These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of readingwire.co.uk (the “Website”), a digital news publication operated by Prism House Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in England & Wales (company number 16629483), with its registered office at 12 Hatton Garden, 4th Floor, London EC1N 8AN, United Kingdom. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Website Access and Permitted Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial, informational and journalistic purposes. You agree not to:
- Republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission from Prism House Media Ltd.
- Use any automated means (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access, collect, or copy data from the Website, except with our express written consent.
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website, including introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or systems.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access at any time, without notice, for any breach of these Terms or applicable law.
2. Intellectual Property
All content published on readingwire.co.uk — including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphics, video, audio, data, headlines, logos, and design elements — is owned by or licensed to Prism House Media Ltd. and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent. Unauthorised use may result in legal action.
If you believe content on this Website infringes your copyright, please see our Copyright & Takedown Policy for instructions on how to submit a notice.
3. User Comments and Community Submissions
Where readingwire.co.uk offers commenting or user submission features, you may contribute content provided it is lawful, civil, and relevant. You retain ownership of your submissions but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to publish, display, and distribute them on the Website and related platforms. You agree not to submit:
- Defamatory, abusive, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory material.
- Content that impersonates any person or entity, or misrepresents your affiliation.
- Spam, advertising, or promotional content unrelated to the article’s subject.
- Material that infringes any third-party intellectual property or privacy rights.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user content at our sole discretion, without obligation to provide notice. We are not responsible for the views expressed by users.
4. Limitations of Liability
readingwire.co.uk provides content for general informational and journalistic purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Prism House Media Ltd. and its employees, editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.
This includes, but is not limited to, reliance on content for financial, medical, legal, or professional decisions. We expressly disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
5. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These links do not imply endorsement, approval, or investigation by Prism House Media Ltd. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked site. Where we include affiliate links, they are clearly disclosed in accordance with our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
6. Editorial Disclaimers
All editorial content on readingwire.co.uk is for general informational and journalistic purposes only. It does not constitute medical, financial, legal, or professional advice. You should seek appropriate independent professional advice before taking any action based on content from this Website. Advertorial, sponsored, and commercial content is clearly labelled and never influences editorial decisions. For further details, see our Sponsored Content Policy.
7. Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England & Wales. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.
8. Contact
For legal inquiries, complaints, or correspondence regarding these Terms, please contact our legal team at legal@readingwire.co.uk. You may also write to us at: Legal Department, Prism House Media Ltd., 12 Hatton Garden, 4th Floor, London EC1N 8AN, United Kingdom. General contact details are available on our Contact page.
9. Relation to Other Policies
These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which govern how we collect, use, and store your personal data. Additional policies governing our editorial standards, including our Editorial Policy, Corrections Policy, and Fact-Checking Policy, are available on our Website and form part of these Terms by reference.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, operational practice, or the scope of our services. You are responsible for reviewing the Terms periodically. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. The most current version will always be available at /terms-of-use/.
Last updated: 1 January 2025