Website Terms
Terms and conditions
These terms govern your use of paulcooke.blog. By using this site, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, please do not use the site.
1. Site access
You can access most of this site without registering. Some areas (e.g., submitting a story) require you to provide an email address – this is covered by my Privacy Policy.
2. Use of website
You may read, print, and download extracts for your personal, non‑commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you credit Paul Cooke as the source. For full details, see my Copyright Notice.
You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content without my prior written permission, except as permitted under the Copyright Notice.
You may not use automated systems (e.g., scrapers, bots) to access the site for the purpose of extracting data without my permission.
3. Site uptime
I aim to keep the site available 24/7, but downtime may occur due to maintenance, server issues, or other technical reasons. I am not liable for any unavailability.
4. Visitor conduct
If you submit material via my contact forms, that information is handled in accordance with my Privacy Policy. I do not claim ownership of your personal stories – you retain control, and nothing is published without your explicit permission.
You must not post or send any material that:
- you do not have the right to send
- is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise unlawful in the United Kingdom
- contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
I will co‑operate with law enforcement or court orders requiring disclosure of any person posting material in breach of these terms.
5. Links to and from other websites
I may link to third‑party websites for your convenience. I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Accessing them is at your own risk.
You may link to my site provided you do so in a fair and legal way that does not damage my reputation or imply endorsement where none exists. I reserve the right to withdraw linking permission at any time.
6. Disclaimer
I take reasonable care to ensure the information on this site is accurate, but I do not guarantee its completeness or correctness. Content may be updated or corrected without notice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, I exclude all implied warranties and conditions.
7. Exclusion of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from your use of the site, including loss of data, revenue, or reputation.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by my negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.
8. Governing jurisdiction
These terms are governed by English law. Any dispute arising from them shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
9. My details
I’m Paul Cooke. You can contact me via my contact page.
Last updated: September 2026