Terms & Conditions of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Drug and Alcohol Services Directory. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, which, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, govern your use of this website.

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you should not continue to use the website.

The Drug and Alcohol Services Directory helps people find information about alcohol services, drug services, residential rehabilitation services and needle exchange provision in Scotland.

The directory is maintained by Scottish Drugs Forum.

The terms “Scottish Drugs Forum”, “SDF”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to Scottish Drugs Forum, registered office: 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3LN. Scottish Drugs Forum is a company limited by guarantee, registration no. 106295, with charitable status and is also a registered Scottish charity, registered SC008075.

The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of this website.

2. Use of Website

This website is designed to provide information about drug and alcohol services, residential rehabilitation services and needle exchange provision in Scotland.

Your use of this website is subject to the following conditions:

Content on this website is provided for general information purposes only and may be updated or changed without notice.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure information is accurate and up to date, but we provide no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness, reliability, timeliness or suitability of any content for a particular purpose.
You acknowledge that information and materials on this website may contain inaccuracies or errors, and we expressly exclude liability for these to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Your use of any information, PDF downloads, service listings, search results, maps or links made available through this website is entirely at your own risk.
It is your responsibility to check directly with a service before attending or relying on any information, including opening times, access arrangements, appointment requirements, eligibility criteria and service availability.
Unauthorised use of this website or its content may give rise to a claim for damages and/or constitute a criminal offence.

This website is not an emergency service, referral service, treatment service or clinical advice service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help, call 999 or contact the appropriate emergency service.

3. Directory Listings and Service Information

The website provides directory listings for services across Scotland. These listings may include service names, addresses, telephone numbers, public enquiry email addresses, websites, service types and information about services provided.

We take reasonable steps to keep directory information accurate and up to date. However, services may change any of their service information or contact details without notifying us.

Directory listings are provided for information only. Inclusion in the directory does not mean that SDF endorses, recommends, regulates or guarantees the quality, suitability or availability of any listed service.

You should contact services directly before attending, making a referral, sharing information with others or relying on a listing for professional or personal purposes.

4. Contact Forms and Submitted Information

This website may provide forms to allow you to contact us, make enquiries or request updates to service listings.

When submitting information through the website, you agree to:

provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge
not use false, misleading or unlawful information
not submit content that is abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, harmful, malicious or otherwise inappropriate
only submit information that you have the right or authority to provide

We will handle submitted information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection laws.

While we take reasonable steps to safeguard data, we cannot guarantee the security of information sent over the internet. Submission of information is at your own risk.

We reserve the right to decide whether to act on, publish, edit, reject or remove submitted information, including requests to update service listings.

5. Printing and PDF Downloads

The website may allow you to print or download a PDF version of individual service listings.

Printed or downloaded service listings are provided for information and non-commercial use only. You may print or store copies for personal, professional or service-related reference.

You should be aware that printed or downloaded information may become out of date. Services may change their opening hours, contact details, access arrangements, eligibility criteria or availability without notifying us.

Before attending, referring someone to, or relying on a service listing, you should check the current information directly with the service.

You must not alter, sell, commercially exploit, or reproduce or share printed or downloaded directory information in a misleading way without our prior written consent.

While we take reasonable steps to ensure PDF downloads are safe, you are responsible for ensuring downloads are compatible with your device.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, design, layout, branding, PDF downloads and directory materials is owned by or licensed to Scottish Drugs Forum, unless otherwise stated.

Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, modification or commercial use of content is prohibited except as permitted under these Terms or by written consent from SDF.

Trademarks, logos or branding appearing on the website that are not owned by SDF are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.

7. Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to third-party websites, including listed service websites and other external websites

These links are provided for information and convenience only. They do not signify that we endorse, recommend or accept responsibility for the linked website, organisation, service, content, security or privacy practices.

We have no control over external websites and are not responsible for any loss, damage or issue arising from your use of them.

8. Data Protection, Privacy and Cookies

Your use of this website and any personal information you provide through contact forms, update requests or other website features is subject to our Privacy Policy.

The website may use cookies and similar technologies. We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent on this website. More information is available in our Cookies Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

We take reasonable steps to keep this website accurate, accessible and up to date. However, the directory is provided for general information only, and service information may change.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scottish Drugs Forum is not liable for any loss, damage, cost or inconvenience arising from your use of this website, including:

technical issues, interruptions or downtime
reliance on service listings, search results, maps, PDF downloads or information published on this website
inaccurate, incomplete, outdated or unavailable service information
decisions made based on information found through the directory
issues arising from your use of a listed service or external website
unauthorised access to or alteration of your data

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits Scottish Drugs Forum’s liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.

10. Governing Law

Your use of this website and any dispute arising in connection with it is governed by the laws of Scotland, and the Scottish courts will have exclusive jurisdiction.

11. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Any changes we make in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, brought to your attention. Please check back from time to time to see any updates or changes.

Last Update Date: 28 April 2026

12. Copyright Notice

Scottish Drugs Forum is a company limited by guarantee, registration no. 106295, with charitable status and is also a registered Scottish charity, registered SC008075.

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