Effective Date: 10th June 2025
Website: http://www.ure-life.com | Magazine: Ure Life
In these terms and conditions, the following words shall bear the following meanings: “we”, “us” or “our” means Ure Life, an independently owned small business.
“website” means this website, ure-life.com and all redirects to ure-life.com including but not limited to ure-life.co.uk.
“social media” means all forms of the Ure Life social media channels, including but not limited to: Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok, and Linkedin. It also refers to any social media based groups including the Ure Life Community Facebook Group.
“magazine” means all forms of the print and online media publication, Ure Life, including smaller sections such as Ure Life Families.
These terms and conditions apply to the entire contents of the website and to any correspondence by e-mail or mail between us and you. Please read them carefully before using the website.
By accessing, sharing, using and/or registering with ure-life.com you agree to comply with these terms and conditions in full. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the website.
1. Use of the Website
1.1 The website is a community platform designed to help users discover and share local events, services, businesses, and notices within the UK.
1.2 You must be at least 18 years old to submit content or listings, or have the consent of a parent or guardian.
1.3 You may access the website as a guest, without registering your details with us, but use of the website must comply with all applicable laws in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
1.4 You must adhere to the following User Guidelines so that Ure Life remains a helpful, safe, and respectful platform for all, we ask users to follow these guidelines. Failure to do so, will result in the removal of content and the suspension of accounts that breach these guidelines. This applies to all content on the website including but not limited to: listings, news, comments, posts, threads, blogs, articles, images, videos, gifs, social shares, and adverts.
- Be Respectful
- No hate speech, abuse, bullying, or harassment
- No discriminatory language or behaviour
- Be Local and Relevant to the local community or local region – National advertising or unrelated promotions may be removed
- No Spam or Misleading Content
- Do not post fake listings or clickbait
- No repeated or excessive self-promotion
- No illegal services, goods, or activities
- Do not violate copyright, trademarks, or other legal rights
- Does not include any personal or financial information that could bring about harm to yourself or others
1.5 You agree by using the website to report any suspicious or harmful behaviour immediately.
1.6 You agree by using the website to help report any listings that do not comply with the user guidelines to hello@ure-life.com.
2. Registration
2.1 If you opt in to receive our free e-newsletter, you agree to receive marketing emails and updates from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the emails or, by emailing hello@ure-life.com.
3. Data Protection & Privacy
3.1 Your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3.2 Any personal information collected for delivery or subscriptions is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR guidelines.
3.3 We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
3.4 If you submit a listing for the website or magazine, Ure Life may occasionally contact you via email including but not limited to submission confirmation, relevant information and suggestions, updates, and as a prompt to keep listings accurate.
3.5 For more information on how we collect, use, and store your data, please read our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.
4. Suspension and Termination
4.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who breaches these Terms or misuses the platform.
4.2 This includes the removal of inappropriate or harmful content.
5. Content and Accuracy
5.1 The website and magazine contain editorial content, advertisements, promotions, listings, and community news. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. If you notice any errors or inaccuracies with event times, prices, reviews or listings, please contact us via email to hello@ure-life.com to report them.
5.2 Views expressed in articles, letters, comments, adverts, sponsored content, or standalone marketing emails, are those of the respective authors or advertisers and do not necessarily reflect our views.
5.3 Any support and information on the website, social media channels, and within the magazine does not constitute professional advice. You should conduct your own research, consider what is best for you, your family, and your individual circumstances and consult other platforms as well as a doctor, healthcare professional, nutritionist, personal trainer, or other qualified specialist where appropriate.
6. No Endorsement
6.1 Listings and user submissions do not represent an endorsement or recommendation by Ure Life.
6.2 Ure Life does not carry out background checks or verifications on individuals, organisations, businesses, or services listed. Users should carry out their own checks before engaging with any listing. Ure Life does not accept liability arising from your use or dealings with such services, individuals, or businesses. It is your responsibility to check registrations, qualifications, and references for any tradespeople, childminders, businesses, service providers, makers, or any individuals you find through the Ure Life website, social channels, or magazine.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 All copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights in the content, design, and layout of the website are owned or licensed by Ure Life.
7.2 All content on the Website, on social media, and within the magazine – including text, graphics, logos, design and layout – is the property of Ure Life or its contributors and is protected under UK copyright laws.
7.3 Except where stated, no material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Ure Life.
8. Website Management and Third-Party Websites
8.1 While we aim to keep the website available 24/7, we are not liable if the website is unavailable for any reason, including maintenance or technical issues. Where the website, social channels or digital magazine are unavailable for short periods of time, advertisers will not be eligible for any remuneration. Where the website has been down for 24 hours or more and this is due to Ure Life alone, the advertising time will be added to the end of the booking period.
8.2 Reasonable care is taken to ensure the website is virus-free, but we cannot guarantee downloads are safe. Please use appropriate security software.
8.3 You agree to only send virus-free and safe files over to us for use on our website, social channels, and magazine.
8.4 We may provide links to third-party websites for convenience. We do not control or endorse these sites, and you access them at your own risk.
9. User Submissions and Listings
To ensure all listings are high-quality and relevant, please follow these guidelines when submitting:
9.1 By submitting a listing, you confirm that all information is accurate, lawful, and not misleading.
9.2 You must have the right to publish the content you submit.
9.3 All listings are subject to moderation. Ure Life reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to edit, alter, delete, move, remove, or reject any material on the website, social media channels or within the magazine, at our discretion, without reason. Listings and other promotional material is more likely to be altered, removed, or rejected if it is found to be:
- Found to not have the necessary permissions or approval
- Hateful, disrespectful, abusive, harassing, or in any way encouraging division within our community
- In violation of copyright, trademarks, or other legal rights
- Inaccurate, misleading, fake, fraudulent, or clickbait
- Include any personal or financial information that could bring about harm to yourself or others
- Irrelevant to the local community or local area
- Offensive, discriminatory, or defamatory
- Repetitive or excessive in self-promotion, including listing into categories which are not suitable
- Spam or promotional in nature without approval
- In regards to prohibited items or services, including but not limited to:
- Adult services and/or explicit content
- Illegal goods, services, or activities
- Multi-level marketing (MLM) and/or pyramid schemes
- Political campaigning and/or extreme views
- Petitions that do not benefit the majority of the local area
- 18+ content including, but not limited to, gambling, smoking, or vaping
- In breach of any UK laws or regulations
9.4 A standard free listing includes no images, links, logos, or contact details. Listings that are submitted are restricted to 80 words. All listings are organised alphabetically, with featured (paid) listings at the top.
9.5 The following regulations apply to all listings:
- Listings must be accurate and truthful
- Listings must use clear English language with correct spelling and grammar
- Must use appropriate imagery
- Must contain no copyrighted material, unless you own or can show written approval to use the material
- Can include contact information. One phone number or email for free listings. Up to five details for paid listings.
9.6 The following can be listed for free:
- Classes, clubs, and activities
- Local free events or events where tickets cost £2.00 or less per person. This includes, but is not limited to: fairs, markets, festivals, workshops, classes, open days, open gardens, gigs, and shows.
- Local businesses and services
- Volunteering and community opportunities
- Local job vacancies
- Community news and notices including but not limited to: projects, lost and found, community updates. These must not be promotional.
9.7 Ure Life tries to keep our website, social channels, and magazine informative and up-to-date. Research has been carried out to accurately list local businesses for free for the benefit of the local community. Ure Life is not an exhaustive website or magazine and may miss local businesses. It does not take any reponsibility and is not liable for including every business or for any potential losses through missed opportunities. It is up to the business, individual, orgnisation, or service provider to submit a listing and inform Ure Life of their existence.
9.8 If you would like your business, service, event, or any other listing concerning you removed, please email hello@ure-life.com to opt out. All companies who opt out will remain so until a further email reinstates their listing.
9.9 Amendments are free. They can be made whenever, but we recommend emailing updates when there has been a substantial change, for example, a rebrand, change of course time, new location, etc. This helps to keep listing up-to-date. If you would like your listing amended, please email hello@ure-life.com detailing all amendments. There is no maximum time period for these actions to be taken but Ure Life will try to amend listings within 14 working days.
9.10 Ure Life reserves the right to refuse any and all amendments without reason. Amendments are more likely to be refused if they are deemed to be misleading, misrepresenting or misinforming a user.
9.11 Ure Life reserves the right to move or recategorise any free listing at any time without reason.
9.12 Event listings will be removed after the event has passed if no future date is available to replace it.
10. Promotions
10.1 Offers, vouchers, or promotions published on the website, social channels, or within the magazine are subject to availability and may change without notice.
10.2 Offers, vouchers, or promotions submitted by businesses to the website must stipulate an expiration date or an ‘always offered status’. All terms and conditions must be available including, but not limited to:
- Who can take up the offer
- When they take up the offer
- What they have to do to take up the offer
11. Liability
11.1 The Ure Life website, social channels, and magazine are provided “as is”. We make no warranties or guarantees regarding the accuracy, availability, delivery, or content.
11.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ure Life excludes all liability for loss or damage (direct, indirect, or consequential) arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or from reliance on information contained on the website.
11.3 Ure Life is not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from the use of, or reliance on, content within the magazine or our social channels.
11.4 To the extent permitted by UK law, Ure Life is also not liable for:
- Any business losses, including loss of profit, revenue, or opportunity
- Interruption or loss of service
12. Safety
12.1 You are responsible for your own safety. If you arrange to meet someone you have connected with via the Website or any Ure Life social media channel, you do so at your own risk. Ure Life is not liable for any consequences of such meetings.
13. Advertising, Partnerships, and Sponsored Content
13.1 If you wish to advertise your business, goods, or services on the website or in the magazine, all advertising and sponsorship fees must be paid in advance and are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing. If the advertising is booked for more than 3 months ahead, you can postpone your booking to a future time period or issue.
13.2 If you fail to supply the required artwork, logo, or copy by the deadline, then no refund will be issued. For print and digital, we will try to include what we have, but if we have not received enough to proceed, then the space will remain blank or unposted. For digital bookings where the artwork can be received after the start date but with some time remaining, the advertising or sponsored content will be published swiftly to maximise the booking time remaining.
13.3 Prices for advertising and sponsorship may change from time to time.
13.4 We may enter into a separate written agreement with you relating to your specific advertising, sponsorship, or partnership arrangement.
13.5 All sponsored content, including but not limited to featured listings, blog posts, marketing emails, editorials, advertorials, social media posts, reels, videos, photography, and event listings, will be disclosed and published in line with Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines.
13.6 All sponsored content will be marked as advertisements or promotional copy.
13.7 If you engage in influencer or partnership activity with Ure Life, then you agree to comply with all relevant advertising regulations, including clearly labelling content as “Ad” or “Gifted”, where required.
13.8 Unless otherwise stated, all advertising content including text, images, and logos, must be supplied by you, the advertiser.
13.9 You must have full rights and permission to use everything you send us, including any intellectual property, copyright, or trademarked material. At the time of sending media content, you must name anyone that requires a credit adding, for example, a photographer.
13.10 If your images include people, especially children, you must have the necessary consent for us to publish them publicly.
13.11 If your article or editorial mentions a child under 18 years of age, you must reference the child throughout by only their forename.
13.12 By submitting content, you confirm that you have obtained all relevant permissions and agree to indemnify Ure Life against any legal claims, complaints, or disputes arising from the content you provide.
13.13 We reserve the right to refuse, remove or cancel any advertising or sponsored content at our sole discretion, without liability, if we believe it to be inappropriate, misleading, unlawful, or otherwise not in keeping with the values of Ure Life
13.14 Content should only be submitted if it is relevant and available to the target audience located within the Yorkshire heartland.
13.15 Unless otherwise stated and agreed, all free editorial must not be promotional.
13.16 We do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or performance of advertised goods or services.
14. Affilliates
14.1 We may from time to time include affiliate links within the Website or our newsletters. Where you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. This does not affect the price you pay, and we will always disclose when affiliate links are used.
15. Magazine Distribution
15.1 Ure Life is a local magazine distributed free of charge to selected residential and business addresses, schools, and community premises.
15.2 Distribution is subject to availability and delivery area coverage. We do not guarantee delivery to every address within a region.
15.3 We reserve the right to change, suspend, or cancel delivery routes at any time without prior notice.
16. Opting Out of Delivery
16.1 If you no longer wish to receive the magazine either in print or digital forms, you can opt out by contacting us via:
Email: hello@ure-life.com
Online: http://www.ure-life.com/contact
17. Variations to These Terms
17.1 We may update these Terms from time to time without notice. Updates will be published on our website with the new effective date. Please check these regularly.
17.2 Continued use or acceptance of the website, social accounts, and magazine constitutes agreement to the latest version of these Terms and Conditions.
18. Breach of These Terms
18.1 If you breach these terms, Ure Life may suspend or terminate your registration or block you from further use. Ure Life may also remove your content including posts, images, listings, reviews, or comments, from the website and/or social media channels without notice.
19. Governing Law
19.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
19.2 Any disputes shall be resolved under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
20. Contact Us
20.1 For any questions regarding these Terms or the Magazine itself, please contact:
Email: hello@ure-life.com
Address: Northern Lights Skelton Road, Boroughbridge YO51 9BZ.
Website: http://www.ure-life.com