Terms & Conditions

This Terms and Conditions statement is provided based on the Birmingham Race Impact Group’s (BRIG) status as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in the United Kingdom, and includes provisions mandated by UK law concerning online presence, data protection, and organisational transparency.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WEBSITE USE

For the “Beyond Racism” Website

1. Introduction and General Information

1.1 The Agreement

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Beyond Racism website (the “Website”), which is owned and operated by the Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG). By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.

1.2 Organisational Information 

The following information is provided in compliance with UK legal requirements for website operators:

Full Legal Name: BIRMINGHAM RACE IMPACT GROUP

Legal Structure: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

Charity Number: 1203456

Company Number: CE032568

Registered Office Address: 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5TH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: info@wearebrig.co.uk

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Ownership of Content

BRIG is the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in the Website and the content published on it (including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, digital downloads, and data compilations). Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.

2.2 Limited Licence for Users

You may print off one copy and may download extracts of any page(s) from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use and for the purpose of promoting BRIG’s mission and anti-racism work, provided you adhere to the following:

1. You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way.
2. You must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.
3. BRIG’s status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of content must always be acknowledged.
4. You must not use any part of the content on the Website for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from BRIG or our licensors.

3. Acceptable Use Policy and Zero-Tolerance for Racism

3.1 Commitment to the Equality Act 2010

This Website is dedicated to anti-racism and social justice. In line with the principles of the Equality Act 2010, you agree to use the Website and any associated user forums or interactive services (if applicable) in a manner that is respectful, non-discriminatory, and lawful.

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You must not use the Website:

1. In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
2. For the purpose of harming or attempting to harm minors in any way.
3. To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
4. To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware, adware, or any other harmful programs or similar computer code.
5. To knowingly introduce any content that promotes racism, discrimination, hate speech, violence, or harassment against any individual or group, particularly in relation to the protected characteristics under UK law (including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation).

3.3 Suspension and Termination

BRIG reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate your access to the Website if you are found to be in breach of this Section 3. BRIG will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and will cooperate with those authorities by disclosing your identity.

4. Data Protection and Privacy

4.1 UK GDPR Compliance

BRIG is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

4.2 Separate Policies

Legally compliant documents for data and cookies. Please refer to our separate policies for full details:

1. Privacy Policy: This explains how and why we collect, store, and use your personal data, and outlines your rights under UK data protection law.
2. Cookie Policy: This explains the use of cookies and other tracking technologies on the Website and how you can manage your preferences.

5. Website Content and Reliance

5.1 Content is Informational

The content on the Website is provided for general information, education, and social commentary purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. While BRIG strives to ensure the information is accurate, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on the Website is accurate, complete, or up-to-date.

5.2 External Links

Where the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. BRIG has no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

6. Donations and Financial Transactions

6.1 General

If the Website includes a facility for making donations or purchasing materials, such transactions are governed by the following general terms:

1. Donations: Donations are voluntary gifts to BRIG and are non-refundable.
2. Payments: Payments are processed by a third-party payment provider (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). BRIG does not store or process your credit/debit card details. Your use of the third-party provider is subject to their own terms and conditions and privacy policy.
3. Transparency (Fundraising Regulator): As a charitable organisation, BRIG adheres to the Code of Fundraising Practice.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 General Exclusion

To the extent permitted by law, BRIG, our trustees, employees, and agents exclude all conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms which may apply to the Website or any content on it, whether express or implied.

7.2 UK Unrestricted Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by the law of England and Wales.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms, their subject matter, and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by the law of England and Wales. You and BRIG agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms.