Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 2026 | Version 1.0

1. Agreement to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Ink & Leaf website located at inkandleaf.co.uk (the "Website"), operated by the owner of Ink & Leaf ("we", "us", "our"), an individual based in the United Kingdom.

By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated version number and date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. About Ink & Leaf

Ink & Leaf is a personal blog dedicated to vintage and second-hand books. The content published on this Website represents the personal views, opinions, and experiences of the author. It is intended for general informational and enjoyment purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, financial, investment, or purchasing advice. You should always conduct your own research and, where appropriate, seek independent professional advice before acting on anything you read here.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright

3.1 Our Content

All content published on Ink & Leaf — including but not limited to written articles, blog posts, photography, graphics, brand elements, and the overall design and layout of the Website — is the intellectual property of Ink & Leaf and is protected by copyright under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and applicable international copyright law.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or modify any content from this Website without our prior written permission, except as set out below.

3.2 Permitted Use

You are welcome to:

Read, browse, and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Quote short extracts from our blog posts for the purposes of commentary, criticism, or review, provided you clearly attribute the content to Ink & Leaf and include a link back to the original post.
Share our content on social media, provided it is attributed to Ink & Leaf and not altered.

3.3 Prohibited Use

You must not:

Reproduce substantial portions of our content on any other website, publication, or platform without our written permission.
Use our content for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from our content.
Present our content in a way that is misleading or that suggests endorsement or affiliation where none exists.

If you wish to use our content in a way not covered by these Terms, please contact us via the contact form on our Website to request permission.

3.4 Third-Party Content

Where we reference, quote, or reproduce third-party content (such as book covers, author photographs, or extracts), we do so in accordance with applicable copyright law, including fair dealing provisions. All third-party trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners. If you believe any content on this Website infringes your rights, please contact us immediately.

4. Acceptable Use

By using this Website, you agree that you will not:

Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its hosting infrastructure, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.
Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
Knowingly transmit any data, or send or upload any material that contains viruses, trojans, worms, or any other harmful or malicious code.
Use any automated tools, scrapers, or bots to extract data from the Website without our prior written consent.
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website.

We reserve the right to take appropriate action, including suspending or restricting access to the Website, if we believe these Terms have been breached.

5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

5.1 Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure that the content on Ink & Leaf is accurate, up to date, and well-researched. However, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Website. Content is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current developments in the rare books trade or broader book market.

5.2 Opinions

All opinions expressed on Ink & Leaf are our own personal views unless explicitly stated otherwise. They do not represent the views of any employer, organisation, or third party. References to specific books, sellers, events, or publications are made in good faith and do not constitute endorsement unless explicitly stated.

5.3 External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. These links do not constitute endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of external websites and accept no responsibility or liability for them. You access external links at your own risk.

5.4 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ink & Leaf and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content. This includes, without limitation, any loss of data, loss of profits, or any other losses arising in connection with your use of the Website.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.

5.5 Website Availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to all or any part of the Website at any time without notice, for example for operational or maintenance reasons. We will not be liable if the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

6. Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

At present, Ink & Leaf does not use affiliate links or participate in any paid promotional or sponsorship arrangements. All book recommendations, reviews, and references are based solely on our genuine personal interest and experience.

Future update: If we introduce affiliate links or sponsored content in future, this section will be updated to provide full disclosure in compliance with the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidance on endorsements, and the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) disclosure rules. Any such content will be clearly labelled.

7. Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Our collection and use of personal data in connection with your use of this Website is governed by our Privacy Notice, which is available at inkandleaf.co.uk/privacy-policy. By using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of our Privacy Notice.

8. Cookies

This Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Full details of the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them are set out in our Cookie Policy, available at inkandleaf.co.uk/cookie-policy.

9. User-Submitted Content and Comments

9.1 Contact Form Submissions

If you contact us via our contact form or submit any message, feedback, or suggestion to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, and publish that content (in whole or in part) in connection with the operation and promotion of Ink & Leaf, unless you explicitly request otherwise at the time of submission.

9.2 Comments Section

Ink & Leaf operates a public comments section on blog posts. By submitting a comment, you agree to the following terms.

9.3 Licence to Use Your Comments

By posting a comment on Ink & Leaf, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to display, reproduce, and moderate that comment on our Website. You retain ownership of your comment content. We will not use your comments for commercial purposes without your consent.

9.4 Standards for Comments

We welcome thoughtful, respectful discussion about books, reading, and everything in between. All comments must comply with the following standards. Comments must not:

Be defamatory, abusive, threatening, offensive, harassing, or discriminatory on any grounds including race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, or nationality.
Contain or link to unlawful, obscene, or adult content.
Infringe the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party.
Constitute spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional material for products or services.
Impersonate any person, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
Contain personal data about third parties without their consent.
Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

9.5 Moderation

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to review, edit, decline to publish, or remove any comment at any time and without notice, particularly where we believe it breaches these standards or could expose us or others to legal liability. We are not obliged to explain moderation decisions.

We are not responsible for the content of comments posted by third parties. Views expressed in comments are those of the individual commenter and do not represent the views of Ink & Leaf.

9.6 Your Responsibility

You confirm that any comment you post is your own original content, that you have the right to post it, and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party. You agree to indemnify and hold Ink & Leaf harmless from any claim, loss, or damage arising from your comments.

9.7 Personal Data in Comments

Any personal data you provide when posting a comment (such as your name or email address) will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice, available at inkandleaf.co.uk/privacy-policy. Please do not include sensitive personal data about yourself or others in your comments.

9.8 Reporting Concerns

If you believe a comment on our Website breaches these standards, infringes your rights, or is otherwise harmful, please contact us via the contact form on our Website and we will review the matter promptly.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where applicable consumer protection law in your country of residence entitles you to bring proceedings in your local courts.

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you may also have access to the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severed from the remaining Terms, which shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Notice, Cookie Policy, and Accessibility Statement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ink & Leaf with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us via the contact form on our Website at inkandleaf.co.uk