Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction
Welcome to thewaterwaystrust.com, operated by The Waterways Trust (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and any related services (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

2. Definitions
– “Service” refers to the website thewaterwaystrust.com and all associated features, content, tools, and functions provided through it.
– “User” means any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
– “Content” refers to any materials, data, text, images, video, audio, or other content made available on the Service.
– “Account” refers to any personal profile or registration credentials created by a User to access specific features of the Service.

3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using thewaterwaystrust.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

4. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on thewaterwaystrust.com. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

5. Use of Services
Eligibility: To use the Service, you must be at least 18 years old or have legal capacity under your local jurisdiction.
Account: You may be required to create an Account for accessing certain features. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep your Account secure. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your Account.
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to misuse the Service. This includes but is not limited to engaging in unlawful activity, attempting to gain unauthorized access, introducing viruses or harmful code, or violating the rights of others.

6. Intellectual Property
All content made available through the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Waterways Trust or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without written permission, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

7. User-Generated Content
You may be able to submit or upload content through the Service. By doing so, you grant us a non-exclusive, global, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with operating and promoting the Service. You warrant that any content you submit does not infringe on the legal rights of others.

8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By agreeing to these Terms, you also consent to our Privacy Policy, available on thewaterwaystrust.com.

9. Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links or integrations to third-party websites or services not owned by us. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

10. Disclaimers and Liability
The Service and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Waterways Trust, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses—including legal fees—arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other Users or us. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that should survive shall remain in effect.

13. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the United Kingdom to resolve any legal matter related to these Terms.

14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Waterways Trust regarding the Service.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Waiver: No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right.

15. Contact Info
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].