Terms & Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website or participating in any Young Dreamers Society programmes. By accessing our website or participating in our programmes, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. About us

Young Dreamers Society (“YDS”, “we”, “us”) is a community interest organisation based in England and Wales. References to “you” mean the individual accessing our website or participating in our programmes.

2. Use of our website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the site in a way that violates any applicable laws or regulations.
• Transmit unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its servers.
• Use the site in a way that could damage, disable, or impair the site.

3. Programme participation

Participation in YDS programmes (including the Academy, Network, and Conference) is subject to the specific terms communicated at the time of application or registration. We reserve the right to remove any participant who violates our Code of Conduct or these Terms.

4. Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and audio/video material — is the property of Young Dreamers Society or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

5. User-generated content

Where you submit content to us (such as testimonials, application responses, or community posts), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our activities. You retain ownership of your content.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, YDS excludes all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from your use of the website or participation in our programmes, except where such liability cannot be excluded by law.

7. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those websites. Links do not constitute endorsement.

8. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@youngdreamerssociety.org.