Terms and Conditions

1. About Us

Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust is a Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority and a registered charity in Scotland (Scottish Charity Number: SC053157). We are registered with the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS).

2. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at lochwinnochtrust.org.uk, including any services, content, and features made available through it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

We ask that you read these terms alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

3. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

4. Membership

4.1 Membership Types

Our website supports user registration with the following membership types:

• Ordinary Member
• Associate Member
• Junior Member

Membership status does not affect how you use the website. All membership types are subject to these Terms and to our Articles of Association

4.2 Registration

To register, you must provide accurate and complete information and keep it up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login details and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4.3 Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your membership or access to our website if you breach these Terms or engage in conduct we reasonably consider to be inappropriate or harmful to the trust, its members, or the community.

5. Donations

Donations are processed through Give a Little, a third-party payment processor. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless made in error or as otherwise required by law.

By donating, you confirm that you are authorised to use the payment method provided. We do not store or process your payment card details directly- these are handled securely by Give a Little in accordance with their own terms and privacy policy.

6. Event Bookings

Event bookings are processed through Ticket Tailor, a third-party ticketing platform. When you book an event through our website, your booking is subject to Ticket Tailor’s terms and conditions as well as these Terms.

Please refer to the specific event page for details on cancellation, refunds, and transfer policies. We are not responsible for the processing of payments or refunds handled by Ticket Tailor.

8. Website Content and Intellectual Property

Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust owns all content on our website, including blog posts, images, text, logos, and other materials, unless otherwise stated. Many of our images are owned and licensed to Patrick Smith (pbthecairn.com), who kindly let us use them for this site.

Our blog posts and community news content may be shared via personal messaging, email, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms, provided the content is shared in its original form and attributed to Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust.

You may link to our website from your own website, blog, or social media without seeking prior permission.

Except as expressly permitted above, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from our website without our prior written consent.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Email Octopus – newsletter and membership registration
• Give a Little – donation processing
• Ticket Tailor – event booking and ticketing

We may also include links to other third-party websites for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites or services. Any interactions you have with these third parties are solely between you and them. We do not endorse or accept any liability arising from your use of third-party services.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of our website
• Any loss or damage resulting from your use of or reliance on third-party services, websites, or content linked from our website
• Any loss or damage caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to server outages, cyberattacks, or technical failures

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

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust, its board of directors, volunteers, and members harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with Scots law. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.