TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated: 7 June 2026
Welcome to Ellesmere Port News ("we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using www.ellesmere-port-news.com (the "Website"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. ABOUT US
Ellesmere Port News is an independent community news platform dedicated to sharing positive news, events, community stories, and local information relating to Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that:
• You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement
3. WEBSITE CONTENT
All articles, graphics, photographs, logos, videos, audio recordings, and other content published on the Website are owned by Ellesmere Port News or used with permission unless otherwise stated.
You may:
• Read and share links to our content.
• Quote short extracts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.
You may not:
• Republish full articles without written permission.
• Copy substantial portions of our content.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without permission.
• Remove copyright notices or branding.
4. USER SUBMISSIONS
Users may submit news tips, event information, community stories, photographs, comments, and feedback through contact forms or other communication channels.
By submitting content, you confirm that:
• You own the content or have permission to submit it.
• The content is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• The content does not infringe the rights of others.
• The content is not defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, unlawful, misleading, or harmful.
By submitting content, you grant Ellesmere Port News a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to publish, edit, reproduce, distribute, and display the content on our Website, social media platforms, and promotional materials.
We reserve the right to refuse, edit, or remove submissions at our sole discretion.
5. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However:
• Information may occasionally contain errors or omissions.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
• Readers should independently verify important information before relying upon it.
Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Ellesmere Port News.
6. EDITORIAL DISCRETION
Ellesmere Port News primarily focuses on positive community news and local stories.
We reserve the right to decide what content is published, edited, removed, or declined without providing a reason.
7. DONATIONS
The Website may accept voluntary donations to help support operational costs, equipment, hosting, reporting activities, and community projects.
Donations:
• Are voluntary.
• Do not guarantee coverage of any story, event, business, organisation, or individual.
• Are generally non-refundable unless required by law.
8. EXTERNAL LINKS
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for:
• The content of external websites.
• Their privacy practices.
• Any loss or damage resulting from the use of third-party websites.
Users access external websites at their own risk.
9. ACCEPTABLE USE
You agree not to:
• Use the Website for unlawful purposes.
• Upload or distribute malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems.
• Harass, threaten, abuse, or impersonate others.
• Publish false, misleading, defamatory, or offensive content.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property rights relating to the Website and its content remain the property of Ellesmere Port News or the relevant rights holders.
Nothing in these Terms grants ownership of any intellectual property rights.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ellesmere Port News shall not be liable for:
• Any indirect or consequential loss.
• Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, goodwill, or data.
• Decisions made based on information published on the Website.
• Temporary service interruptions or Website downtime.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
12. PRIVACY
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
13. TERMINATION
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Website for any user who breaches these Terms or engages in conduct that may harm the Website, its users, or its reputation.
14. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.
Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
15. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
16. CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through the contact details provided on the Website.
Ellesmere Port News
Website: www.ellesmere-port-news.com
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.