Last updated: 20 October 2026
These terms explain the rules for using the Western Sussex Rivers Trust website at wsrt.org.uk. By using the website you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
About us
This website is run by Western Sussex Rivers Trust (formerly the Arun & Rother Rivers Trust), a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147477. You can contact us at info@wsrt.org.uk or through our contact form.
Using the website
You may use this website for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes. You must not:
use the website in any way that breaks the law or harms anyone;
try to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server or any connected system;
introduce viruses or other harmful material;
use our forms to send spam, abusive or misleading content.
We may suspend or restrict access to the website at any time, for example for maintenance.
Our content
Unless stated otherwise, the text, photographs, images, maps, logos and other material on this website belong to Western Sussex Rivers Trust or are used with the permission of their owners.
You are welcome to share links to our pages and to quote short extracts for non-commercial purposes, as long as you credit Western Sussex Rivers Trust and link back to the original page. Please do not reuse our photographs, logos or other images, or use our content for commercial purposes, without our written permission. To ask for permission, email info@wsrt.org.uk.
Accuracy of information
We work hard to make sure the information on this website is accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee that it is complete, current or free from errors. The information is general and is not professional advice. You should not rely on it as a substitute for advice that is specific to your circumstances.
If you need to report a pollution incident or other river emergency, please follow the guidance on our river emergency page and contact the relevant authorities directly. Do not rely on contacting us through this website in an emergency.
Links to other websites
This website links to other websites, including our partners, social media pages and the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF Donate). We are not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of websites we do not run. Their own terms and policies apply when you use them.
Donations
Donations made through this website are processed by CAF Donate and are subject to CAF's own terms. If you have a question about a donation, please contact us at info@wsrt.org.uk.
Events, volunteering and activities
Some activities we promote on this website, such as events, volunteering sessions and surveys, may have their own booking conditions, health and safety guidance or other terms. We will give you these when you sign up.
Our liability
We provide this website free of charge and on an "as is" basis. As far as the law allows, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content on it, or from any linked website.
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud, or for anything else that cannot be limited under the law.
Privacy
Our privacy policy explains how we collect and use personal information, including the cookies this website uses.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page, with the date it was last updated.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction over any dispute.