Terms of Use

By using The Felixstowe Barnacle website at https://felixstowebarnacle.co.uk ("the site"), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. About the Site

The Felixstowe Barnacle is a local events directory covering Felixstowe and the Suffolk Coast. It lists events submitted by organisers and discovered through public sources. The site is operated from the United Kingdom.

2. Accuracy of Information

We aim to keep event listings accurate and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee that every listing is correct, complete, or current. Event details — including dates, times, venues, and ticket prices — can change without notice. Always check with the event organiser or venue before attending.

We are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by relying on information on this site.

3. Event Submissions

When you submit an event, you confirm that:

• You have the authority to submit the event on behalf of the organiser.
• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• The event does not promote illegal activity, hate speech, or content that is harmful, misleading, or defamatory.
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish the event details on the site and in the newsletter.

We reserve the right to reject, edit, or remove any submission at our discretion and without notice.

4. Intellectual Property

The content on this site — including text, design, and editorial copy — is owned by or licensed to The Felixstowe Barnacle. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish it without our written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

Event details submitted by organisers remain the property of the organiser. By submitting, you grant us the licence described in section 3.

5. External Links

The site contains links to third-party websites, including event booking pages and organiser websites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Links are provided for convenience only.

6. Newsletter

The Barnacle newsletter is sent to subscribers who have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. We will not send you marketing communications without your consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Felixstowe Barnacle is not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content. This includes, but is not limited to, loss arising from inaccurate event listings, cancelled events, or third-party websites.

Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

8. Acceptable Use

You must not use the site to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent event listings.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its infrastructure.
• Scrape or harvest data from the site in a way that disrupts its operation.
• Transmit spam, malware, or any harmful content.

We reserve the right to block access to the site for any user who breaches these terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact

For any questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].