Terms of Use – UK Politics Decoded

About This Website

UK Politics Decoded publishes plain English news, policy explainers, civic guides, and opinion pieces on UK politics and public affairs. The platform is editorially independent, unaffiliated with any political party or commercial interest, and regulated by IMPRESS, the UK's only press regulator recognised under the Royal Charter framework established following the Leveson Inquiry.

Publisher and Responsible Editor: Liam Gibbins, Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Contact: contact@ukpoliticsdecoded.uk

Not Professional Advice

All content on this website is published for public interest journalism and civic information purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, financial advice, medical advice, tax guidance, or any other form of regulated professional advice.

Readers should not act on any information published here without first seeking independent professional guidance appropriate to their circumstances. UK Politics Decoded accepts no liability for decisions made in reliance on content published on this site.

Where articles cover legislation, government policy, or public health, they are explanatory in nature. They do not replace formal legal or regulatory guidance.

Intellectual Property

All original content on this website including articles, guides, policy proposals, images, and site design is the copyright of UK Politics Decoded unless otherwise stated, and is protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

You may quote short extracts from our content for the purposes of commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that:

• The source is clearly attributed to UK Politics Decoded with a link to the original article.
• The extract is not used in a way that misrepresents the original meaning.
• The use falls within fair dealing under UK copyright law.

You may not reproduce full articles, republish our content on other platforms, or use our content for commercial purposes without our express written permission. To request syndication or licensing, contact us at contact@ukpoliticsdecoded.uk.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or likely to bring UK Politics Decoded into disrepute. Specifically, you must not:

• Use our content to spread misinformation or misrepresent our editorial positions.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its underlying infrastructure.
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content at a scale that disrupts site performance.
• Use our name, logo, or branding in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation without permission.

Third Party Links and Services

Articles on this site routinely link to external sources including GOV.UK, Parliament.uk, legislation.gov.uk, ONS, and other authoritative public bodies. These links are provided for verification and further reading.

UK Politics Decoded is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external websites. A link from this site does not constitute an endorsement of the linked organisation or its views. External sites have their own terms of use and privacy policies, which you should review separately.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

UK Politics Decoded processes minimal personal data. We do not run user accounts, display advertising, or use behavioural tracking. Full details of how we handle data and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018 are set out in our Privacy Policy.

To exercise any of your data rights including access, rectification, erasure, or objection contact us at contact@ukpoliticsdecoded.uk.

Regulatory Compliance

UK Politics Decoded is regulated by IMPRESS under the Royal Charter framework for press self regulation. Our editorial standards, complaints procedure, and corrections policy are published in our Standards Hub.

We operate under the following regulatory and legal frameworks:

• IMPRESS Standards Code - governing accuracy, fairness, privacy, and public interest journalism.
• Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR - governing the handling of personal data.
• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 - governing intellectual property rights.
• Defamation Act 2013 - governing responsible publication.

Corrections and Complaints

We are committed to accuracy. If you believe something we have published is inaccurate, misleading, or in breach of the IMPRESS Standards Code, you can raise a complaint through our formal process, which is set out on our Complaints page.

Complaints unresolved at publisher level may be escalated to IMPRESS for independent adjudication.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from your use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate or in applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were last made. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Significant changes will be noted on our Standards Hub.

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