Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Last updated: 22 February 2026
These terms of service ("Terms") govern your use of the VPNews website at vpnews.co.uk (the "Site"), operated by VPNews Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales ("we", "us", "our"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site. We recommend that you print or save a copy of these Terms for your records.
2. About VPNews
VPNews is a UK-based digital news organisation specialising in court reporting, crime journalism, and public interest news. We are committed to accurate, fair, and independent journalism serving communities across England and Wales.
3. Use of Content
All content published on the Site — including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, page layout, and design — is the copyright of VPNews Ltd or its content licensors and is protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and international copyright laws.
You may not, without our prior written permission:
You may share links to articles and share content via the sharing functions provided on the Site. Short quotations with full attribution and a link back to the original article are permitted for the purposes of fair dealing under UK copyright law.
4. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
5. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the Site and its content — including trademarks, service marks, trade names, and domain names — are owned by or licensed to VPNews Ltd. The VPNews name, logo, and "Voice of the People" tagline are trademarks of VPNews Ltd. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our intellectual property.
6. Court Reporting
VPNews publishes court reports and coverage of legal proceedings. Users should be aware of the following:
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of England and Wales:
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other matter which cannot be excluded or limited under the laws of England and Wales.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VPNews Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by VPNews Ltd. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. We strongly advise you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on the Site with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Jurisdiction
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms, including any question regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
14. Contact Us
For legal enquiries regarding these Terms, please contact:
Email: legal@vpnews.co.uk
VPNews Ltd
London, United Kingdom