Terms and Conditions

Last updated: January 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the LovePoundbury Virtual Community Hub, brought to you by the Community Association of Poundbury! By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the website.

2. Purpose of the Website

LovePoundbury/the Community Association of Poundbury is dedicated to promoting and supporting local initiatives and activities. Our website serves as a community-focused platform to connect individuals, groups, and stakeholders in Poundbury.

3. User Responsibilities

By using our website, you agree to the following responsibilities:

Use the website lawfully, honestly, and responsibly.
Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting content to the website.
Respect the rights of others, including intellectual property and privacy rights.

Prohibited Activities

You must not engage in activities including, but not limited to:

Attempting unauthorised access, hacking, or disrupting the website’s functionality.
Uploading malware, viruses, or harmful software.
Engaging in spamming, phishing, or fraudulent schemes.
Impersonating others or misrepresenting your identity.
Using the website to distribute illegal, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for users found to be engaging in prohibited activities (see Section 11 for more details).

User-Generated Content

Users retain ownership of any content they submit to the website (e.g., feedback, listings). By submitting content, you grant LovePoundbury the right to use, reproduce, and display this content for the website’s purposes, including promoting the platform. Users are solely responsible for ensuring the content they provide does not violate the rights of any third parties.

Third-Party Intellectual Property

All rights to third-party intellectual property displayed or referenced on this website (e.g., logos, images, trademarks) remain with their respective owners. You must not use such materials without obtaining permission from the rightful owner.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, unless submitted by users or credited appropriately, is the intellectual property of LovePoundbury. This includes the website’s design, text, graphics, and media.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use website content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

5. Privacy and Cookies

At LovePoundbury/Community Association of Poundbury, user privacy is a priority. Any personal information shared with us will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which adheres to UK GDPR regulations.

Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. Functional cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while analytics cookies are used only with user consent. Users can manage their cookie preferences at any time through their browser settings.

Disclaimer for User-Generated Content

LovePoundbury/Community Association of Poundbury is not liable for any inaccuracies, breaches of rights, or other issues arising from content provided by users or third parties. We reserve the right to moderate or remove inappropriate content.

6. Liability

LovePoundbury/Community Association of Poundbury is not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this website. This includes, but is not limited to:

Technical errors or interruptions.
Loss of data or system failures.
Third-party content or external links provided on the website.

Force Majeure

LovePoundbury/Community Association of Poundbury is not liable for any failure or delay in website performance due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, power outages, or cyberattacks.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. LovePoundbury/Community Association of Poundbury does not endorse or take responsibility for the content, practices, or privacy policies of these external websites. Users are encouraged to review the terms and policies of third-party websites before using their services.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England. Any disputes arising from your use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

9. Amendments to the Terms

LovePoundbury/Community Association of Poundbury reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. You are encouraged to review these Terms regularly to stay informed of updates. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

10. Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us for support.

11. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the website for any user who violates these Terms and Conditions, engages in prohibited activities, or acts in a manner deemed harmful to the website or the community it serves. Termination may be immediate and without prior notice.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: dataprotection@lovepoundbury.org
Address: c/o Purple Office, 6 Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3EN