Terms of Website Use
The St Martins Karate Carnforth terms of website use explain the conditions that apply when accessing and using this website.
About us
This website is operated by St Martins Karate Carnforth, which forms part of St Martins Karate Group.
Throughout these terms, references to “we”, “us”, “our” or “the club” mean St Martins Karate Carnforth and, where relevant, St Martins Karate Group.
Using our website
You may use this website for lawful purposes and to find information about the club, our classes, events, safeguarding arrangements and other activities.
- use the website in any way that breaks the law;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server or any connected systems;
- knowingly introduce viruses, malicious software or other harmful material;
- interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- misuse information published on the website;
- or use the website in a way that could harm the club, its members or other visitors.
We may restrict or suspend access to some or all of the website if we reasonably believe it is being misused.
Information on this website
We aim to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, clear and up to date. However, information may occasionally become outdated, incomplete or incorrect.
Class times, venues, instructors, events, prices and other arrangements may change. Important arrangements should therefore be confirmed directly with the club before you travel, attend an activity or make a decision based upon information on the website.
We may update, remove or change website content without notice.
Karate, fitness and health information
Information on this website about karate, exercise, fitness, first aid, wellbeing or safe practice is provided for general information only. It is not a substitute for individual instruction, professional medical advice or an assessment of a person’s particular circumstances.
Participation in karate and physical activity carries some risk. Members and visitors should:
Nothing on this website should be treated as a diagnosis, medical recommendation or guarantee that an activity is suitable for a particular person.
Safeguarding information
Our safeguarding pages explain how concerns can be reported and provide details of the club’s safeguarding arrangements.
The website is not monitored continuously and must not be used to report an immediate emergency.
If someone is in immediate danger or a crime is taking place, call 999. Safeguarding concerns that are not emergencies should be reported using the contact details and procedures provided on our Report a Concern page.
Contact forms and messages
When you contact us through the website, you must provide information that is accurate and must not submit anything unlawful, abusive, threatening, misleading or harmful.
Submitting a contact form or other enquiry does not guarantee that:
- a place in a class or event has been reserved;
- an application or request has been accepted;
- the club has agreed to provide a particular service;
- we will respond within a particular period.
Any booking, membership or attendance arrangement is only confirmed when the club communicates that confirmation directly.
Information submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Copyright and use of our content
Unless otherwise stated, the text, design, graphics, club materials and other original content on this website belong to St Martins Karate Carnforth, St Martins Karate Group or the person who has licensed the material to us.
Photographs may also remain the copyright of the individual photographer.
You may view and print website pages for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, alter or commercially exploit website content without prior permission from the relevant copyright owner.
You must not remove copyright notices, credits or other ownership information from any material.
The names, logos and branding of St Martins Karate Carnforth and St Martins Karate Group must not be used in a way that suggests endorsement, partnership or approval without our written permission.
Photographs and personal information
Photographs and information relating to club members must not be downloaded, copied, altered, republished or used to identify, contact or target an individual without appropriate permission.
Where the club publishes photographs, it does so in accordance with its consent arrangements, safeguarding procedures and photography guidance.
Concerns about a photograph or personal information appearing on the website should be reported to the club so that they can be reviewed promptly.
Links to other websites
This website may contain links to websites operated by other organisations, including governing bodies, venues, public services and social-media platforms.
These links are provided for convenience and information. We do not control external websites and are not responsible for:
- their content, availability or security;
- their privacy or cookie practices;
- information or services they provide;
- any loss arising from their use.
A link does not necessarily mean that we endorse the organisation, website, product or service concerned. Visitors should review the terms and privacy information of any external website they use.
Linking to our website
You may link to publicly available pages on our website provided that the link is lawful, fair and does not damage or take unfair advantage of the club’s reputation.
You must not:
- suggest that the club endorses you or your activities when it does not;
- display our website within another website in a misleading way;
- link from a website containing unlawful, harmful or inappropriate material;
- use our logos or branding without permission.
We may ask for a link to be removed where we reasonably believe it is misleading, harmful or inappropriate.
Website availability and security
We try to keep the website available and secure, but we cannot guarantee that it will always be uninterrupted, error-free or free from harmful material.
Access may occasionally be suspended or limited for maintenance, security, technical problems or circumstances outside our control.
You are responsible for using suitable security software and for protecting your own devices and information when using the internet.
Our responsibility
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits responsibility where doing so would be unlawful, including responsibility for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Subject to those limitations, we are not responsible for loss or damage arising solely from:
- reliance on general information published on the website;
- temporary unavailability or technical failure of the website;
- the content or operation of an external website;
- unauthorised access caused by circumstances outside our reasonable control;
- use of the website in breach of these terms.
The website is primarily intended for personal and community use. We are not responsible for business losses, loss of profit, loss of business opportunity or other commercial losses resulting from use of the website.
Privacy and cookies
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal information.
Our Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar technologies that may be used by the website.
These policies should be read alongside these Terms of Website Use.
Changes to these terms
We may amend these terms when the website, the club’s activities or relevant requirements change.
The latest version will be published on this page. Continued use of the website after a change means that the updated terms will apply from the date shown below.
Applicable law
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales.
Any dispute relating to the website or these terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless applicable consumer law requires otherwise.
Contact us
Questions, concerns or requests relating to this website or these terms can be submitted through our Contact page.
Safeguarding concerns should instead be submitted through our Report a Concern page or handled in accordance with our safeguarding procedures.
Last reviewed: 25 July 2026