Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Age Requirements

You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service. This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Description of Service

Haunted Hosts is a directory and information service that:

• Provides information about allegedly haunted hotels, inns, and bed & breakfasts across the United Kingdom
• Accepts user submissions of haunted property information
• Publishes ghost stories and paranormal experiences
• Offers educational content about paranormal history and folklore
• Displays advertisements and affiliate links to generate revenue
• Uses cookies and similar technologies for advertising and analytics

Advertising and Revenue Model

Affiliate Link Disclosure

Haunted Hosts participates in affiliate marketing programs including:

• Expedia Group: Through Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate)
• Booking.com: Partner Network
• Hotels.com: CJ Affiliate Network
• Other accommodation booking platforms as partnerships develop

Advertising and Cookie Disclosure

Our website uses advertising services, including Google AdSense, which use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Display relevant advertisements to you
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Provide analytics about website usage
• Remember your preferences and settings

User Accounts and Registration

While browsing our website does not require registration, certain features such as submitting properties or stories may require you to provide contact information. When providing information, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Not use false or misleading contact information

Content Submission

Property Submissions

When submitting information about haunted properties, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the right to share the information provided
• The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• You own or have permission to submit any photos or media
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The property information is for legitimate haunted accommodation establishments

Ghost Stories and Experiences

When sharing paranormal experiences or stories, you agree that:

• Stories are based on your genuine experiences or credible sources
• You will not fabricate experiences for malicious purposes
• Content will not defame individuals or businesses
• You understand that experiences are subjective and may not be scientifically verifiable

Content License and Usage Rights

Content Standards and Prohibited Uses

You agree not to submit or post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or obscene
• Violates any intellectual property rights
• Contains viruses or harmful computer code
• Promotes illegal activities or violence
• Is deliberately false or misleading about safety concerns
• Harasses or discriminates against individuals or groups
• Contains personal information of others without consent
• Is primarily commercial advertising or spam
• Violates Google AdSense content policies

Intellectual Property Rights

The Haunted Hosts website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Haunted Hosts and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our logo, branding, and original written content may not be used without explicit written permission. User-submitted content remains the property of the original submitter, subject to the usage rights granted to us.

Disclaimers

Accommodation Information

We provide information about accommodations for informational purposes only:

• We are not a booking service and do not handle reservations
• Property information may become outdated
• We do not guarantee availability, pricing, or current operational status
• Always contact properties directly for current information and bookings
• We are not responsible for the quality or safety of accommodations

Affiliate and Advertising Disclaimers

Regarding our affiliate partnerships and advertising:

• Affiliate commission rates vary by partner and booking value
• Prices you pay are not affected by our affiliate partnerships
• We do not control third-party booking sites or their policies
• We are not responsible for booking issues with partner sites
• Advertisement content is controlled by third-party advertising networks

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including accommodation booking sites, local tourism boards, and related services. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

User Conduct

You agree to use our website responsibly and lawfully. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or download our content
• Submit false or misleading information
• Interfere with other users' ability to use the website
• Use the service for any illegal purpose
• Impersonate Haunted Hosts staff or other users
• Click on ads fraudulently or encourage others to do so
• Attempt to manipulate our affiliate tracking systems

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion, including content that violates these terms, is factually incorrect, violates advertising policies, or is deemed inappropriate for our audience. We are not obligated to publish all submitted content.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms and Conditions or engage in fraudulent activity.

Governing Law

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

Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the website after changes constitute acceptance of the new terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. This Terms and Conditions agreement constitutes the entire agreement between us regarding our Service.