Website Terms and Conditions
The Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon – Province of the East Midlands
Effective date: 17 October 2026
1. About this website
This website is maintained for the information of members, prospective members, visitors and others interested in the activities of the Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon in the Province of the East Midlands.
The website provides information about the Province, its Chapels, meetings, events, reports, photographs and related activities. It is an informational website and does not provide an online membership application service, online shop or commercial booking facility.
2. Acceptance of these terms
By using this website, you agree to use it responsibly and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
We may update these terms from time to time. The version published on this page will apply from its stated effective date.
3. Website content and accuracy
We aim to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, meeting arrangements, event details, contact information and other content may change.
Information is provided in good faith for general information. Please contact the relevant Chapel or provincial officer to confirm important arrangements before relying on them.
We may correct, update, remove or temporarily suspend access to website content where appropriate.
4. Copyright and use of content
Unless otherwise stated, website text, photographs, graphics and other material are protected by copyright or other applicable rights.
Content may belong to the Province, individual photographers, contributors or other rights holders. The appearance of material on this website does not mean it is free to reproduce.
You may view and print reasonable extracts for personal, non-commercial use, provided that copyright notices are retained and the material is not misrepresented.
You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify or use website material for commercial purposes without obtaining permission from the relevant rights holder, unless permitted by law.
If you wish to reproduce text or photographs, please contact the Provincial Grand Secretary or Webmaster. Permission may need to be obtained from the individual photographer or other rights holder.
5. Photographs, names and reports
The website may contain photographs, event reports and names of members or other individuals associated with the Order.
Please do not assume that these materials may be copied, republished or used elsewhere without permission. In particular, photographs and names should not be reused in a way that misrepresents an individual or their involvement in the Order.
If you have a concern about a photograph, name or report published on the website, please contact the Provincial Grand Secretary. We will consider the concern and take appropriate action where warranted, taking account of relevant rights, circumstances and obligations.
6. Acceptable use
You must not misuse this website. In particular, you must not:
knowingly introduce malicious software or attempt to compromise the website’s security;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its administration facilities or related systems;
use website contact forms to send unlawful, threatening, abusive, deceptive or unsolicited commercial messages;
submit information that you know to be false or misleading; or
use information or content from the website to harass, impersonate or unlawfully target another person.
We may take reasonable steps to protect the website and its users if misuse occurs.
7. Contact forms and enquiries
Contact forms are provided to help visitors make enquiries to the appropriate provincial or Chapel officer.
Please provide accurate information and avoid including sensitive or confidential information unless it is genuinely necessary for your enquiry.
Submitting a form does not guarantee a particular response time or outcome. Information submitted through a form will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
8. External websites and links
This website may contain links to external websites, including other organisations, mapping services and suppliers of relevant goods.
These links are provided for convenience or information. We do not control external websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security or privacy practices.
A link does not necessarily indicate endorsement of the external website, its organisation or its products. You should review the relevant website’s own terms and privacy information before using it.
9. Availability and technical issues
We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed. Maintenance, technical faults or circumstances outside our control may affect availability.
We may change, suspend or remove website features or content where reasonably necessary.
10. Limitation of responsibility
To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for losses arising from reliance on information that has become inaccurate or out of date, temporary website unavailability, or the content and operation of external websites.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, or any rights that visitors have under applicable law.
11. Privacy and cookies
Our collection and use of personal information is explained in our Privacy Notice.
Information about cookies and similar technologies, including how to manage cookie preferences, is provided in our Cookie Policy.
These documents should be read alongside these Terms and Conditions.
12. Changes to the website and these terms
We may amend website content and these Terms and Conditions when necessary. The current version will be published on this website, with its effective date.
13. Governing law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where applicable law provides otherwise.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, website content or permission to reproduce material, please contact:
Provincial Grand Secretary
provincialgrandsecretary@stoa-eastmidlands.org
Website Webmaster
webmaster@stoa-eastmidlands.org