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Terms of Service

Last updated: 21 February 2026

Welcome to Punting in Sussex (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and platform located at puntinginsussex.com (the “Website”), including any related applications, features, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the website.

1. Who We Are

Punting in Sussex operates an online platform that allows individuals aged 18 or over in the United Kingdom to advertise and view adult services.

We do not provide or arrange any adult services ourselves — the site is a directory and advertising platform only. Advertisers and users are solely responsible for their own content and interactions.

2. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old to access or use this website.
  • By registering or posting content, you confirm that:
    • You are 18 years of age or older.
    • You are legally permitted to use the site within the UK.
    • Any information you provide is true, accurate, and up to date.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these conditions.

3. Registration & Accounts

  • To create an advert or access certain features, you must register for an account using a valid email address via NextAuth.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You must not share your account, impersonate another person, or misrepresent your identity.
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account.

If you suspect unauthorised access, contact privacy@puntinginsussex.com immediately.

4. Nature of the Service

Punting in Sussex is an advertising and listing platform only. We:

  • Do not act as an agent, intermediary, or representative for advertisers or consumers.
  • Do not verify the identity, services, or statements of users or advertisers.
  • Are not responsible for any agreements, payments, or interactions between users.

All advertisers and users are acting as independent individuals.
You acknowledge that you use the Service at your own risk and discretion.

5. Advert Content

5.1 Your Responsibilities as an Advertiser

By creating or submitting an advert, you agree that:

  • All content you submit is truthful, lawful, and accurate.
  • You have the right and permission to post the information and any media you upload.
  • You are not posting on behalf of anyone under the age of 18.
  • Your content complies with UK laws, including those governing adult material, consent, and decency.

5.2 Prohibited Content

You must not upload or advertise any material that:

  • Promotes or depicts illegal activity (e.g. trafficking, underage content, or non-consensual acts)
  • Contains hate speech, threats, or harassment
  • Infringes copyright, trademarks, or third-party rights
  • Is obscene, excessively violent, or otherwise inappropriate for the platform

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse any advert that breaches these Terms or UK law.

6. Payments & Subscriptions

Where premium listings, advertising upgrades, or subscription options are offered:

  • Payment is processed securely through our approved third-party payment provider.
  • We do not store your full payment card details.
  • All payments are final unless otherwise required under UK consumer law.
  • If you cancel an advert early, no partial refunds will be given unless explicitly stated.
  • All prices are shown in GBP (£) and include VAT where applicable.

7. Content Ownership & Licence

7.1 Your Rights

You retain ownership of any content you post (“User Content”).
By submitting User Content to our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to:

  • Display, distribute, and promote your advert as part of the Service
  • Host such content on our CDN or servers
  • Modify or format your content for display or functionality purposes

You can remove or update your content at any time by managing your account or contacting us.

7.2 Our Rights

All intellectual property in the website design, code, and branding belongs to Punting in Sussex or our licensors.
You may not copy, distribute, or commercially exploit any part of the site except for your own lawful adverts.

8. Data Protection & Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By using the Service, you agree to our privacy practices and cookie policy.

9. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any illegal or fraudulent purpose
  • Harass, abuse, or mislead other users
  • Post false or misleading information
  • Attempt to hack, scrape, or disrupt the website
  • Collect or distribute personal data from other users without consent

Breach of this section may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal from the platform.

10. Disclaimers

  • The website and Service are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
  • We make no warranties or guarantees about the availability, accuracy, or reliability of adverts or user content.
  • We do not endorse any advertiser, service, or user listed on the site.
  • We accept no responsibility for any claims, loss, or damage resulting from user interactions or third-party actions.

Use of the platform is at your own discretion and risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Punting in Sussex, its owners, employees, and affiliates:

  • Shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, including lost profits, business interruption, or data loss.
  • Are not responsible for the actions or statements of platform users.
  • Limit our total liability to the amount you have paid us (if any) in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death, personal injury, or fraud caused by our negligence.

12. Account Suspension or Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or remove content at any time, without notice, if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You post unlawful or harmful material
  • You misuse the platform or damage its reputation

You may cancel your account at any time by contacting privacy@puntinginsussex.com.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or content.
We are not responsible for and do not endorse such external content. You follow external links at your own risk.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically for legal or operational reasons.
We will update the “Last updated” date above when this occurs.

Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising under them are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
You agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any matters related to your use of the website.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or need further information, please contact:

Email: privacy@puntinginsussex.com
Website: https://www.puntinginsussex.com