Terms and Conditions

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE

WHAT'S IN THESE TERMS?

These terms set out the rules for using our website: http://www.nisg.org.uk (“our site”).

1. WHO WE ARE AND HOW TO CONTACT US

Our site is operated by the Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISG).

You can contact us:
- By email: info@nisg.org.uk
- By post: Room J805, Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA

2. BY USING OUR SITE YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS

By accessing or using our site, you confirm that you accept these terms of use and agree to comply with them.

If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use our site.

We recommend printing or saving a copy of these terms for future reference.

3. WE MAY MAKE CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may amend these terms at any time. Please check this page periodically to ensure you understand the terms that apply when you access our site.

4. WE MAY MAKE CHANGES TO OUR SITE

We may update and change our site to reflect changes in our services, our users’ needs, or our strategic priorities.

5. WE MAY SUSPEND OR WITHDRAW OUR SITE

Our site is made available free of charge.

We do not guarantee that our site, or any content on it, will always be available or uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to all or any part of our site at any time for business or operational reasons. We will try to give reasonable notice where possible.

You are responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our site through your internet connection are aware of these terms and comply with them.

6. OUR SITE IS ONLY FOR USERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Our site is directed at users residing in Northern Ireland. We do not represent that content available on or through our site is appropriate or available elsewhere.

7. YOU MUST KEEP YOUR ACCOUNT DETAILS SAFE

If you are provided with login credentials (e.g. to a member portal), you must treat this information as confidential and not share it with others.

We may disable any login details at our discretion if we believe you have failed to comply with any part of these terms.

If you suspect someone else knows your login credentials, you must notify us immediately at info@nisg.org.uk.

8. HOW YOU MAY USE MATERIAL ON OUR SITE

We are the owner (or licensee) of all intellectual property rights on our site and in the content published on it. These works are protected by copyright laws and treaties worldwide. All rights are reserved.

You may print or download pages for personal or business use. You may also share content internally within your organisation.

You must always acknowledge us (or any contributors) as the content authors.

If you breach these terms, your right to use our site will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

9. DO NOT RELY ON INFORMATION ON THIS SITE

Content on our site is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended to be professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.

We are not acting as advisors or consultants, and it is your responsibility to ensure that your actions comply with legal and safety obligations. You should seek specialist advice before relying on any information from this site.

Although we try to ensure content is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind about its completeness or accuracy.

10. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WEBSITES WE LINK TO

Where our site contains links to other websites or third-party resources, these are provided for your information only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content of those websites or resources.

The presence of a link should not be interpreted as an endorsement or approval of the linked site.

11. OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU

If you are a business user:
We exclude all implied conditions, warranties, representations or other terms that may apply to our site or any content on it.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage (including in contract, tort, breach of statutory duty, etc.) arising from:
- Use of, or inability to use, our site
- Use of or reliance on content displayed on our site

We specifically exclude liability for:
- Loss of profit, sales, business, or revenue
- Business interruption
- Loss of anticipated savings or opportunities
- Loss of goodwill or reputation
- Any indirect or consequential loss or damage

If you are a consumer user:
Our site is provided for domestic and private use only. You agree not to use it for commercial purposes.

We are not liable for business-related losses such as loss of profit, loss of business, or interruption.

For all users:
We do not exclude liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including for death or personal injury caused by our negligence.

12. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR VIRUSES AND YOU MUST NOT INTRODUCE THEM

We do not guarantee that our site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

You must use your own virus protection software and configure your devices appropriately.

You must not misuse our site by:
- Knowingly introducing malware
- Attempting unauthorised access
- Performing denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attacks

Such actions may constitute criminal offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report breaches and co-operate with law enforcement, including disclosing your identity. Your right to use the site will cease immediately in such cases.

13. RULES ABOUT LINKING TO OUR SITE

You may link to our homepage, provided the link is:
- Fair and legal
- Does not damage our reputation or exploit it
- Does not imply endorsement or association

You must not:
- Establish a link from a site you do not own
- Frame our site on any other website

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

If you wish to use content from our site beyond these rules, contact us at info@nisg.org.uk.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our site. No additional terms will apply unless explicitly agreed in writing.

15. WHICH COUNTRY'S LAWS APPLY TO DISPUTES?

These terms are governed by Northern Irish law.

If you are a business, both parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Northern Ireland.

If you are a consumer, you may also bring proceedings in your place of residence in the UK (i.e. England, Scotland, or Wales).