Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms and conditions before continuing. They include the basic rules for using the forum and define acceptable behaviour.

Thank you. 

Definitions

In these terms, “we”, “us” and “CTN”, means:

CTN
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The Guildford Institute
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Guildford
Surrey  GU1 4LH

Registered charity number 110979, company number 5499220

which is the owner of this website and the CTN trusteenet and trusteenetplus trademark and brand, and “you” means the subscriber to trusteenet or trusteenetplus.

trusteenetplus is an on-line membership scheme which gives you use of CTN’s online network trusteenet (located at www.trusteenet.org.uk) and additional benefits as specified from time to time. 

"Fair dealing" essentially allows limited copying without permission provided it is fair and the commercial interests of the rights holder are not damaged.

We reserve the right to withdraw all or part of the website at any time.

Terms and conditions of subscription to trusteenet

Appropriate use

• We will not tolerate racism, sexism or homophobia in any posting. You agree not to post obscene, insulting, harmful or deliberately false information. Offensive or abusive postings will be removed.
• You agree not to transmit any chain letters, spam or junk messages to other users.
• You agree to respect copyrights. Some of the information used on the site may be copyright of CTN or our sources. It may be used and viewed online, but it may only be passed on in ways covered by "fair dealing".

Privacy

• Any personal information you provide will be kept private. Without your express permission we will never share this information with a third party or advertiser. We do not collect information without your knowledge.
• You agree that anything you post in trusteenet.org.uk is public. If you post information that could be useful for people outside of the forum we may use it to develop research databases, articles, promotional material and testimonials, and other things we need for our activities. Unless you give us permission to identify you, we will make sure you remain anonymous.
• From time to time CTN may contact you for administration purposes.

Disclaimer

• We are not responsible or liable for the accuracy or effectiveness of any views, opinions or suggestions that people make or information in trusteenet.org.uk that is wrong or incomplete.
• We accept no responsibility or liability for the consequence of decisions made or actions taken following information or advice obtained from the forum.

• Suggestions and advice from other trusteenet or trusteenetplus members is entirely voluntary and personal and does not reflect the views of, or endorsement by, CTN.  CTN will be not be liable to you in any way for any loss of profit, loss of earnings, loss of anticipated savings, loss of revenue or loss of goodwill that you may suffer as a result of following such advice.  Further, in no event shall we be liable to you for any indirect or consequential loss that you may suffer as a result of following such advice.

Our liability to you

The exclusions and limitations of liability contained in these terms and conditions do not apply to:

• Any loss or damage resulting from death or personal injury caused by our negligence;
• Loss or damage arising from fraudulent misrepresentation; or
• Any other losses which may not be excluded or limited by law.

Whilst we try to ensure that the website does not contain any error, defect, malfunction or corruption, we do not accept responsibility for any damage to or loss of data on your computer system, network or server that results from the download or use of the website or any materials made available via the website (except for death or personal injury caused by our negligence).

We cannot promise that access to the website will be uninterrupted or error free.  There may be occasions when access to the website is interrupted for emergency maintenance or repairs or to carry out upgrades to improve the performance or functionality of the website.  Access may also be interrupted due to failures of telecommunications links and equipment, which are beyond the control of CTN.

You accept that you will not have a claim for breach of contract or otherwise in respect of such period of unavailability.

We shall not be liable to you for any of the following types of loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or any content and/or facilities provided via the website:

• Any loss of profits, loss of earnings, loss of anticipated savings, goodwill or revenue;
• Any loss or corruption of data; or
• Any indirect or consequential loss

The websites contains hyperlinks to websites owned and operated by third parties. These third party websites have their own privacy policies, including cookies, and we urge you to review them. They will govern the use of personal information that you submit or that are collected by cookies whilst visiting these websites. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of such third party websites and your use of such websites is at your own risk.

Terms and conditions of subscription to trusteenetplus

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before continuing, as they contain important information about your subscription, and they restrict our liability to you.

The benefits package

To register as a subscriber of trusteenetplus you must be at least 18 years old.  You agree that the information that you provide to us on registration and at all other times will be true, accurate, current and complete, and you agree that you will ensure it is kept accurate and up to date at all times.

We may refuse to accept your registration for subscription for any reason at our absolute discretion.

We shall not be responsible to you in the event that we cannot provide the benefits to you that are contained in the benefits package.

We shall not be responsible to you in the event that our suppliers fail to provide the specified benefits, for example but not limited to, for reasons of insolvency or production problems.

Trustee indemnity insurance provided by Zurich is available to trustees of all UK based charitable, voluntary and community organisations other than registered social landlords (housing associations) and educational establishments. It covers you as an individual for any number of trusteeships you hold. It is personal to you and you may not transfer it to another person. It does not cover your entire board. By “trustee” we mean any trustee, director, member of a governing body or management committee member of the above organisations.

You may currently pay annually by direct debit mandate, electronic transfer or cheque. If you pay by direct debit the renewal system will be automatic.  We will remind you when your renewal date is approaching and when the next direct debit is due to be taken.  If you have paid by cheque or electronic transfer we will contact you one month before your renewal date and remind you to renew your membership.

You can cancel your trusteenetplus membership by giving 28 days’ notice in writing to CTN at its offices in Guildford. However, once you have purchased a year’s subscription the insurance cover and magazine subscription will continue until the end of the one-year term. We are unable to give refunds.

Our Privacy Policy outlines the way in which CTN may communicate with you, what information we collect from you and with whom we may share it.

Future Changes to terms and conditions

The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject to change by CTN at any time. CTN will aim to make users aware of any significant changes. Use of this site following changes shall indicate the user's acceptance of the new agreement.