Terms and Conditions

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Bestway Community Development website (“we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

Bestway Community Development is a registered Scottish charity (SC052379) with its main office at:
Jerviston Community Centre, Coalhall Avenue, Motherwell, ML1 4BU
Phone: 01698 441243
Email: admin@bestwaycd.org

These Terms and Conditions are governed by UK law and specifically Scots law.

2. About Bestway Community Development

Bestway Community Development exists to support vulnerable individuals and families — particularly New Scots, refugees, asylum seekers, and ethnic minority groups — through community projects, advice, workshops, and wellbeing programmes.

Our website provides information about our projects, volunteering, events, and donation opportunities.

3. Use of This Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use or enjoyment of the site.

You must not:

• Upload or transmit any harmful or offensive material.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data.
• Misuse the website for fraudulent, illegal, or unethical purposes.
• Impersonate Bestway Community Development, its staff, or volunteers.

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to our website at any time if we believe these terms have been breached.

4. Accuracy of Information

We aim to ensure that all information on our website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all content will always be error-free or complete. We encourage users to contact us directly for confirmation before relying on any specific information.

We reserve the right to make changes or corrections at any time without prior notice.

5. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites operated by other organisations. These links are provided for your convenience, but we do not endorse or control their content or privacy practices. We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of those sites. Please review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Donations and Payments

Donations made through our website are processed securely via third-party payment providers such as PayPal or other approved processors.

By making a donation:

• You confirm that you are over 18 years old or have parental consent.
• You confirm that the funds are your own or that you have permission to use them.
• You understand that donations are non-refundable, except in cases of clear administrative error.

All payment information is processed securely — we do not store or have access to your payment card details.

7. Volunteering and Service Applications

When applying to volunteer or take part in our programmes, you may be asked to provide personal information (such as your name, contact details, and background information). This information will be handled in line with our Privacy Policy and used solely for processing your application or participation.

We reserve the right to accept or decline applications based on safeguarding, suitability, and organisational capacity.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, graphics, and downloadable materials — is the property of Bestway Community Development or used with permission.

You may:

• View, download, and print materials for personal or educational use.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content for commercial use.
• Modify or republish any content without written permission.

Requests for permission should be sent to admin@bestwaycd.org.

9. Limitation of Liability

We take reasonable care to ensure our website is safe and accurate. However, we do not accept liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from:

• The use or inability to use our website.
• Errors or omissions in content.
• Technical issues or interruptions.
• Third-party links or content beyond our control.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under Scots law.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

We respect your privacy and protect your personal information in line with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookies Policy (see our Privacy Policy for more details).

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The updated version will be published on our website with the revised date. Continued use of the website after such changes will signify your acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Scotland and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

14. Contact Us