Terms of Service - LincolnRowing

Effective date: 24 November 2025

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Service (the “Terms”):

LincolnRowing means the online services provided at https://www.lincolnrowing.co.uk, including all related pages, features, content, and functionality (the “Site”).
We, us, and our refer to the operators of LincolnRowing.
You and your refer to any visitor or user of the Site.
Content means any text, images, graphics, video, audio, data, software, code, and other materials published on or accessible via the Site.
User Content means any content that you submit, upload, publish, or otherwise make available on or through the Site.
Services means the Site and any associated information, communications, registrations, bookings, memberships, or resources offered via the Site.

2. Acceptance of the Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site. We recommend that you print or save a copy of these Terms for your records.

3. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Certain activities (including payments, event registrations, or memberships) may require you to be 18 or older or to obtain parental/guardian consent.
Where the Site allows you to create an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information and keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You must promptly notify us of any suspected or actual unauthorised use of your account or any other security breach.

4. Permitted and Prohibited Use

You may use the Site for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You must not:
- use the Site in any way that breaches applicable law or regulation;
- infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of others;
- introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful material or attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or related systems;
- use any automated means (including bots, crawlers, or scraping tools) to access the Site without our prior written permission;
- interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site;
- misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or impersonate any person or entity;
- collect or harvest any information from the Site except as permitted by law and these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and its Content are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trade mark, and other intellectual property laws of the United Kingdom and international treaties.
All names, logos, and marks appearing on the Site (including “LincolnRowing”) may be our trade marks or the trade marks of third parties. No license to use any trade mark is granted by these Terms.
You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, strictly in accordance with these Terms. Except as permitted by applicable law, you must not copy, reproduce, adapt, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, or create derivative works from any part of the Site or Content without our prior written consent or the consent of the relevant rights holder.

6. User Content

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to that content and that your submission does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any law.
You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, display, perform, distribute, and otherwise use your User Content for the purposes of operating, improving, and promoting the Site and Services.
We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, moderate, or remove User Content that we consider, in our sole discretion, to be unlawful, infringing, offensive, or otherwise contrary to these Terms.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may include links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

8. Events, Memberships, and Payments

From time to time, the Site may describe or enable registrations, bookings, or memberships. Specific eligibility criteria, schedules, prices, and cancellation or refund terms may apply and will be communicated where relevant.
If payments are accepted via the Site or through third-party processors, you agree to provide accurate billing information and authorise the applicable charges. You are responsible for any fees charged by your payment provider.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any registration, booking, or membership for legitimate reasons, including error, availability constraints, or suspected misuse.

9. Health, Safety, and Assumption of Risk

Rowing and associated training involve inherent risks, including risk of injury. You are responsible for assessing your own fitness and for following safety instructions provided by qualified personnel.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you participate in any activities referenced on the Site at your own risk. This does not limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence or the negligence of our agents or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Site and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we use reasonable care and skill in providing the Site, we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from defects or harmful components.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of Content. Information on the Site is provided for general information only and is not professional advice.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all implied warranties, conditions, or other terms that may apply to the Site or any Content.
Except as set out below, we will not be liable for: (a) loss of profits, sales, business, revenue, or data; (b) business interruption; (c) loss of anticipated savings; (d) loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation; or (e) any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
Our total liability to you for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or these Terms, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall be limited to the greater of: (i) the total amount you have paid (if any) for chargeable Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or (ii) £100.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

11. Personal Data and Cookies

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. We act as data controller for personal data collected via the Site.
We collect and use personal data for purposes such as operating the Site, managing accounts, handling enquiries, processing registrations and payments, ensuring security, and improving Services. Where required, we rely on appropriate legal bases, including consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests.
We may share personal data with service providers (for example, hosting, analytics, communications, and payment processors) who act on our instructions and are subject to appropriate safeguards, and with authorities where required by law.
You have rights in relation to your personal data, including the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection, as well as the right to withdraw consent where applicable. You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the contact details provided on the Site. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to operate, analyse, and enhance the Services. Where required, we will obtain your consent.

12. Notice of Alleged Infringement

If you believe that Content on the Site infringes your rights, please send a written notice identifying the specific material and the basis of your claim, together with your contact details and a statement of good-faith belief that the use is unauthorised. We will review and respond appropriately, which may include removing or disabling access to the material.

13. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, in whole or in part, immediately and without prior notice if we reasonably believe that you have breached these Terms, engaged in unlawful behaviour, or pose a security or operational risk.
Upon termination, the rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive will survive termination, including Sections 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19.

14. Changes to the Site and to These Terms

We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Site or Services at any time for legitimate reasons, including maintenance, security, legal compliance, or business needs.
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Electronic Communications

When you use the Site or send us communications, you agree to receive communications from us electronically, and you consent to the use of electronic records in connection with your use of the Site, subject to applicable law.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. No Waiver

No failure or delay by us in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy.

18. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another organisation where this does not materially affect your rights.

19. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims), are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction, except that if you are a consumer resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may bring proceedings in your local courts. Mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence may also apply.

20. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact us using the contact details provided on the Site. We aim to respond within a reasonable time.