Terms of Use

**Last updated: January 25, 2026**

About Us

This website (the “Site”) is operated by **Borders Beekeepers Association**, an unincorporated association based in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK. The Association is run on a purely non‑profit/charitable basis to promote apiculture education, training, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, exhibitions, bee conservation, pollination awareness, and bee-friendly planting in the Scottish Borders. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

You can contact us using the **Contact Us** form on the Site or by email at **info@bordersbeekeepers.org**

2. Acceptance of these terms

By accessing or using this Site, including creating an account or using any services, you confirm that you accept these Terms of Use and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

We recommend printing or saving a copy for reference.

3. Other policies that may apply

These Terms of Use supplement the **Association Constitution** (available at https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution) and refer to: [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

- Our **Privacy Policy**, which sets out how we process personal data.

- Our **Cookies Policy** (if applicable).

- Any forum guidelines, safeguarding policies, or notices on the Site.

These do not alter the Constitution's provisions on membership, governance, or subscriptions.

4. Changes to these terms and to the Site

We may amend these Terms of Use from time to time. Check this page before each use. We may update the Site or suspend services without notice, subject to AGM/EGM processes where relevant. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

5. Access to the Site

The Site is free to access. Some services (e.g., membership sign‑up, event bookings, donations) may involve fees, explained clearly and aligned with the Constitution's subscription rules. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability and are not liable for downtime. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

6. Eligibility and use of the Site

The Site is for UK users, especially in the Scottish Borders. Membership and services are open to any person regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, or beliefs, consistent with the Constitution. Use only for lawful purposes supporting the Association's objects. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

7. Accounts, passwords and security

Accounts are required for forums, comments, membership, events, and donations. Provide accurate details; keep login information confidential. We may suspend accounts for breaches. Notify us promptly of unauthorised access via **info@bordersbeekeepers.org**. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

8. User‑generated content

Users may post comments or forum content (“User Content”). You retain ownership but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use it for Association purposes (e.g., education, promotion). [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

User Content must:

- Be lawful, non-defamatory, non-offensive, and respect privacy/data protection.

- Align with Association objects (apiculture, conservation).

We may remove/edit User Content or suspend accounts for breaches.

9. Acceptable use

Do not:

- Misuse the Site (e.g., viruses, unauthorised access, harassment).

- Post infringing, misleading, or harmful content.

- Disrupt services or harvest data.

Breaches may lead to account closure and reporting under laws like the Computer Misuse Act 1990. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

10. Membership, events, and donations

- **Membership**: Sign‑up aligns with Constitution (open to all, annual subscription due at January AGM; late payments may lapse membership after 31 March). [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

- **Events**: Bookings for lectures, demos, exhibitions; subject to cancellation/refund policies displayed.

- **Donations**: Support non‑profit objects; processed securely.

Constitution takes precedence for internal rules (e.g., AGM elections, quorums).

11. Intellectual property

We own rights in Site content (text, images, materials). Print/download for personal/non-commercial use only, crediting the Association. No commercial use without permission. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

12. Information on this Site

Content is general information (e.g., beekeeping advice). Not professional advice—consult experts/vets. No warranties on accuracy. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

13. Links

Links to third parties are for convenience only; we accept no responsibility. Fair linking to our home page permitted; no framing.

14. Viruses and security

Use your own protection; we make no security guarantees.

15. Liability

Excludes liability for negligence/death/injury/fraud only where Scots law allows. No liability for indirect losses, business use, or reliance on content. Site for non‑commercial beekeeping support only. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

16. Governing law

Scots law governs; Scottish courts have exclusive jurisdiction. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)

17. General

Invalid provisions deleted without affecting rest. No waiver by delay. Constitution prevails for internal matters. [bordersbeekeepers](https://bordersbeekeepers.org/constitution)