These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of the Benchmark platform and related services ("Platform"). Benchmark is a trading name of ALWD Limited ("Benchmark", "we", "us", or "our"). By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.
Benchmark is an exam emulation and assessment platform that allows training providers to create and administer simulated examinations, and allows users to undertake them.
Benchmark may also provide limited demo materials and optional AI-assisted marking or feedback tools.
Benchmark is a trading name of ALWD Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 14458561, whose registered office is at 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX.
Benchmark is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or any official examining body.
The Platform is intended as a learning and assessment simulation tool only.
Benchmark does not guarantee:
You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use the Platform independently. Users under 18 may only access the Platform with appropriate supervision or authorisation from a parent, guardian, or accredited training provider.
You must:
You are responsible for all activity occurring under your account.
You must not share accounts or permit unauthorised access to the Platform.
Users may upload examination materials, answers, documents, and other content ("User Content").
You retain ownership of your User Content.
By uploading User Content, you grant Benchmark a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, store, process, display, and use that content for the operation, maintenance, improvement, and provision of the Platform.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that you have all rights and permissions necessary to upload and use User Content.
You must not upload content that:
Benchmark may provide optional AI-assisted marking, scoring, or feedback tools through third-party providers.
AI-generated outputs are provided for informational and educational purposes only and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.
AI outputs should not be relied upon as:
Benchmark may modify, suspend, or remove AI features at any time without notice.
The Platform may autosave examination progress and related activity data during use.
While Benchmark takes reasonable steps to maintain the Platform, availability and performance may be affected by maintenance, technical failures, internet disruption, third-party services, or other factors outside Benchmark's control.
Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate internet access, devices, and backups where necessary.
You must not:
Benchmark may suspend or terminate access to the Platform at any time where it reasonably believes a user has:
Benchmark may remove User Content where reasonably necessary to protect the Platform or comply with legal obligations.
All rights in the Platform, including software, branding, interfaces, design, and Benchmark-created materials, are owned by or licensed to Benchmark.
Except as expressly permitted, no part of the Platform may be copied, reproduced, distributed, sold, or exploited without prior written permission.
Benchmark may rely on third-party providers, including hosting, payment, analytics, and AI service providers.
Benchmark is not responsible for outages, errors, or failures caused by third-party services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any statutory rights you have as a consumer (including under the Consumer Rights Act 2015) that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Use of the Platform is also governed by the Benchmark Privacy Policy.
Benchmark may modify the Platform or these Terms at any time.
For material changes, Benchmark will endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice by email where a valid email address is held. Updated Terms will otherwise take effect when published on the Platform.
Continued use of the Platform after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to updated Terms, you should discontinue use of the Platform.
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from these Terms or the use of the Platform.
The Platform is operated by ALWD Limited, trading as Benchmark:
Questions regarding these Terms should be sent to the email address above.