Last updated: March 2026
Welcome to the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, traders, and individuals interacting with the website.
1. About the Festival
The Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival is a volunteer-run community event celebrating local food, farming, and rural life.
The festival raises funds for charitable causes and supports the local community.
This website provides information about the festival, exhibitors, tickets, news, and updates.
2. Use of This Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only.
You must not:
Use the website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, servers, or databases
Introduce viruses, malware, or malicious code
Copy, reproduce, or distribute website content for commercial purposes without permission
Attempt to disrupt the operation or security of the website
We reserve the right to restrict or remove access if these terms are breached.
3. Accuracy of Information
We aim to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, festival information may change.
This may include:
Event schedules
Trader listings
Entertainment programmes
Ticket details
Opening times
The festival reserves the right to make changes where necessary.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including:
text
images
logos
graphics
design elements
belongs to the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival or is used with permission.
Content must not be reproduced or used commercially without written consent.
5. Photography and Media
The Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival is a public event where photography and video recording may take place.
By attending the festival or engaging with festival media platforms, you acknowledge that:
photographs and video may be taken at the event
these images may be used for promotional purposes
this may include use on websites, social media, press materials, and marketing
If you appear in imagery and would prefer it not to be used, please contact the festival organisers and we will make reasonable efforts to remove it where possible.
6. Ticketing and Event Access
Festival tickets may be sold through third-party ticket providers.
Ticket purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the ticket provider.
Entry conditions may include:
ticket checks at entrances
bag checks where required for safety
compliance with steward or organiser instructions
The festival reserves the right to refuse entry or remove individuals whose behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, or unlawful.
7. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites such as:
ticketing providers
sponsors
traders
external organisations
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those external websites.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be used for:
website performance
visitor analytics
improving user experience
Where required, visitors will be presented with a cookie consent banner.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Liability Disclaimer
While we aim to ensure the website functions correctly and information is accurate, the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival does not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, or error-free.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:
loss or damage resulting from use of this website
reliance on information provided on the website
temporary website unavailability
Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
10. Website Security
Users must not attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website.
This includes:
hacking attempts
denial-of-service attacks
introducing malicious software
Such actions may be reported to relevant authorities.
11. Changes to These Terms
The Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Any changes will be published on this page.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes relating to these terms shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.“