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Our Terms and Conditions are designed to outline the guidelines and expectations for our readers and contributors. These terms are essential in establishing the legal relationship between our readers and us as the newsletter owners. It is important that our readers understand and agree to abide by these terms when engaging with our newsletter.
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In our Terms & Conditions, we address various aspects, including guidelines for submitting event listings or advertisements, copyright and intellectual property rights, the use of our newsletter's content, and the process for amending or updating our terms.
News & Notes Newsletter – Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 6 September 2025
Welcome to News & Notes (“we,” “our,” or “the Newsletter”), a community-focused publication committed to sharing local news, events, and advertisements both in print and online. By submitting content or advertising to us, or by using our services, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Content Submission
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Eligibility: Anyone may submit local news, events, articles, or advertising content for consideration. However, all submissions must be suitable for a general audience.
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Original Work: By submitting content, you confirm that the material is your own original work, or that you have the right to share and grant us permission to use it.
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Licence to Publish: By submitting content, you grant News & Notes a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to reproduce, distribute, display, and publish the content in both print and digital formats.
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Editorial Discretion: We reserve the right to edit, refuse, or remove any content at our sole discretion without prior notice. We are not obligated to publish any submitted content.
2. Advertising
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Advertising Standards: All advertisements must be legal, truthful, and appropriate for a general audience. We do not accept ads that are misleading, discriminatory, or promote illegal products or services.
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Payment Terms: Advertisers must comply with our current rates and payment terms. Payment is due as specified in the invoice or booking arrangement.
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Liability: The advertiser is solely responsible for the content of their ad and any claims arising from it. News & Notes is not liable for errors, omissions, or any loss arising from advertising.
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Ad Placement: While we strive to honour specific placement requests, we do not guarantee ad placement unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3. Code of Conduct
All users, contributors, and advertisers must engage respectfully. We do not tolerate offensive, defamatory, or harassing material. Submissions that violate these principles may be removed and future participation may be restricted.
4. Privacy
We value your privacy. Personal information provided during content submission, advertising, or subscription will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. Intellectual Property
All content published in the Newsletter (unless otherwise noted) is the property of News & Notes and may not be reproduced without prior written permission.
6. Disclaimers
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We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or advertising published.
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Opinions expressed are those of the authors or advertisers and do not necessarily reflect our views.
7. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective upon publication. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated terms.
8. Contact
For questions, submissions, or advertising enquiries, please contact us at:
Email: editor@newsandnotes.co.uk
Phone: to be supplied on email application
Postal Address: to be supplied on email application