Terms and Conditions
The British Grooms Association (BGA) operates this website to allow information relating to our work and initiatives to be freely available. BGA uses its best efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information provided, however, no guarantees are given that the information contained within the website, associated with the website or linked to the website is accurate, complete or current. We reserve the right to change website content at any time and without notice. Any information appearing on this website is issued as general information and is not warranted by BGA, nor should it be taken as advice.
No responsibility can be accepted by BGA for any act or omission resulting from the use of information or services contained within this website.
Copyright
Content on this website is copyright of BGA and its agents unless otherwise stated. You may download material for private research, study or in-house use only. You must not copy, distribute or publish any material from this website. Any other use of copyright material belonging to BGA requires the formal permission of BGA.Links to Other Websites
The provision on this website of a link to another website does not constitute any authorisation to access material held at that location. Links to sites are provided for information purposes only and no responsibility is accepted for the quality of resources to be found. The contents and material made available on linked sites are completely out with the control of BGA and as such no liability is accepted by BGA for any damages resulting from accessing or failing to access these sites. No endorsement is expressed or implied by the presence of a link on this website. No responsibility or liability for the privacy of personal information is accepted for linked websites, as these are beyond the control of BGA.Membership
Membership to the BGA is for 12 months. If you join on a Direct Debit, your Direct Debit will be taken from your bank account on an annual basis. If you wish to cancel your Direct Debit, please inform your bank and the BGA in plenty of time before your membership is due for renewal. Membership is non-refundable.
BGA Confidentiality Code
What it means for YOU
Everything you tell us will be in absolute confidence. No-one outside of BGA will be informed without your consent, except in the very exceptional circumstances detailed below, when we would have a duty to disclose. Even in these circumstances, wherever possible, your consent would be sought.
Everything you tell us will be in absolute confidence. No-one outside of BGA will be informed without your consent, except in the very exceptional circumstances detailed below, when we would have a duty to disclose. Even in these circumstances, wherever possible, your consent would be sought.
What it means for US
Everyone who works within BGA is required to follow this confidentiality code no matter who they are.
Everyone who works within BGA is required to follow this confidentiality code no matter who they are.
Exceptional circumstances
● If there is a risk of harm to you or to others.
● If there is, or is likely to be, a serious breach of national security.
Confidentiality and Access To Personal Information
British Grooms Association (BGA) aims to help all those employed as a groom with any personal difficulty. BGA provides a confidential, professional, specialised welfare service. When you use the service, it is necessary for BGA to obtain and record information about you and your situation. This information is placed in a case file and kept secure in the BGA office. Case files are kept 5 years after last contact and then destroyed. All personal information is treated in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998) which gives you the right to see and have a copy of the personal information held on you (with a few exceptions). You also have the right to challenge the accuracy of this information.
Shop
Any purchase from the BGA shop can be returned within 14 days of purchase providing the goods are not damaged. You will receive a full refund or exchanged as required.
Warranties
No warranty is given that files downloaded or accessed from this website are free from computer viruses. No warranties are made as to fitness for purpose, quality or completeness of information. BGA excludes any liability for errors in or omissions in information provided on or linked to from this website.Governing Law
The terms and conditions of use of this website shall be governed by the laws of England.This website is operated by:
British Grooms Association
PO BOX 248
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 9BN
Registered Company Number 6146625 (Incorporated in England)