Terms and Conditions

1. About Us

• This website is operated by Dunstable Town Council.
• Council Offices: Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1NF
• Telephone: 01582 513000
• Email: info@dunstable.gov.uk

2. Use of the Website

• You may use this site for lawful purposes and for personal or non-commercial use only.
• You must not use this site in any way that:
  • is unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or harmful;
  • infringes the rights of any other person;
  • could damage, disable or impair the operation of the website.
• We reserve the right to restrict, suspend or terminate access if these terms are breached.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

• All content on this website (text, photographs, graphics, logos, documents, designs, videos) is the property of Dunstable Town Council, unless otherwise stated.
• You may print, download or copy extracts for personal use only, provided that you acknowledge the Council as the source.
• You must not reproduce, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit content without prior written consent.
• Some information may be made available under the Open Government Licence – this will be clearly indicated.

4. Accuracy of Information

• We make every effort to ensure information on this site is accurate and up to date.
• However, Dunstable Town Council does not guarantee that the content is free from errors or omissions.
• We are not liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising from reliance on website information.
• Official notices and statutory documents may also be available in printed form from Council Offices.

5. External Links

• This website may contain links to external websites. These are provided for convenience only.
• Dunstable Town Council does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or availability of external sites.
• Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. Visiting external links is at your own risk.

6. User Contributions

• Where the website allows comments, submissions, or feedback, users must not post unlawful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable material.
• The Council reserves the right to remove such content and, where necessary, report breaches to the appropriate authorities.
• By submitting content, you grant the Council a royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use and publish that content for Council purposes.

7. Privacy & Data Protection

• We handle personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Please see our Privacy Policy for details of what information we collect, how it is used, and your rights.
• We may be required to release information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to legal exemptions.

8. Cookies

• Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and monitor usage.
• Please see our Cookies Policy for details on the types of cookies we use and how you can manage them.

9. Accessibility

• Dunstable Town Council is committed to making its website accessible in line with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
• If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us so we can provide information in an alternative format.

10. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dunstable Town Council will not be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, or consequential, arising from the use of this website.
• Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

11. Changes to These Terms

• We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
• The current version will always be published on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Governing Law

• These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England & Wales.
• Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.