Membership Terms & Conditions

Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By completing your membership application and submitting payment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all of the terms set out below.

1. Insurance

All members are required to hold valid metal detecting insurance for the duration of their membership. Membership will not be active until proof of valid insurance has been provided. It is the sole responsibility of the member to ensure their insurance remains current and does not lapse. The club reserves the right to suspend membership privileges where a member cannot demonstrate valid insurance coverage.

By joining, you confirm that your insurance is current and that you agree to maintain valid insurance for the entire duration of your membership.

2. Legal Responsibilities

Treasure Act Compliance

All members must understand and comply with the UK Treasure Act 1996 and all associated reporting requirements. Any finds that may qualify as Treasure must be reported to the appropriate Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) or Coroner within the legally required timeframe of 14 days. Failure to report qualifying finds is a criminal offence. The club accepts no liability for any legal consequences arising from a member's failure to comply with the Treasure Act.

Landowner Agreement

Members must never detect on any land without the explicit prior permission of the landowner or tenant. Any find with a total value exceeding £1,000 shall be shared fairly with the landowner, unless a separate written agreement to the contrary has been made prior to detecting on that land. Members are responsible for understanding and honouring any specific terms agreed with individual landowners.

3. Code of Conduct

All members agree to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner at all times. This includes but is not limited to:

Detecting responsibly and following the Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting in England and Wales
Treating all land, crops, livestock, wildlife, and public access routes with full respect
Filling in all holes neatly and safely after detecting, and removing any rubbish found
Following all reasonable instructions given by club officials and dig marshals during club-organised events
Behaving respectfully and courteously towards landowners, members of the public, and fellow members at all times

Any member found to be in breach of the club's Code of Conduct may have their membership suspended or revoked at the discretion of the club committee, without refund.

4. Liability & Disclaimer

Metal detecting is a physical outdoor activity that carries inherent risks. By becoming a member, you acknowledge and accept the following:

You participate in all club activities entirely at your own risk
The club, its committee, officers, volunteers, and landowners accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, loss, damage, or death sustained whilst participating in club activities or on land associated with the club
You confirm that you are in good physical health and are fit to participate in club activities
You agree to inform the club of any change in circumstances that may affect your ability to participate safely

5. Data Protection (GDPR)

The Ninth Region Metal Detecting Club is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your personal information will be collected and processed solely for the purposes of membership administration, insurance verification, and club communications.

Your details will not be shared with any third party without your explicit consent, except where the club is legally required to do so. You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by the club at any time by contacting a club officer.

6. Membership Declaration

By completing your membership application you confirm that:

All information provided is accurate, truthful, and complete
You have read and agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions in full
You understand that membership may be refused or revoked if any information is found to be false or misleading
You agree to notify the club promptly of any changes to your personal or insurance details

7. Amendments

The Ninth Region Metal Detecting Club reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. Members will be notified of any significant changes. Continued membership following notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.