Terms & Conditions

Updated November 2025

These Terms & Conditions set out the rules for accessing and using this Website. This Website is operated by Highlands Innovation CIC, a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland (Company No. SC868816). By using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.

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Definitions

In these Terms:

• “We”, “our” and “us” mean Highlands Innovation CIC as website operator.
• “You” and “your” mean any person or organisation accessing or using this Website.
• “Website” means this domain and all pages, content and services we provide through it.
• “Content” means all text, images, graphics, downloads, code, data, audio/video and other materials published on the Website.
• “Terms” means these Terms & Conditions together with our Legal Notice, Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy and any referenced policies.

Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing or using the Website you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Website.

You are responsible for ensuring that anyone who accesses the Website through your internet connection is aware of these Terms and other applicable policies, and that they comply with them.

Changes to these Terms

We may update and amend these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, best practice or our services. The updated version will be shown by the “Updated” date above and will take effect immediately when published on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are published will be deemed acceptance of the revised Terms. You should check this page periodically.

Access to the Website

The Website is provided free of charge on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the Website, or any Content, will always be available or uninterrupted.

We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of the Website without notice. We will not be liable to you if the Website is unavailable at any time.

Permitted use

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may:

• view, download and print pages for your personal, non-commercial use;
• share links fairly and legally without implying endorsement where none exists;
• use information on the Website to learn about our organisation, our work and our community purpose.

Prohibited conduct

You must not use the Website:

• in any way that breaches applicable local, national or international law;
• for unlawful, fraudulent or harmful purposes;
• to bully, insult, intimidate or humiliate any person;
• to upload or transmit defamatory, obscene, hateful, discriminatory or offensive material;
• to infringe copyright, trade marks or other intellectual property rights;
• to transmit spam or unsolicited promotional material;
• to upload or transmit viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other harmful code;
• to attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or any connected system.

Intellectual property rights

Unless stated otherwise, all Content on the Website is owned by or licensed to Highlands Innovation CIC and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and print Content for your personal, non-commercial use provided you do not modify materials and retain all proprietary notices. Any other use requires our prior written permission.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title or interest in intellectual property belonging to Highlands Innovation CIC.

Your content and contributions

If you submit enquiries, feedback or other material (“User Content”), you:

• grant us a worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, store, publish and adapt that User Content for the purposes of operating our Website and fulfilling our community purpose;
• confirm that you own or have permission to submit the material and that it does not infringe third-party rights.

We may remove any User Content that, in our judgement, is inappropriate, unlawful or in breach of these Terms.

Third-party links

The Website may include links to third-party websites. These are provided for information only. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content or operation of third-party sites.

The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by Highlands Innovation CIC. You visit such sites at your own risk.

Disclaimers

The Content on the Website is provided for general information only. While we take reasonable steps to ensure accuracy, the Content is not intended to be advice on which you should rely.

You should obtain professional or specialist advice before acting based on any information on the Website.

Our liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all implied warranties, representations and conditions relating to the Website and Content.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from:

• use of or inability to use the Website;
• use of or reliance on any Content.

We specifically exclude liability for:

• loss of profits, business or revenue;
• business interruption;
• loss of anticipated savings;
• loss of opportunity, goodwill or reputation;
• indirect or consequential loss.

Your liability and indemnity

You are responsible for any loss or damage suffered by Highlands Innovation CIC as a result of your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

You agree to indemnify Highlands Innovation CIC, its directors, staff and volunteers against any claims, damages, liabilities and costs arising from your use of the Website or breach of the Terms.

Privacy and cookies

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. These explain how we process personal data and use cookies. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read these policies.

Accessibility

We aim to ensure the Website is usable for as many people as possible. For more information, please see our Accessibility Policy.

Modern slavery and environment

Highlands Innovation CIC is committed to compliance with all UK legislation relating to modern slavery, human trafficking and environmental protection. Further details are available in our Modern Slavery Statement and Environmental Policy.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of them are governed by the laws of Scotland and, where applicable, the laws of the United Kingdom.

The Scottish courts have exclusive jurisdiction over any such dispute or claim, except where applicable law permits proceedings in another jurisdiction.