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Terms of Use
These terms govern your use of the Belonging in Action website and participation in our programmes and events. Please read them carefully.
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Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Belonging in Action website (belonginginaction.org) and participating in our programmes and events, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
These terms are governed by the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom.
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About Belonging in Action
Belonging in Action CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in Scotland (Registration No. SC881006). We are a not-for-profit social sustainability organisation dedicated to supporting the integration, participation, and contribution of migrant professionals, international students, and underrepresented communities across Scotland and the UK.
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Use of This Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others.
You must not:
• Use the site in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising material
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems
• Reproduce or redistribute any content without prior written permission
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract content from this site
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website at our discretion.
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Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and programme materials, is the intellectual property of Belonging in Action CIC or its content contributors, and is protected by copyright law.
You may share and reference our content for non-commercial, educational, or journalistic purposes, provided you clearly attribute Belonging in Action CIC and link back to the relevant page.
For commercial use or reproduction, please contact us at hello@biacommunity.org.
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Programme Participation
By registering for BIA events or programmes, you agree to:
• Engage respectfully and inclusively with all participants, staff, and partners
• Not record or share session content without the explicit consent of presenters and participants
• Honour any confidentiality expectations set by BIA for specific sessions
• Provide accurate information during registration
BIA reserves the right to remove any participant from an event or programme whose behaviour is deemed harmful, disrespectful, or incompatible with our values of belonging, equity, and empathy.
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Data & Privacy
The collection and use of personal data through this website and our programmes is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Use.
By using our website and submitting your information through our forms, you acknowledge that your data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. Belonging in Action CIC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those external sites.
The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement by BIA.
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Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
While we strive for accuracy and quality, Belonging in Action CIC does not warrant that:
• The website will be available at all times without interruption
• The content is always complete, accurate, or up to date
• The website is free from viruses or technical defects
We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on information published on this website.
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Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Belonging in Action CIC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or participation in our programmes. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these terms shall not exceed £100.
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Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Last updated: May 2026
Questions about these terms?
Contact us at hello@biacommunity.org. Belonging in Action CIC, Edinburgh, Scotland.