Terms of Use

Last updated: 28 August 2026

These Terms of Use govern your use of the Daevilmedia website.

Daevilmedia is operated by Phil Battye, a sole trader based in the United Kingdom.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. About Daevilmedia

Daevilmedia publishes content relating to news, politics, social issues, investigations, commentary, public-interest matters and child protection.

Content may include:

• news and commentary
• opinion
• investigative material
• public-interest reporting
• educational resources
• downloadable guides
• links to third-party websites
• references to publicly available information

2. Informational purpose

The content on Daevilmedia is provided for general information, commentary and public-interest purposes.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, Daevilmedia does not guarantee that all content will always be complete, error-free or current.

Content should not be treated as legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

3. Opinions and commentary

Some content published on Daevilmedia may contain opinion, analysis, commentary or interpretation.

Where appropriate, efforts will be made to distinguish between:

• established facts
• allegations
• opinion
• commentary
• developing information

The views expressed in opinion or commentary pieces are those of the relevant author.

4. Allegations and investigations

Daevilmedia may report on allegations, investigations, complaints or matters that have not resulted in a criminal conviction or formal finding.

Where this occurs, allegations should not be treated as established fact unless and until they have been proven through an appropriate legal or official process.

Daevilmedia aims to use appropriate language where matters remain unproven.

If you believe content relating to you is inaccurate, misleading or unfair, you may contact Daevilmedia to request a correction, clarification or opportunity to respond.

Email: phil@daevilmedia.com

5. Corrections and updates

Daevilmedia may correct, update, amend or remove content where appropriate.

This may happen where:

• new information becomes available
• an error is identified
• circumstances change
• legal or safeguarding concerns arise
• additional context is required

More information is available in the website’s Editorial & Corrections Policy.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, content published on Daevilmedia, including text, graphics, branding, original images, guides and other original materials, is owned by or licensed to Daevilmedia.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell or commercially exploit Daevilmedia content without permission, except where permitted by law.

You may share links to Daevilmedia content.

Specific downloadable resources may have separate sharing permissions.

7. Free parent guides

Certain parent guides and educational resources are made available free of charge.

Unless otherwise stated, these guides may be:

• downloaded
• printed
• shared free of charge for non-commercial educational purposes

They may not be:

• sold
• altered in a misleading way
• rebranded as another person’s or organisation’s work
• used commercially without permission

8. Third-party content and links

Daevilmedia may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms or external resources.

These links are provided for information or convenience.

Daevilmedia does not control and is not responsible for:

• third-party websites
• third-party privacy practices
• third-party security
• external content
• products or services offered by third parties

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily mean Daevilmedia endorses the third party.

9. Social media content

Daevilmedia may refer to, quote, discuss or display content originating from social media platforms where lawful and appropriate.

Such content may remain owned by its original creator or platform.

Use of third-party material may be for purposes such as:

• reporting
• commentary
• criticism
• review
• evidence
• public-interest discussion

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of third-party content to Daevilmedia.

10. Acceptable use

You must not use this website in a way that:

• is unlawful
• attempts to gain unauthorised access to the website or server
• introduces malware or malicious code
• interferes with website security
• attempts to damage, disable or overload the website
• impersonates another person
• uses website content for unlawful harassment, threats or abuse
• misrepresents Daevilmedia content or branding

11. Safeguarding

Daevilmedia provides information and resources relating to child protection and online safety.

The website is not an emergency safeguarding service.

If a child or other person is in immediate danger, contact the police or appropriate safeguarding authority directly.

Users should not delay contacting emergency or safeguarding services because they are waiting for a response from Daevilmedia.

12. Donations and contributions

Daevilmedia may provide links allowing users to make voluntary financial contributions.

Daevilmedia is independently operated and is not a registered charity.

Any contribution is voluntary and is intended to support the operation, development and activities of Daevilmedia.

Payments may be processed by third-party providers such as Revolut and will also be subject to that provider’s terms and privacy practices.

13. Availability of the website

Daevilmedia does not guarantee that the website will always be available or uninterrupted.

Access may be suspended, restricted or changed for reasons including:

• maintenance
• security
• technical faults
• hosting issues
• legal requirements
• website updates

14. Limitation of liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Daevilmedia is not responsible for loss or damage arising solely from:

• reliance on general informational content
• temporary website unavailability
• third-party websites
• external services
• user misuse of website content

This does not affect any rights that cannot legally be excluded.

15. Privacy

Use of personal information is governed by the Daevilmedia Privacy Policy.

Use of cookies is explained in the Cookie Policy.

16. Changes to these Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• changes to the website
• new services
• legal requirements
• operational changes

The latest version will always be published on this page.

17. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, unless another law must apply by law.

Any dispute relating to use of the website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, where legally applicable.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact:

Phil Battye
Daevilmedia
Email: phil@daevilmedia.com