Effective Date: 1st November 2024

Welcome to Tendring Pen Pals! By using our website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before accessing or using the services provided by www.tendringpenpals.co.uk (the “Website”).
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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use our Website.
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2. Who We Are

Tendring Pen Pals is a community initiative aimed at fostering connections through letter-writing. We provide a platform to pair individuals with pen pals worldwide to reduce loneliness and promote cultural exchange.
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3. Eligibility

To participate in Tendring Pen Pals, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent.

• Agree to our Community Guidelines.

• Provide accurate and up-to-date personal information.
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4. User Responsibilities

When using the Website, you agree to:

• Use the platform solely for pen pal correspondence and community building.

• You will adhere to our Community Guidelines.

• Refrain from posting or sharing offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content.

• Respect the privacy of others and avoid sharing sensitive personal data without consent.
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5. Privacy Policy

Our use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms. By using the Website, you consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
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6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purposes.

• Harass, abuse, or harm other participants.

• Misrepresent yourself or impersonate others.

• Engage in activities that disrupt the Website’s operation.
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7. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website and any of our projects at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if you violate these terms or engage in prohibited activities or break our Community Guidelines.
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8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, and design, is the property of Tendring Pen Pals unless otherwise stated. Unauthorised use of our content is prohibited.
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9. Limitation of Liability

Tendring Pen Pals is not responsible for:

• Content or correspondence shared between participants.

• Any loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of our Website.

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10. Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to third-party sites for your convenience. Tendring Pen Pals does not endorse or assume responsibility for these external sites.
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11. Amendments

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
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12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: contact@tendringpenpals.co.uk
Address: Tendring Pen Pals, PO BOX 364, Woodbridge, IP12 9FY

By using this Website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for supporting Tendring Pen Pals and our mission to foster meaningful connections!