Effective Date: June 2025
Last Updated: June 14, 2025
1. Definitions
In these terms and conditions:
“Website” refers to CityBook.uk and any associated digital services.
“We”, “us”, “our” refer to CityBook.uk, its sole operator(s), and any authorized moderators or administrators.
“User”, “you”, or “your” refers to anyone accessing or using CityBook.uk.
“Services” refers to all functionalities, features, and content offered through CityBook.uk.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not accept these terms, you may not use the Website or its services.
3. Use of the Platform
You agree to use CityBook.uk responsibly and in accordance with its stated purpose: fostering authentic connection, storytelling, and respectful community-building in alignment with CityBook’s mission and philosophy.
Prohibited Actions Include:
Submitting false or misleading information
Posting illegal, defamatory, or harassing content
Violating any applicable laws or regulations
Using the platform to promote hostile ideological agendas
Attempting to reverse-engineer, scrape, or disrupt the Website
4. Beta Phase Disclaimer
CityBook.uk is currently operating in a Beta phase. As such, features, availability, and performance may change at any time without notice. While we strive for reliability and security, users acknowledge that some bugs or limitations may exist.
5. Account Creation and Conduct
Some services require registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
By creating an account, you agree:
To provide truthful, accurate information
To behave respectfully with other users
To abide by our Rules and Community Guide
To use real identity if participating in protected groups (e.g., Fatherhood & Parenting)
We reserve the right to remove accounts that violate our standards or values.
6. Community Rules and Cultural Boundaries
CityBook.uk is not a neutral platform. We are committed to protecting respectful discourse rooted in dignity, cultural integrity, and the value of truth.
We explicitly reserve the right to moderate and remove content or users that:
Engage in activism aimed at subverting family structures, traditional roles, or biological reality
Promote hostility toward others based on belief, faith, or moral worldview
Misuse identity politics as a tool for intimidation or forced compliance
Our platform prioritizes users’ freedom of conscience, good-faith discussion, and family-friendly storytelling.
7. Content Ownership and Licensing
You retain full copyright to any original content you post. However, by uploading content to CityBook.uk, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and, where applicable, moderate or remove your content in accordance with our policies.
You are solely responsible for the content you post. We are not liable for user-generated content.
8. Moderation and Termination
We reserve the right to remove content or terminate accounts, temporarily or permanently, for behavior that violates these Terms or undermines the cultural and philosophical mission of CityBook.uk.
Decisions may be made at our sole discretion, and users agree not to challenge moderation outcomes through public or legal harassment.
9. Identity Verification for Protected Spaces
To protect certain discussion spaces (e.g., related to parenthood, religious heritage, or cultural preservation), we may require users to verify identity, biological sex, or other relevant criteria to ensure safe and sincere participation.
We do not tolerate deceitful use of protected categories.
10. Access Restrictions
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any reason, including abuse, misconduct, ideological hostility, or any actions deemed damaging to the CityBook.uk mission or community wellbeing.
11. User Responsibility and Liability
You agree to use the Website at your own risk. You accept full responsibility for the content you share, the interactions you initiate, and the impact of your digital conduct.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CityBook.uk and its administrators from any legal claims or liabilities arising from your misuse of the platform.
12. Fraud and Gross Negligence
CityBook.uk will not be held responsible for damages or outcomes resulting from:
User fraud
Gross negligence by users or third parties
Misuse or circumvention of platform rules
We reserve the right to cooperate with legal authorities in cases of fraud, abuse, or criminal behavior.
13. External Links and Content
We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from CityBook.uk. Clicking such links is at your own risk.
14. Intellectual Property
All original materials created by CityBook.uk — including design, branding, layout, copy, and curated structure — are protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, redistribute, or exploit any part of the Website without express permission.
15. Data Protection and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. For detailed information on how we collect, store, and process your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
16. Disclaimer of Warranties
CityBook.uk is provided “as is.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding functionality, availability, or accuracy. We are not liable for any damages resulting from use of the Website.
17. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CityBook.uk disclaims all liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.
18. Force Majeure
We are not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond our reasonable control, including war, natural disasters, political unrest, server failure, ideological de-platforming, or legal attacks.
19. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes shall be resolved in the UK legal system, unless superseded by international law or business incorporation in another jurisdiction.
20. Amendments
We may update these Terms at any time. Users will be notified via email or on-site announcement of significant changes.
21. Contact
This website is operated by the CityBook.uk editorial team, currently under sole proprietorship. For contact, inquiries, or concerns, please use the Contact Form.
22. Entire Agreement
These Terms, alongside our Privacy Policy and Community Rules, represent the entire agreement between you and CityBook.uk.