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Terms of Service - British Megalithic Archive

Terms of Service

Effective Date: 1st October 2023

Website: NeolithicBritain.com (the "Site")

Operator: The British Megalithic Archive ("we," "us," or "our")

Welcome to NeolithicBritain.com, the online presence of the British Megalithic Archive. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, and any related services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you are not authorised to use the Site.

1. Definitions

1.1. "Content" refers to all text, images, graphics, maps, data, archaeological information, 3D models, videos, audio, databases, software, and any other material published on or available through the Site.

1.2. "User," "you," "your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Site.

1.3. "Services" refers to the provision of the Site, its Content, and any interactive features, including but not limited to search functions, forums, or downloadable resources.

1.4. "User Contributions" refers to any content submitted, posted, uploaded, or otherwise provided by you to the Site, including comments, forum posts, photographs, or data.

2. Acceptance of Terms & Modifications

2.1. By using NeolithicBritain.com, you confirm that you accept these Terms and that you agree to comply with them. Your agreement includes our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference.

2.2. We may revise these Terms at our sole discretion at any time. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page periodically for updates.

3. Access to the Site

3.1. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to access and use the Site and its Content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only.

3.2. We do not guarantee that the Site, or any Content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of the Site without notice. We will not be liable to you if for any reason the Site is unavailable at any time or for any period.

3.3. You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Site. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Site through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. The British Megalithic Archive is the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in the Site and in the Content published on it. This material is protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.

4.2. Our status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of Content on the Site must always be acknowledged.

4.3. You may print or download extracts of any page(s) from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use and you may draw the attention of others within your organisation to Content posted on the Site.

4.4. You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.

4.5. The commercial use, republication, distribution, or reproduction of any part of the Site's Content (except as expressly permitted in these Terms) is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent. For licensing enquiries, please contact us using the details in Section 15.

4.6. The trade marks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Site are registered and unregistered marks of the British Megalithic Archive or its licensors. You are not permitted to use these without our prior written permission.

5. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

5.1. You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site:

  • In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the British Megalithic Archive, a staff member, another user, or any other person or entity.
  • To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm us or users of the Site.
  • To use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material.
  • To introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • To attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.
  • To attack the Site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

5.2. Any breach of this clause may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them.

6. User Contributions

6.1. The Site may contain interactive features that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content or materials ("User Contributions").

6.2. Any User Contribution you post to the Site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing a User Contribution, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that User Contribution in connection with the Site and our charitable purposes.

6.3. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights in and to your User Contributions and have the right to grant the licence above. You also represent that your User Contributions are accurate, do not violate these Terms, and will not cause injury to any person or entity.

6.4. We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Contributions for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, such material violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

6.5. You are solely responsible for your User Contributions and their accuracy. We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions posted by you or any other user of the Site.

7. Reliance on Information & Disclaimer

7.1. The Content on our Site is provided for general information, academic research, and educational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to professional or archaeological advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the Content on our Site.

7.2. We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the archaeological and historical data presented. However, the nature of archaeological research means that interpretations and data are subject to revision. We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the Content on our Site is accurate, complete, or up to date.

7.3. The inclusion of any links to third-party websites is for your convenience only and does not imply endorsement. 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.

8. Limitation of Liability

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

8.2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms which may apply to the Site or any Content on it, whether express or implied.

8.3. We will not be liable to any user 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, our Site; or
  • Use of or reliance on any Content displayed on our Site.

8.4. In particular, we will not be liable for loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue; business interruption; loss of anticipated savings; loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation; or any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the British Megalithic Archive, its trustees, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Site's Content other than as expressly authorised, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.

10. Data Protection and Privacy (GDPR)

10.1. We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. We will only use your personal information as set out in our Privacy Policy.

10.2. By using the Site, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.

10.3. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. For more information on how we process personal data and your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

10.4. Our lawful bases for processing personal data, as defined under the UK GDPR, include your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, and our legitimate interests in operating and promoting the British Megalithic Archive.

11. Linking to Our Site

11.1. You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists.

11.2. You must not frame our Site on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our Site other than the homepage.

11.3. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

12. Geographic Restrictions

The owner of the Site is based in the United Kingdom. We make no claims that the Site or any of its Content is accessible or appropriate outside of the UK. Access to the Site may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Site from outside the UK, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1. These Terms, their subject matter, and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

13.2. You and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from, or related to, these Terms or your use of the Site.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately.

15. Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about these Terms of Service, or for any data protection enquiries, please contact us at:

The British Megalithic Archive
Email: legal@neolithicbritain.com
Postal Address: [Registered Office Address, United Kingdom]

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and the British Megalithic Archive regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

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