TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using the Swanage Traffic Alliance (STA) website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our service. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. WEBSITE USAGE

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful purposes related to:

• Learning about traffic issues in Swanage
• Submitting evidence of traffic violations
• Participating in community discussions
• Supporting the STA campaign
• Accessing public information about road safety

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You must not:

• Submit false or misleading information
• Harass, intimidate, or threaten other users
• Attempt to compromise website security
• Use automated systems to scrape content without permission
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Use the website for any illegal purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

3. USER CONTENT AND SUBMISSIONS

3.1 Content Rights

By submitting content (including evidence, comments, testimonials, and any other materials), you grant STA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media for campaign purposes.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to grant this license.

3.2 Content Standards

All submissions must be:

• Accurate and truthful
• Respectful and non-defamatory
• Free from copyright infringement
• Relevant to traffic safety concerns
• Free from hate speech or discriminatory content
• Compliant with all applicable laws

3.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate, offensive, or harmful to our campaign objectives.

4. EVIDENCE SUBMISSION

4.1 Accuracy Requirement

Evidence submitted must be genuine, unaltered, and accurately represent the events depicted. False evidence submission may result in:

• Immediate removal from the platform
• Report to relevant authorities
• Legal action where appropriate
• Permanent ban from the website

4.2 Privacy Considerations

When submitting evidence:

• Blur faces and personal information where possible
• Focus on traffic violations, not individuals
• Respect privacy rights of third parties
• Do not include unnecessary personal details
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws

4.3 Evidence Usage

Submitted evidence may be used by STA for:

• Campaign advocacy and awareness
• Presentations to local authorities
• Public safety demonstrations
• Media and press releases
• Legal proceedings if necessary

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 STA Property

All STA branding, logos, content, and materials remain our property. You may not use STA intellectual property without written permission. This includes but is not limited to:

• The STA logo and brand marks
• Website design and layout
• Original content and articles
• Campaign materials and resources

5.2 User Submissions

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us usage rights as outlined in Section 3.1. You warrant that your submissions do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

5.3 Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or content. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any third-party content.

6. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

6.1 No Warranty

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• Continuous, uninterrupted availability
• Error-free operation
• Accuracy of all information
• Security from unauthorized access
• Compatibility with all devices and browsers

6.2 Limitation of Liability

STA, its volunteers, officers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, incidental, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the website
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Unauthorized access to your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the website
• Any other matter relating to the website

7. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless STA, its volunteers, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the website
• Your violation of any term of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party
• Any misleading or false information you provide

This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms and Conditions and your use of the website.

8. MODIFICATIONS

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms and Conditions means that you accept and agree to the changes.

We encourage you to periodically review these terms to stay informed of updates. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last revised.

9. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in England and Wales for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms and Conditions shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or inquiries about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.