Terms and Conditions

Your use of this website (“the Site”) is subject to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which is incorporated by reference. Please read them carefully before using the Site.

“Content” means any and all material displayed or made available on the Site.
“You” or “your” means any person who accesses or uses the Site.
“WBKA” means Worcestershire Beekeepers’ Association and includes its branches, officers, and authorised representatives.

1. Nature of the Site

1.1 You are responsible for any charges from third parties that may arise from your use of the Site.

1.2 All information, text, artwork, graphics, and images on the Site are owned by or licensed to WBKA (and/or its associates, assignees, licensees, or sub-licensees). Unless expressly stated otherwise, all copyright and related rights belong to WBKA.

2. Use of the Site

2.1 You agree not to use the Site to:

(a) send or post messages that are offensive, abusive, defamatory, obscene, threatening, or illegal;
(b) cause inconvenience, distress, or anxiety to others, or infringe their rights;
(c) engage in any unlawful activity;
(d) upload, post, or transmit obscene or otherwise inappropriate material;
(e) upload or share any content protected by copyright or proprietary rights without the prior written consent of the owner.

2.2 You agree not to attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Site or its Content, nor to modify or create derivative works from it, except as permitted by law. You may not copy, distribute, or make the Content available electronically or otherwise without permission.

2.3 You acknowledge that WBKA may use any information you provide in accordance with the purposes described in the Privacy Policy and on the Site.

3. Intellectual Property, Warranties, and Indemnity

3.1 All intellectual property rights in the Site and its Content (including software, text, and graphics) remain the property of WBKA, its affiliates, or its licensors.

3.2 You agree:

(a) to use the Site and its Content only for personal, non-commercial purposes;
(b) not to use the Site for any unlawful or unauthorised purpose;
(c) not to interfere with or damage the Site, or impair its operation in any way;
(d) not to use the Site or Content in a way that infringes any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or confidentiality;
(e) not to use the Site or Content for publicity, promotion, or advertising without prior written consent from WBKA;
(f) to resolve any disputes or claims with other users independently, without involving WBKA;
(g) that all intellectual property rights in the Site and its Content remain vested in WBKA; and
(h) that WBKA is under no obligation to provide access to the Site or its Content.

3.3 You agree to indemnify WBKA (and its associated organisations) against all claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach or misuse of the Site or its Content.

4. Exclusion of Liability

4.1 The Site and its Content are provided on an “as is” basis. WBKA makes no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, quality, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

4.2 Advertisements or links appearing on the Site are not verified by WBKA. Any reliance you place on them is at your own risk.

4.3 WBKA gives no warranty regarding:

(a) the reliability or technical performance of the Site;
(b) the security of data you provide through the Site; or
(c) the suitability or legality of any advertisements or linked websites.

4.4 WBKA excludes all liability, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for:

(a) any advertisements or third-party sites accessible through the Site;
(b) any opinions or statements of third parties accessible via the Site; and
(c) any damage to your device, software, or data resulting from use of the Site or its Content.

4.5 WBKA does not warrant that the Site or its Content will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses, or that they will meet your requirements.

4.6 Information and Content may contain errors or inaccuracies. WBKA may make changes to the Site at any time without notice and does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information provided.

4.7 WBKA is under no obligation to maintain any particular Content, products, or services on the Site.

4.8 All brand names, product names, and service names are trademarks of their respective owners. Use of these without prior written consent may constitute infringement, and WBKA does not authorise such use.

5. Changes to These Terms

5.1 WBKA may amend these Terms and Conditions (and the Privacy Policy) at any time by posting an updated version on the Site. Changes take effect five days after posting. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

5.2 WBKA may modify, improve, or remove any part of the Site or its Content at any time without notice.

6. Third-Party Sites and Transactions

6.1 WBKA does not guarantee the availability or content of any third-party sites accessible through the Site and accepts no liability for their availability or accuracy.

6.2 If you enter into any transaction with a third party via the Site, WBKA is not a party to that transaction and has no responsibility for any resulting loss or damage.

7. Termination

WBKA may terminate your access to the Site or these Terms at any time, without notice, for any reason.

8. General

8.1 These Terms and Conditions represent the entire agreement between you and WBKA regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements or representations.

8.2 No waiver by WBKA of any breach of these Terms shall constitute a waiver of any future breaches. Any delay or indulgence does not release you from your obligations.

8.3 If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, it shall be severed without affecting the remaining provisions.

9. Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Last update: 9 November 2025