Terms of Use

Welcome to British Aviation Chronicles. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the “User”) and British Aviation Chronicles (the “Archive”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) regarding your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By accessing BritishAviationChronicles.com, you confirm your acceptance of these terms in full. If you disagree with any part, you must cease use immediately.

1. Definitions & Interpretation

In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:

• "Content" means all text, images, photographs, graphics, audio, video, data compilations, page layouts, underlying code, software, and any other form of information capable of being stored on a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website.
• "Derivative Work" means any work based upon one or more pre-existing works from the Archive, such as a translation, abridgement, condensation, or any other form in which such pre-existing works may be recast, transformed, or adapted.
• "Licence" refers to the limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable permission granted herein to access and use Content under specified conditions.
• "Third-Party Content" means Content owned by or licensed to the Archive from third parties, including but not limited to the Imperial War Museum, the Royal Aeronautical Society, and private collectors, which is subject to separate copyright.
• "User-Generated Content" means any Content submitted to the Website by users, including forum posts, comments, and contributed research materials.

2. Intellectual Property Rights & Permitted Use

Unless otherwise stated, British Aviation Chronicles and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all Content on this Website. All such rights are reserved.

2.1 Academic & Personal Use Licence. You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages or extracts from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial study or research, subject to the restrictions below. For academic citation, you must use the following format: British Aviation Chronicles, "[Article Title]", BritishAviationChronicles.com (accessed [Date]).

2.2 Prohibited Actions. You must not:

• Republish, redistribute, or sell Content from this Website (including republication on another website or in any medium);
• Show any Content from the Website in public without explicit written permission;
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this Website for a commercial purpose;
• Edit or otherwise modify any material on the Website, except for content you have posted yourself;
• Systematically scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to extract data for any purpose.

2.3 Third-Party Content. Where Content is identified as belonging to a third party, your right to use such Content is governed by the licence terms of that third party. You are solely responsible for identifying and complying with those terms.

3. User-Generated Content & Conduct

This Website may include interactive features that allow you to submit Content. In submitting any material, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute it in any existing or future media.

You must not submit any User-Generated Content that is:

• Illegal, unlawful, or promotes illegal activity;
• Defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or inflammatory;
• Infringing of any person's intellectual property rights, including copyright;
• Deliberately inaccurate or misleading, particularly regarding historical facts.

We reserve the right to edit or remove any material submitted to this Website, or stored on our servers, or hosted or published upon this Website.

4. Access, Availability & Disclaimers

4.1 Access. Access to this Website is permitted on a temporary basis. We reserve the right to withdraw, suspend, or amend the service without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason this Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

4.2 Historical Accuracy. While we strive for accuracy, the Content is provided for historical research and interest. It may contain inaccuracies or errors. We make no warranty, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information. Reliance upon any Content is strictly at your own risk.

4.3 External Links. This Website may contain links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of linked sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, British Aviation Chronicles, its directors, employees, and agents exclude all liability for any loss or damage whatsoever, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising from or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this Website;
• Your use of or reliance on any Content displayed;
• Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

6. Data Protection & Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our use of any personal data you provide is governed by our Privacy Policy and by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller: British Aviation Chronicles, The Hangar, Fowlmere Airfield, Royston, Herts, England, SG8 7SH. Company Registration Number: 10507142.

For any data protection enquiries, you may contact us at hello@BritishAviationChronicles.com.

7. Breach & Termination

Without prejudice to our other rights, if you breach these Terms in any way, we may take such action as we deem appropriate, including:

• Issuing a formal warning;
• Temporarily or permanently suspending your access to the Website;
• Commencing legal proceedings against you for reimbursement of all costs resulting from the breach;
• Disclosing such information to law enforcement authorities as we reasonably feel is necessary.

8. Variation & Severability

8.1 Variation. We may revise these Terms from time to time. The revised terms shall apply to the use of our Website from the date of publication. Please check this page regularly.

8.2 Severability. If a provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue in full force and effect.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact Information

For all questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact the Data Controller:

British Aviation Chronicles
The Hangar, Fowlmere Airfield
Royston, Hertfordshire
England, SG8 7SH
Phone: +44 113 415 02 07
Email: hello@BritishAviationChronicles.com
Company Registration: 10507142

This document was last reviewed and updated on 15 March 2025.