Terms & Conditions

Scottish Clay Target Association Ltd

Website Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 01 May 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Scottish Clay Target Association Ltd (“SCTA”) website located at https://www.scta.uk.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must not use this website.

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions:

  • “SCTA”, “we”, “our”, or “us” means Scottish Clay Target Association Ltd;
  • “Website” means https://www.scta.uk and associated pages;
  • “User”, “you”, or “your” means any individual or organisation accessing the website.

2. About SCTA

Scottish Clay Target Association Ltd is the governing body for clay target shooting in Scotland.

Registered Office: MacFarlane Gray House Castlecraig Business Park Stirling FK7 7WT Scotland, United Kingdom

Contact Email: administrator@scta.co.uk

3. Website Access

Access to the website is provided on a temporary basis.

We reserve the right to:

  • Withdraw or amend website services;
  • Restrict access to parts of the website;
  • Suspend website functionality for maintenance or operational reasons.

We are not liable if the website becomes unavailable at any time.

4. Accuracy of Information

SCTA makes reasonable efforts to ensure information published on the website is accurate.

However:

  • Information may occasionally contain errors or omissions;
  • Event dates, fixtures, policies, and membership details may change without notice;
  • Users should verify important information directly with SCTA where necessary.

Website content is provided for general informational purposes only.

5. Membership Information

Membership information displayed on the website is subject to SCTA rules, policies, and Articles of Association.

Submission of a membership application does not guarantee acceptance.

SCTA reserves the right to:

  • Approve or decline applications;
  • Amend membership categories or fees;
  • Suspend or terminate membership in accordance with SCTA rules.

6. Event and Competition Information

Information relating to competitions, fixtures, coaching courses, and events is subject to change.

SCTA reserves the right to:

  • Cancel events;
  • Amend schedules;
  • Change venues;
  • Alter eligibility or participation requirements.

Participation in shooting activities remains subject to all applicable laws, safety rules, and insurance conditions.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights relating to the website and its contents are owned by or licensed to SCTA unless otherwise stated.

Users may:

  • View website content for personal use;
  • Download publicly available forms and documents;
  • Print materials for personal or club reference.

Users may not without prior written permission:

  • Reproduce website materials commercially;
  • Use SCTA branding or logos;
  • Modify or republish content;
  • Create derivative works using website content.

8. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Use the website unlawfully;
  • Attempt to interfere with website systems or security;
  • Upload malicious software or code;
  • Publish defamatory, abusive, or offensive content;
  • Misrepresent affiliation with SCTA.

SCTA may remove content or restrict access where breaches occur.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites.

SCTA is not responsible for:

  • Third-party content;
  • External website availability;
  • Privacy practices of third parties;
  • Loss or damage arising from external websites.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

SCTA processes personal data in accordance with:

  • UK GDPR;
  • The Data Protection Act 2018;
  • SCTA Privacy Policy.

By using the website, you consent to such processing where applicable.

11. Cookies

The website may use cookies and analytics technologies.

By continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the SCTA Privacy Policy and cookie settings.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SCTA excludes liability for:

  • Loss or damage arising from website use;
  • Website downtime or interruption;
  • Viruses or harmful software;
  • Reliance upon website information;
  • Indirect or consequential loss.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

13. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SCTA from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website or breach of these Terms and Conditions.

14. Changes to These Terms

SCTA may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Updated terms will be published on the website and will take effect immediately unless otherwise stated.

Users should review these Terms regularly.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Scotland.

Any disputes relating to the website or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

16. Contact Information

For questions relating to these Terms and Conditions or the Website Policy, please contact:

Scottish Clay Target Association Ltd Email: administrator@scta.co.uk Website: https://www.scta.uk