Terms and conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Climate Psychology Alliance website ("the Site"). The Site is operated by Climate Psychology Alliance Limited ("CPA", "we", "us", or "our"), a Registered Company and Charitable Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under number 8467, with charitable tax exemption registered with HM Revenue & Customs.

Registered address: [registered address to be inserted]

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, members, and others who access or use the Site, including our online community platform, events booking, newsletter, contact forms, and any other services we provide online.

2. Definitions

For clarity, the following terms have the following meanings throughout this document:

• "CPA," "we," "us," "our" refers to Climate Psychology Alliance Limited, the charity operating this website.
• "The Site" refers to climatepsychologyalliance.org and all associated subdomains, pages, and online services operated by CPA.
• "User," "you," "your" refers to anyone who accesses or uses the Site, whether as a visitor, member, donor, event attendee, or in any other capacity.
• "Member" refers to a registered member of the Climate Psychology Alliance who has paid the annual membership fee and agreed to CPA's membership terms.
• "Content" refers to all text, images, videos, audio, documents, designs, and other materials published on the Site by CPA.
• "User-Generated Content" refers to any content submitted, posted, or shared on the Site by users, including comments, messages, forum posts, and contributions to CPA's community platform.
• "Third-Party Services" refers to external websites, applications, or services linked to or integrated with the Site, including payment processors, community platforms, and event booking tools.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Some parts of the Site require you to create an account or register before accessing them. This includes member-only areas, event bookings, and CPA's online community platform.

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Keep your login details confidential and not share them with others.
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.
• Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You provide false or misleading information.
• You breach these Terms and Conditions.
• You engage in behaviour that conflicts with CPA's values of honesty, trust, care, and respect for difference.
• You fail to pay membership fees or other charges owed to CPA.

If you wish to close your account, you can do so at any time by contacting us at admin@climatepsychologyalliance.org or via the contact form link.

4. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, audio, downloadable documents, and the design of the Site itself, is the property of CPA or its licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright law.

You may:

• View, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share links to pages on the Site.
• Quote short excerpts of written content with appropriate attribution to CPA.

You may not, without our prior written permission:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute content from the Site for commercial purposes.
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content.
• Use CPA's name, logo, or branding in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without authorisation.
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

Exceptions

Some content on the Site, including articles in Explorations in Climate Psychology and contributions from guest authors, is published under specific rights arrangements.

Where content has been first published elsewhere (for example in journals or books), rights are retained by the original publisher and are credited on the individual page. In these cases, please contact the original publisher for permissions.

If you'd like to use CPA content in a way not covered above, please get in touch. We're generally happy to grant permission for educational, non-commercial, and aligned purposes.

5. User-Generated Content

When you contribute content to the Site, whether by commenting, posting on our community platform, submitting to Explorations, or any other means, you retain ownership of your content.

By submitting it, however, you grant CPA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with CPA's work.

When you submit content, you confirm that:

• You own the rights to the content or have permission to share it.
• Your content does not infringe the rights of any third party.
• Your content complies with these Terms and Conditions and CPA's values.
• You understand that CPA may edit, moderate, or remove content at our discretion.

CPA does not tolerate content that:

• Is defamatory, harassing, discriminatory, or hateful.
• Promotes violence, self-harm, or illegal activity.
• Violates someone's privacy or confidentiality.
• Shares false or misleading information about climate science or climate psychology.
• Is commercial spam or unsolicited advertising.

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that breaches these principles, and to suspend or terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly post prohibited content.

6. Prohibited Activities

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, our servers, or related systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, including introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Use automated tools (including scrapers, bots, or harvesters) to collect data from the Site without our permission.
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any individual or organisation.
• Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users.
• Post content that is defamatory, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise harmful.
• Use the Site to send unsolicited commercial messages or spam.
• Attempt to circumvent any security features or access controls on the Site.
• Engage in any behaviour that damages, disables, or impairs the Site or interferes with another user's enjoyment of it.

CPA reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this section, including removing offending content, suspending accounts, and reporting violations to relevant authorities.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site contains links to external websites and services that are not operated by CPA. This includes links to:

• Payment processors (such as Stripe) for donations and event bookings.
• Our online community platform (currently Mighty Networks).
• Event booking services (such as Eventbrite).
• External resources and articles referenced in our research and reflections.
• Partner organisations and affiliated groups.
• Social media platforms.

Please note:

• We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of third-party websites and services.
• Clicking on external links is done at your own risk.
• The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by CPA of the linked site or service.
• Third-party services have their own terms and conditions, which we encourage you to read.

If you encounter a broken or harmful external link on our Site, please let us know so we can investigate.

8. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

While we work hard to keep the Site accurate, up to date, and accessible, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about:

• The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on the Site.
• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Site.
• The suitability of any content for your particular needs or circumstances.
• The absence of errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

Important Notice About Support and Advice

CPA is a charity and membership community, not a crisis service or a medical provider.

Content on the Site, including articles about climate grief, eco-anxiety, and other emotional responses to the climate crisis, is provided for general information and community support. It is not a substitute for professional therapeutic, medical, or legal advice.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in immediate distress, please contact a crisis helpline or emergency services. See our Contact Us page for immediate support options.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CPA, its directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site.
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in Site content.
• Any actions you take or decisions you make based on Site content.
• The conduct of other users or third parties on or through the Site.
• Any unauthorised access to or use of your personal information.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under UK law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CPA, its directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site.
• Your breach of these Terms and Conditions.
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
• Any content you submit, post, or share on the Site.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and Conditions and your use of the Site.

10. Termination

These Terms and Conditions remain in effect for as long as you use the Site.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice, if:

• You breach these Terms and Conditions.
• We believe your behaviour is harmful to other users or to CPA.
• We are required to do so by law.
• We decide to discontinue the Site or any of its features.

You may stop using the Site at any time.

If you have an account, you can close it by contacting us at admin@climatepsychologyalliance.org or via the contact form link.

If you're a member, please note that closing your account may affect your membership benefits. See CPA's membership terms for details.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site immediately ceases.

Sections of these Terms and Conditions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law) will continue to apply.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions, including any question regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may have the right to bring proceedings in your local courts under applicable consumer protection law.

12. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or best practice.

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
• Post a notice on the Site drawing attention to the changes.
• Where changes materially affect your rights, notify registered members by email.

Your continued use of the Site after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the Site.

We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically to stay informed about how we operate.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.

Email: admin@climatepsychologyalliance.org

Contact: Contact Us page

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