Chelsea Monthly – Copyright & User Generated Content Policy 

Chelsea Monthly operates as a digital magazine and media platform. A significant proportion of the material published on our website, including but not limited to text, photographs, videos, graphics, comments, and submissions, is contributed by external users and third parties. The following terms apply to all such content and your use of the site.

1. User-Generated Content Disclaimer

Chelsea Monthly hosts and publishes user-generated content. This content is provided by contributors, readers, advertisers, and other third parties who upload, submit, or otherwise provide material for publication. Chelsea Monthly does not pre-screen, verify, or monitor all user submissions and therefore cannot and does not guarantee that such content does not infringe intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights of third parties.

2. Copyright Ownership and Notice of Infringement

If you believe that any content appearing on Chelsea Monthly’s website infringes your copyright or legal rights, you must notify us in writing with sufficient information to identify the allegedly infringing material. Upon receipt of a valid notice, Chelsea Monthly will review the complaint and remove or disable access to the material within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 15–30 days, and in many cases much sooner.

A valid notice must include:
• Identification or link to the specific content in question
• Proof of ownership or authorised rights holder status
• Your name, contact information, and a statement made in good faith

Notices can be submitted using our official contact details publicly provided on the website.

3. No Admission of Liability

Chelsea Monthly does not admit or accept liability for:
• Any user-generated content appearing on the site
• Any inadvertent publication of copyrighted or proprietary materials
• Any damages, losses, penalties, claims, costs, or actions arising from copyrighted content uploaded by users

All content submitted by users is provided at their sole risk and responsibility. Chelsea Monthly, its parent company, directors, employees, and affiliates disclaim all liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4. Safe Harbour Protection

Chelsea Monthly operates under internationally recognised “safe harbour” standards for digital publishers. As such:
• We are not responsible for monitoring or policing user submissions
• We have no obligation to proactively detect or remove content unless notified
• We act promptly and reasonably once a valid claim is received

This ensures that Chelsea Monthly remains legally protected from infringement claims relating to user submissions.

5. Indemnity Provision

By accessing or using Chelsea Monthly, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chelsea Monthly, its owners, parent companies, employees, and affiliates from any claim, cost, liability, damage, or expense (including legal fees) arising from:
• Your use of the site
• Your submissions
• Any breach of these Terms and Conditions
• Any claim by a third party relating to your uploaded or shared content

6. Removal Procedure and Timeframe

Upon receipt of a legitimate copyright claim:
• The content will be removed as quickly as reasonably possible
• Standard removal window is 15–30 days, although in urgent cases removal may occur immediately
• Chelsea Monthly is not responsible for any perceived delays caused by incomplete information or failure to provide sufficient identification of the content

7. No Financial or Legal Responsibility

Chelsea Monthly, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or financial damages arising from:
• The use or inability to use the website
• Reliance on any content (including user-generated material)
• Any copyright disputes involving user-submitted content
• Any errors, omissions, or interruptions on the platform

This remains applicable whether or not Chelsea Monthly has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Agreement to Terms

By using Chelsea Monthly’s website, you acknowledge and agree that:
• The platform is largely user-generated
• Chelsea Monthly cannot be held responsible for content posted by external parties
• Any concerns regarding copyright will be handled through the takedown process outlined above
• Chelsea Monthly’s liability is strictly limited as permitted by law