Terms & Conditions

Heart of Scotland Charity Digs
Last updated: 25 March 2026

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1. 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.

2. About Us

Heart of Scotland Charity Digs is a community organisation that runs organised metal detecting events to raise funds for charity.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website if a member breaches these Terms & Conditions.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.

13. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom.

14. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Heart of Scotland Charity Digs
Website: https://heartofscotlandcharitydigs.co.uk