Policies

Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bugle Library of Things ("BLoT," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services (the "Website"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy and Cookie Policies. If you do not agree, you must not use our Website.

2. Eligibility

To use our Website, you must:

Be at least 18 years old, or have consent from a parent or legal guardian if under 18.
Be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under the laws of England and Wales.

By using the Website, you confirm that you meet these requirements.

3. Services Provided

BLoT provides:

Information on borrowing items and community initiatives.
Opportunities to participate in events and activities.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services at any time without notice.

4. User Responsibilities

By using our Website, you agree to:

Use the Website lawfully and for its intended purposes.
Provide accurate and complete information when required.
Refrain from engaging in any activity that could harm the Website or its users, including but not limited to:
- Uploading harmful, malicious, or inappropriate content.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.

5. Data Protection and Privacy

Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. By using the Website, you consent to our collection, use, and storage of your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is owned by or licensed to BLoT. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of the Website’s content may result in legal action.

7. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to provide certain functionalities, including:

Framer for Website design and hosting.
Gmail for communications.
Google Analytics for Website analytics.

These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies, which you should review. We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for:

Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
Loss of data, revenue, or profits resulting from service interruptions or errors.

Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable consumer protection laws in England and Wales.

9. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Any updates will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Bugle Library of Things
Email: buglelibraryofthings@gmail.com
Website: https://buglelibraryofthings.org