Terms & Conditions

2. Community & Not-for-Profit Purpose

Pudsey Shop Local exists to support the local economy and community. We operate on a not-for-profit basis and do not charge businesses for standard listings.

We do not sell business data and do not operate as a marketing broker.

3. Pre-Populated Listings

We may create listings using information that is already publicly available, including information published on business websites, social media pages, public directories, or public registers.

This information is used solely to promote local business visibility.

If you are a business owner and wish to amend or remove your listing, please use the Suggest changes or Request removal buttons on the relevant business profile. We review verified requests within a reasonable timeframe.

4. User Submissions

When submitting information to the website, you confirm that:

• The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
• You have authority to provide the information;
• You have permission to upload any logos or images;
• The content does not infringe third-party rights.

You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, store, and publish submitted content for directory purposes.

5. Prohibited Content

You must not submit content that:

• Is false, misleading, or fraudulent;
• Is defamatory, abusive, threatening, or harassing;
• Contains hate speech or discriminatory material;
• Infringes intellectual property rights;
• Impersonates another business or individual;
• Contains malicious code or harmful links.

We reserve the absolute right to remove, edit, reject, or refuse publication of any content at our sole discretion.

6. Moderation & Removal

We reserve the right to:

• Edit listings for clarity or compliance;
• Remove listings without notice;
• Restrict or block misuse of the website;
• Retain submission logs where misuse is suspected.

7. Accuracy & Liability

While we aim to maintain accurate information, we do not guarantee completeness or accuracy of listings. Users should verify information directly with businesses.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for losses arising from reliance on directory information or from user-submitted content.

8. Technical Monitoring

For security and operational purposes, we log technical information including IP address, browser type, device data, timestamps, and pages accessed.

This information may be used to prevent fraud, investigate misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

9. Disclosure to Authorities

We may disclose relevant information where required by law, court order, or where necessary to protect our legal rights or prevent unlawful activity.

10. Intellectual Property

Website design, branding, and original content belong to Pudsey Shop Local. Business logos remain the property of their respective owners.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Pudsey Shop Local against any claims, damages, costs, or legal fees arising from content you submit or from breach of these Terms.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.