Terms of Use for MyBirding.co.uk

Last updated: 17/11/25

Welcome to MyBirding.co.uk.
By browsing and using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not continue to use the website.

MyBirding.co.uk is a personal, non-commercial website created and maintained by the Site Owner of MyBirding.co.uk. The site exists purely to share personal bird photographs and sightings.


1. General Use of the Website

You may browse, view and enjoy the content on this website for personal use.
You must not:

  • misuse the website or attempt to disrupt its functionality

  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the server or admin areas

  • engage in any activity that harms or slows down the website

The website is provided “as is”, without any guarantees of availability or accuracy.


2. Copyright & Use of Photographs

All bird photographs, images, text and content on MyBirding.co.uk are:

© The Site Owner of MyBirding.co.uk — All Rights Reserved

You may not:

  • download photographs for reuse

  • copy or republish content

  • distribute images through other websites or social media

  • use photographs for commercial or public purposes

unless you have received explicit written permission by emailing:

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You may:

  • view content in your browser

  • link to the website from elsewhere

  • share links to individual sighting pages


3. Contact Form Use

If you use the website’s contact form:

  • You must not send spam or abusive messages

  • You must not impersonate another person

  • You must provide a valid email address so replies can be sent

Messages are kept only as long as needed to respond.
For more details, please see the Privacy Policy.


4. External Links

MyBirding.co.uk may contain links to other websites.
These links are provided for convenience and information.

I have no control over external sites and am not responsible for:

  • their content

  • their privacy practices

  • their availability

  • any harm or loss caused by visiting them


5. Google Maps & Third-Party Services

Some sightings include embedded Google Maps to show photo locations.
Google Maps loads only if you have accepted functional cookies.

These third-party services may collect data such as your IP address.
For more information, see the Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.


6. Disclaimer

This website is a personal birding diary.
I make no guarantees about:

  • completeness

  • accuracy

  • timeliness

  • reliability

  • continued availability

You use the website at your own risk.

I am not responsible for any loss, harm or inconvenience resulting from:

  • technical issues

  • downtime

  • errors or omissions in content

  • use or inability to use the website


7. Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • The website owner is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the website.

  • The website owner’s total liability for any claim relating to the website shall not exceed £0, given that the site is free and non-commercial.


8. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the website or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page.

Continued use of the website after changes are published means you accept the updated terms.


9. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Use:

Site Owner of MyBirding.co.uk
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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