1. About Us

This website is operated by Southport Model Boat Club ("SMBC", "the Club", "we", "us", or "our"), a private members' club for model boat enthusiasts. We sail at Jubilee Pond, Rotten Row, Southport, PR8 2BZ, under agreement with Sefton Council.

The Club is run by volunteer committee members for the benefit of its members and the wider model boating community.

2. Use of This Website

By using this website, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems
• Not use the website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it
• Not use any automated systems to access the website without permission
• Respect the rights of the Club and other users

We reserve the right to restrict access to the website or certain areas at our discretion.

3. Club Membership

Information about joining the Club is provided on our website. Membership is subject to:

• Acceptance of your application by the Committee
• Payment of the current annual subscription
• Agreement to abide by the Club Rules
• Agreement to follow all health and safety procedures

The Club reserves the right to refuse or revoke membership in accordance with its Constitution and Rules.

Membership Fees

Current membership fees are displayed on our Join Us page. Fees are reviewed annually and may change. Subscriptions are non-refundable except at the Committee's discretion.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, photographs, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of Southport Model Boat Club or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.

You may:

• View and print pages for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our pages on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution to SMBC

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without permission
• Use our logo or branding without written consent
• Frame or embed our website within another site
• Use content for commercial purposes

5. User Content

If you submit content to the Club (photographs, articles, enquiries), you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive licence to use the content for Club purposes
• Confirm you own the rights to the content or have permission to share it
• Agree the content does not infringe any third-party rights
• Accept we may edit or remove content at our discretion

We are not responsible for content submitted by users and reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

6. Disclaimers

This website is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. While we endeavour to keep information accurate and up to date:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
• Sailing times and event details may change without notice
• Technical information about model boats is for guidance only
• We do not endorse products, services, or suppliers mentioned on the site

Always check with a Committee member for the latest information before attending sailing sessions.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Southport Model Boat Club shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from website use
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from reliance on information on this website
• Technical issues, viruses, or interruptions to service

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

8. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites for your convenience. We have no control over these sites and are not responsible for:

• Their content, accuracy, or availability
• Their privacy practices or terms of use
• Any transactions you conduct with them

Inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement. You access external sites at your own risk.

9. Use of Jubilee Pond

Jubilee Pond is owned and managed by Sefton Council. Use of the pond for model boat sailing is subject to:

• Club membership and subscription
• Compliance with Club Rules
• Compliance with Health & Safety procedures
• Any conditions imposed by Sefton Council

The Club is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage occurring at Jubilee Pond, except where caused by our negligence.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: