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UKTechHub.com Terms and Rules

Last Updated: 16th July 2025 (Online Safety compliance)

The providers (“we”, “us”, “our”) of the service provided by this website (“Service”) are not responsible for any user-generated content and accounts (“Content”). Content submitted expresses the views of their author only.

You agree not to use the Service to submit or link to any Content which is defamatory, abusive, hateful, threatening, spam or spam-like, likely to offend, political (including party views or campaigning), or contains adult or objectionable content that includes personal information of others, risks copyright infringement, encourages unlawful activity (including chipping, piracy, or circumvention tools), or otherwise violates any laws.

Buying and Selling, For Sale, and Wanted posts are not allowed. This includes trading or bartering for personal or business gain, although links to established goods/services trading sites are allowed for informational purposes only (eBay, Gumtree, etc). {Moderator discretion is absolute}.

All Content you submit or upload may be reviewed by staff members. All Content may also be scanned or processed via third-party verification or security services (e.g., spam detection, abuse flagging). Do not post anything you consider private or confidential.

Submitted Content’s primary language must be English. Alternative languages may be used if accompanied by a full English equivalent translation.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any Content submitted for any reason without explanation. Requests for Content removal will be considered at our discretion. We also reserve the right to take action against any account at any time, including suspension or deletion, without warning.

You grant us a non-exclusive, permanent, irrevocable, and unlimited license to use, publish, or re-publish your Content in connection with the Service. You retain copyright ownership over your Content.

UKTechHub.com adheres to UK Web Content and Copyright Law. No part of any posted material may be copied or republished elsewhere without express written permission from the author or UKTechHub.com.

All links to shared firmware or drivers must also comply with copyright law and may not be copied or published elsewhere without permission from the data owner.

Hotlinking (i.e., directly linking to third-party assets like images) is discouraged without prior consent from the host website.

We support fair use provisions of UK copyright law. Reproducing small portions of material for criticism, education, or research may be acceptable under these laws.

These terms may be changed at any time without notice.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not register or use this Service. If you wish to close your account, contact us.

🧑‍💻 Age Restrictions & Online Safety Compliance

UKTechHub.com is strictly for users aged 18 years and older.
By registering or using this Service, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you may not use this website.

To comply with the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and associated Ofcom guidance:

• Age Verification: Registration requires a self-confirmation of age (13+ checkbox). By submitting your account request and completing the Date-of-Birth requirement, you are confirming your eligibility. We may request proof of age if there is reasonable suspicion of underage use.

• Children’s Risk Assessment (CRA): We have conducted a Children’s Risk Assessment (CRA) in accordance with the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and with consideration of international standards such as the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Based on this assessment, we have determined that our service is not likely to attract or be accessed by individuals under the age of 13. Our content, technical discussions, and community policies are designed specifically for users aged 13 and above, and are primarily intended for a mature audience.

• Content Moderation: All submitted Content is subject to review. Inappropriate, harmful, or abusive content is removed in line with UK online safety regulations.

• User Reporting Tools:

  • A Report button is visible on posts and replies.

  • Users may also contact the moderators confidentially using the Contact Form.

  • Reports are investigated by our moderation team, and action is taken as appropriate.

• Compliance with UK Law:

  • We adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) concerning data privacy.

  • We follow principles set out in the Digital Economy Act 2017 regarding age-restricted content.

  • We are prepared to respond to inquiries or audits from Ofcom or related UK regulators.

🧾 Complaints and Enforcement

If you notice a post that violates these Terms or community rules, please report it using the Report button or contact us directly via the Contact Form.

Complaints about forum members can also be submitted confidentially. Where additional context is needed, we may contact you to confirm whether you wish to proceed further.

🏷️ Manufacturer, Importer & Supplier (MIS) Representation

UKTechHub.com welcomes responsible Forum participation from Manufacturers, Importers, and Suppliers (MIS) offering advice relevant to their expertise or products.

Any such representation must be clearly disclosed in your Forum Profile and/or Signature with the name of the organisation represented.
(Originally added 26/01/2021)