Terms & Conditions

Website use and community membership terms

Version 1.0 — May 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the SUBS website or participating in our community. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. About Us

The SUBS website is operated by Submariners United in Business CIC, a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 15885366). Our registered office is at 27 Yarborough Crescent, Lincoln, LN1 3NF.

2. Use of This Website

2.1 Permitted Use

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

  • In any way that breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation

  • In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect

  • To transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material

  • To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses or any other malicious code

  • To harm, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise offend others

2.2 Account and Access

Some features of our website may require you to register your details. You are responsible for ensuring the information you provide is accurate and kept up to date.

3. Community Membership

3.1 Eligibility

SUBS is a community for current and former submariners and those with a connection to the Submarine Service. We reserve the right to decline or revoke membership at our discretion.

3.2 Member Conduct

By joining the SUBS community, you agree to abide by our Member Code of Conduct at all times. Members must not:

  • Post or share false, misleading or defamatory content

  • Engage in discriminatory, harassing or abusive behaviour

  • Share confidential or sensitive information relating to the armed forces

  • Use the community for unsolicited commercial purposes or spam

  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation

3.3 Termination

We may suspend or terminate your membership if you breach these terms, without notice or liability.

4. Events

By registering for a SUBS event, you agree to the specific event terms which will be communicated at registration. SUBS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events and will notify registered attendees promptly.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images and software, is the property of SUBS or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. Disclaimers

The content on this website is provided for general information only. It is not intended to constitute professional advice of any kind. SUBS makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of the information on this site.

SUBS does not guarantee employment or business outcomes as a result of membership or use of our services.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SUBS shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services. Our total liability to you shall not exceed £100.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

9. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms & Conditions by reference.

10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions at any time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us via: www.subs.org.uk/contact