Website Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to your use of the University of Exeter Fencing Club website (“the Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. About the Website

The Website is operated for the purposes of providing information about the University of Exeter Fencing Club (UoEFC), including its activities, training, competitions, membership, events, history and fencing resources.

The Website is intended primarily as an information and communication resource for students, staff, alumni, prospective members and others interested in the club.

2. Information on the Website

We aim to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and up to date.

However, information such as training times, competition dates, membership arrangements, coaching availability and events may change.

We therefore recommend confirming important information with the club before relying on it.

UoEFC does not guarantee that all information on the Website will always be complete, accurate, current or available.

3. Club Membership

Information provided on the Website about club membership is for general guidance.

Membership may be subject to eligibility requirements, University of Exeter regulations, Athletic Union or Students' Guild requirements, club rules, payment requirements and other applicable conditions.

Joining or using the Website does not automatically make an individual a member of the University of Exeter Fencing Club.

Where applicable, official membership arrangements will take precedence over information provided on the Website.

4. Fencing Training and Participation

Fencing is a physical sport and carries inherent risks, including the possibility of injury.

Anyone participating in fencing activities organised by UoEFC must follow the instructions of coaches, committee members, referees and relevant University staff.

Participants are expected to:

Use appropriate protective equipment
Follow fencing rules and safety instructions
Use equipment responsibly
Inform a coach or appropriate club representative of relevant injuries or safety concerns
Follow applicable University, facility and competition regulations

Information on this Website should not be considered a substitute for professional coaching, medical advice or the official rules and safety requirements applicable to fencing.

Club Welfare: UoEFC is committed to supporting the welfare of all members. If you have a welfare concern or would like to speak to someone about an issue affecting your participation in the club, please contact our Welfare Secretaries at fencing.welfare@exeter.ac.uk

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this Website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, designs and other materials, is owned by or licensed to UoEFC or is used with appropriate permission.

You may view and access the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

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

6. Club Name and Branding

The University of Exeter Fencing Club name, logos and other branding may not be used in a way that suggests endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation where none exists.

Permission should be obtained before using club-specific branding for purposes outside ordinary personal use.

7. Photography and Media

Photographs and videos may appear on the Website as part of documenting club activities, competitions, training and social events.

If you have concerns about your appearance in published media, please contact us.

Email: exeterunifence@gmail.com/ fencing.captain@exeter.ac.uk.

8. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

University of Exeter websites
British Fencing
BUCS
FIE
Fencing equipment suppliers
Competition websites
Social media platforms
Other fencing clubs and organisations

These links are provided for convenience and information.

UoEFC does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms and conditions.

Visiting a third-party website is at your own discretion.

9. Website Availability

We aim to keep the Website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

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

We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue parts of the Website where reasonably necessary.

10. Website Security

You must not attempt to:

Gain unauthorised access to the Website
Interfere with the Website or its servers
Introduce malicious software
Circumvent security measures
Use the Website to distribute harmful or unlawful material

We may restrict or block access where we reasonably believe that these Terms or applicable laws have been breached.

11. User Submissions

If the Website allows users to submit comments, photographs, messages or other material, you remain responsible for the content you submit.

You must not submit material that:

Is unlawful or fraudulent
Is abusive, threatening or discriminatory
Infringes another person's intellectual property rights
Contains another person's personal information without appropriate permission
Contains malicious software
Is otherwise inappropriate for the Website

By submitting material, you confirm that you have the necessary rights and permissions to submit it.

12. Disclaimer

The Website is provided primarily as an information resource.

To the extent permitted by law, UoEFC does not guarantee that the Website will be free from errors, viruses or other harmful components, or that information will always be accurate or available.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, UoEFC will not be responsible for losses arising from your use of, or reliance upon, information provided on the Website where such liability cannot reasonably be attributed to UoEFC.

Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights or excludes liability for matters that cannot legally be excluded.

14. Changes to the Website

We may update, change or remove Website content at any time.

We may also update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page with the date of the most recent update.

15. Governing Law

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

Any disputes relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be subject to the applicable courts of England and Wales, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

16. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact:

University of Exeter Fencing Club
Email: exeterunifence@gmail.com/ fencing.captain@exeter.ac.uk