Introduction
Welcome to refugee.run. These terms of use (“Terms”) govern your use of the website located at https://refugee.run, including all content, features, and services provided. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the website.
Access and permitted use
You are permitted to access and use the website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the website in accordance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You must not use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality or interfere with any other user’s use of the website.
Creative Commons licensing
All content on refugee.run is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, unless otherwise stated. Under this licence, you are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercially
The only requirement is appropriate attribution to Refugee Run as the original source. For full licence terms, please visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Legal compliance and responsible use
Whilst this content is freely available under CC BY 4.0, all users remain subject to applicable laws and regulations. Activities such as promoting violence, extremism, terrorism, hate speech, or other unlawful actions are prohibited by law, not by this licence.
We provide this content in good faith with the expectation that it will be used for lawful, ethical purposes that align with building stronger, more compassionate communities. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of our resources complies with all relevant laws in their jurisdiction.
Good faith provision of content
All content on this website is provided in good faith with the intention of encouraging positive, ethical behaviour and meaningful community engagement. Our resources are designed to:
- Foster empathy, understanding, and compassion
- Build stronger, more supportive communities
- Encourage charitable activities and social responsibility
- Promote personal growth and resilience
- Support safe, inclusive community events
We trust that users will employ our resources in the spirit they are intended—to create positive impact and bring people together for good.
User conduct
When using the website, you agree not to:
- Post, transmit, or share any content that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
- Engage in activities that could disrupt the website’s functionality or cause harm to other users
- Impersonate any individual or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any organisation
- Violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of others
- Use our content in ways that contradict the prohibited uses outlined above
Privacy and data protection
refugee.run respects your privacy and operates with minimal data collection:
- No user tracking — We do not use cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies to monitor your browsing behaviour
- No personal information collection — We do not collect, store, or process any personal information about visitors
- No registration required — You can access all content without creating accounts or providing personal details
- No data retention — We do not maintain logs of user activity or store visitor information
- Third-party services — Any third-party services (such as hosting providers) are selected based on their privacy practices and minimal data collection policies
Your use of this website is private and anonymous by design.
Third-party links
The website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by refugee.run. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party websites. By using these links, you acknowledge and agree that refugee.run is not liable for any damages or losses caused by your use of third-party websites.
When you leave our website through external links, please review the privacy policies and terms of use of those sites, as our privacy-respecting practices do not extend to external services.
Disclaimers and limitations
The website and all content are provided “as is,” and we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content. refugee.run does not guarantee that the website will be free from errors, interruptions, or harmful components.
Important safety reminder: All event planning and implementation remains your responsibility. Our resources provide guidance, but you must conduct your own risk assessments, obtain appropriate permissions, and ensure participant safety. We strongly recommend consulting with professionals for complex events.
Liability limitations
To the fullest extent permitted by law, refugee.run shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or content, including but not limited to damages from events organised using our resources.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the website for users who violate these Terms, particularly those who use our content for prohibited purposes as outlined above. Such termination will also revoke any licence to use our Creative Commons content.
Governing law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Changes to terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.