Terms of Service

Last updated: 31st July 2026

Welcome to www.lighthouseisland.co.uk (the "Site"), operated by Lighthouse Island, an independent publishing imprint ("we," "us," "our"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About Us

Lighthouse Island is an independent publishing imprint based in the United Kingdom. We publish narrative non-fiction titles and make them available for purchase through third-party retailers, including Amazon.

Business details: Martyn Dipper, trading as Lighthouse Island, Chippenham, Wiltshire United Kingdom

Contact: books@lighthouseisland.co.uk

2. Use of This Site

This Site is provided to give visitors information about our books, authors, and how to get in touch with us. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its underlying systems
• Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it
• Submit false, misleading, or malicious information through our contact form
• Use any automated system (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without our permission

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, book cover images, author photos, logos, and design — is owned by Lighthouse Island or our authors and licensors, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and share content from this Site for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission.

Our published books are separately protected by copyright and subject to the terms under which they are sold (e.g. via Amazon's own terms).

4. Purchases of Our Books

We do not sell books directly through this Site. Our titles are made available via third-party retailers and distributors, including Amazon and IngramSpark, and may become available through additional retailers over time. Any purchase you make is a transaction between you and that retailer, governed by their own terms of service, pricing, delivery, and return policies. We are not responsible for the purchase process, payment handling, or delivery once you leave our Site to buy a book.

5. Contact Form

When you submit an enquiry through our contact form, you agree to provide accurate information. We aim to respond to genuine enquiries but cannot guarantee a response time. See our [Privacy Policy] for how we handle the data you submit.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may link to or use third-party services (such as Amazon, our website translation tool, or analytics providers). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites or services, and your use of them is subject to their own terms and policies.

7. Disclaimer

This Site and its content are provided "as is." While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content on this Site.

Views, experiences, and opinions expressed in our published books are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Readers should seek appropriate professional advice for their own circumstances.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lighthouse Island shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of business, or reliance on any content published here.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms can be sent to:

Email: books@lighthouseisland.co.uk