Terms and Conditions

Welcome to RealCounties.com. By using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using the site.

1. About RealCounties.com

RealCounties.com is operated by the Historic Counties Institute. The site exists to provide information, reference material, commentary, articles, county-reference material, public-education and work updates, and related resources about Britain’s historic counties.

2. Use of the Website

You may browse, share, and quote from the website for non-commercial, educational, and informational purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given and content is not altered in a misleading way.

You may not use this site or its content for any unlawful purpose, or in any way that could damage the reputation, operation, or security of RealCounties.com.

3. Accuracy and Information

We take care to ensure that information published on the site is accurate and kept reasonably up to date. However, content is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or professional advice.

RealCounties.com accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from reliance on material published on the site.

4. Donations, Subscriptions, and Purchases

Donations made through the website or through linked third-party payment platforms are voluntary and are generally non-refundable unless required otherwise by law or by the relevant payment provider’s terms.

Where the site links to products, merchandise, subscriptions, or other paid support options, payment processing, delivery, and related terms may be handled by third-party providers. Their terms and policies will also apply.

5. External Links and Third-Party Services

This website may include links to external websites and services, including mapping tools, payment providers, email services, social platforms, government sources, and other third-party resources.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, or policies of external sites, and you use them at your own discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, branding, design elements, graphics, and other original material on RealCounties.com are the property of the Historic Counties Institute or are used with permission.

You may not reproduce or republish site materials for commercial use without written permission.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Please see our Privacy Policy for details of how we collect, process, and handle personal data, including newsletter subscriptions, analytics, and payments.

8. Changes to the Site or Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The latest version will always appear on this page. We may also change, suspend, or remove parts of the site without notice.

9. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at team@realcounties.com.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.