1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using fvu.org.uk (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Eligibility & Accounts

• You must be at least 16 years old to register or submit content.
• Certain areas of the Site require an account. You agree to provide accurate details and keep your login credentials secure.
• You must notify us promptly of any unauthorised use of your account.

3. User Conduct & Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Harass, defame, abuse, or discriminate against others.
• Upload or share malicious code, spam, unlawful, or infringing material.
• Scrape, copy, reverse-engineer, or misuse any part of the Site or its content.

4. Intellectual Property & Licence

• All content on the Site (text, images, logos, design) is owned by or licensed to Forth Valley Unity.
• You may access and view this content for your personal use only.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or reuse Site content without prior written permission from Forth Valley Unity.

5. Submissions & Notifications

• By submitting forms, responses, or uploads, you confirm that the information is accurate and lawful.
• You grant FVU a royalty-free licence to store, process, and display your submissions solely for the purposes of operating the Site and providing our services.
• We may send you service-related notifications such as confirmations, receipts, or important updates.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may link to or integrate with external services (e.g., social media, payment providers). These are subject to their own terms and policies; FVU is not responsible for them.

7. Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, accuracy, or suitability of any content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FVU’s total liability to you arising from use of the Site shall not exceed £100 or the amount you have paid to us, whichever is greater. FVU shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify FVU, its officers, staff, and volunteers against any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) resulting from your misuse of the Site or breach of these Terms.

10. Modifications & Termination

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site, or update these Terms, at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Scots law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

12. Severability & Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is invalid, the remainder will continue in effect. Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy and Cookie policies, form the entire agreement between you and FVU regarding your use of the Site.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms: info@fvu.org.uk