Portsmouth News Website Terms and Conditions
This website and any associated websites or linked materials (the “Site”) are operated by Portsmouth News, with our principal place of business located at 64 High St, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3AJ (“Portsmouth News”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). The terms “you” or “your” refer to any user or visitor of the Site.
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Site and any other digital platforms operated by Portsmouth News. Should you have any queries regarding these terms, please reach out to us via email at: Editor@Portsmouthnews.uk or telephone: +447380809424
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: These terms must be reviewed thoroughly before using the Site. By accessing and using the Site, you confirm your acceptance of these terms and agree to comply with them. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
Content and Accuracy
Whilst we endeavour to maintain current and accurate content on the Site, Portsmouth News makes no guarantees or representations regarding the precision, completeness, or reliability of such content or any outcomes that may result from using the Site or its materials. This includes, but is not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, suitability for specific purposes, or non-infringement.
All content and features accessible through the Site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Your use of the Site is entirely at your own risk and discretion.
To the extent permitted by law, Portsmouth News shall not be held liable for any claims or losses, whether direct or indirect, arising from the use of material on the Site or otherwise, regardless of how such claims or losses may arise.
Historical Content
Some information presented on the Site may be historical in nature. All historical content should be understood as referring to events and circumstances as they existed when the relevant articles or materials were originally published.
Additional Terms
The following supplementary terms may also apply to your use of the Site:
External Links
The Site may contain links to external websites or third-party content, provided solely for your information. Portsmouth News exercises no control over such external sites and does not endorse, sponsor, or accept responsibility for their availability, content, privacy practices, or any information contained therein.
If you require information about the terms or privacy policies of external websites, we recommend contacting those organisations directly.
Liability Limitations
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PORTSMOUTH NEWS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
- Your use of or inability to access the Site or its content
- Any third-party representations or conduct related to the Site
- Any other matters concerning the Site
This includes, but is not limited to, damages for lost profits, business interruption, loss of data, or loss of goodwill, even if Portsmouth News has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
User Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Portsmouth News harmless from all losses, costs, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your negligent acts, omissions, or intentional misconduct in relation to Site usage
- Your violation of these terms
- Claims of intellectual property infringement by third parties resulting from your Site usage in breach of these terms
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, images, audio, video, logos, and the overall design and layout, is owned or licensed by Portsmouth News and protected by copyright law.
You may not:
- Use any visual elements from the Site separately from accompanying text
- Include links to the Site on other websites without our prior written consent
- Frame the Site on any other website
- Reproduce, transmit, or store any part of the Site on other websites or electronic systems
Linking Policy:
Links to the Site must be fair, legal, and not damage our reputation. You must not suggest any association, approval, or endorsement where none exists. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission at any time.
If you operate a paid web aggregation service, you require a licence to redistribute our content. Licences may be obtained through appropriate licensing agencies.
Data Protection
We automatically log certain information about requests made to our servers, including users’ IP addresses. This data is used for system administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and generating usage statistics.
We take our obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 seriously. Complete details of how we process and protect your personal information can be found in our privacy notice at: https://portsmouthnews.uk/privacy-policy/
User Submissions
Content Ownership:
When you submit content to us (including text, photographs, graphics, video, or audio), you grant Portsmouth News a perpetual, transferable, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, create derivative works from, distribute, and publicly display that content in any form or medium.
You warrant that you own or have rights to the intellectual property in such content and authority to grant this licence. You waive any moral rights in your contributions.
Prohibited Content:
When submitting content, you must not:
- Defame, abuse, harass, threaten, or violate the rights of any person
- Upload unlawful, illegal, indecent, defamatory, hateful, or offensive material
- Post content that could be in contempt of court or breach court orders
- Indicate intention to commit illegal acts or incite criminal behaviour
- Reveal personal information about yourself or others
- Upload material protected by intellectual property laws without proper rights
- Transmit computer viruses or other harmful software
- Impair the functionality of our systems
Age Requirement:
You must be over 16 years of age to post content on the Site.
Accessibility
The Site has been developed in compliance with W3C WAI standards to ensure accessibility for all users, regardless of physical ability.
While we strive to ensure all content meets these standards, some older content may not fully comply due to the volume of material. If you experience difficulties using the Site, please contact us at Editor@Portsmouthnews.uk https://portsmouthnews.uk/contact/
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify any part of the Site or these terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will take effect from your next Site access.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms, your use of the Site, and all related matters are governed by English and Welsh law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of English courts.If accessing the Site from outside the United Kingdom, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Contact Information:
- Email: Editor@Portsmouthnews.uk
- Phone: +447380809424
- Address: 64 High St, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3AJ
- Contact Page: https://portsmouthnews.uk/contact/
Last Updated: June 2025