Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 11 June 2026
These terms govern your use of this website and The Clerk newsletter. By using the site or subscribing, you agree to these terms. The Clerk is operated by Sophie Buck, a sole trader trading as The Clerk. Contact: hello@theclerk.co.uk
The newsletter
The newsletter is a free weekly briefing for people involved in running town and parish councils. We aim to send it weekly but do not guarantee frequency, continuity or availability. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any edition.
Information, not advice
The newsletter and site provide general information only. Nothing in them constitutes legal, financial, governance or professional advice. Funding criteria, deadlines, legislation and guidance change frequently — always verify details with the original source before acting or applying. We are not responsible for decisions made in reliance on the newsletter or site.
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Sponsorship
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Intellectual property
The content of the newsletter and site belongs to us unless otherwise stated. You may share editions and quote from them with attribution to The Clerk. You may not republish substantial portions commercially without permission.
Acceptable use
You must not misuse the site, attempt to gain unauthorised access to it, or use it to transmit malicious material.
Liability
Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded by law. Otherwise, to the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any indirect or consequential loss arising from use of the site or newsletter. The newsletter is provided free of charge and as is.
Privacy
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Changes and governing law
We may update these terms from time to time; the current version will always be on this page. These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.
