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CLICK 2 CONNECT CIC — WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Effective Date: 22 July 2025

Last Updated: 22 July 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE

These Website Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) set out the rules for accessing and using http://www.click2connectcic.org and any sub‑domains (together, the “Site”).  By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and all policies incorporated by reference.  If you disagree, you must not use the Site.

1. ABOUT US

Click 2 Connect CIC (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales under company number 16170204.

Registered office: 1 The Clockhouse, Graham Way, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1GY, United Kingdom.

Email: info@click2connectcic.org

We operate the Site to provide information, resources, and signposting relating to education, employment, and community support.

2. OTHER APPLICABLE TERMS

These Terms refer to the following additional policies which also apply to your use of the Site:

   • Privacy Policy (describes how we collect and use personal data);

   • Cookie Policy (sets out information about the cookies and similar technologies we use and how you can manage your preferences).

   • Accessibility Statement (describes the steps we have taken to make the Site usable for as many people as possible).

3. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We reserve the right to amend these Terms from time to time.  Any changes will be posted on this page and, where applicable, notified to you via banner or pop-up.  The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.  Your continued use of the Site after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

4.1 The Site is intended for users aged 16 years or over.  If you are under 16, you may only use the Site with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

4.2 Certain areas of the Site may require you to create an account.  You agree to:

   • provide true, accurate and complete information;

   • keep your login credentials secure; and

   • immediately notify us of any unauthorised use of your account.

   We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that breaches these Terms.

5. ACCEPTABLE USE

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes.  You must NOT:

   a)  violate any applicable law or regulation;

   b)  transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, hateful, harassing or otherwise objectionable;

   c)  infringe any intellectual property or privacy rights;

   d)  knowingly introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other malicious material;

   e)  attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, the server on which it is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Site;

   f)  engage in data mining, data harvesting or any other similar activity in relation to the Site;

   g)  interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or any data contained therein.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in the Site and in the material published on it (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, videos, downloads, and software).  Those works are protected by copyright, trade‑mark and other laws and treaties worldwide.  All such rights are reserved.

6.2 You may print or download extracts of any page(s) for your personal, non‑commercial use, provided that:

   • no modifications are made;

   • our status (and that of any identified contributors) as authors is acknowledged; and

   • any proprietary notices are retained.

6.3 No content may be reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

7. USER‑GENERATED CONTENT

If you submit, upload or post any content to the Site (“User Content”), you:

a)  grant us a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free licence to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of and display such User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Site;

b)  represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant the above licence; and

c)  agree that you remain solely responsible for your User Content and any consequences of posting it.

8. INFORMATION DISCLAIMER

8.1 The content on this Site is provided for general information only.  It is not intended to amount to professional, legal, financial or medical advice on which you should rely.  You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action based on the content of the Site.

8.2 Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees—express or implied—that the content is accurate, complete or up to date.

9. EXTERNAL LINKS

Where the Site contains links to third‑party websites or resources, these links are provided for your information only.  We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

10. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.  Details of how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information, and your rights, are set out in our Privacy Policy.

11. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyse traffic, and, with your consent, personalise content. Essential (strictly necessary) cookies are set automatically. All non-essential cookies require your positive consent. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings tool on the Site. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

12. ACCESSIBILITY

We are committed to making the Site accessible to the widest possible audience and aim to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.  If you experience any difficulty accessing content, please get in touch with us so we can assist and work to improve accessibility.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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

13.2 Subject to clause 13.1, we shall not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with:

    • use of, or inability to use, the Site; or

    • use of or reliance on any content displayed on the Site.

13.3 We will not be liable for:

    a)  loss of profits, sales, business or revenue;

    b)  business interruption;

    c)  loss of anticipated savings;

    d)  loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or

    e)  any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

14. INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us (and our directors, officers, volunteers and employees) harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your breach of these Terms or your improper use of the Site.

15. TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms, create risk or possible legal exposure for us, or for any other reason.  Upon termination the rights and licences granted to you under these Terms will cease.

16. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms (and any non‑contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.  The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

17. CONTACT US

Questions, comments and requests regarding these Terms should be addressed to:

    • Email: info@click2connectcic.org

    • Post: Click 2 Connect CIC, 1 The Clockhouse, Graham Way, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1GY, United Kingdom

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