Terms & Conditions
1. Copyright & Intellectual Property
Ownership: All written, photographic, design, and audio content on this Website, including its selection, arrangement, and any software used, is owned by Wildlife Safe (WiSe) Scheme or by third parties who have granted us permission to use it. This content is protected by copyright law and all rights are reserved.
Usage Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, or use any part of this material without our prior written consent. You may, however, download or print a single copy for your own personal, non-commercial, offline use.
Trademarks: All names, logos, slogans, and other branding displayed on this Website may be trademarks owned by us or by third parties.
2. Operator Certification & Conduct
Certification Period: WiSe certification is valid for a period of three years from the date of the course.
Commitment to Codes: All certified operators agree to abide by WiSe Codes of Conduct and all relevant local, national, and international laws.
Disciplinary Action: Three reported breaches of the WiSe Code will result in an immediate 12-month suspension and loss of logo rights.
Legal Proceedings: Certification will be suspended immediately if an operator is undergoing a court case for a wildlife crime or is found guilty of such an offence.
3. Logo & Branding Guidelines
Logo Entitlement: WiSe logos and stickers are intellectual property supplied only to individuals and operators who have completed the full course requirements and maintain current certification.
Prerequisites: Entitlement is strictly conditional upon the submission of a signed WiSe Declaration and a completed Operator Registration Form.
Authorised Usage: Certified operators may display the logo on digital platforms (websites/social media), physical assets (vessels/vehicles), and marketing or educational materials.
Prohibited Actions: You must not alter the logo in any way (colours, elements, or effects), display it after certification expiry, or transfer the logo to non-certified third parties.
Mandatory Removal: Upon expiration or revocation, you must remove all digital logos within 7 days and physical logos within 30 days.
4. Privacy & Data Handling
Data Usage: Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your personal information. We do not share your details with third parties.
Public Listing: By signing the Operator Declaration, you agree to WiSe using your name, commercial details, and operation description to publicise your trained status on our website.
Data Retention: Personal and professional data will be held for a minimum of six years. You may request to update, correct, or delete your information by contacting info@thewisescheme.org.
5. Changes
We reserve the right to update or change this Website and these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice.
7. Complaints
If you have any complaints or concerns regarding our services, please contact us by email at info@thewisescheme.org.
8. General Provisions
Contact Responsibility: Any emails we send will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact details, including your email address and telephone number, are accurate and kept up to date.
No Waiver: If either party does not enforce any right under these terms, this does not mean that the right is waived and does not prevent it from being enforced at a later date.
Severability: If any part of these terms is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that part will be treated as removed. This will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms.
- Copyright
- All written, photographic, design and audio content on this Website, including its selection, arrangement and any software used, is owned by Wildlife Safe (WiSe) Scheme or by third parties who have granted us permission to use it. This content is protected by copyright law and all rights are reserved.
- You may not copy, reproduce or use any part of this material without our prior written consent. You may, however, download or print a single copy for your own personal, non-commercial, offline use.
- All names, logos, slogans and other branding displayed on this Website may be trademarks owned by us or by third parties.
- Privacy
- Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your personal information. We do not share your details with third parties.
- Changes
- We reserve the right to update or change this Website and these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice.
- Complaints
- If you have any complaints or concerns regarding our services, please contact us by email at info@thewisescheme.org.
- General
- Any emails we send will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact details, including your email address and telephone number, are accurate and kept up to date.
- If either party does not enforce any right under these terms, this does not mean that the right is waived and does not prevent it from being enforced at a later date.
- If any part of these terms is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that part will be treated as removed. This will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms.