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:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from the Site
• Store content in any electronic retrieval system for commercial purposes
• Use content for commercial purposes or public display
• Systematically copy or scrape content from the Site

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:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or its servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
• Post or transmit any defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable material

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:

• Court reports are prepared from information available at the time of publication and are subject to the principle of open justice.
• Reporting restrictions may apply to certain proceedings under various statutes including the Contempt of Court Act 1981, the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, and the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.
• Under the sub judice rule (Contempt of Court Act 1981), publications that create a substantial risk of serious prejudice to active court proceedings may constitute contempt of court.
• Verdicts, sentences, and legal outcomes reported are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Appeals and subsequent proceedings may alter outcomes.
• VPNews is not a legal advisory service. Our court reporting is for informational purposes and should not be taken as legal advice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of England and Wales:

• The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.
• Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed £100.

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: [email protected]

VPNews Ltd

London, United Kingdom