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    Terms of Use

    Effective date: January 2026

    1. Introduction

    These Terms of Use set out the basis on which Defamation Guard ("we", "us") makes this website and the free case-assessment service available to you. By using this website or submitting an enquiry, you agree to be bound by these terms.

    2. Not a law firm — not legal advice

    Defamation Guard is not a law firm and is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We provide general information about UK defamation law and, where appropriate, we can introduce you to an independent specialist defamation solicitor. Nothing on this site or in the case-assessment process is legal advice, and no solicitor-client relationship is created between you and us.

    3. The referral service

    When we introduce you to a specialist defamation solicitor, that solicitor is regulated by the SRA in their own right. They will contact you under their own terms and, if you decide to instruct them, they will provide their own client-care letter or engagement terms. Their fees, retainer, and any advice are between you and them; Defamation Guard is not a party to that relationship.

    4. Free at the point of use

    There is no charge for using this website or for a case assessment. Defamation Guard does not charge you legal fees. Any fees you agree with a referred solicitor are between you and that solicitor.

    5. Your responsibilities

    By using this site or submitting an enquiry, you agree to:

    • Provide accurate information about your situation
    • Not rely on this website as a substitute for legal advice
    • Not upload confidential or privileged material that you do not want us to review
    • Not use this website to send unlawful, abusive, or misleading communications

    6. Confidentiality

    We treat information you submit through the case-assessment form with care. It is used only to assess your enquiry and — with your consent — to make an introduction to a specialist defamation solicitor. It will not be shared with third parties for any other purpose, except where required by law.

    7. Data protection

    We process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

    8. Intellectual property

    All content on this website is owned by Defamation Guard or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent.

    9. No warranty and limitation of liability

    Information on this website is provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all warranties, and we exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

    10. Termination

    We may suspend or terminate your access to this site at any time. You may stop using the site and withdraw your enquiry at any time by contacting us.

    11. Complaints

    If you are dissatisfied with the service, please refer to our Complaints Procedure.

    12. Governing law

    These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms.

    13. Contact

    If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at help@defamationguardlaw.com.