Terms of Use for the HPW Member Portal “HPW Live”
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1. Welcome to HPW Live
HPW Live is a portal (referred to as the “Portal”) provided by Hughes Price Walker Limited (“HPW,” “we,” or “us”) acting as the administrator appointed by the Trustee(s) of your pension scheme (the “Trustee”).
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2. Accepting These Terms
By using this Portal, you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before proceeding.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you must stop using this Portal and exit immediately. By continuing to access and use the website, you indicate your ongoing acceptance of these Terms.
We may update these Terms occasionally without prior notice, so check back before each use to stay informed of any changes. Any changes will take effect upon being posted on the Portal and will be binding on you. The most up-to-date version of the Terms will always be available on the Portal.
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3. About the Portal
The Portal provides:
- Information about your pension scheme.
- Tools for managing your pension, like updating personal details or estimating pension benefits if you are a deferred member.
Important
The Portal does not provide financial or professional advice. You should consider obtaining expert advice before making decisions, or refraining from making any decisions, based on the Portal's content.
While we strive to ensure that the content on this website is accurate, up-to-date and complete, it is provided for general information and use only. Any figures generated on this Portal are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent a promise or guarantee of the benefits you may receive.
If there is a discrepancy between the information on the Portal and your benefit entitlement under the scheme’s trust deed and rules and relevant law, the scheme’s trust deed and rules and relevant law will prevail.
We, along with any third parties, make no guarantees or warranties (whether expressed or implied) regarding the timeliness, availability, accuracy, compatibility, security, performance, fitness for purpose, completeness, or suitability of the information, materials, or services provided on the website for any specific purpose.
The content may be updated or changed without notice. The website may occasionally include links to external websites for your convenience and additional information. These links do not imply any endorsement of the linked websites. We accept no responsibility for the content of external sites and you access such sites entirely at your own risk.
HPW makes reasonable efforts to prevent viruses or other harmful computer code from affecting this Portal. HPW does not guarantee or accept responsibility (whether express or implied) for the presence of such threats. You are responsible for implementing adequate safeguards before using the Portal or downloading any material from it.
We do not use any cookies.
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4. Personal Data
You must only upload personal data that you are authorised to share. We handle personal data in line with our Privacy Policy and our agreements with the Trustee.
HPW may collect and share information about your visits to the Portal with the Trustee and the employer that sponsors the pension scheme to monitor the usage of the Portal.
We will collect and process personal data that you provide to us which might include your username, email address, mobile phone number, nominated beneficiaries etc for use on behalf of the Trustee as the pension administrators of the scheme.
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5. Access and Availability
You access the Portal at your own risk. We cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability and may temporarily restrict access for maintenance or technical issues. If the Portal is unavailable, contact us for urgent matters.
We reserve the right to suspend, discontinue, remove, or modify any part of the Portal or its services at any time without prior notice, and we are not liable to you or anyone else for any resulting changes, interruptions, or discontinuations.
If you misuse the Portal or violate these Terms, we may suspend or revoke your access.
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6. Keeping Your Account Secure
We use technology, including an optional Multifactor Authentication (MFA), to protect your account.
- Do not share your login details with anyone.
- If you suspect unauthorised access, notify us immediately.
You are responsible for all activity under your account.
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7. Your Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information when registering or updating your account or using the Portal.
- HPW is not liable for issues caused by inaccurate or incomplete information you provide.
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8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Portal is owned by or licensed to HPW. You may only view or print it for personal use. Reproduction or sharing of content without HPW’s permission is prohibited.
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9. Your Pension Schemes
- The formal Scheme documents govern your pension benefits.
- Information on the Portal is for reference only and may not reflect recent changes. For accurate details, contact us.
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10. Unacceptable Use
You must not use the Portal to:
- Share harmful, illegal, or offensive material.
- Introduce viruses or unauthorised programs.
- Attempt to access or disrupt the Portal or its servers.
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11. Breaches of These Terms
If you breach these Terms, we may:
- Warn you or suspend your access.
- Notify your employer.
- Take legal action if necessary.
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12. Liability
The limitations of liability contained in these Terms take effect to the maximum extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by HPW’s negligence or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
We are not responsible for losses resulting from:
- Portal interruptions or errors.
- Inaccurate information from you, the Trustee, or Scheme Sponsor.
- Events beyond our control.
We (and all associated companies, partnerships, suppliers, members, directors, officers, shareholders and employees or any agents of them and us) accept no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or for content becoming outdated. Therefore, you must verify the accuracy of the information before making any decisions on it. You acknowledge that such information or materials may contain inaccuracies or errors, and we expressly disclaim any liability for such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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13. Applicable Law
This Portal is designed for use within the United Kingdom. We make no assurances that the materials on this site are suitable or accessible in other regions. If you choose to access the website from outside the UK, you do so at your own discretion and are responsible for adhering to any applicable local laws.
These Terms, along with your use of the Portal, are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or your use of the website shall fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
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15. Contact Us
For help or suggestions, please contact us using the Help/Contact link on the Portal website.