Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Jonathan Keiler website.

By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please stop using the website.

These terms should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Editorial Policy, Corrections Policy and Sponsored Content & Advertising Policy.

About This Website

Jonathan Keiler is an independent online publication featuring content across subjects including:

Business
Technology
Home and property
Health and wellbeing
Education and careers
Arts and culture

The website may publish:

Articles
Guides
Listicles
Interviews
Reviews
Profiles
Community features
Brand mentions
Sponsored content
Advertising

Content is provided primarily for general information and editorial purposes.

Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing, browsing or otherwise using the website, you confirm that:

You have read these Terms of Use
You agree to comply with them
You are legally capable of entering into this agreement
You will use the website lawfully

Where you use the website on behalf of a business or organisation, you confirm that you have authority to accept these terms on its behalf.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use when:

Website services change
New features are introduced
Commercial arrangements change
Legal requirements develop
Editorial practices are updated

The latest version published on this page will apply.

Continued use of the website after an update means that you accept the revised terms.

Permitted Use

You may use the website for lawful personal, professional and informational purposes.

You may:

Read published content
Share links to articles
Quote short extracts with appropriate attribution
Contact us through available forms
Submit legitimate editorial enquiries
Report errors or concerns
Use information for reasonable private research

Any use must comply with applicable law and these terms.

Prohibited Use

You must not use the website:

For unlawful or fraudulent activity
To distribute malware or harmful code
To interfere with website security
To gain unauthorised access
To overload or disrupt the website
To scrape content excessively
To impersonate another person
To submit false information
To harass contributors, readers or featured parties
To infringe intellectual-property rights
To publish defamatory or abusive material
To conceal a commercial relationship when submitting content
To collect personal information without permission

You must not attempt to bypass technical measures used to protect the website.

Automated Access and Scraping

You must not use automated tools to copy, extract, index or republish substantial parts of the website without prior written permission.

This includes:

Bots
Crawlers
Scrapers
Data-mining tools
Automated content-generation systems
Bulk-download tools

Limited automated access by legitimate search engines may be permitted.

We reserve the right to restrict or block automated activity that affects website performance, security or intellectual-property rights.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original content are owned by or licensed to Jonathan Keiler.

This may include:

Written content
Headlines
Page layouts
Graphics
Logos
Branding
Illustrations
Original photography
Videos
Audio
Website design

These materials may be protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual-property laws.

Limited Permission to Share

You may share links to publicly available pages.

You may also quote a reasonable short extract where:

The quotation is accurate
The source is clearly credited
A link to the original page is provided where practical
The extract is not used misleadingly
The use is lawful

This permission does not allow you to reproduce complete articles or substantial portions of the website.

Uses Requiring Permission

Prior written permission may be required to:

Republish an article
Reproduce a substantial extract
Translate content for publication
Use content in a commercial product
Add articles to a paid database
Reproduce original graphics
Use branding or logos
Train or populate a commercial content system
Syndicate content
Remove attribution

Permission may be refused or made subject to conditions or fees.

Third-Party Intellectual Property

Some content may include material supplied or owned by third parties.

This may include:

Photographs
Artwork
Logos
Screenshots
Quotations
Videos
Product images
Contributor content

Third-party material remains subject to the rights of its owner.

Publication on this website does not automatically give others permission to reproduce it.

User Submissions

You may be able to submit:

Contact messages
Corrections
Article ideas
Contributor proposals
Interview responses
Images
Guest articles
Business information
Comments or feedback

You are responsible for everything you submit.

You confirm that your submission:

Is accurate to the best of your knowledge
Does not infringe copyright
Does not violate privacy rights
Is not defamatory
Is not unlawful
Does not contain malicious code
Does not include confidential information you lack permission to share
Does not falsely represent a commercial relationship

Rights Granted for Submitted Content

When you submit content for possible publication, you grant us permission to:

Review it
Edit it
Format it
Publish it
Promote it
Reproduce it on the website
Use reasonable extracts on social media or newsletters
Store it for editorial and administrative purposes

Unless a separate agreement states otherwise, this permission is non-exclusive.

You remain responsible for ensuring that you have the rights needed to grant this permission.

No Guarantee of Publication

Submitting material does not guarantee that it will be published.

We may:

Decline submissions
Request revisions
Remove promotional claims
Reject unsuitable links
Add disclosures
Edit for clarity
Delay publication
Remove content later

We do not have to provide a reason for every editorial decision.

Contributor Responsibility

Contributors are responsible for the accuracy and legality of their submissions.

Contributors must not knowingly provide:

Fabricated quotations
False credentials
Plagiarised content
Misleading statistics
Copyright-infringing images
Undisclosed sponsored content
False testimonials
Invented personal experiences
Defamatory statements

We may remove material and restrict future submissions where these standards are breached.

Interviews and Quotations

Interview participants should provide genuine responses in their own name or with appropriate authority.

Responses may be edited for:

Grammar
Clarity
Length
Repetition
Formatting

Editing should not materially change the intended meaning.

We do not guarantee that every answer or quotation submitted will be published.

Accuracy of Information

We aim to take reasonable care when publishing information.

However, we do not guarantee that all content will always be:

Complete
Current
Error-free
Suitable for every purpose
Available without interruption

Information may become outdated after publication.

Readers should verify important information independently before relying on it.

No Professional Advice

Content is provided for general information.

It is not a substitute for advice from a suitably qualified professional.

This applies especially to information concerning:

Health
Rehabilitation
Law
Finance
Tax
Property
Construction
Employment
Education
Regulation
Business decisions

You should obtain appropriate professional advice where needed.

Reviews and Opinions

Reviews, comparisons, rankings and recommendations may reflect editorial judgement at the time of publication.

They are not guarantees that:

A product will suit every user
A service will produce a particular outcome
A business will remain available
Pricing will remain unchanged
Every alternative has been considered
Another user will have the same experience

Editorial opinions may change as new information becomes available.

External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites.

These links may provide access to:

Businesses
Products
Services
Booking systems
Social media
Research
External publications
Affiliate offers

We do not control third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their:

Content
Accuracy
Security
Availability
Pricing
Terms
Privacy practices
Subsequent changes

Following an external link is at your own discretion.

Purchases and Transactions

Where you purchase a product or service from a third party linked from this website, the transaction is between you and that third party.

We are not normally responsible for:

Payment processing
Delivery
Refunds
Product quality
Service performance
Contract disputes
Customer support
Warranties

You should review the third party’s terms before completing a transaction.

Affiliate Relationships

Some links may be affiliate links.

We may receive a commission or other benefit when a reader completes a qualifying action.

The use of an affiliate link does not create a contractual relationship between you and Jonathan Keiler for the underlying product or service.

Website Availability

We aim to keep the website accessible, but we do not guarantee continuous availability.

Access may be interrupted because of:

Maintenance
Technical faults
Hosting issues
Security incidents
Third-party failures
Network problems
Events outside our control

We may suspend, withdraw or change all or part of the website without notice.

Security

We take reasonable steps to maintain website security.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.

You are responsible for:

Using secure devices
Protecting passwords
Keeping software updated
Avoiding suspicious downloads
Checking external links
Maintaining your own backups

You must not misuse the website by introducing malicious or harmful material.

Privacy and Personal Data

Personal information is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

Cookies and similar technologies are addressed in our Cookie Policy.

By submitting information through the website, you confirm that the information is accurate and that you have permission to provide it.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for loss arising from:

Reliance on general website content
Outdated information
Use of external websites
Third-party products or services
Website interruption
Data loss
Security incidents outside our reasonable control
Decisions made without suitable professional advice
Indirect or consequential loss

Nothing in these terms excludes liability where exclusion would be unlawful.

Business Users

Where you use the website for business purposes, we are not liable for:

Loss of profit
Loss of revenue
Loss of business
Loss of opportunity
Loss of anticipated savings
Loss of goodwill
Business interruption
Indirect commercial loss

You should carry out your own due diligence before making business decisions.

Consumer Rights

Nothing in these terms is intended to remove any legal rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Mandatory consumer protections continue to apply where relevant.

Indemnity

Where permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for loss, claims or costs arising from:

Your unlawful use of the website
Your breach of these terms
Content you submit
Your infringement of another person’s rights
False or misleading information supplied by you

This provision does not apply where responsibility cannot legally be imposed.

Suspension or Termination

We may restrict or terminate access where we reasonably believe that a user:

Has breached these terms
Has attempted unauthorised access
Has interfered with the website
Has submitted unlawful material
Has abused forms or contact channels
Has engaged in threatening or harassing behaviour
Has infringed intellectual-property rights

We may also block automated or suspicious traffic.

Reporting Copyright Concerns

To report alleged copyright infringement, contact us through the Contact page.

Include:

Your name and contact details
Identification of the protected work
The page containing the disputed material
An explanation of your rights
Supporting evidence
The action requested

Knowingly submitting a false copyright claim may have legal consequences.

Reporting Other Concerns

You may contact us regarding:

Factual errors
Privacy concerns
Defamatory material
Misleading sponsorship disclosures
Unauthorised images
Security issues
Unlawful content

Please provide the relevant page address and a clear explanation.

Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.

No Waiver

If we do not enforce a provision immediately, this does not mean that we waive the right to enforce it later.

Transfer of Rights

We may transfer our rights and responsibilities under these terms as part of a transfer, restructuring or sale of the website.

You may not transfer your rights under these terms without prior written consent.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales, unless mandatory law requires otherwise.

The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction, subject to any legal rights that allow a consumer to bring proceedings elsewhere.

Contacting Us

Questions about these Terms of Use can be submitted through the Contact page.

Please include enough information for us to understand your enquiry.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use periodically.

The latest version published on this page will apply.

Last updated: July 2026