Terms and Conditions
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the website. These terms apply to all visitors, users, volunteers, and individuals who access the platform.
Accuracy of Information and Assumption of Risk
The information provided on this website is for general informational and community heritage purposes only. While we attempt to maintain an accurate civic registry, any information on this site may be incorrect, outdated, or incomplete. You bear all risk and responsibility for relying on any information, data, or listings found on this website. The association and its volunteers accept no liability for errors or omissions.
Recommendations, Ideas, and Third-Party Referrals
Any recommendations, ideas, or suggestions provided on this website regarding the use, rental, purchase, licensing, or maintenance of police boxes are strictly non-binding opinions. You bear the sole risk of implementing any ideas or acting on any recommendations. Furthermore, this website connects users with independent, approved technical partners and specialized service providers. We do not guarantee the work, pricing, or legal compliance of these independent contractors. Any business transaction or contract you enter into with a recommended provider is strictly between you and that provider, and you bear all associated risks.
Copyright, Fair Use, and Take-Down Policy
The content on this website, including but not limited to photographs, text, videos, and historical records, is sourced from various public internet channels and is utilized under the principles of fair use for cultural preservation, education, and community commentary. If you believe that any content hosted on this website violates your copyright, you may contact us directly to request its removal. Upon receipt of a valid copyright notice, we will review and take down the specified content. By using this site, you agree that copyright disputes will be resolved through amicable take-down requests. You explicitly waive any right to pursue copyright claims against the website, the association, or its volunteers in a court of law. Any unresolved arguments or disputes arising from content usage must be resolved strictly through mediation or binding arbitration, rather than litigation.
User-Generated Content and Intermediary Liability
This website operates as a community platform and civic registry where data, media, and text may be uploaded directly by community members and volunteers. Similar to a public forum or social media network, the website functions strictly as an intermediary host. We do not preview, endorse, or verify user-generated uploads and bear no legal risk for this content. If you wish to pursue legal action regarding defamation, misrepresentation, or copyright infringement stemming from content uploaded to the site, you must direct your claim solely against the specific individual who uploaded the content, not against the website, the association, or its organizers.
Prohibited Uses and User Conduct
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from using the site to conduct any fraudulent activity, transmit malicious software, scrape data through automated means without prior written permission, or disrupt the website servers and networks. Any unauthorized use terminates your permission to use the platform.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You access external links at your own risk.
Privacy Policy and Cookies
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the site, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in that policy, including the use of essential cookies necessary for basic website functionality.
Modification and Termination of Services
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website, its database, or its services at any time without prior notice. We also reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the platform without liability if we believe you have breached these terms.
Electronic Communications Disclaimer
All liability protections, disclaimers, and risk assumptions stated in these terms apply fully to any electronic communications sent from this platform, the association, or its community volunteers to any user. This includes emails, automated notifications, newsletters, contact form replies, and direct messages. Any information, referral, or advice contained within these communications is provided purely as an opinion on an as-is basis. The association and its volunteers accept no liability for any reliance placed on electronic communications, and you assume the entire risk of any subsequent actions taken.
Personal Information and Form Submissions
By utilizing our contact forms, intake forms, or upload fields to submit data, you explicitly consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your personal and property information by the association and its community volunteers. You warrant that you have the full legal right to disclose all submitted information. The website operates as a non-profit civic registry and accepts no liability or legal risk for data breaches, accidental disclosure, or transmission security failures. By submitting your personal data, you voluntarily waive any right to pursue privacy-related, data protection, or information misuse claims against the website, the association, or its individual volunteers.
Changes to Terms and Conditions
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will be posted directly on this page, and your continued use of the website following the posting of revised terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the association, its organizers, community volunteers, and any affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or inability to access, this website or its communications. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the association and its volunteers from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or costs arising from your violation of these terms or your misuse of the platform.
Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by an arbitration panel, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the website regarding its use.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This website, its external electronic communications, and these Terms and Conditions are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of China, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You explicitly agree that United Kingdom law does not govern this platform or its communications. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms, data submissions, or platform communications shall be referred to and finally resolved by mediation or binding arbitration conducted in China, in accordance with standard arbitration rules. You explicitly waive your right to bring any legal action or lawsuit in the courts of the United Kingdom or any other jurisdiction.