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By accessing and using this website,\r\n        you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"use-of-website\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"use-of-website\">Use of website<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        The content provided on this website is for general information purposes only and may be\r\n        updated, amended or removed without prior notice.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        While Chilton Town Council aims to ensure that the information on this website is accurate,\r\n        relevant and helpful, we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete,\r\n        current or free from error.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Unauthorised use of this website is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems<\/li>\r\n        <li>introducing malicious software, code or harmful material<\/li>\r\n        <li>altering, interfering with or damaging website content or functionality<\/li>\r\n        <li>using the website in a way that causes disruption, impairment or misuse<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"warning\">\r\n        <p style=\"margin:0;\">\r\n          Unauthorised use may result in criminal prosecution, civil action, or both.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"intellectual-property\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"intellectual-property\">Intellectual property<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos,\r\n        design and layout, is the property of Chilton Town Council unless otherwise stated.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        This content is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish or otherwise use content from this\r\n        website without prior written permission from Chilton Town Council, except where allowed by law.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        You may:\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>download or print content for personal, non-commercial use<\/li>\r\n        <li>share links to our website<\/li>\r\n        <li>refer to our content in a way that does not misrepresent the Council or imply endorsement<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"third-party-links\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"third-party-links\">Third-party links<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        This website may contain links to third-party websites for additional information or convenience.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Chilton Town Council does not control, endorse or accept responsibility for the content,\r\n        availability, accuracy or security of external websites.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        If you choose to visit a third-party site, you do so at your own risk. We recommend that\r\n        you review the terms, conditions and privacy policies of any external website you visit.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"liability\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"liability\">Liability<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Chilton Town Council is not responsible for inaccuracies, omissions or errors in the information\r\n        published on this website.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        We are also not liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising from:\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>your use of, or inability to use, this website<\/li>\r\n        <li>technical faults or interruptions<\/li>\r\n        <li>viruses or other harmful material resulting from access to the website<\/li>\r\n        <li>reliance on information published on this website<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Although we aim to maintain the availability and proper operation of the website, we do not\r\n        guarantee uninterrupted access at all times.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"privacy\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"privacy\">Privacy and data protection<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Notice and GDPR Privacy Policy.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        These documents explain how we collect, use, store and protect personal data in line with\r\n        data protection law.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"note\">\r\n        <p style=\"margin:0;\">\r\n          By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy and\r\n          data protection information.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"governing-law\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"governing-law\">Governing law and jurisdiction<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        These terms and conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        By using this website, you agree that any disputes arising from its use will be subject to\r\n        the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"changes\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"changes\">Changes to these terms and conditions<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Chilton Town Council reserves the right to update or modify these terms and conditions at\r\n        any time without prior notice.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        It is your responsibility to review this page regularly so that you remain aware of any changes.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"contact\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"contact\">Contact us<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        For further information or enquiries regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us:\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <h3>Phone<\/h3>\r\n          <p><a href=\"tel:01388721788\">01388 721788<\/a><\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <h3>Email<\/h3>\r\n          <p><a href=\"mailto:info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\">info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <h3>Address<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Chilton Town Council, Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, County Durham, DL17 0HE<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"small\">\r\n        Last reviewed date can be added here if required.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/main>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terms &amp; Conditions | Chilton Town Council Terms &amp; Conditions These terms and conditions govern your use of the Chilton Town Council website. 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