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Terms of Use

Last updated: 18th September 2025

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Welcome to the NICJN website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the site.

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1. About NICJN

NICJN (Neurodivergence in the Criminal Justice Network) is a platform for sharing factual information to improve understanding and outcomes for neurodivergent people in the criminal justice system. The information is for general knowledge only and is not intended as professional or legal advice.

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2. Use of the Website

By using this website, you agree to:

  • Use it lawfully and respectfully;

  • Not infringe upon the rights of others;

  • Not submit or share content that is defamatory, harmful, misleading, unlawful, or offensive;

  • Not interfere with or disrupt the site’s operation or security.​

 

3. User contributions

Users may submit resources via the Share a Resource form for consideration in the public resource library. By submitting a resource, you agree to the following:

  • You confirm you are authorised to share the content and have the necessary rights or permissions;

  • You remain the owner of the submitted material but grant NICJN a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish and share it on this website;

  • You accept responsibility and liability for the content you upload, including its accuracy and lawfulness;

  • NICJN reserves the right to review, edit, or decline any submission at its discretion.

  • NICJN reviews submissions but does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness.

 

4. Membership and Data Collection

To become a member of NICJN and receive newsletters or updates, users must actively opt in by completing the sign-up form via the external link to the JISC Mailing List. The following information is collected:

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  • First name

  • Last name

  • Email address

 

This data is used:

 

Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on how your data is handled.

 

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content that is created by or licensed to NICJN (including the website layout, design elements, and original articles) is protected by intellectual property law.
 

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute NICJN-owned content without written permission.
 

This clause does not apply to user-submitted resources, which remain the intellectual property of the original contributor (see Section 3)

 

6. Limitation of liability

  • We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that content is free from errors or omissions.

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, NICJN is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this site or reliance on its content. This does not affect liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

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7. Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those websites.

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8. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

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9. Disclaimers

  • NICJN is committed to sharing factual information, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or relevance of every resource or article.

  • Any information shared on this site is for general knowledge only and should not be treated as advice.

  • NICJN is not liable for any loss, damage, or consequence resulting from the use of information on this website.

 

10. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last updated” date.

 

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or how we operate, please contact us at:
 thomas8.smith@uwe.ac.uk or nicole.renehan@durham.ac.uk 

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