1. Introduction

Welcome to greataytonhistory.co.uk, operated by the Great Ayton History Society (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you accept these Terms of Use and agree to abide by them. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our site.

3. Purpose of the Website

This website is dedicated to providing historical information, research, publications, and resources relating to Great Ayton and the surrounding area. The content is intended for general information and educational purposes only.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

• All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, audio, video, and design, is owned by or licensed to the Great Ayton History Society.

• All content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

• You may view and print materials for personal, non-commercial use only.

• Any use of the content beyond personal use requires our prior written consent.

5. Limitation of Liability

• We strive to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, but we make no warranties or representations as to its accuracy, completeness, or suitability.

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.

• This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, or consequential losses.

6. Acceptable Use

By using our site, you agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that breaches any applicable laws or regulations.

• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful material.

• Interfere with the operation of the site or attempt to access areas of the site not intended for public use.

• Infringe upon the rights of others or post content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.

7. Privacy and Cookies

Our use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy. We also use cookies to enhance user experience; by continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review them regularly. Continued use of the website after any changes will be considered acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. These are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content or practices of those sites and accept no responsibility for them.

10. Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to as many users as possible, including those with disabilities. Please contact us if you experience any issues accessing content.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.