We're obliged to have a page containing all the legal stuff. So, here goes...
Access to this site
In consideration for access to this website (the Site), you expressly agree to be bound by the terms and conditions described in this notice. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, please exit the Site immediately. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, then you may not read, link to, download or in any other way use information on this Site.
Privacy of data
By using the site you consent for us to keep track of how many times particular pages are accessed. In addition, we may choose to use a cookie within your browser to record the details of each your visits. This information is used purely to present a personal look on your system, such as a greeting when you enter the site, notifications of recent updates, etc. We may record the time and day and collect browser information during your access. This is used purely to enhance the websites appearance.
We respect your privacy. We will not release any personal information to third parties, including sponsors, without your consent.
If you choose to use any online hike event services such as bulletin boards or registration databases, you agree to abide by any additional rules or restrictions imposed by those services.
Control of External sites
The Three Towers Hike cannot be responsible for the content of web sites that are accessed through links on this site. You are welcome to add a link to this site from your own web site provided that you Email the URL of your page to us. Click HERE
Nature of event
The "Three Towers Hike" is the name of an event primarily intended for members of the Scout Association. It is organised by members and associate members of the Scout Association, most of whom are attached to Reading Central Scout District. The event is sanctioned by the District Commissioner who has the ultimate responsibility for the event.
The hike director will not accept entries from individuals not connected with the Scout Association unless the Scout Association's personal accident insurance waiver is completed. All entrants under 18 years must have a parental or guardian's permssion to take part.
Event management
The event is organised by a committee, the "Three Towers Hike Committee" who meet to prepare the event. The event is authorised by the District Commissioner of Reading Central District in the Royal County of Berkshire, United Kingdom. The organising committee is chaired by Mr Bob Spokes. Secretarial and administrative services is by Mr Peter Swynford.
The committee meets to organise the event, performs risk assessments of its activities, and makes provisions for the smooth running and success of the event. Co-opted members are welcomed.
In the event of any dispute, the District Commissioner of Reading Central will have the final decree. The Laws of England apply
Child Protection
To protect the young people concerned, and in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules ('POR') of the Scout Association, no reference to individuals under the age of 25 years appears on this site in such a form that someone not familiar with the individual could deduce the identity of the said person from materials contained on the site. This does not exclude the use of photographs or result data however, in such cases, the identity of the individuals will not be cross-referenced between photographic evidence and result data. (If we have inadvertently done so, please let us know).
Copyright Notices
The technical contents of the website are produced by Peter Swynford. The Site contains some material copyright The Scout Association. This copyright material which may be downloaded and reproduced by members of the UK Scout Association may be used only for bona fide Scouting purposes.
The Site contains photographic materials, the copyrights to which are vested in the owners of the pictures and are reproduced with their permissions.
Maps and map data are Crown Copyright and are reproduced in accordance with appropriate laws.
The Site also contains some material which is the copyright of other organisations and companies, of which, acknowledgement is made and permission has been granted for the inclusion on this site.
Except as expressly stated otherwise in writing, the copyright to all text, images, databases, sounds and look and feel systems presented or published on or through this Site (collectively Material) is owned exclusively by the Three Towers Hike, and they reserve all rights as of the publication date. None of the material, text, images or other information on this site may be sold, reproduced or repeated in any other form (paper, electronic, video etc) either in full or in part, without the written permission of the copyright holder. The site also contains Javascript sources, the copyrights of which either belong to the Three Towers Hike or belong to other persons or organisations and are used in accordance with appropriate authorities issued by the said parties. Use on this site of such code does not confer any licence for you to use or reuse such code in your own sites. If in doubt, please ask.
Copyright © 1999-2008 Three Towers Hike Committee.
The Three Towers Hike™ brand is a trademark of Reading Central District Scouts. Reading Central District Scouts is a registered charity, number 300505.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.
Browser Compatibility
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Further, it has been validated as confirming to W3C standard, XHTML 1.0 Transitional.
Site Host
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Last updated January 2008. So there, ya boo sucks.