Last updated: 4 September 2026
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the FactoryHive website.
By accessing or using FactoryHive, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.
1. About FactoryHive
FactoryHive is an online platform designed to help users discover manufacturing companies and related information from around the world.
FactoryHive publishes company profiles, manufacturing information, industry-related articles, news and other content.
2. Use of the website
You may use FactoryHive for lawful purposes only.
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems
- Interfere with the operation or security of the website
- Copy, reproduce or republish substantial amounts of FactoryHive content without permission
- Use automated systems to excessively scrape, copy or collect content from the website
- Submit information that is knowingly false, misleading, defamatory or unlawful
- Upload or submit content that infringes another person’s intellectual property or other rights
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms and Conditions have been breached.
3. Company information
FactoryHive provides information about manufacturing companies from a variety of sources, including publicly available information, company websites and information supplied by companies or their representatives.
We aim to make company profiles useful, accurate and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, accurate or current.
Company information may change without notice.
FactoryHive should not be treated as a guarantee, endorsement or certification of any company, product, service or capability featured on the website.
Users should carry out their own research and due diligence before entering into any business relationship with a company listed on FactoryHive.
4. Company profiles and claiming a profile
Companies or their authorised representatives may contact FactoryHive to request changes to information or to claim a company profile.
We may request reasonable information to verify that a person is authorised to represent a company.
FactoryHive reserves the right to approve, reject, modify or remove company profiles or submitted information at its discretion.
5. User-submitted information
If you submit information, text, images, logos or other material to FactoryHive, you confirm that:
- You have the right to provide the material
- The material is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- The material does not infringe the rights of another person or organisation
- The material is not unlawful, defamatory, misleading or harmful
By submitting material to FactoryHive, you grant us permission to use, reproduce, edit, format and publish that material as reasonably necessary to operate and promote FactoryHive.
You remain responsible for the information and material you submit.
6. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the FactoryHive website, including its original text, branding, design, graphics and other original content, belongs to FactoryHive or is used with appropriate permission.
You may view and use the website for personal or legitimate business research.
You must not reproduce, republish, distribute or commercially exploit substantial amounts of FactoryHive content without our prior written permission.
Company names, logos, trademarks and other intellectual property displayed on FactoryHive remain the property of their respective owners.
7. External links
FactoryHive may contain links to third-party websites, including websites belonging to manufacturing companies.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
FactoryHive does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices or services provided by external websites.
Following an external link is done at your own discretion.
8. No professional or commercial advice
Information published on FactoryHive is provided for general informational and research purposes.
Nothing on the website should be considered professional, financial, legal, technical or commercial advice.
Users should independently verify information and obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary.
9. Website availability
We aim to keep FactoryHive available and operating reliably, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or error-free.
We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website without notice.
10. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, FactoryHive will not be responsible for losses or damages arising from:
- Reliance on information published on the website
- Errors or omissions in company profiles or other content
- Changes to company information, products or services
- The actions or conduct of companies featured on FactoryHive
- Transactions or business relationships between users and third parties
- The use of external websites linked from FactoryHive
- Temporary or permanent unavailability of the website
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.
11. Third-party companies
FactoryHive is an independent information platform.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the appearance of a company on FactoryHive does not mean that FactoryHive is affiliated with, partnered with, employed by or officially representing that company.
A company profile should not automatically be interpreted as an endorsement or recommendation by FactoryHive.
12. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
Changes will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.
Your continued use of FactoryHive after changes have been published means that you accept the updated Terms and Conditions.
13. Governing law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of FactoryHive will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
14. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through our Contact Us page.