Terms of Service
UK Prepared provides practical information about household resilience, preparedness, energy use, backup power, food and water storage, home improvements and related subjects. By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service.
Information, Not Professional Advice
The information on UK Prepared is provided for general informational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional electrical, engineering, financial, medical, legal or other specialist advice.
Where a task involves electricity, gas, structural work, hazardous equipment or another regulated or potentially dangerous activity, use an appropriately qualified professional and follow applicable UK laws, regulations and manufacturer instructions.
Emergency Preparedness
UK Prepared aims to help households prepare sensibly for disruption, but no website can anticipate every emergency or guarantee that particular preparations will be sufficient.
During an emergency, follow instructions and warnings issued by the emergency services, government departments, local authorities and other relevant official bodies.
Product Information
Product specifications, availability, prices, warranties and retailer information can change without notice. We aim to provide accurate and useful information, but you should verify important details with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing or relying on a product.
Affiliate Links and Retailers
UK Prepared may use affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers or services. If you follow an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, UK Prepared may receive a commission.
Affiliate relationships do not make UK Prepared responsible for the products, services, pricing, delivery, warranties, returns, customer service or other obligations of third-party retailers.
See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
External Websites
UK Prepared may link to websites operated by manufacturers, retailers, government bodies, charities, publishers and other third parties.
We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, content, privacy practices or terms of external websites. A link does not necessarily imply endorsement of everything published or sold on that website.
Responsibility and Liability
You are responsible for deciding whether information, products or methods discussed on UK Prepared are appropriate for your circumstances.
UK Prepared is not responsible for loss or damage caused by circumstances outside our reasonable control, by the acts or omissions of third-party manufacturers, retailers or service providers, or by using products or methods contrary to applicable laws, official safety guidance, professional advice or manufacturer instructions.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. Nothing in these terms affects any statutory rights you may have.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the original text, graphics, branding and other material published on UK Prepared are protected by copyright and other intellectual-property rights.
You may link to UK Prepared and quote short extracts with appropriate attribution. You may not reproduce, republish, scrape, distribute or commercially exploit substantial parts of the website without permission.
Accuracy and Availability
We aim to keep UK Prepared accurate, useful and up to date, but information can become outdated and errors can occur. We do not guarantee that every page will always be complete, current, error-free or available without interruption.
Changes to the Website and These Terms
UK Prepared may update, remove or reorganise content at any time. These Terms of Service may also be updated when the website, its services or applicable requirements change.
Revised terms take effect when they are published on the website. Changes do not affect rights or liabilities that arose before the revised terms were published.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute relating to the use of UK Prepared will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where applicable consumer law gives you the right to bring proceedings elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
Contact
If you have a question about these Terms of Service, contact [email protected].