Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms carefully before using the Merseyside Coalition of Inclusive Living (MCIL) website (www.mcil.org.uk). Use of this website indicates that you have read and accept these terms. If you do not accept these terms (the "Terms"), please do not use this website.
Copyright
MCIL either owns the intellectual property rights in the underlying HTML, text, images, multimedia content (the "Content") which comprises this website, or has obtained the permission of the copyright holder to use the Content on this website. Except as provided in these Terms, MCIL prohibits the redistribution or copying of any Content on this website without its express written permission.
MCIL hereby authorizes you to display on your computer, download and print pages of this website, subject to the following provisions: (i) the copyright notice appears on all such printouts; (ii) the information will not be altered in any manner; and (iii) the Content is only to be used for personal, educational and non-commercial use and will not be redistributed, broadcast or copied to any other media.
External Links
MCIL may provide links to third party websites. MCIL assumes no liability for any damages you may suffer from visiting such linked websites, including without limitation, damages caused by computer viruses or other destructive/disruptive code which may be downloaded from such linked websites.
Further, any links contained on this website shall not be construed as an endorsement by MCIL of any such linked website. MCIL has not reviewed or researched the full content on these linked websites and shall not be held responsible should you encounter any materials that may appear inaccurate, indecent or illegal. If you visit such a website that is linked to this website, please contact MCIL immediately.
User Submissions
For an explanation of the practices and policies of MCIL related to the collection, use and storage of users' information, please read our Privacy Policy. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from this website any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate any applicable law.
Disclaimer
The content of this website is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property.
The information provided in this website is provided free of charge and is for guidance only.
Certain information contained in this website may have been provided to MCIL by third parties. All users of this website must carry out their own due diligence in respect of all matters referred to and satisfy themselves as to the accuracy thereof.
Although MCIL uses reasonable efforts to maintain the accuracy and currency of the Content of this website, MCIL makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy or currency. This website may contain typographical errors and technical inaccuracies. MCIL assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the Content of this website.
MCIL may update and/or modify the information contained on this website at any time and without notice.
Limitation of Liability
In no event will MCIL, its agents or other third parties mentioned in this website be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages resulting from lost profits, loss of prospective economic advantage, lost data or business interruption) arising out of the use, inability to use, or the results of use of this website, any websites linked to this website, or the content contained on any or all such websites, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by another party. If your use of the content on this site results in the need for servicing, repair or correction of equipment or data, you assume all costs thereof.
Acknowledgement
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that: (i) any use of the information on this website is not a substitute for professional advice; (ii) use of the information on this website does not relieve you from applying the standard of care and skill relevant to the use of such information contained on this website; and (iii) you are solely responsible for verifying the correctness, accuracy and reliability of all information provided on this website.
General
If you breach any of these Terms, your authorisation to use this website automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any downloaded or printed Content.
If any provision of these Terms shall be unlawful, void or unenforceable for any reason, then any such provision shall be deemed severable to the extent that it is lawful, void or unenforceable, but shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
By using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and consent to the collection, use and storage of your information by MCIL in the manner described in our Privacy Policy. MCIL reserves the right to make changes to these Terms and our Privacy Policy from time to time. When using this website, you should review the current Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to determine if they have been amended since your last visit.
Revision Date: 2006
Ground Rules for Use of the MCIL Forum
In the forum you will be conversing with real people. Please be considerate and polite, just as you would be if you were talking face to face with another person.
Post useful and informative messages / questions to the forum.
Healthy and humorous debate is encouraged!
The purpose of the Forum is for sensible discussion of relevant topics around disability.
Please remember that the messages can be read by anybody and consequently MCIL will take action to remove any messages that it considers offensive or otherwise harmful. Discussions are expected to be conducted in a responsible manner.
Quoting
When you reply to a message in the forum, the discussion will be linked or "threaded", so you won't need to repeat the content of the original message. Only quote as much as you need to, and if you're only responding to a portion of someone's message, cut the rest out.
"Me too" Posts
A "Me too" post is the kind when someone says something that a lot of people agree with. People tend to quote the person (often over-quoting), with "me too" tacked on the end. There is nothing wrong with adding your support to someone else's postings, but try to add something to the discussion while doing so.
Opinions
Opinions are a touchy concept, so there are a few things to keep in mind. Respect the opinion of others. If someone posts an opinion you disagree with, first stop and think about whether or not you really need to post your disagreement. If you choose to do so, make sure you do it in a civil manner.
Make sure your opinion means something to the discussion at hand before sharing it. Not all opinions are equally valid. An informed opinion is more valid than an uninformed opinion. If you are going to say something, make sure you know what you are talking about. Some things are purely subjective and arguing about them does very little; they are the kind of arguments that go nowhere and get heated very fast. Think about how you can contribute to an interesting and useful discussion.
Flames and Insults
We are all emotional creatures, and it often becomes easy to react to a posting with insults or a condescending attitude. This is simply not acceptable. Discussion should remain civil, otherwise we may need to step in to take appropriate action.
When Forums Go Bad
The Forum has guidelines, and when those guidelines are broken we may step in to take care of the matter. We will not step in immediately, unless it is obviously called for.
Profanity
Foul language and profanity are not allowed.
Privacy
Don't post any private details like private telephone numbers or addresses if you don't want everyone on the web to see them!
The purpose of the Forum is for constructive, sensible discussion of topics relevant to disability. Any potentially libelous or offensive postings will be removed.
Comments on the use and content of the Forum should initially be sent to