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Website Terms of Use and Disclaimer for Cruden Bay Life

Last Updated: 22 August 2026

Welcome to Cruden Bay Life (accessible at https://crudenbay.life/). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use and Disclaimer. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

1. About the Hub

Cruden Bay Life is a community-run website created as a digital hub to connect residents, promote local clubs, organisations, and businesses, and celebrate the heritage of Cruden Bay, Scotland. The platform is managed on a voluntary basis by local community representatives.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Cruden Bay Life and/or its contributors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website (including articles, historical documentation, text, design, and layout).

  • Local Photography and Art: Photographs and artwork published on this website remain the copyright of their respective creators (such as local photographers). You must not copy, download, or reuse these images without explicit permission from the copyright owner.
  • Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these terms.

3. Directory Listings Disclaimer (Critical Information)

Our website features public directories listing local businesses, accommodation providers, cafes, restaurants, clubs, and community organisations.

  • No Endorsement: A listing on Cruden Bay Life does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or safety guarantee by the website administrators or the community team.
  • Independent Services: Any transaction, booking, or agreement you enter into with a business or group listed on this site is strictly between you and that third party. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, legality, or standard of services provided by any listed entity.
  • Inaccuracies: While we make every effort to ensure listings are accurate at the time of publication, details (such as opening hours, menus, contact numbers, or prices) can change. We recommend verifying details directly with the business or organisation before visiting or booking.

4. Third-Party Links Disclaimer

To assist the community, our website links extensively to external resources (such as transport timetables, local hotels, weather forecasts, and Facebook groups).

  • No Control: We have no control over the content, availability, or accuracy of these external sites.
  • No Liability: We cannot be held liable for any loss, inconvenience, or damage caused by relying on information found on linked external websites.

5. Community Submissions & Local History

When you contribute content to Cruden Bay Life (such as submitting a business listing, updating local history, or sharing digital stories):

  • Licence to Publish: You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to publish, edit, and display that content on https://crudenbay.life/ to serve the community.
  • Accuracy: You agree that any information you submit is accurate, truthful, and does not infringe on the copyright or intellectual property of any third party.
  • Removal: We reserve the right to edit, refuse to publish, or remove any content or listing at our sole discretion, without prior notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the volunteers and administrators of Cruden Bay Life exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and its use.

We will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising under these terms or in connection with our website, whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise. This includes, without limitation, any loss or damage suffered as a result of:

  • Inaccuracies or omissions in our directory listings or historical articles.
  • Temporary website downtime or technical glitches.
  • Relying on external links or third-party service providers.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and Disclaimer are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. Any disputes relating to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

8. Contact Us

If you spot an error, want to request the removal or update of a listing, or have any questions about these terms, please contact us at: