Cookie Policy
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the PGAT (Planning Governance Assessment Tool) website and platform. By accessing or using PGAT, you agree to be bound by these terms.
About PGAT
PGAT is a governance and decision-law analysis framework designed to assess the quality, structure, and evidential handling of planning decision processes.
PGAT is operated by Venture Governance Ltd (United Kingdom). References to “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to the operator of the PGAT platform.
Permitted use
- Use the platform for lawful, proportionate, and responsible purposes.
- Access and review analytical material for personal, professional, or organisational use.
- Apply outputs as a decision-support aid, not as a substitute for professional judgment.
Restricted use
- No misuse. You must not use PGAT to harass, target, or pressure individuals or public officers.
- No automation or scraping. Systematic extraction of content is prohibited without written permission.
- No misrepresentation. PGAT outputs must not be presented as legal advice or official determinations.
- No interference. You must not attempt to disrupt, bypass, or compromise platform security.
Nature of outputs
PGAT produces structured analytical outputs based on document review, governance principles, and decision-law expectations. Outputs reflect methodological analysis, not factual findings or legal conclusions.
Responsibility for interpretation, reliance, and onward use of outputs remains with the user.
Professional responsibility
- PGAT does not replace qualified legal, planning, or professional advice.
- Users remain responsible for ensuring lawful conduct and proportionality.
- Decisions to act or not act based on PGAT outputs are made entirely at the user’s discretion.
Accounts and access
Some areas of PGAT may require registration or restricted access. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their access credentials.
Access may be suspended or terminated where misuse, breach of these terms, or platform risk is identified.
Intellectual property
All intellectual property rights in PGAT, including methodologies, frameworks, text, and analytical structures, are owned by or licensed to Venture Governance Ltd.
Content may not be reproduced, republished, or adapted without prior written consent, except where permitted by law.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by UK law, PGAT is provided “as is” without warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
We are not liable for any loss, damage, or consequence arising from reliance on PGAT outputs or platform availability.
Changes and availability
PGAT may be updated, modified, or withdrawn at any time. These terms may also be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
Governing law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact
Queries regarding these Terms and Conditions can be directed to:
Email: legal@pgat.co.uk