Terms & Conditions – Scottish Castles Association

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Scottish Castles Association website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, which, together with our Privacy Policy, govern the Scottish Castles Association’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not continue to use this website.

The terms “Scottish Castles Association”, “SCA”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to the website owner, whose registered address is Scottish Castles Association, Cottown Croft, Forglen, Turriff, AB53 4JN. The term “you” refers to the user, member, or visitor of our website.

2. Website Use

This website is provided for general information, membership services, event bookings, and other features related to the activities of the Scottish Castles Association.

By using this website, you agree:

To use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the website.
Not to attempt unauthorised access to restricted areas, member-only content, or administrative features.
That we may suspend or terminate your access to the site if we believe you have breached these Terms.

The content of this website is subject to change without notice. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees or warranties regarding its completeness, accuracy, or suitability for any purpose.

3. Membership Accounts

Our website offers the ability to become a member of the Scottish Castles Association.

You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and keep your account details up to date.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
Membership is non-transferable and subject to our rules and policies, which may be updated from time to time.
We reserve the right to suspend or cancel membership access if we believe the account has been misused or these Terms have been breached.

Membership payments are subject to any fees and renewal terms displayed on the website. Refunds for membership fees will be considered only in line with our Refund Policy (where applicable).

4. Event Bookings

The website allows you to register for events organised by the Scottish Castles Association, which may be free or ticketed.

Event availability is not guaranteed until booking is confirmed.
We reserve the right to amend or cancel events where necessary. In such cases, we will provide reasonable notice and, where applicable, refund ticket fees in line with our Event Refund Policy.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the details you provide when booking are correct.

5. Contact Forms and Data Submission

When you submit personal information via contact forms, you agree:

To provide truthful and accurate information.
That we may process and store your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection laws.
That while we take appropriate steps to safeguard information, transmission over the internet is never fully secure and is at your own risk.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, images, graphics, and downloadable materials, is owned by or licensed to the Scottish Castles Association.

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.
You must not reproduce, distribute, or modify any material from this site without prior written consent from the Scottish Castles Association.
Any trademarks or logos not owned by us that appear on this site are the property of their respective owners.

7. Downloadable Resources

The website may provide resources or files for members or visitors to download.

You may use these materials for personal reference or educational purposes only and must not alter or redistribute them for commercial gain without our permission.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure downloads are safe, but you are responsible for ensuring that files are compatible with your systems and free from harmful code.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external sites for additional information or convenience. We do not endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or any loss or damage arising from your use of them.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Scottish Castles Association excludes liability for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from:

Your use of, or inability to use, this website or its services.
Reliance on information or materials provided on the site.
Technical issues, interruptions, or unauthorised access to your account or data.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or other liability that cannot be excluded under Scottish law.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, or legal requirements. Continued use of the website following updates will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from them are governed by the laws of Scotland. The Scottish courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claims or proceedings.