1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of The Brighton Starling (“the Website”). By accessing, browsing, or registering on the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Website immediately.
2. Eligibility & Account Registration
- Users must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
- Free Registration accounts grant access to general features but may exclude premium or subscriber-only content.
- The Website may suspend or terminate accounts at its discretion.
- Newsletter and Promotional Communications
- You agree that your email will be added to our newsletter and promotions mailing list.
3. User Responsibilities
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details.
- You are responsible for all activity conducted under your account.
- You must notify us promptly of any unauthorized access or security concerns.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes.
- Interfere with or disrupt Website functionality.
- Copy, scrape, or redistribute content without permission.
- Upload malicious software or harmful code.
We may restrict or terminate access for violations of acceptable use.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website—including articles, images, videos, branding, and design—is owned by The Brighton Starling or its licensors.
You may:
- View and share publicly accessible content for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
- Reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without written permission.
- You must not use AI tools to scrape, replicate, or mass‑generate content based on materials from The Brighton Starling without explicit written permission.
6. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, feedback, or other materials:
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute your content.
- You confirm your submissions do not infringe third-party rights or contain unlawful material.
7. Privacy & Data Collection
By using the Website, you consent to the collection and processing of data as described in our Privacy Policy.
Information collected during signup may include:
- Email address
- IP address
- Signup date and page
- Device and browser metadata
This information is used for security, analytics, and service improvement. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
8. Cookies & Tracking
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyse traffic
- Personalise content
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for:
- The content of third-party websites
- Any damages or losses arising from their use
Accessing external links is at your own risk.
10. Service Availability
We aim to provide continuous access to the Website but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Maintenance, updates, or unforeseen issues may affect availability.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Brighton Starling is not liable for:
- Loss of data
- Service interruptions
- Damages resulting from reliance on published content
- Third-party actions or user misconduct
Use of the Website is at your own risk.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts without notice if:
- These Terms are violated
- Fraudulent or harmful activity is detected
- Required by law or regulatory authorities
Users may request account deletion at any time.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be resolved through the courts within this jurisdiction.
15. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us through the Website’s official support channels.