Terms and Conditions for Firefly Magazines
Effective Date: 1 August 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to fireflymagazines.com. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and its associated services, which are provided by Firefly New Media Ltd. By accessing our website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.
These Terms and Conditions apply to the entire Firefly Magazines collection, including but not limited to Consett Magazine, Durham Magazine, Newcastle Magazine, Sunderland Magazine, Edinburgh Magazine, Manchester Magazine, Birmingham Magazine, and Leeds Magazine. All these publications are managed by Firefly New Media Ltd.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Under these terms, Firefly New Media Ltd and/or its licensors own all the intellectual property rights and materials contained in this website. You are granted a limited license only for purposes of viewing the material contained on this website.
3. Restrictions
You are specifically restricted from the following:
- Publishing any website material in any media without proper attribution;
- Selling, sublicensing, and/or otherwise commercializing any website material;
- Using this website in any way that is, or may be, damaging to this website;
- Using this website in any way that impacts user access to this website;
- Using this website contrary to applicable laws and regulations, or in a way that causes, or may cause, harm to the website, or to any person or business entity;
- Engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting, or any other similar activity concerning this website, or while using this website.
4. Content
Firefly Magazines includes a variety of content that is subject to change without notice. We do not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information found on this website, nor do we commit to ensuring that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.
Content Submission and Rights
Disclaimer: While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the content published on our website and in our magazines, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. All details are believed to be correct at the time of publication. We recommend that readers verify event times and dates directly with the respective venues.
Submission of Content: Readers are encouraged to submit photographs, letters, and other content via our contact or submit content forms. However, submission does not guarantee publication, and Firefly New Media UK reserves the right to select content for inclusion in both our online and print mediums. We do not return submitted content.
Ownership of Submitted Content: By submitting content to any of the Firefly Magazines, including Consett Magazine, Durham Magazine, Newcastle Magazine, Sunderland Magazine, Edinburgh Magazine, Manchester Magazine, Birmingham Magazine, and Leeds Magazine, you agree that Firefly New Media UK obtains full rights to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the content. This includes use in commercial, marketing, advertising, newsworthy, or creative outputs across various channels and media.
Intellectual Property: No part of this publication/website may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Firefly New Media LTD. Permission is granted only when explicitly stated in writing.
Environmental Consideration: To reduce environmental impact, we encourage readers to recycle or pass along our magazines once they have finished with them.
Author-Publisher Relationship: Our relationship with content contributors is based on a shared goal to disseminate local and global stories effectively. While we hold full copyright for the content submitted to us, our objective is to highlight and share your unique perspectives and stories through our various platforms.
Accuracy and Verification: We make every effort to verify the information before publication, but the responsibility for the accuracy of the content lies with the contributors and advertisers.
Views and Opinions: The views and opinions expressed in the advertisements and content do not necessarily reflect those of Firefly Magazines or Firefly New Media UK.
For more information on content guidelines and FAQs, please visit:
5. User Accounts
If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breaches of security.
6. No warranties
This website is provided “as is,” with all faults, and Firefly New Media Ltd expresses no representations or warranties, of any kind related to this website or the materials contained on this website. Also, nothing contained on this website shall be interpreted as advising you.
7. Limitation of liability
In no event shall Firefly New Media Ltd, nor any of its officers, directors, and employees, be held liable for anything arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this website whether such liability is under contract, tort or otherwise.
8. Indemnification
You hereby indemnify to the fullest extent Firefly New Media Ltd from and against any and/or all liabilities, costs, demands, causes of action, damages, and expenses arising in any way related to your breach of any of the provisions of these terms.
9. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid under any applicable law, such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.
10. Variation of Terms
Firefly New Media Ltd is permitted to revise these terms at any time as it sees fit, and by using this website you are expected to review such terms on a regular basis to ensure you understand all terms and conditions governing the use of this website.
11. Assignment
Firefly New Media Ltd is allowed to assign, transfer, and subcontract its rights and/or obligations under these terms without any notification. However, you are not allowed to assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights and/or obligations under these terms.
12. Entire Agreement
These terms constitute the entire agreement between Firefly New Media Ltd and you in relation to your use of this website, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the UK for the resolution of any disputes.
Contact Information
For any inquiries or concerns regarding our terms and conditions, please contact us at:
Firefly New Media Ltd
3 John Street, Consett, DH8 5LA
Email: sales@fireflynewmedia.com