Terms of Use

Last updated:  16.08.21

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the www.amiddleagedlondoner.com website (the “Site”) operated Susan Sandford Smith trading as A middle-aged Londoner (“me”, “I”, or “my”).

By using my  Site you accept these Terms of Use

Your access to and use of my Site is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who wish to access or use my Site. By accessing or using my Site you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you disagree with any part of these Terms then you do not have permission to access or continue using my Site.

Other terms that may apply to you

These Terms of Use refer to the following additional terms, which also apply to your use of my Site:

●        My Privacy Notice, which sets out how I use, store and process your personal data;

●        My Cookie Policy, which sets out information about the cookies on my Site.

I may make changes to these Terms of Use

I may amend these Terms of Use from time to time. Every time you wish to use my Site, please check these Terms of Use to ensure you understand the Terms of Use that apply at that time. If a revision of these terms is material, I will provide at least a month’s notice prior to any new Terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at my sole discretion. By continuing to access or use my Site after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you are no longer authorised to use my Site.

I may suspend or withdraw my Site

My Site is made available free of charge.

I do not guarantee that my Site, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. I may suspend, withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of my Site at my sole discretion. I will try to give you reasonable notice of any suspension or withdrawal.

You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access my Site through your internet connection are aware of these Terms of Use and other applicable terms and conditions, and that they comply with them.

My  intellectual property rights

My Site and its original content, features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of A middle-aged Londoner and its licensors. My Site is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of England. My trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of A middle-aged Londoner.

You must not modify any paper or digital copies of any materials that you have printed off or downloaded in any way from my Site, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.

You must not use any part of the content on my Site for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from me or my  licensors. Any use of any part of the content on my Site for personal purposes (e.g. to share on personal social media accounts) will only be permitted if my  status (A midde-aged Londoner) and that of any identified contributors such as the authors, illustrators and/or photographers of the content on my  Site are acknowledged and credited.

If you print off, copy or download any part of my Site in breach of these Terms of Use, your right to use my Site will cease immediately and you must, at my option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

I am not responsible for websites I link to

Where my Site contains links to other Sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. Such links and any information obtained from them should not be interpreted as approval by me.

I have no control over the content of those websites or resources.

User-generated content

This Site may include information and materials uploaded by other users of the Site, in response to posts and in the comments section.  Any information and materials uploaded must be in good taste and free of inappropriate language and/or any content promoting bigotry, racism or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

This information and these materials will be moderated by me and removed if it breaches my Terms of Use.  I reserve the right to do this at my sole discretion. The views expressed by other users on my Site do not represent my views or values.

How to raise a complaint about content uploaded on my Site or any questions about my Terms of Use

Please contact me on susie@amiddleagedlondoner.com.

Limitation of liability

I do not exclude or limit in any way my liability to you where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by my negligence or the negligence of my employees, agents or subcontractors and for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

If you are a business:

●        I exclude all implied conditions, warranties, representations or other terms that may apply to my Site or any content on it.

●        I will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising from or in connection with:

●        use of, or inability to use, my Site; or

●        use of or reliance on any content displayed on my Site.

●        In particular, I will not be liable for:

●        loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;

●        business interruption;

●        loss of anticipated savings;

●        loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or

●        any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

Do not rely on information on this Site

The content on my Site is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on my Site.

Although I make reasonable efforts to update the information on my  Site, I make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that the content on my Site is accurate, complete or up to date.

How I may use your personal information

I will comply with my Data Protection responsibilities under UK Data Protection laws. I will only use your personal information as set out in my Privacy Notice.

Rules about linking to my Site

You may link to my home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage my reputation or take advantage of it.

You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on my part where none exists.

I reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

The website in which you are linking must comply in all respects with the content standards set out above.

If you wish to link to or make any use of content on my Site other than that set out above, please contact susie@amiddleagedlondoner.com.

Which country's laws apply to any disputes?

These Terms of Use, their subject matter and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. I agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

How to contact me:

Please email susie@amiddleagedlondoner.com for any enquiries.