Terms of Use – The Borough Times

Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using The Borough Times website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
  • If you do not agree with any part of these Terms of Use, you must not access or use The Borough Times.
  • Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any modifications made to them.
  • These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access The Borough Times.
  • You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the site complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
  • If you are using The Borough Times on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
  • Use of The Borough Times is permitted only for individuals who are at least 18 years old, or who have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
  • You agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute or claim relating to these Terms or your use of The Borough Times.
  • Nothing in these Terms shall affect any statutory rights you may have as a consumer under applicable law in England and Wales.
  • You agree not to bring any claim against The Borough Times other than in the courts of England and Wales.
  • If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under English law, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Prohibited Uses

  • You must not use The Borough Times for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose, or in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
  • You shall not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, server, or network connected to The Borough Times.
  • You are prohibited from transmitting, distributing, or uploading any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through The Borough Times.
  • Harassment, abuse, or intimidation of other users or staff of The Borough Times is strictly forbidden.
  • You must not use The Borough Times to send, knowingly receive, upload, download, or use any material which does not comply with these Terms or violates intellectual property rights.
  • Spamming, phishing, or engaging in any unsolicited advertising or promotional activities via The Borough Times is not permitted.
  • You may not impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with any person or entity while using The Borough Times.

Limitation of Liability

  • The Borough Times is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis, and your use is at your own risk.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Borough Times and its affiliates, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses resulting from your use or inability to use the site.
  • The Borough Times assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content or information provided on the site.
  • We do not accept liability for any technical malfunctions, interruptions, or errors in the operation of the site or any loss or damage arising from such issues.
  • Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
  • The Borough Times is not responsible for any third-party websites or content linked from the site.
  • You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Borough Times from any claim, demand, or damages arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the site.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on The Borough Times, including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned or licensed by The Borough Times and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
  • 'The Borough Times' name and logo are registered trademarks and may not be used without our prior written permission.
  • You may view, download, and print content from The Borough Times for your own personal, non-commercial use only; any other use requires prior written consent.
  • If you submit content, such as comments or articles, to The Borough Times, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.
  • You warrant that any content you submit does not infringe the rights of any third party and that you have all necessary rights and permissions to grant the above licence.
  • The Borough Times reserves the right to remove or edit user-submitted content at its discretion and without notice.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on The Borough Times for commercial purposes without our explicit written permission.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • The Borough Times is provided 'as is' and 'as available' without any representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.
  • We do not warrant that the site or any content will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, secure, or free from errors or omissions.
  • The Borough Times does not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from bugs, viruses, or other harmful components.
  • No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from The Borough Times or through the site will create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.
  • We expressly disclaim all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • The Borough Times does not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party products, services, or content linked from or advertised on the site.
  • You use The Borough Times and rely on any information or content at your own risk.

Changes to Terms

  • The Borough Times reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.
  • Any changes to the Terms will become effective immediately upon posting on this page unless otherwise specified.
  • It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly to ensure you are aware of any updates or changes.
  • Your continued use of The Borough Times after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
  • If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue your use of The Borough Times.
  • We may, at our sole discretion, notify users of significant changes to these Terms via email or by posting a prominent notice on the site.
  • These Terms were last updated as of the date indicated at the top of this page.