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Water Research Centre Ltd (WRc Ltd) is responsible for managing and operating this website on behalf of the International Water Association (IWA).

Water Research Centre Ltd is part of the RSK Group.

The IWA is a self-governing nonprofit organization and knowledge hub for the water sector.

This website (https://www.waterbasedcarbon.com) is part of an initiative to review the carbon intensity of operational activities related to the management of leakage / Non-Revenue Water (NRW). It exists for data collection, analysis and archiving purposes.

These Terms of Use explain the rules for using this website.

Who we are and how to contact us

https://www.waterbasedcarbon.com is a site operated by Water Research Centre Limited (“We”) who are owned by RSK Group Limited.

WRc Ltd are registered in England and Wales under company number 11172223 and have our registered office at Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0AR.

Our VAT number is GB 371 4158 05

To contact us, please email NRW.Carbon@wrcgroup.com.

By using this website, you accept these Terms of Use

By uploading to, downloading from and / or using the data of this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms you must refrain from using this website.

Other terms that may apply to you

These Terms of Use refer to the following additional Terms, which also apply to your use of this website:

  • The Privacy Policy, which sets out how we will use your personal information.
  • The Cookie Policy, which sets out information about the cookies on this site.

Trade marks

WRc Ltd is a trademark of Water Research Centre Limited. You are not permitted to use this mark without our approval, unless it is part of material you are using as permitted in these terms.

Changes to these Terms of Use

WRc Ltd may update these Terms of Reference at any time without prior notice.  Continued use of this Website and its data constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

 

Data Upload Disclaimer 

By uploading, submitting, or otherwise providing any data (including but not limited to text, files, documents, images, software, or any other content) (“Uploaded Data”) to this website (https://www.waterbasedcarbon.com) (“this Website”), you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Ownership and License

You retain all rights to your Uploaded Data. However, by uploading or providing any data to this Website, you grant WRc Ltd a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, store, process, display, and distribute your Uploaded Data for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting this Website and its services. This license is perpetual unless you remove your data from this Website, in which case the license will be terminated, except for any rights granted to third parties prior to such removal.

 

  1. Data Integrity and Accuracy

You are responsible for ensuring that the Uploaded Data is accurate, complete, and does not contain any errors or omissions. You represent and warrant that the Uploaded Data is not misleading, harmful, or fraudulent and does not violate any applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, or defamation laws.

 

  1. Compliance with Laws

You agree that you will not upload, submit, or otherwise make available any data that:

  • Violates any laws, regulations, or third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, and confidentiality laws.
  • Contains confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information that you are not authorised to share.

Third-Party Rights

By uploading content, you affirm that you have obtained all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to use and upload the content, including any third-party material, and that no rights of third parties will be infringed by the submission of your content.

  • Contains personal data or sensitive information without the consent of the individual to whom it pertains or without adequate safeguards as required by applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
  • Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code that could damage or disrupt the Website or other users’ devices or data.

 

  1. Data Privacy and Security

WRc Ltd, with regard to this website, will take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your Uploaded Data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, you acknowledge that no system is completely secure, and WRc Ltd does not guarantee the security or confidentiality of any Uploaded Data. By uploading data, you consent to the processing and storage of your data as described in our Privacy Policy and agree to take appropriate measures to protect your own data.

 

  1. Content Moderation and Removal

WRc Ltd reserves the right to monitor, review, and remove any Uploaded Data at its discretion if it is deemed inappropriate, unlawful, or in violation of these terms. We may also remove or refuse to process any Uploaded Data that violates our content policies or applicable laws.

WRc Ltd do not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or legality of any Uploaded Data.

 

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WRc Ltd, its affiliates, employees, contractors, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising from the Uploaded Data you submit, including but not limited to claims related to intellectual property infringement, privacy violations, or data breaches.

 

  1. Third-Party Access

You acknowledge and agree that WRc Ltd may share your Uploaded Data with trusted third-party partners or service providers, as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which the data was provided (e.g. storage, processing, or analysis). Such third parties will be subject to appropriate data protection and confidentiality obligations.

 

  1. Data Retention

WRc Ltd may retain your Uploaded Data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in the Website’s Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. You may request the removal of your data by contacting us in accordance with the procedures set out in our Privacy Policy.

 

  1. Termination of Rights

WRc Ltd reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Website or its services if you violate any terms related to the uploading of data.

 

 Data Use / Download Disclaimer

 10. Ownership and License

The data provided on this Website is for informational purposes only.  It is made available on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis without any guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

11. Liability Limitation

WRc Ltd and its owners, operators, affiliates, and licensors shall not be held liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the data or for any loss, damage, or disruption, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, the data on this Website.

In particular, we will not be liable for:

  • loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
  • business interruption;
  • loss of anticipated savings;
  • loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation; or
  • any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

Where data may be sourced from third parties, WRc Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of such data.

12. Third-Party Rights

All intellectual property rights related to the data remain the property of WRc Ltd or the respective rights holder(s).  You may not sell, redistribute or modify the data without explicit written permission.

13. Compliance with Laws

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the data complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party agreements.

14. Indemnification

By downloading and / or using the data, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless WRc Ltd and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expense arising from your use of the data.

15. Governing law

These Terms of Use, their subject matter, and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.