acceptable use policy

This Acceptable Use Policy sets out the terms between you and Empower Devon CIC (“we”, “our”, “us”) under which you may access our website.

This policy applies to all users of our website, including visitors, service users, partners, volunteers, and contributors.

By using our website, you agree to comply with this policy.

Empower Devon CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales.
Registered Address: 29 Swallow Rise, Westward Ho! EX39 1GL
Company Number: 17029343
Contact Email: samwatts@empowerdevon.co.uk

You may use our website only for lawful purposes. You agree that you will:

• Use the website in compliance with all applicable UK laws and regulations
   
• Provide accurate information where required
   
• Respect other users of the website
   
• Use the website in a way that supports our community-focused mission

You must not use our website:

This includes using the website to:

• Commit or facilitate criminal activity
   
• Transmit unlawful, defamatory, or harmful material
   
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate others

You must not:

• Upload or share abusive, discriminatory, or hateful content
   
• Share content that promotes violence
   
• Exploit or harm children or vulnerable adults

You must not:

• Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code
   
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our website, server, or systems
   
• Conduct denial-of-service attacks
   
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission

You must not:

• Send unsolicited promotional material (spam)
   
• Impersonate another person or organisation
   
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

If you submit content (e.g., comments, feedback, testimonials, media):

• You grant us permission to use that content for our community purposes unless otherwise agreed
   
• You confirm that the content is accurate and does not infringe the rights of others
   
• We reserve the right to remove any content that breaches this policy

As a Community Interest Company working to benefit the community, we have a zero-tolerance approach to:

• Bullying or harassment
   
• Discrimination based on protected characteristics
   
• Exploitation of children or vulnerable individuals
   

Any concerns regarding safeguarding may be reported to:
samwatts@empowerdevon.co.uk

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the website
   
• Remove content
   
• Report unlawful activity to relevant authorities
   

If you breach this policy, you may be legally responsible for any resulting loss or damage.

All content on this website (including text, logos, graphics, and media) is owned by or licensed to Empower Devon CIC unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:

Empower Devon CIC
Email: samwatts@empowerdevon.co.uk
Address: 29 Swallow Rise, Westward Ho! EX39 1GL