Terms of Use – The City Ledger

Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using The City Ledger website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
  • If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must not use or access The City Ledger.
  • Your continued use of The City Ledger following any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of those changes.
  • These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use The City Ledger.
  • You affirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a legal guardian to use The City Ledger.
  • You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide to The City Ledger is accurate and current.

Prohibited Uses

  • You agree not to use The City Ledger for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • You must not engage in hacking, attempting to gain unauthorised access, or disrupting the functionality of The City Ledger or its related systems.
  • You are prohibited from posting or transmitting content that is defamatory, harassing, obscene, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Spamming, phishing, or transmitting unsolicited promotional material via The City Ledger is strictly forbidden.
  • You may not copy, scrape, or otherwise harvest data from The City Ledger for commercial or competitive purposes.
  • You must not impersonate any individual or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with The City Ledger.
  • Any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the operation or security of The City Ledger is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • The City Ledger is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  • The City Ledger makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on the website.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, The City Ledger disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • The City Ledger does not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.
  • Any reliance on information or content provided by The City Ledger is at your own risk.
  • The City Ledger is not responsible for the content or services of any third-party websites linked to or from this site.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on The City Ledger, including articles, graphics, designs, logos, and the site name, is owned or licensed by The City Ledger and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • The City Ledger name and logo are registered trademarks and may not be used without prior written permission.
  • Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on The City Ledger without explicit prior consent.
  • If you submit content (such as comments or articles) to The City Ledger, you grant The City Ledger a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, and publish your content in connection with the website.
  • You warrant that any content you submit does not infringe the rights of any third party.
  • Except as expressly authorised by these Terms of Use, no part of The City Ledger may be used for commercial purposes.

Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, The City Ledger, its owners, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use the website.
  • The City Ledger is not responsible for any loss of data, revenue, profits, business, or goodwill resulting from your use of the site.
  • In no event shall The City Ledger’s total liability to you exceed the amount, if any, paid by you for accessing the website.
  • The City Ledger assumes no responsibility for any bugs, viruses, or other harmful components that may affect your computer or data as a result of using the site.
  • You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The City Ledger from any claims, losses, or damages resulting from your breach of these Terms of Use.
  • Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
  • By using The City Ledger, you agree that any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms of Use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
  • You agree not to bring any claim in any other jurisdiction than England and Wales relating to your use of The City Ledger.
  • If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
  • The City Ledger’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Changes to Terms

  • The City Ledger reserves the right to amend or update these Terms of Use at any time, without prior notice.
  • Any changes to these Terms of Use will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
  • Your continued use of The City Ledger after such changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.
  • It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically for any updates or changes.
  • If you do not agree to the amended Terms of Use, you must discontinue using The City Ledger immediately.
  • The City Ledger may, at its sole discretion, notify users of significant changes via email or other communication channels where possible.