Conditions of Use

By using the data provided, the recipient is agreeing to the following conditions:

1. The data are still protected by copyright, and this is held by the WSBRC unless otherwise stated.

2. The raw data may not be copied to third parties, published in any form, placed on the World Wide Web or supplied to the recipient’s client or consultees without written permission from the WSBRC except as in the circumstances given below.

3. Reports which include an interpretation or summary of the data supplied by WSBRC may be provided to the recipient’s client and consultees provided that: 
* Any special arrangements made in respect of confidential data are adhered to (see below)
* Full acknowledgement is given in the report to WSBRC and where appropriate, the original recorders
* Any specific copyright conditions attached to the data including Crown Copyright must be strictly adhered to
* The data supplied by the WSBRC is not amended in any way

4. The data must not be entered onto any permanent database or Geographical Information System without written permission from the WSBRC.

5. Data from the WSBRC will only be used for the purpose stated and will not be stored beyond the life of the project for which it was acquired or for longer than 12 months.

6. Whilst the WSBRC takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the information supplied is verified and validated, it cannot be held liable for the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the data due to the varied sources and time periods that may apply to some of the raw data and to the dynamic nature of biological recording. It therefore cannot accept liability for any consequential, incidental or indirect loss, damage or adverse effect arising from the use of the data.