Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 09/04/2025

1. About Us

The Bewick Society is a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation dedicated to the life and work of Thomas Bewick. Our website is hosted on Squarespace and serves to:

  • Enable membership registration and renewals

  • Facilitate donations

  • Share information on upcoming events

  • Distribute The Cherryburn Times, our biannual publication

By using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

2. Use of the Website

By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with the following terms:

  • You must use the website only for lawful purposes

  • You must not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the security or functionality of the website

  • You must not misuse the site to transmit harmful or offensive material

3. Membership and Donations

You may join The Bewick Society or make a donation through this website. Payments are processed through trusted third-party services (e.g., Squarespace, Stripe, PayPal).

  • We do not store your full payment details; these are handled securely by the payment provider.

  • Memberships are non-transferable, and donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law.

We reserve the right to refuse membership or donations at our discretion.

4. Publications and Content

The Cherryburn Times is provided to our members twice a year. All written and visual content on this site, including images and articles, is either original to the Society or used with proper permissions and attribution.

  • You may not reproduce, publish, or distribute any content from this website without prior written consent, unless the content is clearly marked for sharing.

5. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. You access these sites at your own risk.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website. However, we do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, complete, or up-to-date.
We are not liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from your use of this website or the content therein.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the date of the latest revision. Continued use of the website following changes to these terms will indicate your acceptance of those changes.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from the use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact us at: bewick.society@newcastle.ac.uk