ABOUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Access to and use of 'oakleaves.org.uk and any sub-domain' both within the UK and internationally is provided by Leicestershire County Council (together the relevant local council) on the following terms:
2. This website is maintained for your personal use and viewing. By using 'oakleaves.org.ukand any sub-domain' you agree to be bound by these terms, which shall take effect immediately on your first use of 'oakleaves.org.ukand any sub-domain'. If you do not agree to be bound by all of the following terms please do not access, use and/or contribute to'oakleaves.org.ukand any sub-domain'.
3. As Leicestershire County Council may change these terms from time to time you should check these terms regularly. Your continued use of this website will be deemed acceptance of the updated or amended terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should cease using this website. If there is any conflict between these terms and specific local terms appearing elsewhere on this website then the latter shall prevail.
4. The failure or delay of either Leicestershire County Council or the local council to exercise or enforce any right in these terms does not waive it's right to enforce that right.
5. These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes. If any provision of the foregoing is held to be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
USE OF 'oakleaves.org.uk and any sub-domain'
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