PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE
Clare Collection Brand: Terms of Use & Disclaimer
Last updated: February 2025
These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the Clare Collection Brand website (the “Website”), wholly owned and operated by Clare County Council (“we” or “the Council”). By accessing this Website, users (“you” or “user”) accept these Terms of Use and agree to comply with these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy and Cookies Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.
The Website serves as a connector platform, aiming to promote Clare’s unique cultural, historical, and tourism offerings in collaboration with regional and national stakeholders.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information presented on this Website, Clare County Council makes no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on this site is accurate, complete, error-free or up to date. All materials on this Website are provided “as is” without express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
The content on this site is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action based on the content on our site.
Clare County Council disclaims liability for any interruptions, errors, or issues arising from the use of this Website, including but not limited to technical defects, viruses, or inaccuracies in content. Any identified errors or omissions will be addressed promptly upon notification.
Access and Use of Information
Users may access this Website solely for informational purposes related to Clare Collection Brand initiatives. Unauthorised attempts to access restricted areas, modify content, or misuse the Website’s information are strictly prohibited. Clare County Council will not be liable if the Website becomes unavailable at any time.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, images, logos, and multimedia, is the intellectual property of Clare County Council or its contributors. Some of the works are protected by copyright laws and all such rights are reserved. Users shall request permission from the relevant parties in order to copy, distribute, alter, or commercially exploit the content of this site. Any unauthorised use may constitute an infringement of the owner’s intellectual property rights. Unauthorised use of Clare Collection Brand logos or related trademarks is prohibited.
External Links
This Website may include links to external websites not managed by Clare County Council. These links are provided for your information only. The Council does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, service or reliability of these external sites. Similarly, linking to this Website from external platforms does not imply any affiliation or endorsement by Clare County Council.
Rules about linking to our Website
You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.
You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.
You must not establish a link to our website in any website that is not owned by you.
Our website must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our website other than the home page.
We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.
If you wish to link to or make any use of content on our website other than that set out above, please contact aoflynn@claretourismdev.ie or melanie.lennon@cliffsofmoher.ie
Submissions
Any ideas, suggestions, or materials submitted to Clare County Council via the Website become the property of the Council and may be used without compensation. Users are advised not to submit confidential information through this platform.
Data Collection and Privacy
The Website may collect certain types of data from visitors. For details on how we collect, store, and use this information, please refer to our Privacy and Cookies Policy.
Security
While Clare County Council implements measures to protect the Website, we cannot guarantee complete security of electronic transmissions. Users are responsible for ensuring their devices are secure when accessing the Website.
We do not guarantee that the Website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programs and platform to access the Website. You should use your own virus protection software.
You must not misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful, or otherwise harmfully interacting with the Website or any part of it. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Website, or any other equipment or network connected with the Website. You must not interfere with, damage, or disrupt any software used in the provision of the Website or any equipment or network or software owned or used by any third party on which the Website relies in any way. In the event of such a breach, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.
Updates to Terms
Clare County Council reserves the right to update these Terms of Use periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall Clare County Council, its agents, or affiliates be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this Website, including but not limited to data loss, business interruption, or system malfunctions. Users engaging in activities or events referenced on this Website do so at their own risk, and Clare County Council accepts no liability for injuries, losses, or damages.
The information contained on the Website may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. All liability of Clare County Council, howsoever arising, for any such inaccuracies or errors is expressly excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Neither Clare County Council nor any of its officers, employees, representatives, or subsidiaries will be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect, or consequential damages, loss of date, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the exclusions and limitations in the clause are intended to limit any rights you may have as a consumer under Irish law, or other statutory or common law rights which may not be excluded.
We may suspend or withdraw our Website
Our website is made available free of charge.
We do not guarantee that our website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of our website for business and operational reasons. We will try to give you reasonable notice of any suspension or withdrawal.
You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our website through your internet connection are aware of these terms of service and other applicable terms of service, and that they comply with them.
Refund Policy
Refunds for chargeable services offered through the Website are granted only in exceptional cases where no costs have been incurred by Clare County Council. Refund requests must be submitted in writing or via email.
For inquiries:
Contact us here.
Community Guidelines
Participation in Clare Collection Brand’s social media platforms must adhere to community guidelines. Content that is abusive, defamatory, or violates copyright laws will be removed.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by Irish law. Any disputes arising from the use of this Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Irish courts.