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Terms of Use

 

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the Safeguarding Interface website and its content.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you should not use the website.

 

2. Purpose of the website

This website provides information about the Safeguarding Interface, including its framework, principles and alignment accreditation.

The website is intended to:

  • support understanding of safeguarding where responsibility is shared

  • provide information about alignment accreditation

  • enable enquiries and expressions of interest

It does not provide legal, safeguarding, or professional advice.

 

3. Use of content

All content on this website is provided for general information purposes only.

You may:

  • view and read the content

  • reference the framework for understanding and discussion

You may not:

  • reproduce, copy or distribute content without permission

  • present the framework as statutory or regulatory

  • imply authority, endorsement or certification beyond what is explicitly stated

 

4. Safeguarding responsibility

Nothing on this website transfers, replaces or overrides statutory safeguarding responsibilities.

Safeguarding decisions remain the responsibility of:

  • education settings

  • employers

  • safeguarding leads

  • individuals closest to the context in which decisions are made

The Safeguarding Interface supports clarity and alignment but does not assume responsibility for safeguarding outcomes.

 

5. Alignment accreditation

Alignment accreditation:

  • demonstrates understanding and alignment with the Safeguarding Interface framework

  • does not certify safety, suitability or compliance

  • does not replace DBS checks, statutory duties or site-level judgement

Accreditation may be withdrawn where it is misrepresented or used in a way that implies authority it does not hold.

 

6. No reliance

You should not rely on the content of this website as a substitute for:

  • professional safeguarding advice

  • legal advice

  • statutory guidance

Any actions taken based on information from this website are taken at your own discretion.

 

7. Accuracy of information

We take reasonable care to ensure information on this website is accurate and up to date.

However, we do not guarantee that:

  • content will always be current

  • content will be free from errors or omissions

We reserve the right to update or amend content at any time.

 

8. Links to other websites

This website may include links to external websites for reference or context.

We are not responsible for:

  • the content of external websites

  • their availability

  • their privacy or data practices

Links do not imply endorsement.

 

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

  • loss or damage arising from use of this website

  • reliance on information provided

  • decisions made based on framework interpretation

This does not exclude liability where it cannot legally be excluded.

 

10. Availability of the website

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website.

Access may be suspended or withdrawn without notice for maintenance or other reasons.

 

11. Changes to these Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated from time to time.

The most current version will always be published on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

 

12. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

 

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please use the Contact page on this website.

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These Terms of Use exist to support clarity and responsible use of the Safeguarding Interface framework.

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