Terms and Conditions of Use

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

1.1. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("User", "you"), and the operators of the website www.onebritabroad.co.uk ("the Website", "we", "us", "our"), concerning your access to and use of the Website and any related media channels or platforms.

1.2. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms. If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Website and must discontinue use immediately.

1.3. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms at any time and for any reason. We will alert you to any changes by updating the "Effective Date" of these Terms. You waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. "Content": Refers to all text, articles, research, analysis, data, graphics, photographs, videos, audio, user interfaces, trademarks, logos, and computer code, including but not limited to the design, structure, selection, and arrangement of such material, contained on the Website.

2.2. "Donations": Refers to any voluntary financial contributions made by Users via third-party services, such as 'Buy Me A Coffee', for the purpose of supporting the operational costs of the Website.

2.3. "Intellectual Property Rights": Refers to all intellectual property rights, including copyright and related rights, in and to the Content, as protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA) and other applicable UK and international laws and conventions.

2.4. "Malicious Use": Refers to any use of the Content or the Website that is intended to defame, harass, intimidate, bring into disrepute, or otherwise cause harm to the Website, its operators, or any third party.

2.5. "Monetised Account": Refers to any third-party website, social media profile, video channel, blog, or any other platform that generates revenue, whether directly or indirectly, including but not limited to platforms featuring advertising, soliciting donations, selling merchandise, or promoting paid subscriptions.

2.6. "Prohibited Use": Refers to any use of the Website or its Content that is not expressly permitted under the terms of the licence granted in Clause 5.

3. NATURE OF THE WEBSITE

3.1. The User acknowledges and accepts that the Website is operated on a voluntary, non-commercial basis. It is not a registered company, a charity, a sole trader, or any other form of formal legal entity.

3.2. Any Donations received are understood by the User to be voluntary gifts intended to offset the operational costs associated with maintaining the Website, such as web hosting fees, domain name registration, and software subscriptions. Donations do not constitute payment for goods or services and do not create a commercial relationship.

3.3. Disclaimer of Accuracy: The Website presents information and perspectives which may not be covered by other media outlets. Whilst we endeavour to be accurate, the User accepts that human error may lead to inaccuracies. The Content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

4.1. Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its Content are our proprietary property. All right, title, and interest in and to the Content are reserved by us and protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and other relevant UK and international intellectual property conventions.

5. LICENCE TO USE WEBSITE

5.1. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Website and its Content strictly for your personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms.

5.2. You are expressly permitted to share direct hyperlinks to the Website's pages, provided that such sharing does not frame our Website, misrepresent the Content's origin, or imply an endorsement where none exists.

6. PROHIBITED USES

6.1. You may not access or use the Website for any purpose other than that for which we make it available. The Website may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavours unless they have been specifically authorised by us in writing.

6.2. As a User of the Website, you agree not to:

• a. Systematically retrieve, scrape, or copy Content from the Website to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, database, or directory without our express written permission.
• b. Republish, reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, rent, or otherwise exploit our Content, in whole or in part, on any other platform, particularly a Monetised Account.
• c. Use our Content for any Malicious or Vindictive purpose.
• d. Misrepresent, distort, or present our Content out of its original context in a way that alters its intended meaning.
• e. Use any information obtained from the Website to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
• f. Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Website.
• g. Use our Content to create derivative works without our express prior authorisation.

7. BREACH OF TERMS AND ENFORCEMENT

7.1. Any Prohibited Use of our Content constitutes a material breach of these Terms and an infringement of our Intellectual Property Rights.

7.2. In the event of such a breach, we reserve the full right to pursue all available legal remedies. These remedies include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

• a. Copyright Enforcement: We will enforce our copyright vigorously under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. For infringements hosted on international platforms, particularly those based in the United States, we may also utilise the notice and takedown procedures established by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or equivalent local legislation to ensure the swift removal of our Content.
• b. Register of Breaches ("Rogues Hall of Fame"): As a consequence of breaching these Terms, we reserve the right to publicly document the breach. This may include publishing the name of the infringing individual or entity and the details of the infringing platform. By using this Website, you acknowledge this potential consequence and agree that such a factual record of your breach of these binding Terms does not constitute harassment or defamation.
• c. Legal Proceedings: We reserve the right to commence legal proceedings to seek injunctive relief, damages for infringement, an account of profits, and the recovery of our full legal costs.

8. CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

8.1. We are committed to correcting factual inaccuracies. If you believe any Content on the Website is inaccurate, you must contact us exclusively via the Telegram handle @HitchensGhost.

8.2. For a correction request to be considered, you must provide clear and verifiable evidence to substantiate your claim. We are under no obligation to act upon claims that are unsubstantiated, vexatious, or submitted through any channel other than the one specified. We accept no liability for messages not received or seen via any other method.

9. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10. INDEMNITY

10.1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our volunteers and contributors, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable legal costs and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your use of the Website; (2) your breach of these Terms; or (3) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to Intellectual Property Rights.

11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

11.1. These Terms and all matters arising from or connected with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

11.2. You irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

12.1. Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any policies posted by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us.

12.2. Waiver: Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.

12.3. Severability: If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is deemed severable and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

12.4. Relationship: Nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to create a joint venture, partnership, employment, or principal-agent relationship between you and us.