Welcome to WordPatch.co.uk. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, content and services. By using WordPatch.co.uk, you confirm that you accept these terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Website access and permitted use
We grant you a limited, non-transferable licence to access WordPatch.co.uk for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any part of the site without our prior written permission. You agree not to use the site for any unlawful purpose or in a way that could damage, disable, overburden or impair our services. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access at any time without notice.
Intellectual property
All content on WordPatch.co.uk — including articles, images, graphics, logos, video, audio, datasets and code — is owned by or licensed to Patchwork Digital Media Ltd., unless otherwise stated. Content is protected by UK and international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, republish or redistribute content without our express permission. For information about reporting alleged copyright infringement, please see our Copyright & Takedown Policy.
User comments and community submissions
Where we allow comments or other user-generated content, you are solely responsible for your contributions. You must not post anything that is defamatory, abusive, obscene, infringing, illegal or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to moderate, edit or remove any user content at our discretion. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce and display that content in connection with the site. For details on how we handle personal data in comments, see our Privacy Policy.
Submissions (pitches, press releases, books for review, etc.)
When you submit material to WordPatch.co.uk — including pitches, press releases, books for review, product samples or story tips — you retain full copyright ownership of your work. Submission does not transfer or assign any intellectual property rights to us. Our editorial use of your submission is strictly limited to coverage, review, attribution, embedding or promotion that is directly connected to the relevant book, author, product, service or story. For full details, please see our Submissions Policy. We are not obliged to publish, acknowledge or return any submitted material.
Limitations of liability
WordPatch.co.uk and Patchwork Digital Media Ltd. provide the site and its content on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.
External links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not imply endorsement by WordPatch.co.uk of the linked site or its content. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices or availability of such sites. Some links on our site are affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. All affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with UK advertising regulations. See our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
Editorial disclaimers
All content published on WordPatch.co.uk is for general informational, educational and editorial purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal, financial, academic or professional advice. You should not rely on any content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of any content. Editorial decisions are independent and never determined by commercial or sponsor relationships; sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled. For more about our editorial standards, see Editorial Policy and Ownership & Funding.
Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, or wish to report a breach, please contact our legal team at legal@wordpatch.co.uk or via our Contact page. For complaints concerning editorial content, see our Complaints Procedure.
Related policies
These Terms of Use should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use and protect your personal data, and how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Last updated: 1 July 2025