Terms of Service

Last Updated: 1st may 2025

Welcome to Kent Business Newsletter (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, newsletters, advertising services, and any other related platforms we operate (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must stop using the Services immediately.

  1. Who We Are

Kent Business Newsletter is a UK-based digital content platform delivering business news, features, and promotional opportunities for businesses and professionals in Kent.

Our contact details:

Website: www.kentbusinessnewsletter.co.uk

  1. Scope of These Terms

These Terms apply to:

  • Access and use of our website and newsletters

  • Engagement with our social media or community features

  • Use of free and paid advertising or promotional services

  • Submissions of content (e.g. listings, news, events)

  • Participation in any surveys, giveaways, or competitions

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date above and may notify you by email or on the website. Continued use of our Services means you accept the revised Terms.

  1. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years old (or have permission from a parent or guardian)

  • Agree to these Terms

  • Provide accurate and lawful information when submitting forms or content

  1. Intellectual Property and Content

a) Our Content

All content on the Services - including text, graphics, design, images, logos, code, articles, and layout - belongs to Kent Business Newsletter or its partners and is protected under UK copyright and trademark law.

You may view and share content for personal or internal business use. You may not:

  • Copy, download, republish, or modify any content

  • Sell or distribute our content without permission

  • Misrepresent our branding, trademarks, or editorial identity

b) User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (e.g. business listings, news, event info, comments), you agree that:

  • You have full rights to the content

  • Your content does not infringe copyright, data protection, or other UK laws

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, publish, display, and adapt your content across our Services and promotional materials

We reserve the right to edit or remove content for any reason, especially if it violates these Terms.

  1. Behaviour and Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

  • Submit defamatory, obscene, offensive, or misleading content

  • Harass or abuse others

  • Share malicious software or engage in unauthorised data harvesting

  • Attempt to breach the security of our systems

  • Use our Services to promote illegal activity

  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your business

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban users who violate this section.

  1. Subscriptions and Advertising Services

a) Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to the Kent Business Newsletter, you consent to receive business news and updates by email. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the newsletter service at any time.

b) Paid Promotions and Listings

We may offer paid options for:

  • Sponsored business listings

  • Event or job promotions

  • Sponsored editorial or feature content

  • Social media promotion packages

If you use these services, you agree that:

  • All pricing is displayed in GBP (£) and subject to VAT (if applicable)

  • You’ll pay any charges promptly using our approved payment provider

  • We may reject content that doesn’t meet our editorial or advertising guidelines

  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis in line with UK Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013

Content that breaches UK advertising standards or these Terms may be removed without refund.

  1. Promotions, Competitions, and Surveys

From time to time, we may run competitions, surveys or giveaways. These may have their own rules, which you must read and agree to in order to participate. In general:

  • Entries must be genuine and lawful

  • Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternatives are available

  • We may publicly announce winners (name, business, location)

  • You may be disqualified if we suspect misuse or cheating

All promotions are governed by UK law and our editorial discretion.

  1. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Services may link to third-party websites or include third-party content (e.g. curated news, sponsored articles, or adverts). We are not responsible for:

  • The accuracy of third-party content

  • External site availability or security

  • Third-party privacy or cookie policies

You access third-party content at your own risk.

  1. Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability

We provide the Services “as is” and do not guarantee that:

  • Our content is always accurate or up to date

  • The Services will be uninterrupted or free of errors

  • Promotional offers or features will always remain available

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, Kent Business Newsletter shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses

  • Business interruption, lost profits or data

  • Content or conduct of third-party users or advertisers

Our total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the last 6 months (if anything). Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or excludes liability for death, personal injury, or fraud.

  1. Data Protection and Privacy

We comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. By using the Services, you consent to our handling of personal data.

We use cookies to improve the site.

  1. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if you violate these Terms or use our Services in a way that harms others or disrupts our platform.

You may stop using the Services at any time. To request deletion of your data, email us at [email protected].

  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from them will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer, you may also use the UK Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

  1. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, contact: Kent Business Newsletter [email protected]