trading (broadly within your first 0-2 years)
We reserve the right to assess eligibility at registration and to decline participation where criteria are not met.
Funded programme
The programme is funded by Staffordshire County Council under contract IA3856. Participation involves the collection and reporting of attendance data to SCC. By registering, you agree to this requirement. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Availability
Workshop places are subject to availability. Booking a place does not guarantee attendance if a session is cancelled or oversubscribed. We will give reasonable notice of any changes to planned sessions.
Business Club
Business Club is an additional support offer facilitated by Clare Harford and made available to eligible programme participants during the SCC contract period. It is not a funded or regulated component of the SCC programme. Access is arranged directly with Clare Harford.
4. Booking and external services
Workshop bookings are handled by Eventbrite. 1-to-1 session bookings are handled via Google Calendar. When you use these services, you are subject to their own terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the operation, availability, or data practices of these third-party platforms.
5. Learning Centre
The Learning Centre on this website displays articles from Business Growth Engine (businessgrowthengine.co.uk). Clicking a Learning Centre card will take you to the Business Growth Engine website. Business Growth Engine content is governed by its own terms and policies.
6. Not professional advice
Content on this website and delivered through the programme is for general educational and informational purposes. It is designed to support people thinking about or starting a business.
It is not:
- Legal advice
- Financial or accounting advice
- Professional business consultancy
You should seek independent professional advice before making significant legal, financial, or business decisions. We accept no liability for decisions made solely in reliance on programme content.
7. Intellectual property
Content on this website - including text, images, programme materials, and branding - is owned by RTi Solutions LLP, Clare Harford, or their licensors. You may view and print content for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit content from this site without written permission.
8. Acceptable use
You must use this website lawfully. You must not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its infrastructure
- Transmit malware or harmful code
- Harvest personal data from the site
- Use the site to send unsolicited commercial communications
We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access without notice where these terms are breached.
9. Availability and changes
We aim to keep this website available and up to date, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to change or withdraw any part of the site or the programme at any time. Where changes affect programme participants, we will give reasonable notice.
10. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:
- Loss or damage arising from use of, or inability to use, this website
- Inaccuracies in website content
- Loss arising from use of external services (Eventbrite, Google Calendar, Business Growth Engine)
Nothing in these terms limits liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud.
11. Privacy and cookies
Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
12. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.