Version 1.1 | Last updated: May 2026

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Welcome to the Oracle of Place website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

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About This Website

This site is managed by Rebecca Burns as part of the Oracle of Place, a PhD research project at the University of Worcester. The site shares information about the project and provides a way for people to register an expression of interest in taking part in research exploring how residents of Kington experience, remember, and make meaning from local places.

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Research Participation

This website provides information about the research and allows you to register an expression of interest in taking part. It is not used to collect research data. Research participation begins only when you have been provided with the Participant Information Sheet (PDF) and Consent Form (PDF) and have agreed to take part in an interview.

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Participation is entirely voluntary and open to adults aged 18 or over with a personal connection to Kington.

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Before taking part, please read the Participant Information Sheet (PDF), which explains what participation involves, how your contribution will be used, and your rights. All participation is governed by the informed consent process described in that document.

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If you submit an expression of interest through this website, your contact details will be used only to respond to your enquiry and, if you decide to proceed, to arrange an interview. Submitting an expression of interest does not commit you to taking part.

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Any use of material from your interview in public-facing project outputs, such as the project guidebook or related materials, will only take place with your separate, explicit approval, obtained after you have had the opportunity to review the specific material. Your preferences regarding attribution and anonymity will always be respected.

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You may withdraw from the research at any time before the withdrawal deadline, as explained in the Participant Information Sheet (PDF), by contacting Rebecca Burns directly here.

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For full details of how your personal data is handled, please read our Privacy Policy.

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Use of Website Content

All text, images, and other content on this website are the intellectual property of Rebecca Burns or credited contributors, unless otherwise stated, and are protected by copyright.

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You may read, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use. You may share links to the site freely. Please do not reproduce or publish content from this site elsewhere without written permission. If you wish to use or quote content for research, education, or media purposes, please contact Rebecca Burns for permission and appropriate citation guidance.

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User Conduct

When engaging with this site, please respect other users and contributors. Do not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate. Do not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the functioning of the website.

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External Links

This website may include links to external sites or resources. We do not have control over, and are not responsible for, the content or privacy practices of those external sites.

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Disclaimer

We strive to ensure the information on this site is accurate and up to date. However, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content. Content is provided for general information and community engagement purposes only.

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Limitation of Liability

Rebecca Burns and the Oracle of Place project shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content.

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Changes to These Terms

These terms and conditions may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the research project or legal requirements. Significant changes will be announced on the website. Continued use of the site following any update implies acceptance of the revised terms. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

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Contact

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, or about the research, please contact:

Rebecca Burns, PhD Researcher University of Worcester burr1_25@uni.worc.ac.uk, or use the contact form on this site.

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If you have a concern you would prefer to raise independently, you are welcome to contact the project supervisor: Dr John Cussans: j.cussans@worc.ac.uk

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Or the University of Worcester ethics team: ethics@worc.ac.uk