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Readable with any browser

This web site was designed to be readable in any web browser, and uses Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for visual layout. The site uses only relative font sizes, compatible with the user-specified “text size” option in visual browsers. If you are using Internet Explorer, for example, you can make your default text size larger under the View menu by selecting Text Size, Larger (or Largest).

If your browser or browsing device does not support CSS at all, the content of each page is still readable.

Older browsers get the “no CSS” treatment by default, because their support for CSS is so poor. If you are still using one of these old browsers, find out how you can upgrade to a better web browsing experience.

Accessibility

This web site was developed to incorporate certain provisions for accessibility, which are set out below.

Access keys

Most browsers support jumping to specific links by typing keys defined on the web site. On Windows, press ALT + an access key; on Macintosh, press Command + an access key.

All pages on this site define the following access keys:

  • Access key 1 - Home page.
  • Access key 2 - About us.
  • Access key 3 - Services.
  • Access key 4 - Case studies.
  • Access key 5 - Resources.
  • Access key 6 - Contact us.
  • Access key 7 - Free guides.
  • Access key 8 - Frequently asked questions.
  • Access key 9 - Privacy.
  • Access key 0 - Site help & accessibility (this page).
  • Access key e - Electricity.
  • Access key g - Gas.
  • Access key w - Water.
  • Access key t - Telecoms.
  • Access key s - Search this site.

Standards compliance

The pages on this site meet the standards benchmarks set out below.

  1. Pages are at least Bobby A approved, complying at least with all the Priority 1 guidelines of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
  2. Pages validate as XHTML 1.0 Transitional and CSS2.
  3. Pages use structured, semantic markup. H1 tags are used for page titles, H2 and H3 tags for subtitles. For example, on this page, JAWS users can skip to the next subsection within the accessibility section by pressing ALT+INSERT+3.

Images

All “content” images used in this site include descriptive ALT attributes. Purely decorative graphics include null ALT attributes.

Accessibility references

More information about the techniques employed to enhance accessibility of this web site is available from these sources:

  1. W3C accessibility guidelines, which explain the reasons behind each guideline.
  2. W3C accessibility techniques, which explain how to implement each guideline.
  3. W3C accessibility checklist, a busy developer’s guide to accessibility.

Terms and conditions

Visitors to this web site (www.businesscostconsultants.co.uk) agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these conditions, please do not use the services provided on this web site.

Disclaimer

Business Cost Consultants provides this web site free of charge on an “as is” basis. While we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, Business Cost Consultants:

  • does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability or legality of any information contained in our web site.
  • expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, relating to our services, or the services of any third parties mentioned on this web site. Details are provided for information purposes only, and Business Cost Consultants will accept no responsibility for the level of service provided by any third party organisation listed solely on our web site.
  • will not be liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, consequential, punitive or special damages, or for any technical problems whatsoever, arising from the use of our web site.
  • reserves the right to make changes to the information contained within our web site at any time. We advise all visitors to verify information found on our site before acting upon it. Any reliance that you place on the accuracy of information found on our web site is at your own sole risk.

Intellectual property

The data and information contained in this web site (including source code, Business Cost Consultants logo and other graphics) are the property and responsibility of Business Cost Consultants. No licence of any such intellectual property rights is granted to visitors as a result of their use of any of our services.

All other trade names/marks, copyrights etc. are the properties of their respective owners.

DECEMBER14 Web Design StudioThe site was developed and built by DECEMBER14 Web Design Studio, Edinburgh.

The site is maintained at the discretion of Business Cost Consultants.

Summary

Business Cost Consultants provides much information on various services, including our own. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and veracity or this information, we do so in the understanding that our visitors accept full responsibility for verifying any information found on our web site. Our site-based recommendations are made for information purposes ONLY. Business Cost Consultants DOES NOT ENDORSE the products of any organisation named solely within our web site.

For a fully guaranteed, independent source of advice, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss how our professional services could help you reduce your costs.

Contact

If you have any queries about these terms and conditions, or about anything else relating to this web site, please email info@businesscostconsultants.co.uk.