Introduction
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the Heart of Scotland Charity Digs website and participation in our events. By using this website or registering as a member, you agree to these terms.
About Us
Heart of Scotland Charity Digs is a community organisation that runs organised metal detecting events to raise funds for charity.
Membership
By registering as a member, you agree that:
- You will provide accurate and truthful information.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details.
- You will not misuse the website or other members’ information.
- We may suspend or terminate accounts that breach these terms.
Event Participation
Participation in organised digs is at your own risk. By attending events, you agree that:
- You will follow all landowner permissions and event rules.
- You will comply with the Countryside Code and all relevant UK laws.
- You are responsible for your own safety and equipment.
- You hold appropriate insurance (e.g., NCMD membership).
Heart of Scotland Charity Digs accepts no liability for loss, damage, injury, or theft occurring during events, except where required by law.
Treasure Trove & Legal Compliance
Members are responsible for complying with all relevant treasure laws, including the Treasure Trove system in Scotland. Any finds must be reported in accordance with legal requirements.
User-Generated Content
Members may upload content such as:
- Profile information
- Images of finds
- Gallery photos
By uploading content, you confirm that:
- You own the rights to the content or have permission to share it.
- The content does not infringe on any third-party rights.
- The content is not offensive, unlawful, or misleading.
We reserve the right to remove content that we consider inappropriate or in breach of these terms.
Lost Item Requests
Our platform may allow members to respond to lost item requests. Heart of Scotland Charity Digs does not guarantee recovery of lost items and is not responsible for agreements made between individuals.
Intellectual Property
All website content, logos, branding, and design elements belong to Heart of Scotland Charity Digs unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce or distribute content without permission.
Website Availability
We aim to keep the website running smoothly but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may update, modify, or suspend parts of the site without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Heart of Scotland Charity Digs shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from use of the website or participation in events.
for death or personal injury caused by negligence or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website if a member breaches these Terms & Conditions.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom.
Contact
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact: