Last Updated: December 2024
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a binding legal agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Prat.uk Limited (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using the prat.uk website and all associated services, content, and features (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
1. Use License and Intellectual Property
1.1 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:
• Reproduce, distribute, or transmit the content without our prior written permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
• Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices or labels
• Sell, trade, or transfer access to the Service
• Use content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization
1.2 Intellectual Property Rights
All content on prat.uk, including but not limited to articles, satire, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of Prat.uk Limited or our content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Unless otherwise stated, you may view and print individual articles for personal use only. All other use requires our prior written permission. Contact us at licensing@prat.uk for licensing inquiries.
2. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
2.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You further agree not to:
• Post, upload, or transmit unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
• Harass, threaten, embarrass, or cause distress to any person
• Impersonate any person or organization
• Engage in spamming, flooding, or other disruptive activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users’ accounts
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Engage in automated scraping, crawling, or data extraction without permission
• Use the Service to promote illegal activities, products, or services
2.2 Satire and Misinformation
prat.uk publishes satire, defined as the use of humor, exaggeration, and irony to critique power and expose hypocrisy. All users understand that our published content is satirical and should not be mistaken for factual reporting.
We strongly discourage the republication of our satirical content without clear labeling as satire. Spreading our satirical articles as factual news contributes to misinformation and undermines the purpose of satire. While we cannot prevent such sharing, we encourage responsible information sharing and media literacy.
3. User-Generated Content
3.1 Comments and Submissions
If you submit comments, tips, story ideas, or other content to prat.uk (“User Content”), you represent and warrant that:
• You own or have the right to use the User Content
• The User Content does not violate any third-party intellectual property rights
• The User Content is accurate and not defamatory, obscene, or illegal
• You are not violating any confidentiality agreements or laws
3.2 License Grant
By submitting User Content, you grant prat.uk a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your content for editorial purposes. This includes the right to edit, excerpt, or display your content in our articles, newsletters, or on our website.
3.3 Moderation
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, remove, or reject any User Content that violates these Terms, is spam, is off-topic, or is otherwise unsuitable for publication. We have no obligation to publish or preserve User Content.
4. Limitation of Liability
4.1 “As Is” Service
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
4.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, prat.uk makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content. Satirical content, by definition, involves exaggeration and may not represent factual reality. Users should verify information from multiple sources before relying on it for important decisions.
4.3 Limitation of Damages
To the fullest extent permitted by law, prat.uk and our officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service, including damages for loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the past 12 months, or $100, whichever is greater.
5. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless prat.uk, our officers, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content or submissions
• Your violation of any third-party rights
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, and resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and policies, not ours. We encourage you to review third-party policies before providing information.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Causes for termination include but are not limited to:
• Violation of these Terms
• Engagement in unlawful activity
• Abuse of other users
• Disruptive behavior
• Repeated violations of our community standards
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.
8. Advertising and Sponsored Content
prat.uk contains advertising and sponsored content. We clearly label sponsored content to distinguish it from editorial content. However, we make no representations about the accuracy or quality of advertised products or services. Interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.
9. Disclaimer Regarding Satire
prat.uk is a satirical news publication. All articles, unless otherwise marked, are satire. Satire uses exaggeration, absurdity, and irony to critique power and expose hypocrisy. Our satirical pieces are based on real events but should not be interpreted as factual reporting.
We are not responsible for any harm resulting from misinterpretation of our satirical content as factual information. If you republish our content as fact, you do so entirely at your own risk and liability.
10. Corrections and Complaints
If you believe we have made a factual error, misrepresented someone, or violated journalistic standards, please contact our corrections team at corrections@prat.uk. We will review your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our information practices.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be exclusively brought in the courts of England and Wales.
13. Dispute Resolution
Before initiating litigation, we encourage you to contact us to attempt to resolve disputes informally. If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the UK Arbitration Act 1996, rather than in court.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, or if such modification is not possible, that provision shall be severed. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and prat.uk regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: legal@prat.uk
Address: Prat.uk Limited, London, United Kingdom
17. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Service after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Legal Standards and Resources
For information on UK law, intellectual property, and consumer rights:
UK GDPR and Data Protection Law — Official government guidance on data protection requirements affecting online services and user interactions.
UK Intellectual Property Office — Official UK government body managing copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property protections relevant to content licensing and usage rights.
UK Arbitration Act 1996 — The legal framework governing arbitration procedures in the UK, which applies to dispute resolution under these Terms.
SOURCE: satire.info