Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Version 1.0 | Last updated: January 2026
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.
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, project updates, and opportunities to participate in research exploring how people's stories about local places are shared, remembered, and kept alive within communities in Kington, Herefordshire.
Research Participation
This website includes forms through which you can contribute to the research by sharing a written story or expressing an interest in an oral history interview. Participation is entirely voluntary and open to adults aged 18 or over with a personal connection to Kington.
Before taking part, please read the Participant Information Sheet, which explains what taking part involves, how your contribution will be used, and your rights. All participation is governed by the informed consent process described in that document.
By submitting a story or expression of interest through this website, you grant permission for your contribution to be used for research purposes only, as described in the Participant Information Sheet. Any use of your contribution in public-facing outputs, creative materials such as the oracle cards, community exhibitions, or oral history archives will only take place with your separate, explicit consent obtained through a follow-up conversation. Your preferences regarding attribution and anonymity will always be respected.
You may request the withdrawal or amendment of your contribution at any time before it is prepared for public use or archiving, by contacting Rebecca Burns directly.
For full details of how your personal data is handled, please read our Privacy Policy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact
If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, or about the use of your contributions, please contact:
Rebecca Burns, PhD Researcher University of Worcester burr1_25@uni.worc.ac.uk
Or use the contact form on this site.
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
Or the University of Worcester ethics team: ethics@worc.ac.uk