Terms and Conditions of Use
Virago Star Owners Club (VSOC)
These Terms of Service (and Conditions of Use) apply to the use of the Virago Star Owners Club website and related online services.
Separate rules governing Club membership, governance, and conduct are set out in the VSOC Rules & Constitution. Together, these documents form the governance framework of the Club.
First published: 6th March 2024
Updated: 27th April 2026
1. About Us
This website is operated by the Virago Star Owners Club (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, membership services, and any related content or functionality.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Eligibility and Use
Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or over who have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account or making a purchase.
3. Accounts and Security
When you register for an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
You must notify us immediately if you believe your account has been accessed without authorisation.
4. Membership, Products, and Orders
Memberships, merchandise, and services are subject to availability.
Prices may be changed at any time without prior notice.
An order is not accepted until confirmation has been issued by us.
We reserve the right to cancel or refuse orders where information is incomplete, unverifiable, or where fraud is suspected.
5. User-Generated Content and Forums
Our website may allow users to submit content, including forum posts and comments.
You retain ownership of the content you submit, but you grant us a non-exclusive licence to display, store, and manage that content as part of our services.
User-generated content may remain visible after membership expiry or account termination unless deleted by you or removed by us in accordance with forum rules or moderation requirements.
We reserve the right to remove content that is unlawful, offensive, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate.
6. Data Protection and Privacy
We take data protection and privacy seriously and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Your Privacy – At a Glance (Read more)
We want you to feel confident about how your personal information is used. Here’s a simple summary of what happens when you join or use the Virago Star Owners Club website or take part in club activities.
- What we collect:
Basic details such as your name and contact information, membership and account details, payments (where applicable), and any content you choose to post on the website or forums. - Why we collect it:
To manage membership, process payments, provide website services, run forums and events, communicate with members, and keep the site and club running safely. - How long we keep it:
Only for as long as necessary. Some records are kept after membership ends where required for legal, accounting, insurance, moderation, or security purposes. - Cookies:
We use cookies to make the website work properly and to improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. - Your rights:
You have the right to access your data, request corrections or deletion, and object to certain processing. You can also complain to the ICO if needed. - Want more detail?
Full explanations are available in our
Privacy Policy,
Cookie Policy, and
Data Retention Policy.
Our approach to privacy is explained in the following policies, which form part of these Terms and Conditions:
These policies explain what personal data we collect, how and why we use it, how long we keep it, and the rights available to you.
Participation in club rides, events, meetings, or similar activities may involve the collection of limited personal data for administration, insurance, safety, incident management, safeguarding, or legal purposes. Any such data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and retained in line with our Data Retention Policy.
By using our website, services, or participating in club activities, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy related policies.
Upon termination or expiry of membership, personal data will be retained only in accordance with our Data Retention Policy, including where retention is required for legal, accounting, security, moderation, insurance, or dispute resolution purposes.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time; however, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to your account if you breach these Terms.
You may close your account at any time. Closure does not automatically delete personal data where retention is legally required.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of our website or services.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be published on our website and will take effect from the date shown.
Where these Terms conflict with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, or Data Retention Policy, the relevant data-specific policy shall prevail.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
12. Contact
For data protection enquiries: privacy@vsoc.org.uk
For general website enquiries: webmaster@vsoc.org.uk