terms and conditions

If you use a trademark in your article that is new to the website, tell our editorial team.  Provide us with the correct wording of acknowledgement and we’ll do our best to add it to the website’s trademark page.  You must not use any trademark that does not belong to you unless you have the owner’s permission.

Language

Articles must be in English aimed at an international audience.  The first language of many readers may not be English.  You may use any recognised form of spelling and grammar (e.g.: UK, US or international English).

Editorial Rights

Our editorial team publishes editorial policy guides.  You agree to publish articles within the editorial policy guidelines.  This is a loose framework, not a strict set of rules.  If you need clarification, consult with our editorial team.  What ‘fits in’ with the website is a subjective judgement.  In cases where there is a dispute, the final decision rests with our editorial team.

Personal Use

Membership of the website is for your personal use only.  You agree not to divulge your password nor allow anyone else to access your account.  You can propose other people as members, but you may not assign your account to someone else.

Marketing and Promotion

Article content must be informative and unbiased.  You must not include promotion or marketing within the article.  You may promote your products and services in the profile information, providing you do it in a discreet way.  In cases of any dispute around the profile information our editorial team shall have the final decision.  We reserve the right to suspend or cancel your membership if you breach this obligation.

Adsense

We abide by the Adsense terms and conditions.  If you participate in Adsense Share, then you must abide by the Adsense terms and conditions as well. 

Disclaimer of liability

We will do our best to maintain a simple-to-use, fast, up-to-date website.  We will also drive readers towards good articles.  However, we do not give any warranty as to the type of visitor, volume of traffic or availability of the website.  We will not be responsible for any loss arising from:

any deletion of your article(s);
any suspension or cancellation of your membership;
any unavailability of the website;
any substandard performance of the website; or
any other member’s article(s).

Updates to Terms and Conditions

We may change the Terms and Conditions from time to time.  Check for any changes before publishing an article.  When you publish an article you are deemed to accept the Terms and Conditions in effect at that time.

Forum

As a member you may post comments on the website forum.  You are responsible for everything you post on the forum.  You agree that you will not post anything that is or may be:

defamatory;
inflammatory;
intended to cause offence; and/or
contrary to any law.

By using the forum you also agree that we are not responsible or liable for any comments posted by other members.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This part of the Terms and Conditions applies to all users of the website.  All users of the website are subject to these terms and conditions.  If you do not agree with any of them you must cease use of the website immediately. 

Accuracy of Information and Disclaimer

All articles on the website are the responsibility of the author.  We do not monitor or control the content of articles. 

Please tell us if:

you find any information that you believe is inaccurate or incorrect; or
you believe any information posted on the website is defamatory or if it infringes your rights.

We accept no liability for any of the articles on the website.  You should independently check any information on the website before relying on it.  Information may be incorrect or out of date. 

Any opinions expressed on the website are the opinions of that author only. 

We cannot and do not exclude any liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence.  We also cannot and do not exclude any liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.

We are not responsible for any advice or information provided to you by the author of any article.

This website may contain links to other websites.  There are provided for your convenience only.  We are not liable for the content of any other website that you may access.

System Abuse

You agree to make fair and legal use of the website.  You must not do anything that might:

bring the website into disrepute;
disrupt the operation of the website; or
disrupt any other user’s enjoyment of the website.

Cookies

Cookies are pieces of software or information that a website transfers to your computer in order to record your visits.  The website sometimes uses cookies. You may set your internet browser to reject cookies.  However if you do so you will not be able to use all of the functions of the website.  For more information please visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

General

English law applies to these terms and conditions.  Any dispute will be heard by the English courts. You are deemed to have accepted this when you use the website.

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