Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 1 March 2026

These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website at votealba.org (“the Site”), operated by the Alba Continuation Group (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About the Alba Continuation Group

The Alba Continuation Group is an informal group of serving National Executive Committee (NEC) members of the Alba Party. This website is operated independently and does not represent the official position of the Alba Party or its leadership. The views expressed on this site are those of the Alba Continuation Group and its supporters.

2. Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You must not use the Site in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation, or in any way that is fraudulent or harmful.

You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, the server on which the Site is hosted, or any other server, computer, or database connected to the Site. You must not attack the Site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

3. User-Submitted Content

3.1 Declarations
By submitting a declaration, you confirm that the information you provide (name, town, country) is accurate and that you are submitting it voluntarily. If you upload a photograph, you confirm that you own the rights to the image or have permission to use it, and that you consent to it being displayed publicly on the Site after moderation approval.

3.2 Pledges
A pledge submitted through this site is a non-binding expression of intent. It does not constitute a donation, a contract, or a legally enforceable commitment. No payment will be taken through this site. If and when a compliant donation mechanism is established in accordance with Electoral Commission regulations, you will be contacted separately and given the opportunity to fulfil, modify, or withdraw your pledge.

3.3 Content Standards
All content you submit must be accurate (where it states facts), genuinely held (where it states opinions), and must not contain material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, inflammatory, or promotes violence. Content that violates these standards will be rejected during moderation and may be removed without notice.

3.4 Moderation
We reserve the right to review, approve, reject, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion. Content is moderated before publication and may also be removed after publication if it is found to breach these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

The content, design, layout, and graphics on this Site are owned by or licensed to the Alba Continuation Group, unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our prior written permission.

By submitting content (including photographs) to this Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with the operation of the Site and the Alba Continuation Group’s campaign activities. You retain ownership of your content and may request its removal at any time.

5. Disclaimers

5.1 No Legal, Financial, or Political Advice
The information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or political advice. You should seek independent professional advice where appropriate.

5.2 Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on the Site is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information. The Site may contain references to dates, deadlines, or electoral processes which are subject to change.

5.3 Availability
We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times or that access will be uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of the Site at any time without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Alba Continuation Group, its members, and administrators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of reputation, or reliance on information provided on the Site.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

7. Electoral Compliance

The Alba Continuation Group operates in compliance with the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA) and Electoral Commission regulations. No donations are solicited or accepted through this Site. Pledges are non-binding expressions of intent only. Any future donation mechanism will be established in full compliance with applicable electoral law, including permissibility checks on all donors.

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. The revised Terms will apply from the date of publication. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to check this page periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

12. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, contact:
Alba Continuation Group
Email: office@votealba.org