Effective Date: 24/11/2024
Welcome to the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce website (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the Website.
1. About Us
The Sudbury Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organisation aimed at supporting local businesses in Sudbury, UK. For inquiries, please contact us.
2. Use of the Website
- You may use this Website only for lawful purposes.
- By accessing the Website, you confirm that you will not:
- Use it to post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its systems.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious software.
3. Membership and Payments
- Membership Eligibility: Membership is available to businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals as outlined in our membership criteria.
- Payments: Membership fees are payable annually in advance. By signing up, you agree to the terms of payment specified during registration. Late payments may result in suspension or termination of membership.
- Cancellation: Memberships can be cancelled with [insert notice period, e.g., 30 days], but fees already paid are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
4. Member-Submitted Content
- Members may upload or submit business listings, events, and other content for publication on the Website.
- You retain ownership of your content but grant the Chamber a worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, distribute, and display the content as needed.
- Submitted content must comply with UK laws and these Terms. The Chamber reserves the right to remove or refuse publication of content that is deemed inappropriate.
5. Crowdsourced and Third-Party Content
The Website may include:
- Content submitted by members.
- Links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of such content or external websites.
6. Intellectual Property
- All content on this Website, including text, images, and design, is owned by or licensed to the Chamber, unless otherwise indicated.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the content without prior written consent.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
- The Chamber complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- Members submitting content must ensure that any personal data they provide is accurate, lawful, and provided with the necessary consent.
8. Limitation of Liability
- The Chamber strives to ensure the Website operates smoothly but does not guarantee uninterrupted access or the absence of errors.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Chamber will not be liable for:
- Loss of business, revenue, or data.
- Indirect or consequential damages arising from Website use.
- These limitations do not exclude liability for death, personal injury, or fraud caused by our negligence.
9. Website Maintenance and Updates
- We may update the Website, add new features, or remove outdated ones without prior notice.
- During updates, the Website may be temporarily unavailable.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
- Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Amendments
We may update these Terms from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes, and the updated Terms will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us.