1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose Statement: Welcome to the Herbert Baker Society. These Terms and Conditions establish the rules for using our website and services, ensuring fairness, transparency, and a positive experience for all users.

1.2 Acceptance Clause: By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Your continued use of the website implies your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

2. User Rights and Responsibilities

2.1 User Conduct: Users are expected to engage respectfully and lawfully when interacting with our website. Any violations may result in actions outlined in Section 7, promoting a secure and inclusive online environment.

2.2 Contact and Communication:
When contacting the Herbert Baker Society through this website, users do so at their own discretion and provide personal details at their own risk. Any personal information you share is kept private and securely stored until it is no longer required or has no use. With your explicit permission, we may use your details to send updates, including news about membership, events, and newsletters. Further details can be found in our Privacy Policy.

2.3 External Website Links and Third Parties:
While we strive to include only safe and relevant external links, users are encouraged to exercise caution when clicking any links found on this website.

3. Service Description

3.1 Overview of Services:
The Herbert Baker Society aims to celebrate, promote, and preserve the architectural legacy of Sir Herbert Baker. This includes sharing educational content, facilitating discussions, and eventually offering memberships and other initiatives.

3.2 Modifications Clause:
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of our website or services for improvement. Significant changes will be communicated to users where appropriate.

4. Privacy Policy Integration

4.1 Privacy Policy: Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how your data is handled.

4.2 Data Handling: All data is managed in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

4.3 Cookies Usage: Information about our use of cookies is detailed in the Privacy Policy.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Ownership Statement:
The Herbert Baker Society owns or is the licensee of all intellectual property rights associated with this website and its content. These materials are protected by copyright laws worldwide, and all such rights are reserved.

6. Governing Law and Complaints Procedure

6.1 Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

6.2 Complaints Procedure
If you have any concerns or complaints regarding the website or the Society, please contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and fairly.

For unresolved disputes, you may seek resolution through appropriate mediation or legal channels under English law.

7. Our Responsibility for Loss or Damage

YOUR ATTENTION IS PARTICULARLY DRAWN TO THIS CLAUSE.

7.1 Circumstances when we are not liable:
Nothing in these terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:

• death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or the negligence of our employees, agents, or subcontractors (where applicable);

• fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

• breach of terms implied by applicable consumer laws;

• defective products under applicable product liability laws; or

• any matter for which it would be unlawful to exclude or restrict liability.

7.2 Exclusion of statutory rights:
Except as expressly stated above, all implied terms under applicable consumer or contractual laws are excluded.

7.3 Exclusion of indirect losses:
We are not liable for any:

• loss of profits;

• loss of business opportunities;

• loss of data;

• indirect or consequential loss.

7.4 Limit on Liability:
The Herbert Baker Society provides this website and its content on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information provided, we do not guarantee it will be error-free or uninterrupted. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Herbert Baker Society disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use or inability to use this website or its content.

For members, our total liability under these terms, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, will be limited to the total amount of your membership fee for the year in which the claim arises. We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

8. Content Usage by the Society

8.1 User-Generated Content Clause
By submitting photos, stories, or other content to the Herbert Baker Society, you confirm that you own the rights to the material or have obtained permission from the rightful owner. You grant the Society a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, reproduce, publish, and share the content for promotional, educational, or archival purposes. You retain full copyright ownership of your content.

8.2 Content Standards
We welcome contributions that respect privacy, intellectual property, and community standards. Submitted content must:

• Be original or used with permission.

• Not infringe on copyright, trademarks, or other legal rights.

• Avoid offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory material.

The Society reserves the right to moderate, edit, or decline submissions that do not meet these standards.

9. Content Usage by the Society

9.1 Permitted Uses
Users are welcome to use materials from the Herbert Baker Society website (e.g., text, images, and resources) for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given to the Herbert Baker Society.

9.2 Prohibited Uses
The following uses are not permitted without prior written consent:

• Commercial reproduction or distribution of website materials.

• Use of the Society’s logo, branding, or content for endorsement or promotion without authorization.

• Alteration or misrepresentation of the Society’s content.

Requests for permission can be submitted via our contact email: society@herbertbaker.com

10. Accessibility Statement

The Herbert Baker Society is committed to making our website accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet recognised accessibility standards and continuously improve our website's usability.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at society@herbertbaker.com. We value your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address reported issues promptly.

Date Updated: 05 December 2024