Website Disclaimer

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the smart-cover.co.uk website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms set out on this page. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

IN SHORT

The Smart Cover website disclaimer states that smart-cover.co.uk is provided by Smart-Cover Direct Limited (FRN 600428) for general information purposes only. No guarantee is given that the information is correct, complete, or up-to-date. The website is provided "as is" without warranty, and Smart-Cover Direct Limited accepts no liability for loss arising from reliance on its content. Website content is copyright protected. Third-party links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement. This disclaimer is governed by English and Welsh law.

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Introduction

About This Disclaimer

This disclaimer applies to the website located at www.smart-cover.co.uk (the "Website"), which is operated by Smart-Cover Direct Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. Smart Cover Insurance Services, Smart Cover, and Smart Cover 247 are all trading names of Smart-Cover Direct Limited.

Smart-Cover Direct Limited is an Appointed Representative of City and Commercial Limited (FRN 314346), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Smart-Cover Direct Limited holds FCA reference number FRN 600428.

Smart-Cover Direct Limited provides this Website as a service to its customers and the general public. The Website is provided for general information purposes and to facilitate the quotation, purchase, and management of insurance products.

Important: Nothing on this Website constitutes an offer, invitation, or commitment to enter into any insurance contract. Insurance cover is subject to acceptance, the terms and conditions of the relevant policy, and payment of the applicable premium.
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Content

Accuracy of Information

While the information contained within this Website is periodically updated and reviewed by Smart-Cover Direct Limited, no guarantee is given that the information provided on this Website is correct, complete, current, or up-to-date. The Website content is provided in good faith, but Smart-Cover Direct Limited makes no warranty - express or implied - as to the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any information on the Website.

Insurance products, pricing, terms and conditions, eligibility criteria, and policy features described on this Website are subject to change without notice. The most current and accurate information regarding any Smart Cover insurance product is contained in the relevant:

  • Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) for each product
  • Policy Terms and Conditions provided at the time of purchase
  • Your individual policy schedule, issued upon inception of cover
  • Any formal written communications issued by Smart-Cover Direct Limited to you as a policyholder

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between information on this Website and the terms of your individual policy, the terms of your policy document shall prevail.

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Legal Protection

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Smart-Cover Direct Limited does not accept any responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, cost, expense, or liability of any kind which may arise directly or indirectly from:

  • Reliance on information contained on or accessed through this Website
  • Any error, inaccuracy, omission, or incompleteness of information on this Website
  • Any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, or line or system failure
  • Loss or corruption of data, or failure of computer hardware, software, or telecommunications equipment
  • Access to this Website being delayed, interrupted, or denied for any reason
  • Any action taken in reliance on material or information contained on this Website
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits Smart-Cover Direct Limited's liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by its negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable English law.

This Website and its contents are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Smart-Cover Direct Limited makes no warranty that this Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

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Copyright

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website - including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video content, data compilations, and software - is the property of Smart-Cover Direct Limited or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright under international conventions and applicable UK law.

The Smart Cover name, logo, trademarks, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Smart-Cover Direct Limited or its associated companies. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of Smart-Cover Direct Limited. All other names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Usage Rights

Permitted & Prohibited Use

Smart-Cover Direct Limited grants you a limited licence to access and use this Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only, subject to the restrictions set out in this disclaimer. By using this Website, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website.

Permitted

Downloading and temporarily storing pages for personal viewing
Printing individual pages for personal, non-commercial use
Sharing links to publicly accessible pages of this Website
Using the Website's quote and claims tools as intended
Accessing publicly available information for general reference

Prohibited

Reproducing, copying, or republishing any content without prior written consent
Permanent storage or retransmission of Website content
Commercial use of any material from this Website
Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works from Website content
Using automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from this Website
Framing or mirroring any part of this Website without consent

Reproduction, distribution, republication, or retransmission of material contained within this Website is prohibited unless prior written permission has been obtained from Smart-Cover Direct Limited. Requests for permission should be directed to enquiries@smart-cover.co.uk.

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External Websites

Third-Party Links & External Websites

This Website may contain links to other websites, including those operated and maintained by third parties such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), insurance providers, affiliate partners, review platforms, and other external organisations.

These links are included solely as a convenience to you. The presence of a link on this Website does not imply:

  • Responsibility or liability for the linked website or its content
  • Endorsement of the linked website, its operator, its products, or its services
  • Any commercial relationship between Smart-Cover Direct Limited and the linked website operator
  • That the linked website is subject to the same privacy and data protection standards as this Website

Smart-Cover Direct Limiteddoes not control or monitorthe content of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of content found on any linked website. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk.

Links to regulatory bodies such as the FCA Register and the Financial Ombudsman Service are provided in accordance with our regulatory obligations and do not constitute a commercial endorsement.
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General Information Only

No Professional or Legal Advice

The materials contained on this Website are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes:

  • Legal advice or a legal opinion of any kind
  • Financial advice regulated under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
  • A personal recommendation in respect of any insurance product
  • Accountancy, tax, or professional advice of any other kind

Smart-Cover Direct Limited is an insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to arrange, and in certain cases administer, insurance contracts. The information on this Website is provided to assist you in understanding the insurance products Smart Cover offers. It does not replace the need to read your own policy documentation carefully.

If you require legal, financial, or other professional advice specific to your circumstances, you should consult a qualified and appropriately regulated professional adviser.

Insurance cover: Information on this Website about the scope of cover provided by Smart Cover insurance products is a summary only. Your actual rights and entitlements are determined exclusively by the terms and conditions of your individual policy document and applicable law.
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Service Availability

Website Availability & Security

Smart-Cover Direct Limited does not warrant that this Website or any content on it will be available at any particular time or location, or that access will be continuous, uninterrupted, timely, or error-free. The Website may be taken offline temporarily for maintenance, upgrades, or reasons beyond our reasonable control.

Smart-Cover Direct Limited uses reasonable security measures to protect this Website and the information transmitted through it. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Smart-Cover Direct Limited cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to or from this Website, and any such transmission is at your own risk.

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Smart Cover account credentials
  • You should ensure your own systems and devices are protected with appropriate security software
  • You should be vigilant about phishing attempts that may impersonate Smart Cover
  • If you suspect unauthorised use of your account, contact Smart Cover immediately on 03333 449 559
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FCA Regulation

Regulatory Information & Status

Smart Cover Insurance Services, Smart Cover, and Smart Cover 247 are all trading names of Smart-Cover Direct Limited. This Website is intended for customers and prospective customers based in the United Kingdom and is subject to the UK regulatory regime.

FCA Authorisation & Regulatory Status

Smart-Cover Direct Limited is an Appointed Representative of City and Commercial Limited (FRN 314346), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Smart-Cover Direct Limited is registered on the FCA Financial Services Register under reference number FRN 600428.

You can verify this on the FCA Register at register.fca.org.uk by searching for "Smart-Cover Direct Limited".

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is available to eligible complainants who are not satisfied with Smart Cover's handling of a complaint. Full details of the FOS can be found at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk. The FOS can be contacted by telephone on 0800 023 4 567or by writing to: Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR.

Smart-Cover Direct Limited is also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a data controller under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our privacy practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy.

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Updates

Changes to This Disclaimer

Smart-Cover Direct Limited reserves the right to amend, update, or revise this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication on this Website.

The date shown at the top of this page and in the document metadata indicates when this disclaimer was last revised. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer periodically. Your continued use of this Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

Material changes to this disclaimer - particularly those that may affect your rights or the basis on which we provide services - will, where reasonably practicable, be brought to your attention via a notice on the Website homepage or by direct communication to registered customers.

This disclaimer was last updated on 7 July 2026. Previous versions of this disclaimer may be obtained by contacting Smart Cover at enquiries@smart-cover.co.uk.
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Jurisdiction

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This disclaimer and any dispute or claim arising from or in connection with its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

You and Smart-Cover Direct Limited irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with the use of this Website or this disclaimer.

If any provision of this disclaimer is found by any court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed to be severed from the rest of this disclaimer, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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Get in Touch

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this disclaimer, or if you would like to request permission to reproduce content from this Website, please contact Smart-Cover Direct Limited using the details below.

Principal Place of Business
Smart-Cover Direct Limited
Citibase, 42–44 Clarendon Road
Watford, WD17 1JJ
Registered Address
Ashley Court, 32 Main Street
Ashley, Leicestershire
LE16 8HF
Telephone 03333 449 559
Common Questions

Disclaimer FAQs

Answers to the questions visitors most commonly ask about the Smart Cover website disclaimer.

The Smart Cover website disclaimer sets out the terms under which smart-cover.co.uk is provided. Smart-Cover Direct Limited provides the website as a service for general information purposes. No guarantee is given that the information is correct, complete, or up-to-date, and Smart-Cover Direct Limited accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on website content. The website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
No. Links from smart-cover.co.uk to third-party websites are provided for convenience only. Smart-Cover Direct Limited does not accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, or operation of any linked third-party website, and the inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
Website content is protected by copyright. You may download and temporarily store pages for personal viewing. However, reproduction, permanent storage, republication, or retransmission of any content is prohibited without the prior written consent of Smart-Cover Direct Limited. Contact enquiries@smart-cover.co.uk to request permission.
No. Information on smart-cover.co.uk is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, financial advice, or a personal recommendation in respect of any insurance product. Your actual cover entitlements are determined by the terms of your individual policy document.
Yes. Smart Cover Insurance Services is a trading name of Smart-Cover Direct Limited (FRN 600428), an Appointed Representative of City and Commercial Limited (FRN 314346), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Verify at register.fca.org.uk.
This disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales . Any disputes arising from use of the Website are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.