These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Newquay Hornets RFC website, including its content, information, features and any services made available through the website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

In these Terms, references to "the Club", "we", "our" or "us" mean Newquay Hornets Rugby Football Club (Newquay Hornets RFC).

2. About the Club

Newquay Hornets RFC is a community rugby union club based in Newquay, Cornwall, providing opportunities for individuals of different ages and abilities to participate in rugby.

The Club supports senior, youth and junior rugby, alongside social activities, events and wider community initiatives.

The website is intended to provide information about the Club, its teams, fixtures, results, membership opportunities, events, news and other relevant activities.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website responsibly and only for lawful purposes.

When using the website, you must not:

Use the website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations.

Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers or associated systems.

Introduce viruses, malicious software or other harmful material.

Attempt to disrupt, damage or interfere with the website's operation.

Copy, reproduce or distribute website content without appropriate permission.

Use the website to submit misleading, offensive, abusive or inappropriate material.

Attempt to misuse any membership, registration or communication facilities.

We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms and Conditions have been breached.

4. Website Information and Accuracy

The Club makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date.

However, information relating to fixtures, kick-off times, training sessions, events, team selections, results, membership arrangements and other club activities may change.

The Club cannot guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate or current.

Visitors should check directly with the relevant team manager or Club representative where confirmation is required.

The Club accepts no responsibility for inconvenience arising from changes to information that was previously published, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

5. Membership and Registration

Information published on this website regarding membership is provided for general guidance.

Membership applications, player registrations and renewals may be subject to additional requirements, eligibility criteria, fees and conditions.

Where applicable, membership and player registration must be completed through the appropriate Club or Rugby Football Union (RFU) registration processes.

The Club reserves the right to approve, decline or review membership applications in accordance with its constitution, membership rules, applicable RFU regulations and relevant policies.

Use of this website does not automatically constitute acceptance as a Club member or confirmation of player registration.

6. Payments and Fees

Certain Club activities, memberships, events, tours and other services may require payment.

Where payments are requested, the applicable amount, payment method and any relevant deadlines will be communicated separately.

Unless otherwise stated, payments must be made using the payment arrangements specified by the Club.

The Club reserves the right to amend membership fees, event charges and other costs where appropriate, providing relevant information is communicated to affected individuals.

Refunds, cancellations and payment disputes will be considered in accordance with the relevant Club arrangements and applicable consumer legislation.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions affects any statutory rights that individuals may have.

7. Fixtures, Results and League Information

The website may display fixtures, results, league tables, competition information and other rugby-related data.

Some information may be obtained from external organisations, competition administrators, governing bodies or third-party systems, including the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

Although the Club makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information, it cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness or availability of externally supplied information.

Official competition information should be confirmed through the relevant competition organiser or governing body where necessary.

Fixture dates, kick-off times, venues and competition arrangements may change without prior notice.

8. Photography, Videography and Media

The Club may publish photographs, videos and other media relating to its rugby activities, events, teams and wider community.

Such content may appear on the website and associated Club communication channels.

The Club will manage photography and media activities in accordance with its Photography and Videography Policy, Safeguarding Policy, relevant RFU guidance and applicable data protection legislation.

Where required, appropriate permissions and consent will be obtained before identifiable images of individuals, particularly children and young people, are published.

Anyone with concerns about the publication of an image or video should contact the Club through its official communication channels.

The Club reserves the right to remove media content where appropriate.

9. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, the content published on this website is owned by, licensed to or used with permission by Newquay Hornets RFC.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Club logos, badges and branding.

Written content and website copy.

Photographs and videos.

Graphics, designs and promotional materials.

Website layouts and other creative content.

You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish or commercially exploit any website content without obtaining the appropriate permission from the copyright owner.

Permission must also be obtained from any third-party rights holder where applicable.

The Newquay Hornets RFC name, identity and branding must not be used in a manner that suggests an official association, endorsement or approval without the Club's permission.

10. External Websites and Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to external websites, platforms and services, including:

Pitchero.

Rugby Football Union (RFU) systems.

Social media platforms.

Ticketing and payment providers.

Club sponsors and partners.

Other rugby organisations and community services.

These external websites and services are operated independently of Newquay Hornets RFC.

The Club does not control their content, availability, security or privacy practices and cannot accept responsibility for their operation.

Visitors accessing external websites do so at their own discretion and should review the relevant third-party terms and privacy policies.

11. Website Availability

The Club aims to keep the website accessible and operational.

However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.

The website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, hosting problems, security updates or circumstances outside the Club's control.

The Club reserves the right to modify, suspend or withdraw any part of the website without prior notice where reasonably necessary.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Newquay Hornets RFC shall not be liable for losses arising from:

Temporary website interruptions or unavailability.

Inaccuracies or omissions in website information.

Reliance on outdated fixture, event or competition information.

Technical issues affecting access to the website.

The operation or content of external websites and services.

Unauthorised access or interference by third parties.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.

In particular, nothing excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.

13. Safeguarding and Appropriate Conduct

Newquay Hornets RFC is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone involved in the Club.

All individuals using Club facilities, services and communication channels are expected to behave respectfully and appropriately.

Safeguarding concerns should be reported through the Club's established safeguarding procedures and designated safeguarding contacts.

These website Terms and Conditions do not replace the Club's Safeguarding Policy, Codes of Conduct or applicable RFU safeguarding requirements.

14. Privacy and Data Protection

The Club may collect and process personal information through its website, including information submitted through contact forms and other communication facilities.

All personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the Club's Privacy Policy.

Further information about how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected can be found in the Club's Privacy Policy.

The website may also use cookies and similar technologies. Further information is provided in the Club's Cookie Policy.

15. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

The Club reserves the right to amend or update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this website, with the updated date displayed at the beginning of the document.

Continued use of the website following publication of revised Terms and Conditions will constitute acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by law.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms and Conditions or the use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.