1. Introduction
Welcome to the Holderness & Hornsea Gazette (“the Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.
2. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Post or transmit any content that is harmful, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
- Use any automated means to access the Site without our express permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its systems
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Holderness Newspapers Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute or create derivative works from any content on the Site without express written permission from us.
4. User-Generated Content
If you post or submit content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, modify, distribute and display that content for any purpose. You are responsible for ensuring that any content you post does not violate any third-party rights or applicable law.
5. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Please read our Privacy Policy carefully.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be available or free from errors. In no event shall Holderness Newspapers Ltd be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Holderness Newspapers Ltd and its affiliates, employees and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or any breach of these Terms of Service.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including your violation of these Terms.
9. Changes to the Terms of Service
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of any revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the United Kingdom.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].