Terms and conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Inkcap Journal website (the "Site") and any related newsletters, memberships, subscriptions, or services (together, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site or Services.

1. About Inkcap Journal

Inkcap Journal is an independent journalism publication covering nature, ecology, land use, and environmental issues, primarily in Britain.

For the purposes of these Terms, "we", "us", and "our" refer to Inkcap Journal.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site.

You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its servers
• Interfere with the security or proper functioning of the Site
• Use the Site to distribute unlawful, harmful, or misleading material

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site if we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.

3. Content and Editorial Independence

All articles, newsletters, and other editorial content are provided for general information and journalistic purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that content is complete, current, or error-free.

Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Inkcap Journal.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and design, is owned by or licensed to Inkcap Journal unless otherwise stated.

You may:

• Read and share links to our content
• Quote brief excerpts for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given

You may not:

• Reproduce, redistribute, or republish substantial parts of the content without prior written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without consent

5. Memberships and Subscriptions

Certain content or features may be available only to members or subscribers.

Membership fees, billing terms, and benefits will be clearly stated at the point of purchase. By subscribing, you agree to pay the stated fees.

Unless otherwise specified:

• Memberships renew automatically
• You may cancel at any time, with access continuing until the end of the billing period
• Fees are non-refundable except where required by law

Appropriate Use of Member Content

Paid memberships are intended for the personal use of the subscribing individual.

You must not excessively forward, distribute, or share members-only newsletters or content, particularly within an organisation or workplace. Where multiple people within an organisation require access, an institutional or group membership should be used.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate memberships, without refund, where we reasonably believe this provision has been breached.

Refunds in Case of Error

While subscriptions are generally non-refundable, we recognise that mistakes can occur. We will endeavour, at our discretion, to refund the most recent subscription payment where it was clearly taken out in error, including (but not limited to):

• Failure to cancel a membership in time
• Accidental duplicate subscriptions
• Loss of access due to an email address becoming defunct

Requests for such refunds should be made promptly using the contact details provided on the Site.

We reserve the right to change membership pricing or benefits, with reasonable notice.

6. Institutional and Group Access

Where institutional or group memberships are offered, access may be limited to users with eligible email addresses or to a specified number of individuals.

You are responsible for ensuring access credentials are not shared beyond the agreed scope.

7. Newsletters and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter or becoming a member, you agree to receive emails related to Inkcap Journal. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in each email.

Transactional or service-related emails may still be sent where necessary.

8. External Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or policies of external sites and linking does not imply endorsement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Inkcap Journal shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or Services.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use personal data in accordance with UK data protection law.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us via the details provided on the Site.

Last updated: 13 February 2026