What do these terms mean for you?
This page sets out the rules for using UKBullet.uk. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please stop using the site immediately. These terms are designed to protect both you and the publication, and they apply to all visitors, readers, and contributors.
UKBullet.uk is provided for general informational and journalistic purposes only. You may browse, read, and share links to our articles for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including copying, republishing, or distributing substantial portions of our content, requires our prior written permission. Automated scraping or data mining is not permitted without explicit consent.
Can I share or republish content from UKBullet?
All content on UKBullet.uk – including text, images, graphics, videos, and data – is owned by Valletta Wharf Media Limited or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You are welcome to share individual articles via social media or by linking to them, provided you do not misrepresent the source or the content. If you wish to republish, syndicate, or reproduce any content beyond brief quotations, please contact our legal team at legal@ukbullet.uk.
We take copyright violations seriously. If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes infringement, please refer to our copyright takedown policy for instructions on submitting a notice.
What about comments and community submissions?
UKBullet.uk may offer opportunities for readers to submit comments, letters, or other community content. When you contribute, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, edit, or remove your submission at our discretion. You are solely responsible for your contributions and must ensure they do not violate any law or the rights of others. We reserve the right to moderate or remove any content that we consider defamatory, abusive, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate.
By submitting content, you agree that we may use your name and submission in connection with the publication. If you have a concern about a comment or submission, please contact our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Martin Hale at martin.hale@ukbullet.uk.
How this works in practice
Imagine you are a university student writing a research paper on UK energy policy. You want to quote a paragraph from an explainer by Dominic Shaw and share the article with your classmates via a private course forum. That is perfectly fine: you may quote a short excerpt as long as you credit UKBullet.uk and provide a link to the original article. However, if you wanted to take the entire article, republish it on your own website, and monetise it through ads, that would require our written permission and possibly a licence fee. This example illustrates the distinction between reasonable personal use and commercial republication.
What is the publication’s liability?
UKBullet.uk provides content for general informational and journalistic purposes only. It is not intended as medical, financial, legal, or professional advice. We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Valletta Wharf Media Limited disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.
We are not responsible for the content of external websites that we link to, nor for any products or services advertised on the site. Your use of any third-party links is at your own risk. The editorial team – under Editor-in-Chief Eleanor Price – takes reasonable care in source review and fact-checking, as detailed in our editorial policy and fact-checking policy.
Who owns and operates UKBullet?
UKBullet.uk is operated by Valletta Wharf Media Limited, a private company limited by shares registered in Malta (company number C 85603). The registered office is Office 12, Valletta Buildings, South Street, Valletta VLT 1103. Although the operating company is based in Malta, editorial coverage is focused on UK audiences and UK-related subjects. These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Malta, and any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Malta. For full details on ownership and funding, see our ownership and funding disclosure.
Where can I find more information?
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. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these terms, please contact our legal team at legal@ukbullet.uk. You may also reach us through our Contact page, or write to the registered office address above.
We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
In short
These Terms of Use set out the ground rules for accessing and using UKBullet.uk – they allow you to read, share links, and quote short excerpts for personal use, while protecting the intellectual property of Valletta Wharf Media Limited and the integrity of our journalism. If you stay within those boundaries, you are welcome here; if you have questions, please contact our legal team.