1. Introduction

Welcome to Wild in Scotland's website. This Acceptable Use Policy (the "Policy") outlines the rules and guidelines for using our website, including but not limited to uploading content, adding comments to forums, or engaging in any other form of interaction on our website. By using our website, you agree to comply with this Policy as part of our Website Terms (www.wildinscotland.co.uk ). Please read this Policy carefully before using our website.

2. Who We Are

 (www.wildinscotland.co.uk ) is operated by Louise Gamble

Some important details about us: 

Our email address is: hello@wildinscotland.co.uk

3. Use of Our Website

If you do anything which is a criminal offence under a law called the Computer Misuse Act 1990, your right to use the site will end immediately. We will report you to the relevant authorities and give them your identity.

You must use our website only for lawful purposes. It is strictly prohibited to use our website for any illegal, harmful, or offensive activities, including but not limited to the dissemination of any materials that are defamatory, obscene, or violate the rights of others.

You must not use the site to do any of the following:

• Break any laws or regulations of any jurisdiction
• Do anything unlawful or fraudulent, or which has an unlawful or fraudulent effect
•  Harm or attempt to harm minors
• Do anything with material that does not meet our content standards (these are listed below)
•  Do anything with unsolicited advertising material (known as spam)
• Transmit any data or material that is harmful to other programs, software, or hardware (for    example, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, etc.)
• Copy in any way or re-sell any part of our site (unless we allow it under our website terms)
• Interfere with or damage any part of our site, equipment, network, software or storage arrangements.

3.1. Respectful Behaviour

We expect all users to interact with each other in a respectful and courteous manner. Any form of harassment, hate speech, or abusive behaviour towards other users will not be tolerated.

3.2. Age Restrictions

Use of our interactive services by any child under the age of 16 is subject to parental or guardian consent and therefore consent must be obtained before using our services. It is the parent or guardians’ responsibility to educate their child/children in the safe use of internet and to make them aware of the potential dangers to safeguard them. 

4. Content Uploads and Content Standards 

These content standards apply to all material that you contribute to www.wildinscotland.co.uk  and to all interactive services on our website. You must follow these content standards.

Your contributions must be:

• Accurate if they are factual
• Genuine if they are opinion based
• Within the law
• Ownership and Permissions: By uploading content or adding comments to our website, you affirm that you own the necessary rights or have obtained appropriate permissions to use and share such content. You retain ownership of your content, but you grant Wild in Scotland a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on our website and related promotional materials.
• Appropriate: Ensure that any content you upload or comments you post are relevant to the topic and appropriate for all audiences. Do not upload or share content that contains viruses, malware, or any content that could cause harm to our website or other users.

Your contributions must not be:

• Obscene or offensive
• Likely to deceive, harass, annoy, threaten, or invade someone else's privacy.
• Promote material that is sexually explicit or include anything that amounts to child sexual abuse
• Promote violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, age, disability, or sexual orientation
• Contain any statement that would encourage or induce terrorism
• Contain any advertising or promote any services or web links to other sites
• Infringe anyone else's intellectual property
• Be used to impersonate anyone, or misrepresent anyone's identity
• Encourage or assist anything that breaks the law, breaches a legal duty owed to a third party (such as confidentiality) or promotes illegal activity.

4.1. Moderation, Suspension and Termination

Wild in Scotland reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any content or comments that violate this Policy or our Website Terms. 

Repeat offenders may be subject to:

• account suspension or permanent banning.
• temporarily or permanently suspension of use
• Removing material you have put on the site
• Sending you a written warning
• Taking legal action
• Reporting you to the right authorities.

Wild in Scotland exclude legal responsibility and cost for actions we take to deal with your breach of our policy.

5. Interactive Services

At Wild in Scotland, any interactive services we provide, such as chat rooms and bulletin boards, to enhance user engagement and foster a sense of community requires you to follow these standards. To ensure a safe and positive experience for all users, we have established the following standards for our interactive services:

5.1. Clear Information

Before you access our interactive services, we will provide clear and transparent information about the nature of the service. This includes details about the type of content allowed, expected user behaviour, and any specific rules or guidelines that must be followed while using the service.

5.2. Moderation Details

We employ a moderation system to oversee the content posted in our interactive services. The moderation process helps ensure that our website remains a respectful and appropriate platform for all users. We will provide information on how the moderation process works and how you can contact the moderator if you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance.

5.3. Risk Assessment and Child Protection

We are committed to assessing potential risks associated with our interactive services, especially concerning the safety of children. If we identify any content or activities that may pose risks, we will take appropriate measures to moderate the content or, if necessary, take it down. However, it is essential to understand that we may not always be able to prevent all risks entirely, and users should exercise their own judgment and discretion while using the interactive services.

5.4. No Obligation for Moderation

While we strive to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment through moderation, we want to make it clear that we are not obligated to moderate all user-generated content or activities on our website. Therefore, users should exercise caution and adhere to our standards for appropriate behaviour even in areas where moderation may not be actively applied.

5.5. Disclaimer of Responsibility

We will not be held responsible for any losses, damages, or harm incurred by individuals who do not use our interactive services in accordance with our established standards, whether or not we have actively moderated the service. Users are responsible for their own actions and the content they contribute to the interactive services.

Our aim is to create a positive and inclusive online community where users can share their experiences and engage with one another respectfully. By using our interactive services, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these standards and guidelines.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1. Personal Information

When using our website, you may provide personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy  to understand how we collect, store, and process your data.

6.2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy (www.wildinscotland.co.uk/cookies).

7. Changes to the Policy

7.1. Review

This Policy may be updated or amended from time to time. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed of any changes, as they will be binding upon you.

7.2. Notice of Changes

If significant changes are made to this Policy, we may provide additional notice through our website or other means to ensure you are aware of the modifications.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Acceptable Use Policy or its implementation, please contact us at:

hello@wildinscotland.co.uk

By using our website, you agree to abide by this Acceptable Use Policy and our Website Terms. Failure to comply with this Policy may result in the termination of your access to our website. Thank you for being a responsible and respectful user of Wild in Scotland's website.

Updated: 27.7.2023  Created with www.lawbite.co.uk