Disclaimer and privacy statement

Site recommendations

This website is best viewed using 800x600 or higher resolution with a version 4 browser (Internet Explorer 4, Netscape 4 and above).

We aim to ensure that our content managed pages meet the highest standard of accessibility (AAA)** as set out by the Website Accessibility Initiative. If you find pages that are not accessible, email us to let us know.

*Interactive maps are not yet fully compliant to the Accessibility AA standards.

** AAA has been achieved according to Bobby Watchfire's machine testing. ; As our site still uses some layout tables, we fail on 4 minor violations according to WAI. these will be fixed at the next re-design.

Linking

To us at maidstone.gov.uk

You do not have to ask permission to link directly to pages hosted on this site but if you do please email Public Relations to let us know.

We do not object to you linking directly to the information hosted on our site. But we do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on your site. Our pages must load into the user's entire window and no advertising should be shown.

From us at maidstone.gov.uk

It is our general policy to obtain permission to link to other websites when we can find contact details. We are not responsible for the content or reliability of the linked websites. Listing should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of linked pages.

Virus protection

We make every effort to check and test material at all stages of production. It is always wise for you to run an anti-virus program on all material downloaded from the Internet. We cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or your computer system which may occur whilst using material derived from the maidstone.gov.uk website.

Terms & Conditions

Our website is a local government website owned and managed by Maidstone Borough Council, henceforth referred to as 'We'. In entering our site you the user ('You') are accepting our Terms and Conditions.

Re-use of Public Sector Information

Information about reusing our information can be found by following the link below. For some things, you may need to apply for a licence. Read about our policy on the re-use of public sector information.

Using maidstone.gov.uk

maidstone.gov.uk is maintained for your personal use and viewing. Access and use by you of maidstone.gov.uk constitutes acceptance by you of these Terms and Conditions which take effect from the date of first use.

Intellectual property

The names, images and logos identifying maidstone.gov.uk, government departments, third parties and their information, products and services are proprietary marks of maidstone.gov.uk, Maidstone Borough Council, the government departments and/or third parties.

Copying or use of the maidstone.gov.uk logo, government logos and/or any other third party logos accessed via maidstone.gov.uk is not permitted without prior approval from the relevant copyright owner.

Logos

Copying or use of the maidstone.gov.uk logo, government logos and/or other third party logos accessed via maidstone.gov.uk is not permitted without prior approval from the copyright owner. Requests for permission to use the maidstone.gov.uk logo should be directed to Public Relations.

Privacy statement

If you are a user with general public and anonymous access the maidstone.gov.uk website does not store or capture personal information, but merely logs the user's IP address which is automatically recognised by the web server.

The system will record your e-mail address and other information if volunteered to us by you. This shall be treated as proprietary and confidential. It may be used for internal review and to notify you about updates to maidstone.gov.uk unless you request otherwise.

This privacy statement and terms and conditions covers all websites hosted by Maidstone Borough Council.

Disclaimer

The information contained on this website is provided by Maidstone Borough Council and whilst every effort is made to keep the information complete, we make no guarantees, express or implied, about the accuracy or reliability of any information contained on the website. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will Maidstone Borough Council be liable for any injury, loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites. These links are provided for your own convenience. Maidstone Borough Council has no control over the content of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply an endorsement of the views or information expressed within them and is unable to grant permission to use the material found on such sites.

Every effort is made to keep the website accessible. However, Maidstone Borough Council takes no responsibility if the website is unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

Customer care

For information on our Customer Care Policy, please read and/or download our Customer Care Policy document. Visit the Local Governments Ombudsmen's website.

The Local Government Ombudsmen investigate complaints about most council matters including housing, planning, education and social services. It is an independent, impartial and free service. The Ombudsmen can investigate complaints about how the council has done something.

Advertising

This website may contain third party advertisements and links to third party sites.
Third party advertisements and links to other websites where goods and services are advertised does not mean Maidstone Borough Council endorses or recommends the advertiser's goods or services. Nor is it responsible for the quality or reliability of the product or services offered but it will never knowingly run an advertisement which is untrue or fraudulent.