Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms
Your access to and use of the North Staffordshire Press & Academics (“the Website”) is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. You must not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. By using the Website, you fully accept these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Website immediately.

2. Advice
The content of the Website is for general information only and does not constitute professional advice. It should not be relied upon when making or refraining from making decisions.

3. Changes to the Website
We reserve the right to:

  • Change or remove (temporarily or permanently) the Website or any part of it without notice, and you agree that we shall not be liable for any such changes or removals.
  • Change these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Website following changes shall be deemed acceptance of the updated Terms.

4. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may include links to third-party websites controlled by others. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or availability of any such sites.

5. Copyright & Intellectual Property

  • All copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including design, text, graphics, and logos) are owned by or licensed to North Staffordshire Press & Academics, unless otherwise stated.
  • Content may only be accessed, downloaded, or printed for personal, non-commercial use. It must not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, or distributed without our prior written consent.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • The Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
  • We are not liable for any indirect or consequential losses, including (without limitation) loss of business, profits, or data, arising from use of the Website.
  • We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or harmful components.
  • Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

7. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless North Staffordshire Press & Academics and its employees/agents from all claims, damages, and expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

8. Severance
If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England & Wales, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.

Last updated: 24th September 2025

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