• Do you share data with outside companies and/or organisations?

No. AbleStable does not share any 'off-line data' (mailing list e-mail addresses and any data collected for purposes other than for on-line publication on our web site) with any commercial entity, and only discloses this data when required to do so by UK and/or International law.

AbleStableis registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 (UK). Go to Data Protection to view a copy of our entry. You may also find our Privacy Statement and Terms and Conditions of interest.

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• How is your directory organised?

People begin their search for creative people at AbleStable by first selecting a 'Creative Area'. A Creative Area is a broad category of creative activity (for example 'Design'). Within each Creative Area there are many 'Disciplines' (for example 'Web Design'). A Discipline at AbleStable is defined as a specialism within a particular creative field. A certain Discipline may require many 'Skills'. Skills are particular abilities and expertise a person has within a given Discipline (for example being a proficient user of a particular make of web design software).

In summary, the path to finding a creative person at AbleStable is to filter choices by:
Creative Area/s > Discipline/s > Skill/s.

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• How do I register at AbleStable®?

• Member Services (for creative professionals)

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• Where do I find the meaning of a word or term you use?

If you're searching for the meaning of a word or term we're using at AbleStable visit our Glossary. You'll also find it useful in gaining a an understanding of how we define the world of creative professionals.

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• Does your directory act as agents for creative professionals?

AbleStable does not act as an agency. We do not receive commission on any work generated as a result of our directory, and we do not represent Client's interests to creative professionals with the exception of posting projects. Our directory model ensures Clients and Members enjoy the benefits of an introductory service without being tied into an agency levy.

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• Do you recommend creative professionals?

No. Recommendations tend to drive traffic towards a particular group of creative professionals that share certain qualities which may not benefit your requirements. These creative professionals are more likely to be established, non-independant, high status, and more expensive. We have adopted a model that puts Clients in charge of making appropriate comparisons for their needs, and ensures creative professionals are presented on an even playing field.

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• Does AbleStable® require Cookies and JavaScript to be enabled?

Yes. AbleStable's Store uses Cookies and JavaScript to enable the smooth flow of payment transactions. Although users are able to browse our Payment Gateway while Cookies and JavaScript are disabled, users are not able to purchase any items unless users enable their browser to allow Cookies and JavaScript.

There are two Cookies your browser will be required to recognise: one from AbleStable®, the other from WorldPay. If you have disabled Cookies you will need to re-enable cookies by going to your browsers 'tools', 'options', or 'properties' and then to alter the appropriate settings. If you are running a Firewall such as Norton Personal Firewall you may also need to alter your advanced settings to allow Cookies and JavaScript from AbleStable®, and WorldPay. For further information about Cookies see the Frequently Asked Question at our Technical FAQs: Why Does Your Site Require Cookies.

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• How do I find out more about your Product Area?

Our Product Area Guide provides information about how we select products for inclusion at AbleStable®, how to suggest new products for inclusion, and how users rate products we feature.

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• How do I update my profile?

If you are a 'Member' you may alter, modify, change, revise, or amend your Profile at any time by visiting the appropriate link below and entering any amendments in the form you wish to make. Registered users are only required to complete 4 compulsory fields on the form. All other fields may be left blank except those that users wish to change.

Please note, the pages below are large pages and will take up to 30 seconds to open depending on your Internet modem speed. Please be patient as the page opens.

Member: My Profile

Profiles carry all the information our registered users provided during their original registration at AbleStable. Information on how to add or amend image files and text entries to Profiles is also provided on this page.

After Profile Amendments have been received, an e-mail will be sent from our support team asking users to confirm any amendments they have made. Profiles are usually amended within 12 hours.

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• How do I remove myself from your database?

If you wish to be removed from our database go to Remove Me. Completing this form will start the process of completely and irreversibly removing your details from AbleStable's records.

Be aware that any fees given to AbleStable for services are non-refundable. If you wish to reregister you will be required to pay the appropriate full yearly fee. Please remember that we will have no record of you on any of our systems so we will not be able to confirm your prior status.

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