Using the STAR website

Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions explain the rules that apply when you visit the STAR website, submit a membership application, register for an activity or otherwise interact with the Society of Turkic Teachers, Academics & Researchers (“STAR”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

Last updated: 3 September 2026

1. About STAR

This website is operated by STARTURKIC CIC, a community interest company registered in England and Wales under company number 17429146.

STARTURKIC CIC operates under the name STAR - Society of Turkic Teachers, Academics & Researchers - and connects teachers, academics, researchers and institutions through educational, academic and collaborative activities.

The Society of Turkic Teachers, Academics & Researchers is an international professional community connecting teachers, academics, researchers and institutions through educational, academic and collaborative activities.

Address: 124 City Road, EC1V 2NX, London, United Kingdom
Email: info@starturkic.org
Website: www.starturkic.org

2. Acceptance of these terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with them, you should stop using the website.

Additional terms may apply to particular events, programmes, publications, partnerships or other activities. Where additional terms are provided, they will apply alongside these terms.

3. Website use

You may use this website for lawful personal and professional purposes.

You must not:

• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, server or associated systems.
• Introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful technology.
• Interfere with the operation, availability or security of the website.
• Misrepresent your identity, qualifications, institution or professional status.
• Use website content in a way that infringes the rights of STAR or another person.
• Collect or use information about other members or visitors without an appropriate lawful basis.

4. Membership applications

STAR membership is currently free of charge and subject to an application and review process. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Applicants must provide information that is accurate, current and complete. STAR may request clarification, additional information or a reference before making a decision.

If you provide a referee’s details, you confirm that the referee is aware that their information is being supplied to STAR and that STAR may contact them regarding your application.

Applications will be considered fairly and in accordance with STAR’s objectives, eligibility requirements and professional standards. STAR may decline an application where those requirements are not satisfied.

5. Member responsibilities

Members are expected to:

• Act professionally, respectfully and lawfully.
• Support an inclusive environment free from harassment and discrimination.
• Provide accurate information about their role, experience and institution.
• Respect confidentiality, intellectual property and personal information.
• Avoid presenting personal views as official STAR positions without authorisation.
• Notify STAR if information relevant to their membership materially changes.

STAR may suspend or end membership where a member seriously or repeatedly breaches these responsibilities, misuses the STAR name or creates a significant risk to the organisation or its community. Where reasonably practicable, the member will be informed of the concern and given an opportunity to respond.

6. Events and activities

Registration may be required for conferences, meetings, training, networking events and other STAR activities. Event-specific information, eligibility requirements, charges, cancellation arrangements or conduct rules will be provided separately where applicable.

STAR may reasonably change, postpone or cancel an activity because of circumstances outside its control, insufficient participation, safety concerns or operational requirements. Registered participants will be informed as soon as reasonably possible.

7. Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, the website design, STAR name and branding, original text, graphics, publications and other materials created by STAR belong to STAR or are used with permission.

You may view, download or print website materials for personal, educational and non-commercial use, provided that you acknowledge the source and do not alter the material in a misleading way.

You must obtain written permission before reproducing, publishing, distributing, selling or commercially exploiting STAR content or using the STAR name or branding in a way that suggests endorsement, partnership or official representation.

8. Content submitted to STAR

You remain responsible for material you submit to STAR, including articles, photographs, presentations, research information and event materials. You must have the necessary rights and permissions to submit that material.

Where material is submitted for publication or promotion, STAR will seek appropriate permission and agree how the material may be edited, attributed and used.

STAR may decline or remove material that is unlawful, inaccurate, discriminatory, defamatory, infringes another person’s rights or is inconsistent with STAR’s objectives and professional standards.

9. Accuracy of information

We aim to keep the website accurate and current, but information is provided for general informational purposes. We do not guarantee that every page will always be complete, current or free from errors.

Website content does not constitute legal, financial, medical or other professional advice. You should obtain appropriate specialist advice before acting on information where necessary.

10. External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, institutions, publications or services. These links are provided for information and convenience only.

STAR does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms. The inclusion of a link does not necessarily mean that STAR endorses the third party.

11. Website availability

We aim to keep the website available and secure but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend, restrict or change parts of the website for maintenance, security or operational reasons.

12. Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Subject to the paragraph above, STAR is not responsible for loss caused by events outside its reasonable control or by a user’s unlawful, unauthorised or improper use of the website.

Nothing in these terms affects any rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

13. Privacy and cookies

Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy .

The website may use essential cookies required for its operation and security. Information about any additional cookies and available choices will be provided where applicable.

14. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes to our activities, website, organisational arrangements or legal obligations. The latest version will be published on this page with its revision date.

15. Governing law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction, except where applicable law gives you the right to bring proceedings elsewhere.

16. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please email info@starturkic.org .