Terms & Conditions
Last updated: January 2026
These Terms & Conditions apply to participation in activities, campaigns, and digital experiences operated by Local Trails (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By accessing or participating in any Local Trails map, campaign, trail, or promotional activity, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
1. About Local Trails
Local Trails is a platform that creates interactive discovery trails, digital maps, and community campaigns designed to encourage people to explore and support local businesses and neighbourhoods.
Activities organised by Local Trails may include:
Digital Reward Maps
Seasonal Trails (e.g. Easter Trail, Christmas Trail)
Community discovery campaigns
Business promotion initiatives
Prize draws, giveaways, and engagement activities
Sponsored or partner campaigns
Trails are designed to promote local businesses, increase community engagement, and encourage exploration of local high streets.
2. Participation
Participation in Local Trails may involve:
Members of the public exploring a trail or map
Businesses participating as listed venues or hosts
Sponsors or partners supporting a campaign
By participating in any Local Trails activity, all participants agree to follow these Terms.
3. Business Participation
3.1 Eligibility
Participation is generally open to:
Independent businesses
Local venues
Cafés, restaurants, retailers, and service providers
Community organisations
Businesses must operate from a location that is accessible to members of the public.
Local Trails reserves the right to:
limit the number of participating businesses
manage participation by area, category, or capacity
decline applications where necessary.
3.2 Participation Fees
Some Local Trails campaigns may involve a one-off participation fee for businesses.
Where applicable, details will be provided prior to confirmation of participation.
Unless otherwise stated:
fees are one-off
fees are non-subscription
fees are non-recurring
Fees cover participation in a specific campaign or trail only.
3.3 Business Responsibilities
Participating businesses agree to:
display any campaign materials provided (e.g. posters, QR codes, clue cards)
welcome visitors participating in the trail
ensure any listed promotions or offers are accurate
operate their premises responsibly and safely.
Businesses are not required to:
offer discounts or promotions
collect visitor data
administer prize draws or competitions
track visitor participation.
4. Digital Maps & Trail Experiences
Local Trails provides interactive digital maps and trail experiences which may include:
business listings
check-in points or QR codes
clue hunts or scavenger activities
reward mechanics
community engagement features.
Map content is provided for exploration and discovery purposes.
While we aim to keep information accurate, we cannot guarantee that:
all listings remain current
businesses will be open at all times
promotions or offers remain available.
5. Competitions, Giveaways & Prize Draws
Some Local Trails campaigns may include competitions, clue hunts, or giveaways.
Where applicable:
specific rules may apply to individual campaigns
entry methods will be explained within the campaign
prizes may include vouchers, discounts, products, or experiences.
Unless stated otherwise:
prizes have no cash alternative
winners may be selected via random draw or first correct entry
the organiser’s decision is final.
Local Trails is not responsible for prizes supplied directly by participating businesses or sponsors.
6. Social Media Promotion
Local Trails may promote campaigns through social media channels.
Promotion may include:
Instagram posts
Stories or reels
tagged business features
campaign announcements.
Participation in a campaign does not guarantee:
individual posts
a specific number of mentions
paid advertising.
Promotion is managed across the campaign as a whole.
7. Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Local Trails is not responsible for loss, injury, or damage sustained while visiting participating businesses.
Participation in trails and campaigns is undertaken at your own discretion and risk.
Participating businesses remain responsible for:
their premises
their staff
their products or services
the safety of visitors on their premises.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
8. Changes & Cancellation
Local Trails reserves the right to:
modify campaign mechanics
amend participation details
adjust dates or features
cancel or postpone campaigns where necessary.
Where possible, any changes will be communicated clearly.
9. Intellectual Property
All Local Trails branding, digital maps, campaign materials, and content remain the property of Local Trails unless otherwise stated.
Participating businesses may share campaign materials for promotional purposes but may not reproduce or modify Local Trails materials without permission.
10. Contact
For questions regarding Local Trails campaigns or participation: