A Quick Note About Terms of Use

Website Terms and Conditions of Use

  1. Introduction

Welcome to the High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council website (https://hka.scot). This website is operated by the High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions of use (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access the website.

  1. Website Use

2.1 The content of the website is for general information and community engagement purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.  

2.2 We strive to keep the website up-to-date and running smoothly. However, we take no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.  

  1. Intellectual Property

3.1 The website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by the High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.  

3.2 You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website, except as follows:  

  • You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes.
  • You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.  
  • If we provide social media features with certain content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features.  
  1. User Conduct

4.1 You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behaviour includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the website.  

4.2 Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.  
  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council, a Community Council employee, another user, or any other person or entity.  
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Community Council or users of the website or expose them to liability.  
  • Use the website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use of the website, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the website.  
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the website.  
  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the website or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.  
  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the website.
  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.  
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the website, the server on which the website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the website.  
  • Attack the website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.  
  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the website.  
  1. External Links

5.1 Our website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with us. Please note that we do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.  

5.2 The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites.  

  1. Disclaimer

6.1 We will not be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.  

6.2 Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, the High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.  

  1. Indemnification  

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the website or your breach of these Terms.  

  1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of

Scotland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.  

  1. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes.  

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected]

  1. Lawful Processing – Public Duty Required by Law

11.1 The High Knightswood & Anniesland Community Council (“we,” “us,” or “our”) may process your personal data when it is necessary for the performance of a public task required by law. This lawful basis for processing is in accordance with Article 6(1)(e) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

11.2 A public task refers to activities that are carried out in the public interest and have a clear basis in law (e.g., legislation, statutory instrument, or common law).

11.3 As a Community Council established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, we are a statutory body with specific duties and responsibilities relating to representing the interests of our community and engaging with local authorities.

11.4 We may process your personal data in connection with our public tasks when you contact us through the website, participate in online consultations or surveys, sign up for our newsletter or mailing list, or report issues or concerns.

11.5 We are committed to being transparent about how we process your personal data. We will provide you with clear and concise information about the processing, including the purpose, legal basis, and your rights. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data.

Effective Date: 2024-12-09

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