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    Effective Date: 20 June 2026

    Welcome to Sheffield Time (“we”, “us”, “our”, “Sheffield Time” or “the Website”). By accessing and using https://sheffieldtime.co.uk, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using our website.

    1. About Sheffield Time

    Sheffield Time is an independent digital news publication covering Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the wider United Kingdom. We provide news, features, weather updates, entertainment coverage, lifestyle content, business reporting and other informational content for readers.

    These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and all content, products and services offered through Sheffield Time.

    2. Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing SheffieldTime.co.uk, you confirm that:

    • You are at least 13 years old.
    • You will use the website lawfully.
    • You will not engage in activities that may harm the website, its users or its reputation.
    • You accept these Terms and Conditions in full.

    We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of any changes.

    3. Intellectual Property Rights

    Unless otherwise stated, Sheffield Time owns or licenses all intellectual property rights on this website.

    This includes but is not limited to:

    • Articles
    • News reports
    • Headlines
    • Photographs
    • Graphics
    • Videos
    • Logos
    • Website design
    • Databases
    • Original editorial content

    All rights are reserved.

    You may:

    • Read and share links to our articles.
    • Print pages for personal, non commercial use.
    • Quote small portions with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.

    You may not:

    • Copy entire articles.
    • Republish our content without permission.
    • Scrape content using automated systems.
    • Reproduce our images without consent.
    • Sell or commercially exploit our content.

    Unauthorised use may result in legal action.

    4. User Conduct

    When using Sheffield Time, you agree not to:

    • Publish false or misleading information.
    • Post abusive, hateful or defamatory content.
    • Attempt to disrupt website operations.
    • Upload malicious software or harmful code.
    • Attempt unauthorised access to our systems.
    • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
    • Impersonate another individual or organisation.

    We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate these rules.

    5. Editorial Independence

    Sheffield Time operates with editorial independence.

    Opinions expressed by contributors belong solely to the authors and may not necessarily represent the views of Sheffield Time.

    Editorial decisions are made independently from advertisers, sponsors and commercial partners.

    6. Accuracy of Information

    We strive to ensure all published information is accurate at the time of publication.

    However, news developments can change rapidly and we cannot guarantee that all information will always remain complete, current or error free.

    Readers should independently verify important information before making decisions based upon our content.

    Sheffield Time shall not be liable for losses resulting from reliance on information published on this website.

    7. External Links

    Our website may contain links to third party websites.

    These links are provided for informational purposes only.

    We do not control or endorse third party websites and are not responsible for:

    • Their content.
    • Their privacy practices.
    • Their availability.
    • Any damages resulting from their use.

    Users access third party websites at their own risk.

    8. User Submitted Content

    Users may submit stories, tips, photographs, comments or other materials to Sheffield Time.

    By submitting content, you grant Sheffield Time a worldwide, non exclusive, royalty free licence to:

    • Use.
    • Edit.
    • Publish.
    • Reproduce.
    • Display.
    • Distribute the submitted material.

    You confirm that:

    • You own the rights to the content submitted.
    • The content does not infringe another person’s rights.
    • The content is truthful to the best of your knowledge.

    We reserve the right to remove submissions without explanation.

    9. Advertising and Sponsored Content

    Sheffield Time may display:

    • Advertisements.
    • Sponsored content.
    • Affiliate links.
    • Commercial partnerships.

    Sponsored content will be clearly identified where required.

    We may receive commissions from affiliate partnerships at no additional cost to readers.

    Editorial integrity remains independent of commercial relationships.

    10. Availability of the Website

    We aim to keep SheffieldTime.co.uk available at all times.

    However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

    We reserve the right to:

    • Suspend the website.
    • Modify features.
    • Remove content.
    • Perform maintenance.
    • Restrict access without prior notice.

    11. Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sheffield Time shall not be liable for:

    • Direct losses.
    • Indirect losses.
    • Consequential losses.
    • Business interruption.
    • Data loss.
    • Loss of profits.
    • Website outages.

    Your use of this website is entirely at your own risk.

    Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under United Kingdom law.

    12. Privacy

    Your use of SheffieldTime.co.uk is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

    These documents explain how we collect, process and protect your data.

    13. Copyright Infringement

    If you believe content published on Sheffield Time infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

    • Your full name.
    • Contact information.
    • Details of the copyrighted work.
    • The URL of the allegedly infringing content.
    • Evidence supporting your claim.

    We will investigate promptly and take appropriate action where necessary.

    14. Governing Law

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

    Any disputes arising from the use of SheffieldTime.co.uk shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

    15. Contact Information

    For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

    Sheffield Time

    Website: https://sheffieldtime.co.uk

    Email: legal@sheffieldtime.co.uk

    Editorial Enquiries: editor@sheffieldtime.co.uk

    General Enquiries: news@sheffieldtime.co.uk

    Last Updated: 20 June 2026