Effective Date: June 2022
Welcome to ONS Data Hub. These Terms of Use explain the rules for using our website, datasets, upload tools, download services, and related features. By accessing or using ONS Data Hub, you agree to follow these Terms.
ONS Data Hub provides a platform for users to discover, upload, share, and download datasets for research, education, analysis, and public information purposes.
You may need an account to upload datasets or access certain features. You are responsible for keeping your username, password, and account information secure. You must provide accurate and current information.
If you upload a dataset, you confirm that you have the right to share it. You must provide accurate dataset titles, descriptions, sources, licenses, and citations where applicable.
You must not upload datasets that:
You retain ownership of datasets and content you upload. By uploading content to ONS Data Hub, you grant us permission to store, display, index, preview, and make the content available through the platform.
Other users may download and use datasets according to the license attached to each dataset. Users are responsible for checking and following the correct license terms before using any dataset.
You agree not to:
ONS Data Hub does not guarantee that every dataset is complete, accurate, up to date, or suitable for a specific purpose. Users should verify data before relying on it for academic, professional, legal, financial, or research decisions.
Some datasets may include links, citations, or references to third-party websites or organisations. ONS Data Hub is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
We may remove, restrict, or edit datasets or user content if we believe they violate these Terms, infringe rights, create risk, or harm the quality and safety of the platform.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, misuse the platform, upload harmful content, or provide false information.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using ONS Data Hub, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the platform means you accept the updated Terms.
ONS Data Hub is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not provide warranties that the service will always be available, error-free, secure, or suitable for your specific needs.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ONS Data Hub will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from use of the platform, uploaded datasets, downloaded files, or third-party links.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact the ONS Data Hub support team.