Terms of Use
These terms govern your use of pigswhistle.com (the "Site"), operated by Pig and Whistle Editorial. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
About the Site
Pig and Whistle is an independent editorial website covering British pub culture, real ale, breweries, and pub heritage. Content is published for general reader interest and is not professional advice on any commercial, legal, or alcohol-related matter.
Use of content
All editorial content on the Site — including articles, photographs (where original), illustrations, and proprietary site design — is the copyright of Pig and Whistle Editorial unless otherwise noted. You may:
- Read and view the content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share short excerpts on social media with a link back to the original article
- Quote brief passages in editorial work with full attribution and a link
You may not, without prior written permission:
- Republish full articles on other websites or in print
- Use our content to train commercial machine learning models
- Create derivative works for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright notices or alter attribution
For permission requests, contact [email protected].
Content accuracy
We strive for accuracy in all editorial content. However, pubs change ownership, breweries discontinue beers, and opening hours vary. We cannot guarantee that information on the Site is current at the moment of reading. Always check pub websites or call ahead before travelling significant distances.
Where we publish historical or factual claims (etymology, brewing process, listed building details), we do our best to verify against primary sources. If you spot an error, please email [email protected] and we will correct the record.
Affiliate links
Some pages contain affiliate links to third-party retailers. If you click such a link and complete a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We disclose affiliate relationships clearly. Editorial recommendations are made on merit, not commission rate.
Third-party links
The Site contains links to third-party websites operated by parties over whom we have no control. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of such sites. A link to a third-party site is not an endorsement of that site or its operators.
Alcohol and responsible content
Pig and Whistle covers alcohol-related topics (real ale, breweries, pub culture). Content is intended for adult readers. We do not encourage excessive drinking and we support responsible alcohol consumption. If alcohol is causing problems in your life, please contact Drinkaware or your local healthcare provider.
Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude all warranties relating to the Site.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pig and Whistle Editorial is not liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising from your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Site is limited to the amount you have paid us (typically zero, as the Site is free to access).
User conduct
When interacting with us (for example, via email correspondence), you agree not to:
- Send unlawful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its systems
- Use automated tools to scrape or duplicate content
- Impersonate another person or organisation
Changes to terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact
For questions about these terms: [email protected]. For privacy matters, see our Privacy Policy.