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WEBSITE TERMS

Clear terms for using our website.

These Terms & Conditions explain the rules and expectations that apply when you access and use the SHOFT website.

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TERMS Clarity • Respect • Responsibility
TERMS & CONDITIONS

Using the SHOFT website responsibly.

Please read these terms before using this website.

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About these Terms

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the website operated by Shaping Our Futures Together (SHOFT) CIC.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.

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About SHOFT

Shaping Our Futures Together (SHOFT) CIC works to create inclusive, informed and empowered communities where under-represented individuals and communities can thrive, contribute and access equitable opportunities.

Information published on this website is provided to explain our work, activities, opportunities and ways of engaging with SHOFT.

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Acceptable use

You agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly.

You must not use the website:

  • For any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
  • To attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems.
  • To introduce malicious software or harmful code.
  • To interfere with the operation or security of the website.
  • To submit information that is knowingly false, misleading or unlawful.
  • In a way that could harm SHOFT, its users or other people.
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Website information

We aim to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and kept reasonably up to date.

However, information may change over time and we do not guarantee that every piece of information will always be complete, current or error-free.

Information on this website should not be treated as professional, legal, financial, medical or other specialist advice unless expressly stated otherwise.

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Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, content published on this website, including text, branding, graphics, photographs, designs and other materials, belongs to SHOFT or is used by SHOFT with appropriate permission.

You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish or commercially exploit website content without appropriate permission, except where permitted by law.

Where third-party content is used, the rights of the relevant third party remain applicable.

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Information you submit

When you submit information to SHOFT through the website, you should ensure that the information is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.

Please do not submit information through general website forms that you do not want SHOFT to receive or process.

Personal information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy .

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External links

The SHOFT website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.

These links may be provided for convenience or additional information. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms.

You should review the terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before using them.

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Website availability

We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.

The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical issues, updates, hosting problems or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

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Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the website and information submitted through it.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You are responsible for ensuring that your own device and internet connection are appropriately protected.

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Liability

To the extent permitted by law, SHOFT will not be responsible for losses arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website where those losses could not reasonably have been anticipated or are outside our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or restrict liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability that cannot legally be excluded.

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Your responsibility

You are responsible for your use of the website and for complying with applicable laws and these Terms & Conditions.

You should not use the website in a way that causes damage, disruption or unlawful harm to SHOFT, its systems or other users.

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Privacy and cookies

Your use of the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected and processed.

Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used on the website.

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Changes to the website

We may update, change, suspend or withdraw parts of the website from time to time.

We may also update website content, services, links, features and functionality without prior notice where appropriate.

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Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services or legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page. Your continued use of the website after an updated version is published constitutes acceptance of the updated terms to the extent permitted by law.

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Governing law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory legal rights that may apply.

Any disputes relating to these Terms or use of the website will be subject to the applicable courts of England and Wales, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

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Contact SHOFT

If you have a question about these Terms & Conditions or the use of this website, please contact us.

Shaping Our Futures Together (SHOFT) CIC info@shoft.org nana@shoft.org 07392 119094
The Enterprise Hub,
Tong Street Suite 10.3,
c/o Masterclass Tutorials Limited,
Bradford, United Kingdom,
BD4 9LX
Last updated: 11 August 2026
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