Effective Date: 4 July 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to LakeLandPost.co.uk ("LakeLandPost", "we", "our", or "us").
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, including all content, services, newsletters, and information made available through the website.
By accessing or using LakeLandPost.co.uk, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use this website.
2. ABOUT US
LakeLandPost is an independent online news publication covering the Lake District, Cumbria and surrounding areas (in the United Kingdom).
Our aim is to provide accurate, timely and impartial news, features, community information and local interest stories.
For enquiries, please contact: hello@lakelandpost.co.uk
3. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By using this website, you confirm that:
- You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.
- You will comply with these Terms.
- You will only use the website for lawful purposes.
- You accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
4. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
5. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
We aim to keep LakeLandPost available at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and reserve the right to suspend, withdraw or modify any part of the website without notice.
6. CONTENT DISCLAIMER
The information published on LakeLandPost is provided for general information purposes only.
Whilst we endeavour to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees regarding:
- completeness;
- accuracy;
- reliability;
- suitability;
- availability.
News develops rapidly and information may change after publication. Readers should independently verify important information before relying upon it.
7. EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE
LakeLandPost maintains editorial independence. Advertising partners, sponsors and affiliate relationships do not influence editorial decisions unless content is clearly identified as sponsored or promotional.
8. OPINION ARTICLES
Opinion pieces published on the website represent the views of the individual author.
They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of LakeLandPost.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise stated, all material published on this website is owned by or licensed to LakeLandPost.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Articles
- News reports
- Headlines
- Graphics
- Logos
- Branding
- Website design
- Source code
- Photography
- Videos
- Audio
- Databases
- All intellectual property rights are reserved.
10. PERMITTED USE
You may:
- Browse the website.
- Print articles for personal use.
- Share links via social media.
- Quote short extracts with appropriate attribution and a link back to the original article where applicable.
11. PROHIBITED USE
You must not:
- Copy entire articles without permission.
- Republish our content.
- Sell our content.
- Modify our content.
- Remove copyright notices.
- Scrape the website using automated software.
- Use bots without permission.
- Attempt unauthorised access.
- Introduce malware or viruses.
- Interfere with website security.
- Conduct denial-of-service attacks.
- Use our content to train artificial intelligence systems without our prior written consent.
12. COPY RIGHT
All copyright remains with LakeLandPost or the respective copyright owner.
Any unauthorised reproduction may constitute copyright infringement and may result in legal action.
13. TRADE MARKS
The LakeLandPost name, logo and branding are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
They may not be used without our written permission.
14. NEWS TIP AND SUBMISSIONS
We welcome confidential news tips.
By submitting information to us you confirm that:
- You have the right to submit it.
- It does not knowingly infringe another person's rights.
- It is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Submission of information does not guarantee publication.
15. USER MATERIAL
Where you voluntarily submit:
- Photographs
- Videos
- Documents
- Press releases
- Written material
You grant LakeLandPost a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to review, edit, publish and distribute that material in connection with our editorial activities.
16. CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES
Where requested, we will make reasonable efforts to protect confidential sources, subject to our legal obligations.
17. EXTERNAL LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for:
- Their content.
- Security.
- Privacy practices.
- Availability.
- Accuracy.
Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.
18. ADVERTISING
Advertisements appearing on LakeLandPost do not constitute endorsements.
Advertisers remain solely responsible for the products or services they promote.
19. AFFILIATE LINKS
Some articles may contain affiliate links. If you purchase products or services through these links we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions.
20. NEWS LETTER
Users subscribing to our newsletter agree to receive emails from LakeLandPost until they unsubscribe. Users may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
21. PRIVACY
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
22. COOKIES
This website uses cookies. Further information can be found in our Cookie Policy.
23. SECURITY
Although we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be free from:
- Viruses
- Malware
- Cyber attacks
- Technical faults
- Service interruptions
Users should ensure they maintain appropriate antivirus software.
24. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LLP shall not be liable for:
- Indirect losses.
- Consequential losses.
- Loss of profits.
- Loss of business.
- Loss of data.
- Reputational damage.
- Reliance placed upon information published on this website.
Nothing within these Terms excludes liability where it cannot legally be excluded under the laws of England and Wales.
25. INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LakeLandPost, its owners, employees and contributors from any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising from your misuse of the website or breach of these Terms.
26. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached or where necessary to protect the website, our users or our legal interests.
27. COMPLAINTS
If you believe any content published by LakeLandPost is inaccurate, defamatory or infringes your rights, please contact us with:
- Your name and contact details.
- The URL of the relevant content.
- Details of your complaint.
- Any supporting evidence.
We will review complaints in accordance with our editorial processes and applicable law.
28. COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS
If you believe content published on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us with evidence of ownership and details of the alleged infringement. We will investigate and take appropriate action where necessary.
29. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
30. JURISDICTION
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 and Wales.
31. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LakeLandPost regarding your use of the website.
33. CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
LakeLandPost
Website: https://www.lakelandpost.co.uk
Email: hello@lakelandpost.co.uk
Address: 124-128 City Road, London. EC1V 2NX
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