Website Terms

1. About these terms

These terms explain the rules for using the Big Tree Night website.

By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, you should not use the website.

Big Tree Night is a free annual community event held in Shepperton High Street and is organised by the Big Tree Night Committee, supported by volunteers.

These terms apply to use of the website only. Where you book a stall, sponsor a tree, purchase advertising, provide sponsorship or enter into another arrangement with Big Tree Night, additional terms may apply to that transaction.

2. Information on this website

Big Tree Night aims to keep the information on this website accurate, clear and up to date.

However, information about the event may change and we cannot guarantee that all information will always be complete or free from errors.

Where we become aware of an important error or change, we will take reasonable steps to correct or update the relevant information.

Information on this website is provided for general information about Big Tree Night and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial, medical or other specialist advice.

3. Event information and changes

Details published on the website, including event times, locations, entertainment, activities, stalls, attractions and other arrangements, are based on the information available at the time of publication.

Big Tree Night may make reasonable changes to the event where necessary, including changes to:

• event arrangements and timings
• entertainment and activities
• stall locations and layouts
• road closures and access arrangements
• facilities and services
• safety and security arrangements

Changes may be necessary because of weather, safety requirements, instructions from the emergency services or local authorities, supplier or performer availability or other circumstances affecting the running of the event.

Where a significant change affects the event as a whole, Big Tree Night will make reasonable efforts to publish updated information on the website and through its usual communication channels.

4. Using the website

You may use this website for lawful purposes connected with finding information about, attending or participating in Big Tree Night.

You must not:

• use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server, databases or administration systems
• deliberately introduce viruses, malicious software or other material intended to damage or disrupt the website
• interfere with the normal operation or security of the website
• use automated systems to place an unreasonable load on the website or its services
• submit information through the website that you know to be false, misleading or unlawful
• use the website in a way that infringes the rights of Big Tree Night or another person or organisation

Big Tree Night may restrict or block access to the website where we reasonably believe it is being misused or its security is at risk.

5. Copyright and intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, graphics, branding, design and other original content on this website belong to Big Tree Night or are used with the permission of their respective owners.

Photographs, logos, artwork and other material supplied by stallholders, sponsors, advertisers, performers, photographers or other third parties may remain the property of those parties.

You may view, download or print information from the website for your own personal use or for legitimate purposes connected with participation in Big Tree Night.

You must not reproduce, sell, commercially exploit or substantially republish content from the website without permission from Big Tree Night or the relevant copyright owner.

You may link to pages on the Big Tree Night website provided that the link is lawful, does not damage the reputation of Big Tree Night and does not falsely suggest that Big Tree Night endorses or is associated with you, your organisation or your website.

6. Third-party websites and services

This website may contain links to websites, social media pages, payment services or other online services operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience or because the third-party service is relevant to Big Tree Night. Unless expressly stated otherwise, a link does not mean that Big Tree Night endorses the third party or everything published on its website.

Big Tree Night does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security or privacy practices.

You should check the terms and privacy information provided by a third party before using its website or service or providing personal information to it.

7. Forms, applications and online transactions

The website may allow you to submit applications, enquiries, documents, orders, bookings or other information to Big Tree Night.

You are responsible for ensuring that information you provide is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.

Submitting an application or form does not necessarily mean that it has been accepted. Where acceptance or confirmation is required, an arrangement will only be confirmed when Big Tree Night has notified you accordingly.

Separate terms may apply to stall bookings, tree sponsorship, advertising, sponsorship and other paid arrangements. Where separate terms apply, those terms will form part of the relevant agreement with Big Tree Night.

If there is a conflict between these Website Terms of Use and specific terms relating to a booking, purchase or other arrangement, the specific terms will take priority in relation to that arrangement.

8. Website availability and security

Big Tree Night will take reasonable steps to keep the website available and secure but cannot guarantee that it will always be available without interruption or technical problems.

The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, hosting problems, technical faults, security issues or circumstances outside the reasonable control of Big Tree Night.

Big Tree Night may change, suspend or withdraw parts of the website where reasonably necessary.

You are responsible for using appropriate security measures on your own device, including maintaining suitable software and protection against viruses and other malicious software.

9. Our responsibility to you

Big Tree Night will take reasonable care in operating the website and publishing information about the event.

Big Tree Night will not be responsible for loss or damage caused by circumstances outside its reasonable control or by your use of a third-party website or service that is not operated by Big Tree Night.

Nothing in these terms excludes or restricts liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Nothing in these terms affects any rights you may have under applicable consumer law.

10. Privacy and cookies

Big Tree Night respects the privacy of people who use the website and handles personal information in accordance with applicable data protection law.

Information about how we collect, use and protect personal information is set out in our Privacy Policy.

Information about cookies and similar technologies used by the website is set out in our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to these terms

Big Tree Night may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the way the event operates or applicable law.

The current version of these terms will always be published on the website. The version in force when you use the website will apply to that use.

Changes to these Website Terms of Use will not retrospectively change the specific terms of a booking, purchase or other agreement that has already been made with Big Tree Night.

12. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any dispute relating to the use of this website will be dealt with by the courts having jurisdiction under applicable law.

13. Contact us

If you have a question about these terms, believe information on the website is incorrect or would like to report a problem with the website, please contact Big Tree Night using the details provided on our Contact page.