Welcome to the High Barnet Islamic centre website (HBIC) (www.hbic.org.uk) (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Darul-Noor (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number: 1190170).

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Information About Us

• Charity Name: Darul-Noor (operating as High Barnet Islamic Centre)
• Registered Address: 1 Bath Place, Barnet, EN5 5XE, United Kingdom
• Charity Registration Number: 1190170
• Email: info@darulnoor.org.uk

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Website by, any third party.

Prohibited behaviour includes:

• Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person.
• Transmitting obscene or offensive content.
• Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website.
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our Website, the server on which our Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to our Website.

3. Other Applicable Terms

These Terms of Use refer to the following additional terms, which also apply to your use of our Website:

• Privacy Policy: Sets out the terms on which we process any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us (e.g., when making a donation or registering for the Madrasah). By using our Website, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.
• Cookie Policy: Sets out information about the cookies on our Website.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images (including prayer timetables), audio clips, and software, is the property of Darul-Noor or our content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.

• Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print pages from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use (e.g., printing a prayer timetable for home use).
• Restrictions: You must not modify, reproduce, distribute, or use any content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

5. Donations and Fundraising

Our Website may provide the facility to make online donations to support our cause (e.g., the “Debt Free” appeal or Qard Al-Hasana repayments).

• Payment Processing: We use third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, GoCardless, and LaunchGood) to handle donations. We do not store your credit/debit card details on our servers.
• Refunds: As a registered charity, we are generally not permitted to refund donations under charity law, except in specific circumstances (e.g., fraud or administrative error). If you believe a mistake has been made, please contact us at info@darulnoor.org.uk immediately.

6. Educational and Religious Content

The content provided on this Website, including prayer times, Madrasah information, and religious articles, is for general information and guidance purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we accept no liability for any errors or omissions.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media pages like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube). These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• No Warranty: The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the Website will be secure, free from bugs or viruses, or that access will be uninterrupted.
• Liability: To the extent permitted by law, Darul-Noor excludes all liability for any loss or damage (direct, indirect, or consequential) arising out of or in connection with your use of this Website. This does not affect our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, nor for fraudulent misrepresentation.

9. Viruses and Malware

You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes, and platform to access our Website. You should use your own virus protection software. You must not misuse our Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by amending this page. Please check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes we made, as they are binding on you.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please get in contact using the details below