Garlic & Pearls – Terms of Use
Last updated: 7th August 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Garlic & Pearls (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at garlicandpearls.com (the “Website”) and any related services provided by Garlic & Pearls Media Limited.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
2. Eligibility & Use of the Website
Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, purchase a membership, or post reviews.
Users aged 13–17 may browse the Website only with the involvement and permission of a parent or guardian.
Users under 13 are not permitted to create an account or submit any content.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not use the Website:
In any way that violates applicable UK or international law
To exploit, harm, or attempt to harm minors
To send advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
To impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person
To engage in conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which may harm the Company or expose us or others to liability
3. Accounts & Membership
When you create an account or purchase a membership, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of your account.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised access or security breach.
Membership benefits — including digital content, exclusive episodes, and physical gifts — are provided for personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website — including podcast episodes, text, graphics, artwork, images, audio, video, and design — is owned by Garlic & Pearls Media Limited or our licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any part of the Website without our prior written consent.
“Garlic & Pearls” and associated branding may not be used without permission.
5. User Content (Reviews and Submissions)
If the Website allows you to submit or upload content (“User Content”), including reviews, comments, or other material, you are responsible for ensuring that such content is lawful, appropriate, and does not infringe the rights of others.
By submitting User Content, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Website and our services. You retain ownership of your content.
We reserve the right (but are not obliged) to remove or moderate User Content that violates these Terms or that we consider harmful, offensive, or inappropriate.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to third‑party websites or services. We have no control over the content or practices of these websites and accept no responsibility for them.
Your use of third‑party websites is at your own risk.
7. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or if we believe your conduct may harm the Company or other users.
Provisions that should reasonably survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will continue to apply.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Garlic & Pearls Media Limited and its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from:
Your use of or inability to use the Website
Any third‑party conduct or content
Any content obtained through the Website
Unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited under UK law.
9. Disclaimer
Your use of the Website is at your sole risk. The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not warrant that:
The Website will be uninterrupted or error‑free
Defects will be corrected
The Website is free from viruses or harmful components
The Website will meet your expectations or requirements
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us at:
Email: garlicandpearls@gmail.com