Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Greater Craigmillar Community Calendar. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our community events platform located at sandyscommunitycentre.com. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

This platform is operated by and for the Greater Craigmillar community to facilitate local event discovery and community engagement.

2. User Accounts

2.1 Account Types

We offer two types of accounts:

• Public Individual Accounts: Free accounts for community members to browse events, follow groups, join challenges, and collect rewards.
• Organisation/Group Accounts: For local organisations, charities, clubs, and community groups to list and manage events.

2.2 Account Registration

• Public Individual Accounts can be created instantly without approval
• Organisation Accounts require verification and approval
• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

3. Event Listings and Content

3.1 Event Submission

Organisation accounts may submit events with the following requirements:

• Events must be relevant to the Greater Craigmillar community
• All event information must be accurate and up-to-date
• Posters and images must be appropriate and copyright-compliant
• Events must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3.2 Content Guidelines

You agree not to post content that:

• Is illegal, fraudulent, or promotes illegal activities
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Is sexually explicit or pornographic
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains false or misleading information
• Promotes commercial services unrelated to community events

3.3 Event Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Review and approve/reject event submissions
• Edit event details for clarity or formatting
• Remove events that violate our guidelines
• Suspend accounts that repeatedly violate terms

4. Privacy and Data Protection

4.1 Data Collection

We collect and process personal data including:

• Email addresses for account creation and notifications
• Event information submitted by organisers
• Usage data for platform improvement
• Preferences for personalised experience

4.2 Data Usage

Your data is used to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Send event notifications and updates
• Facilitate community engagement
• Generate analytics for community benefit

4.3 Data Sharing

We may share:

• Event information publicly on the calendar
• Aggregate, anonymised data with community partners
• Information when required by law

For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Platform Content

The website design, code, and framework are protected by copyright. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the platform without permission.

5.2 User Content

By submitting content (events, posters, descriptions), you grant us a non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and promote that content on our platform.

5.3 Third-Party Content

QR codes, logos, and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners.

6. Liability and Disclaimers

6.1 Event Participation

We are not responsible for:

• The quality, safety, or conduct of listed events
• Any injuries, losses, or damages incurred at events
• Changes or cancellations made by event organisers
• Accuracy of event information provided by organisers

6.2 Platform Availability

We strive to maintain platform availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect availability.

6.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.

7. Community Guidelines

As a community-focused platform, we expect all users to:

• Respect other community members
• Contribute positively to the local community
• Report inappropriate content or behaviour
• Use the platform for its intended community purposes
• Comply with all applicable local laws and regulations

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms and Conditions
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Repeatedly submit inappropriate content
• Attempt to harm the platform or other users

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify users of significant changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact: