If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use this website.
Welcome to Ardmonagh Family & Community Group (Ardcomm) website. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of this website, including all content, services, and features provided through it. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with, and be bound by, these Terms, as well as any applicable laws and regulations.
1. Topics Covered by These Terms of Use
These Terms of Use outline the conditions under which you may access and use this website, including, but not limited to:
- Site Access
- Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright Restrictions
- Trademarks and Logos
- Depiction of Children, Service Users, and Staff
- Data Processing and Privacy
- Links to and from This Site
- Lawful Use of the Site
- Liability and Warranties
- Conflicts
- Site Security and Protection from Harm
- Changes to the Terms of Use
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction
2. Site Access: Access to and use of this website are provided on a temporary basis and may be restricted or terminated at any time without notice. We reserve the right to restrict or block access to parts of the site or the entire site for any reason, including to protect the security and integrity of the website, and the information hosted there.
3. Changes to the Site: We may, at our discretion, modify and update the content or features of the website, including any services provided, without prior notice. We may also restrict access to certain parts of the website or discontinue certain services.
4. Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights: The content of this website, including all articles, research, publications, logos, graphics, text, videos, images, and other materials bespoke to us, is the intellectual property of Ardcomm unless otherwise stated. All rights to these materials are reserved. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or use any of the materials without prior written consent from us, except as permitted under applicable law, and only when cited and credited to us.
At Ardcomm, we take great pride in the work we’ve created over many years of experience, learning, and innovation. We hope you understand that our knowledge, expertise and creations are the result of years of hard work, and it is important to us to protect these assets to maintain the quality and authenticity of what we offer. How our work is presented and shared can impact our reputation, and we want to make sure it aligns with our mission and integrity. Our content reflects our dedication, expertise, and unique perspective. By enforcing our intellectual property rights, we ensure that our materials are used in a manner consistent with our values, ethics, and the high standards we uphold, and expect from those we chose to collaborate with. This ensures that our content is not misrepresented or used in ways that could compromise its original intent. Misusing our content not only undermines the integrity of our creations but also violates the trust we’ve built with our audience.
Proper crediting of our expertise and publications is essential to recognising the effort and originality behind our work, and we strongly discourage any form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work, words, thoughts, ideas, or creations without proper acknowledgment or permission and presenting them as your own. This can involve copying text, images, research, or other documents and content without crediting the original source. Plagiarism is considered corrupt, dishonest and unethical and/or acting in ways that lack transparency and trustworthiness, and a considered violation of intellectual property rights, as it takes credit for someone else’s effort, creativity, or original thought. To avoid plagiarism, it is important to always give proper credit to the original creators or sources when using their work.
4.1 Citing Our Work: When citing or referencing our work, please ensure that you do so in a manner consistent with current academic and professional standards. Proper attribution is essential and we include an example citation on all papers and reports. Kindly credit Ardmonagh Family and Community Group, as the source, and ensure that the citation includes the following information:
- Author(s) or Contributor(s), as stated on the report, paper, document
- Year of publication
- Title of the work/publication,
- Link to our URL (for online content)
- If referring to the website include the ‘access date’
Example of a report or paper: Templeton., M. (2025). Title of the work. Ardmonagh Family and Community Group. www.Ardcomm.org
Example of a refereeing to the website: Ardmonagh Family and Community Group. (2025). Title of the page (tab you are on, i.e., About Us, Our Services). www.Ardcomm.org. (03/05/2025)
For any additional permissions or inquiries regarding the use of our materials and resources,
please contact using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
5. Trademarks and Logos: The trademarks, logos, and any other service o branding marks and images displayed on this website are the property of Ardcomm or third-party licensors with whom we partner. You are not permitted to use any of these trademarks or logos without prior written consent.
6. Depiction of Children, Service Users and Staff: We take the privacy and protection of our staff, service users and other individuals very seriously. Any depictions or references to children, service users, or staff on this website are used in accordance with their prior consent and applicable laws, and any identifiable personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may not copy or use such depictions for any purpose without contacting us gaining explicit consent. That is, we may work together to help you gain consent to use the item, depending on what you wish to use the item for. We implement this policy to ensure that our content is used responsibly and aligns with our ethical standards. We would never provide or attempt to seek consent for any purposes that we feel are exploitative, misleading, or in conflict with our values and mission
7. Processing of Information: No registration is required to access this website, and we do not store personal data or retain passwords. We do not collect personal information from users unless specifically provided for a particular service (such as a contact form or survey), and any such information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Links to and from This Site: This website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content of such third-party sites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Any links to third-party sites are provided for convenience only and do not imply any endorsement by us.
9. Lawful Use: You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use of the website. You are prohibited from using this website for any unlawful or prohibited activity, including but not limited to the transmission of viruses, malicious software, or other harmful code.
10. Our Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ardcomm shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, including but not limited to any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages. This includes any errors or omissions in the content of the website or any interruptions or delays in access to the site.
11. No Warranties: This website is provided on an “as-is” basis, and we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose of the content or services provided through this website.
12. Conflict with Other Policies: In the event of a conflict between these Terms of Use and other policies, including our Privacy Policy, the provisions of the Privacy Policy shall govern matters relating to the processing of personal data.
13. Severability: If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Viruses, Hacking, and Other Offences: You must not misuse this website by knowingly introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful material, or by attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers, or any connected systems. Any such activities may constitute criminal offenses and will be reported to the relevant authorities.
15. Changes to These Terms of Use: We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the most recent revision may be indicated on the page. By continuing to use this website after changes have been made, you agree to the updated Terms.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of UK and Northern Ireland. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Northern Ireland.
Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Ardmonagh Family & Community Group (Ardcomm)
61-63 Ardmonagh Gardens
Belfast , BT11 8DX
Tele: 028 90 245943
email: info@ardcomm.org