Terms of Use
Last updated: 06/07/2026
These Terms of Use explain how you may use the Mardyke Community Centre website at https://mardykecommunitycentre.org/.
By using this website, submitting an enquiry, making a booking request, attending an event advertised through the website, or contacting us through the website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
This website is operated by Mardyke Youth & Community Association, a registered charity. References to “we”, “us” and “our” mean Mardyke Youth & Community Association and Mardyke Community Centre.
1. About us
Mardyke Community Centre is operated by Mardyke Youth & Community Association.
Address:
Mardyke Community Centre
South Street
Rainham
Essex
RM13 8PJ
Email: infomyca@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 01708 521936
Registered charity number: 1112011
2. Use of this website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only.
You must not use this website:
- in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, threatening or harmful;
- to submit false, misleading or offensive information;
- to interfere with the security, availability or operation of the website;
- to upload or transmit viruses, malware or harmful code;
- to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, server or connected system;
- to copy, scrape or misuse website content for commercial purposes without permission.
We may restrict or block access to the website where we believe it is being misused.
3. Website information
We do our best to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, information may change from time to time, including room availability, events, prices, activities, opening times and services.
The content on this website is provided for general information only. It should not be treated as professional, legal, financial, medical or other specialist advice.
We may update, remove or change website content at any time without notice.
4. Bookings and enquiries
The website may allow you to submit enquiries or booking requests for rooms, events, activities or services at Mardyke Community Centre.
Submitting a booking enquiry through the website does not automatically confirm a booking. A booking is only confirmed when we have reviewed the request and confirmed acceptance.
We reserve the right to refuse, amend or cancel a booking request where appropriate, including where:
- the requested room, date or time is unavailable;
- the proposed activity is unsuitable for the centre;
- required information has not been provided;
- payment, deposit or documentation has not been received where required;
- the booking may breach our policies, licence conditions, health and safety requirements or legal obligations;
- the booking may cause nuisance, risk, damage or disruption.
Additional booking terms, hire agreements, safeguarding requirements, insurance requirements, payment terms or conditions of hire may apply to room bookings and events. Where separate booking terms are provided, those terms will also apply.
5. Events, activities and third-party organisers
Some events, classes or activities advertised on the website may be organised by third parties, community groups, hirers, volunteers or external providers.
Unless stated otherwise, we are not responsible for the actions, advice, services, products, pricing, cancellations or conduct of third-party organisers.
Anyone attending an event or activity should follow the reasonable instructions of staff, volunteers, organisers and centre representatives.
We reserve the right to remove or refuse entry to anyone who behaves in a way that is abusive, unsafe, disruptive, discriminatory, threatening or otherwise inappropriate.
6. Prices and payments
Where prices, donations, hire charges or event costs are displayed on the website, we aim to ensure they are accurate. However, mistakes may occasionally occur.
We reserve the right to correct pricing errors and to confirm the correct price before accepting a booking or payment.
Payment terms may vary depending on the booking, room, activity, event or service. Any payment, cancellation, refund or deposit terms will be confirmed separately where applicable.
7. Donations and charity shop information
Information about donations, fundraising, the charity shop or community support is provided in good faith.
Where items are donated to the centre or charity shop, we reserve the right to accept, refuse, sell, recycle or dispose of items at our discretion, subject to applicable laws and policies.
Please contact us before bringing large items or donations that may require special handling.
8. User-submitted information
When you submit information through the website, including contact forms, booking forms, comments or enquiries, you agree that the information you provide is accurate and that you have permission to provide it.
You must not submit content that is:
- false, misleading or fraudulent;
- offensive, abusive, defamatory or discriminatory;
- unlawful or in breach of another person’s rights;
- spam, advertising or unrelated promotional material;
- harmful to the website or its users.
We may remove or ignore submissions that breach these terms.
9. Comments and public content
If the website allows comments, reviews or public contributions, we may moderate, edit or remove content at our discretion.
Publishing a comment or contribution does not mean we endorse it.
You are responsible for anything you submit publicly and must ensure that it is lawful, respectful and appropriate.
10. Images, media and consent
The website may include photographs, videos or other media showing the centre, events, activities or community projects.
We aim to use images responsibly. If you believe an image on the website includes you, your child, or someone you are responsible for and you would like it reviewed or removed, please contact us.
You must not copy, reuse or publish images from this website without permission unless you have a legal right to do so.
11. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website belongs to Mardyke Youth & Community Association or is used with permission. This includes text, images, logos, design, documents, graphics and other material.
You may view, download or print website content for personal, non-commercial use.
You must not reproduce, copy, modify, sell, publish or distribute website content without our written permission.
12. Links to other websites
This website may contain links to other websites, services or social media pages.
These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, privacy practices or security of third-party websites.
Following a third-party link is at your own risk.
13. Accessibility
We aim to make our website accessible and usable. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the website, please contact us and we will try to help.
14. Privacy and personal data
We collect and use personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle personal information submitted through the website, including enquiry forms, booking forms and contact forms.
15. Security
We take reasonable steps to keep the website secure. However, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be free from bugs, viruses or security issues.
You are responsible for using your own virus protection and taking sensible precautions when using the internet.
You must not attempt to damage, disrupt or interfere with the website or its security.
16. Availability of the website
We aim to keep the website available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
The website may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, updates, technical issues or circumstances beyond our control.
We are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by the website being unavailable.
17. Limitation of liability
Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for:
- loss caused by reliance on website information;
- loss caused by inaccurate, outdated or incomplete information;
- loss of profit, business, income, data or opportunity;
- indirect or consequential loss;
- loss caused by third-party websites, services, organisers or providers;
- loss caused by events outside our reasonable control.
This does not affect any rights you may have under applicable law.
18. Changes to these Terms of Use
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on this website with a revised “Last updated” date.
By continuing to use the website after changes are made, you agree to the updated terms.
19. Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes relating to these Terms of Use or use of the website will be dealt with by the courts of England and Wales.
20. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Mardyke Community Centre
South Street
Rainham
Essex
RM13 8PJ
Email: infomyca@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 01708 521936