Welcome to the Donegal Bay Conservation Trust website. These terms and conditions explain the rules for using our website. By accessing or using the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the site.

In these terms, "we", "us", and "our" refer to Donegal Bay Conservation Trust. "You" refers to anyone accessing or using our website.

About this website

Our website provides information about Donegal Bay, its landscapes, wildlife, and communities, and about the work of the Trust. The site is currently for information and engagement. We do our best to keep the content accurate and up to date, but we provide it for general purposes only.

Intellectual property and use of our content

Unless stated otherwise, all content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, video, and design, is owned by Donegal Bay Conservation Trust or used by us with permission. It is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights.

You are welcome to view and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute any content from this website without our prior written permission.

Photography and image rights

The photographs and imagery on this website are a valued part of our work and are protected by copyright. They are owned either by the Trust or by the photographers who have allowed us to use them.

You may not download, copy, reproduce, or use any images from this website for any purpose without our prior written permission. If you would like to use one of our images, please contact us at info@donegalbaytrust.ie and we will be glad to discuss it.

Images and content you send us

If you send us photographs, wildlife sightings, or other content, whether by email, through our website, or as part of our Ambassador network, the following applies:

• You confirm that the content is your own, and that you have the right to share it with us.
• You grant us permission to use it in our work, which may include our website, social media, newsletters, and printed materials, to help share the story of Donegal Bay.
• We will credit you as the creator wherever it is reasonable to do so. If you would prefer not to be credited, or wish to set any conditions on how your content is used, please tell us when you send it.
• You can ask us to stop using your content at any time by contacting us, and we will remove it from material we control going forward.

Our mailing list

If you sign up to our mailing list, you agree to receive newsletters and updates from us by email. You give your consent when you submit your details, and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting us. We handle your details in line with our Privacy Policy.

Acceptable use

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site, its servers, or any connected systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the site or its security features.
• Use any content from the site in a way not permitted by these terms.

Accuracy of information

We share information about Donegal Bay, including its wildlife, landscape, and coastline, in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. This information is provided for general interest and awareness only. It is not intended as safety, navigational, or professional advice. The coast and sea can be unpredictable, and you are responsible for your own safety and decisions when visiting or taking part in any activity. We do not accept liability for any reliance placed on the information provided.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that we do not control. We provide these links for convenience and interest only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external website.

Donations

If you choose to make a donation through our website, your payment is processed securely by a third-party payment provider. Donations support the work of the Trust. Unless we tell you otherwise, or unless required by law, donations are non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us and we will do our best to help.

Limitation of liability

Our website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website, or from any reliance on its content. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under Irish law.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will change the "last updated" date at the top of this page. By continuing to use the site, you accept any revised terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Ireland, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

Contact us

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at info@donegalbaytrust.ie.