In short
We keep this simple:
Our website exists to share information, support volunteers and families, promote fundraising, and make it easier to book things like events or our minibus.
Please use the site respectfully, don’t copy our content, and be kind online.
We do our best to keep everything accurate and secure, but can’t guarantee perfection.
If you have any questions, please use our contact form.
1. About this website
This website is owned and managed by Longford Scout Group, a registered Scout Group within The Scout Association (UK).
By using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.
We may update these terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the site means you accept the most recent version.
2. Website purpose and users
This site provides information about our Scouting activities, news, events, fundraising, and community initiatives.
It also supports:
- Volunteers and parents managing activities and communications
- Fundraising initiatives such as plant sales or event tickets
- Other Scout Groups hiring our minibus
Some areas of the site may require you to create an account or submit a form. You agree to provide accurate information when doing so.
3. User conduct
When using this website, you must not:
- Post or submit anything illegal, offensive, defamatory, or misleading
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data
- Disrupt or damage the website, including introducing malware
- Impersonate another person or organisation
We reserve the right to suspend or close accounts, or block access, if these terms are breached.
4. Content ownership and sharing
Unless stated otherwise, all text, images, videos, and materials on this website belong to Longford Scout Group.
You may:
- Share links to our pages on social media or other websites
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish our content (including images) without written permission
Photos taken by volunteers are treated as the property of Longford Scout Group when captured on our behalf.
5. Information accuracy and disclaimers
We aim to keep all information up to date and accurate, but we can’t guarantee this. Information may change without notice.
This website and its content are provided “as is”. Longford Scout Group accepts no liability for:
- Losses arising from your use of the website or reliance on its content
- Damage caused by technical errors, interruptions, or viruses
- The content or availability of any third-party websites linked from our site
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or reliability.
6. Online payments and fundraising
Some areas of this site allow you to make payments or donations (e.g. event tickets, fundraising campaigns, plant sales).
Payments are processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or Square.
We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
Refunds and cancellations are managed under our separate Event and Booking Policy, available on request or via relevant event pages.
7. Minibus bookings
Scout Groups and community organisations may book our minibus using the online form.
By submitting a booking request, you agree that:
- Use of the minibus is subject to availability and separate hire terms
- The driver must hold a valid driving licence and, if required, proof of insurance or MiDAS certification
- All bookings are subject to approval by Longford Scout Group and may be refused at our discretion
Details of hire costs, insurance, and safety requirements are available on the Minibus Booking page.
8. Privacy and cookies
We take your privacy seriously.
Our Data Privacy Notice explains how we handle personal data, and our Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies.
By using this website, you agree to both of those policies.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Longford Scout Group and its volunteers will not be liable for any:
- Loss or damage arising from use or inability to use the website
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Errors or omissions in website content
Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.
10. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
When we do, we will change the “last updated” date at the top of this page.
Please check periodically for updates — continued use of the site means you accept any changes.
11. Governing law
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.
12. Contact us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using our contact form.
