Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
1.1 About Us: These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to the website Trail Britain (“the Site”).
1.2 Acceptance of Terms: By accessing or using our Site and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use our Site or Services.
1.3 Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the most recent changes at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Our Services
2.1 Description of Services: We provide users with access to mapping tools, guides to footpaths and access lands, and related features (“Services”). Certain advanced features, including enhanced guides, premium layers, and additional mapping tools, may only be available to paying subscribers (“Premium Features”).
2.2 Access to Services: We make reasonable efforts to ensure the Site and Services are available. However, access may be interrupted, restricted, or delayed due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We do not guarantee that the Site, or any content on it, will be available at all times.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration: To use certain features, including Premium Features, you may be required to create an account by providing a valid email address and password (“Account”). You must ensure that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.
3.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account login credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to notify us promptly if you become aware of any unauthorised use of your Account.
3.3 Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account at any time if we believe you have breached these Terms or engaged in any inappropriate or unlawful conduct.
4. Fees, Payments & Cancellations
4.1 Pricing: Information on pricing for Premium Features is available on the Site. All fees are inclusive of VAT (where applicable) unless otherwise stated.
4.2 Payments: Payment must be made by the methods indicated on the Site. By submitting payment information, you authorise us to charge the applicable fees to your chosen payment method.
4.3 Recurring Subscriptions: Premium Features may be offered on a recurring subscription basis (e.g., monthly or annually). Unless you cancel before the end of your current subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew, and you authorise us to charge the then-current subscription fee using the payment details you have provided.
4.4 Cancellations & Refunds: You may cancel your subscription at any time via your Account settings. Unless otherwise required by law, refunds are provided solely at our discretion.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Ownership: We (and our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in the Site, Services, and any content provided through them, including maps, guides, data, graphics, and software.
5.2 Limited Licence: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site and Services for your personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
5.3 Restrictions: You must not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, reverse-engineer, or otherwise exploit any part of the Site, Services, or associated content, except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law.
6. Acceptable Use
6.1 Lawful Use: You agree to use the Site and Services only in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
6.2 Prohibited Conduct: You must not:
- Use the Site or Services for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or any other user’s account.
- Introduce viruses, worms, or other harmful code.
- Scrape or extract data from the Site or Services without our prior written consent.
- Use the Site or Services to create a competing product or service.
6.3 Enforcement: We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any user who breaches this section, which may include suspending or terminating their Account and reporting to law enforcement authorities.
7. Accuracy of Information & Disclaimers
7.1 Informational Purposes Only: While we endeavour to keep the maps, guides, and information up-to-date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees that the content is accurate, complete, or current. Footpaths, access lands, and related conditions may change without notice.
7.2 No Professional Advice: The content provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, professional, or other specialist advice. Before relying on any information, you should verify it with local authorities or appropriate experts.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 No Warranty: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
8.2 Limitations on Liability: We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage (including without limitation any direct, indirect, special, consequential, or punitive losses) arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or Services, except where such liability cannot be excluded or limited under UK law.
8.3 Maximum Liability: To the extent that we are found liable to you, our total liability shall be limited to the fees paid by you for the relevant Premium Features in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
9. Data Protection & Privacy
9.1 Personal Data: We only collect and process limited personal data (such as your email address and password) as necessary to provide the Services. For details on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
9.2 Compliance with UK Data Protection Law: We will comply with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, in relation to the processing of your personal data.
9.3 Your Rights: You may have rights to access, rectify, or erase your personal data under data protection law. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information on exercising these rights.
10. Third-Party Links & Content
10.1 External Websites: The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over these external sites and do not endorse or assume responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
10.2 Third-Party Map Providers: We may use third-party map providers or other integrations. We are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or performance.
11. Communications
11.1 Electronic Communications: By creating an Account, you agree to receive electronic communications from us, including notices relating to your Account, updates to the Terms, and other information about our Services.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
12.1 Governing Law: These Terms (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
12.2 Jurisdiction: The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms.
13. Severability & Entire Agreement
13.1 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
13.2 Entire Agreement: These Terms and any documents expressly referred to in them represent the entire agreement between you and us in relation to the use of the Site and Services and supersede any prior agreement, understanding, or arrangement between us, whether oral or in writing.
14. Contact Us
14.1 Queries & Complaints: If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Services, please contact us.
Last updated: December 2024