Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to crimestoppersscotland.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and related services provided by Crime Stoppers Scotland (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using crimestoppersscotland.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Service.
2. Definitions
– “Service” refers to the website crimestoppersscotland.com and all related functionalities, content, and services made available through it.
– “User” refers to anyone who accesses or uses the Service, regardless of whether they have registered an account.
– “Content” means all materials, including text, graphics, reports, alerts, and other information or materials made available on or through the Service.
– “Account” refers to an optional user profile registered on crimestoppersscotland.com that enables the user to access certain features of the Service.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you affirm that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
4. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage users to review the Terms regularly.
5. Use of Services
Eligibility
Use of the Service is intended for individuals who are at least 16 years old. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
Account
Some areas of the website may require you to create an Account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and are fully responsible for all activities under your Account.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Service:
– For any unlawful or fraudulent purpose;
– To impersonate another individual or entity;
– To violate the rights of others or post offensive or misleading content;
– To breach, circumvent, or attempt to compromise the security of our website;
– To disrupt or interfere with the Service or servers used to provide it.
6. Intellectual Property
All Content made available via the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Crime Stoppers Scotland or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Content for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes.
7. User-Generated Content
Users may have the ability to submit information, tips, or other content to the Service. By submitting such content, you represent and warrant that:
– You own or have the legal right to submit such content;
– The content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws;
– The content is not defamatory, misleading, or harmful.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, remove, or refuse to display any user-generated content at our sole discretion.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal information. By using the Service, you also consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy available on crimestoppersscotland.com.
9. Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links or integrations to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Crime Stoppers Scotland. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third parties. Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
10. Disclaimers and Liability
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content or the availability of the Service.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Crime Stoppers Scotland disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, arising from or related to your use of or inability to use the Service.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Crime Stoppers Scotland, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, actions, demands, losses, or damages arising from:
– Your use of or access to the Service;
– Violation of these Terms;
– Violation of any law or third-party rights.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other users, or adversely affects the integrity of the Service.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. Any disputes arising from or connected to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.
14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Crime Stoppers Scotland regarding use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.
Severability
If any part of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to reflect the parties’ intention or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.
Waiver
No waiver of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.
15. Contact Info
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].