Last updated: 07/07/2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using The Havering Daily website.
These Terms and Conditions, also referred to as our Terms of Use, apply to your use of The Havering Daily website, content, forms, services, event listings, advertising services, lost and found pet services, email services, community features and any related online services operated by The Havering Daily Ltd.
By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our website or services.
1. Who We Are
The Havering Daily is an independent local news publication covering Havering and surrounding areas.
The website is operated by The Havering Daily Ltd.
Company details:
Company name: The Havering Daily Ltd
Company number: 12209493
Registered office: 181-183 Station Lane, Hornchurch, England, RM12 6LL
Contact email: advertise@thehaveringdaily.co.uk
Website: https://thehaveringdaily.co.uk
In these Terms, “The Havering Daily”, “we”, “us” and “our” means The Havering Daily Ltd.
2. Use of Our Website
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes.
You must not use our website:
- In any way that breaches any applicable law or regulation
- To submit false, misleading, defamatory, abusive, threatening or unlawful content
- To impersonate another person or organisation
- To interfere with the security, operation or availability of the website
- To upload viruses, malware, spam or harmful code
- To collect information about other users without permission
- To misuse our forms, reporting tools, event services, pet reporting services or advertising services
- To post or submit content that infringes the rights of another person
We may suspend, restrict or remove access to any part of the website if we believe these Terms have been breached.
3. Website Content
The content on The Havering Daily is provided for general information, news, community interest and editorial purposes.
We take care to publish accurate information, but we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate, up to date or free from errors.
News, event details, public notices, community information, business listings, pet reports, third-party statements and other submitted information may change after publication.
We may update, edit, correct, remove or archive content at our discretion.
4. Editorial Control
The Havering Daily retains full editorial control over all content published on the website.
Submitting information, photographs, videos, press releases, statements, comments, event listings, business information or other material does not guarantee publication.
We may edit, refuse, remove or decline to publish content for any reason, including legal, editorial, accuracy, safety, moderation, privacy or public interest reasons.
We may also correct or update published content where appropriate.
5. User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to us, including stories, comments, photographs, videos, documents, event listings, business information, pet reports, sightings, reviews, statements or other material, you confirm that:
- The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- You have the right to submit the content to us
- The content does not infringe copyright, privacy, data protection or other legal rights
- The content is not defamatory, abusive, unlawful, misleading or harmful
- You have permission from any relevant person where required
- You understand that submitted content may be reviewed, edited, published, shared, archived or declined
By submitting content to us, you grant The Havering Daily a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, edit, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, promote and archive that content in connection with our website, social media channels, newsletters, publications and related services.
You retain ownership of your original content, but you give us permission to use it for the purposes above.
6. Photographs and Videos
If you send us photographs or videos, you confirm that you either own the rights to them or have permission from the rights holder to share them with us.
You must take particular care when submitting images or videos involving:
- Children or young people
- Private homes
- Victims of crime
- Vulnerable people
- Medical or emergency situations
- Vehicle registrations
- Private addresses
- Sensitive incidents
We may decide not to publish, or may blur, crop, edit or remove, images or videos where appropriate.
7. Comments and Public Contributions
Where comments, public submissions or interactive features are available, you are responsible for what you post or submit.
We may moderate, edit, reject or remove comments or submissions that we consider inappropriate, unlawful, offensive, defamatory, abusive, misleading, spam, discriminatory, threatening or otherwise unsuitable.
We are not obliged to monitor every comment or submission before publication, but we may remove content at any time.
8. Event Listings and Event Registrations
Our website may include event listings, calendars, booking forms, registration forms or event-related services.
Event information may be submitted by third parties, venues, organisers, sponsors or community groups. We do not guarantee that event details, dates, times, prices, availability or venue information will always be accurate or up to date.
You should check directly with the event organiser before attending.
Where you register for an event through our website, you agree to provide accurate information. Your registration may be shared with the event organiser, venue, sponsor or relevant partner where necessary to manage the event.
If payments, deposits, tickets or bookings are taken for an event, any cancellation, refund or attendance terms may depend on the specific event and will be explained where applicable.
9. Lost and Found Pet Reports
Our website may provide lost pet, found pet and sighting report services.
These services are intended to help reunite pets with owners and support the local community. They are not an emergency service.
If you submit a lost pet, found pet or sighting report, you agree that:
- The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- You will not submit false, malicious or misleading reports
- You will not use the service to harass, threaten or target another person
- You will not publish private personal information unnecessarily
- You will update or archive reports where appropriate
- You understand that some information may be displayed publicly to help identify or locate a pet
We may edit, remove, reject, archive or restrict pet reports or sightings where we consider it necessary for safety, privacy, accuracy, moderation or legal reasons.
We do not guarantee that a pet will be found, returned or identified through use of the service.
10. Maps and Location Information
Some services may use maps, pins, road names, approximate areas, towns or location information.
You should avoid submitting exact private addresses unless necessary.
We may display approximate locations publicly where this helps with a report, event or listing, but we may limit, edit or obscure location details where appropriate for privacy or safety reasons.
Map information may be provided by third-party mapping services and may not always be accurate.
11. Advertising, Sponsored Content and Promotions
The Havering Daily may offer advertising, sponsored content, banners, promoted articles, social media posts, event sponsorship, business listings and other promotional services.
Advertising and sponsored content may be subject to separate written terms, booking confirmations, invoices, campaign details or email agreements.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- Advertising must be paid for according to the agreed price and payment terms
- We may refuse adverts that are unlawful, misleading, offensive, inappropriate or unsuitable for our audience
- We may require changes to advertising copy, claims, images or links
- We do not guarantee specific clicks, sales, enquiries, conversions or results
- Campaign performance may vary depending on audience behaviour, placement, timing and other factors
- Advertisers are responsible for ensuring their adverts, claims, offers, prices and landing pages are accurate and lawful
Sponsored content, promoted articles and paid features may be labelled as advertising, sponsored, promoted, partnership content or similar where appropriate.
12. Payments
Where paid services are offered through the website, including advertising, sponsorship, events, donations, subscriptions, pet boosts, promoted posts or other services, payment terms will be shown or agreed at the time of purchase or booking.
Prices may change from time to time.
Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not normally receive or store full card details.
You agree to provide accurate payment and billing information.
13. Refunds and Cancellations
Refunds and cancellations depend on the type of service purchased.
Unless otherwise stated or agreed in writing:
- Completed advertising services are non-refundable
- Work already started on design, writing, promotion or campaign setup may be chargeable
- Event refund terms may depend on the event organiser and event-specific terms
- Donations are normally non-refundable unless made in error
- Digital or promotional services may not be refundable once delivery has started
- If we are unable to provide a paid service, we may offer a refund, credit, replacement placement or alternative arrangement at our discretion
Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights.
For online sales, certain consumer cancellation rights may apply depending on the nature of the service. GOV.UK provides guidance on online and distance selling rules for businesses. GOV.UK online and distance selling guidance
14. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, advertisers, social media platforms, maps, videos, payment providers, event organisers, forms, plugins, embedded content or other external services.
We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of third-party websites or services.
You should read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website or service you use.
15. Email, Notifications and Service Messages
If you use our forms, register for services, submit a pet report, book an event, make an enquiry, advertise with us or sign up for updates, we may send you relevant emails or service messages.
These may include:
- Verification emails
- Enquiry responses
- Event confirmations or reminders
- Pet report updates or sighting alerts
- Payment confirmations
- Advertising or campaign updates
- Important service notices
- Marketing emails where permitted
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe option provided or by contacting us.
Some service messages may still be sent where necessary to provide a service you requested or manage an existing relationship.
16. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all website content, branding, design, layout, articles, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, features and functionality are owned by or licensed to The Havering Daily Ltd.
You may view, share and link to our content for personal, non-commercial and lawful purposes.
You must not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, scrape, commercially exploit or redistribute our content without permission, except where permitted by law.
You may quote short extracts from our content where properly credited and linked, provided this is fair, lawful and does not misrepresent the original content.
17. Copyright Complaints
If you believe content on our website infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us with:
- Your name and contact details
- Details of the content concerned
- The URL of the relevant page
- Evidence of ownership or authority
- An explanation of the issue
We will review the matter and take appropriate action where necessary.
18. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of our website and services may involve the collection and use of personal information.
Please read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details of how we collect, use, store and protect personal information.
These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
19. Availability of the Website
We aim to keep the website available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
The website may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, hosting problems, security issues or events outside our control.
We may change, suspend or withdraw any part of the website or services at any time.
20. No Professional Advice
Content on The Havering Daily is provided for general information, news and community interest.
It should not be treated as legal, financial, medical, professional or emergency advice.
You should seek appropriate professional advice where needed.
In an emergency, contact the relevant emergency service.
21. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Havering Daily Ltd will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from:
- Use of, or inability to use, the website
- Reliance on website content
- Errors, omissions or outdated information
- Third-party content, links, services or adverts
- Event changes, cancellations or inaccuracies
- Pet reports, sightings or location information
- Website interruptions, security issues or technical problems
- Loss of data, revenue, profits, business or goodwill
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
22. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify The Havering Daily Ltd against reasonable losses, claims, damages, costs or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, breach of these Terms, unlawful submissions, infringement of third-party rights, or false or misleading information provided by you.
23. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
By continuing to use the website after changes are published, you agree to the updated Terms.
24. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes relating to these Terms, the website or our services will be subject to the courts of England and Wales.
25. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: advertise@thehaveringdaily.co.uk
Website: https://thehaveringdaily.co.uk