Terms & Conditions

1. About TheLakeDistrict.com

TheLakeDistrict.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent online guide to the Lake District. We provide informational content for general guidance only. This website is owned and operated independently and is not affiliated with any official authority.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and by any policies referenced here (including our Privacy & Cookie Policy). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

3. Intellectual Property & Permitted Use

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this site—including text, copy, graphics, photos, logos, icons, code, and layout—is protected by copyright and related intellectual property rights owned or licensed by TheLakeDistrict.com.

You may view pages on a device and print a single copy for personal, non‑commercial use.

You must not reproduce, copy, distribute, publicly display, republish, mirror, frame, scrape, data‑mine, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent.

All trademarks and websites mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

4. Independence & Non‑Affiliation

This site is an independent resource and is not affiliated with, authorised by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with The Lake District National Park Authority, Cumbria Tourism, or any other organisation that has a similar name to this domain.

5. Accuracy, Availability & Changes

We make every effort to keep information accurate and up to date; however, content is provided for general guidance only and may change without notice. You should verify details independently with the relevant provider or authority. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict parts of the website for operational reasons.

6. External Links & Third‑Party Services

Our site may link to third‑party websites, services, maps, or booking platforms. These are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, policies, or availability. Your use of third‑party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

Some outbound links may be affiliate links (including via Awin and other networks). If you click these and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the running of the site.

8. User‑Generated Content & Reviews

Where we allow comments, submissions, listings, reviews, photos, or other user content, you must ensure you have the rights to share that content and that it is lawful, accurate, and not misleading. We may moderate, edit, or remove user content at our discretion. You grant us a non‑exclusive licence to display and reproduce the content on our website and associated channels for the purpose of operating and promoting the site.

9. Prohibited Uses

• Using the site in any way that breaches applicable local, national, or international law.
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the site or server, introducing malware, or interfering with normal operation.
• Scraping, harvesting, or mass‑downloading content or data without written permission.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, representations, or guarantees—express or implied—including but not to accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any loss or damage—whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary—arising from or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the website, reliance on any content, or use of external links, even if foreseeable.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TheLakeDistrict.com, its owners, and contributors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.

13. Privacy & Cookies

Our Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, our lawful bases for processing, and your rights under UK data protection law.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising in connection with the website or these Terms.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email support@thelakedistrict.com.