Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 2026

Welcome to Alcohol Ltd. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (alcohol.uk and alcohol.co.uk) and any associated services, portals, or content (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Site.

1. Company Information

This Site is operated by Alcohol Ltd ("we", "us", "our"). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 04854930. Our registered office is at The Limes, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AW, United Kingdom.

We are an independent, UK-registered lobbying company working on behalf of the UK alcohol industry. We are registered with the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL).

2. Nature of Business & Non-Trading Status

Alcohol Ltd does not buy, sell, manufacture, distribute, or supply alcoholic beverages. We are strictly an independent trade advocacy, research, and lobbying organisation operating on behalf of the UK alcohol industry.

Our Site is not an e-commerce platform. Any enquiries regarding the purchase, sale, or distribution of alcohol will be disregarded.

3. Strict Age Restriction (18+)

You must be at least 18 years of age to access or use this Site. Alcohol Ltd is firmly committed to responsible consumption and strict adherence to the Licensing Act 2003. The content on this Site is designed exclusively for adult professionals operating within, or researching, the alcohol trade and related public policy sectors.

By accessing this Site, you warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years old. We reserve the right to restrict access or request age verification for any registered accounts or specific industry portals.

As a registered lobbying company, we expect all users and contributors to uphold the highest industry standards. Any use of this Site, including any user-submitted enquiries or portal interactions, must align with the Portman Group's Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks, and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) CAP Code (specifically Section 18 regarding alcohol).

4. Disclaimers: Not Medical, Legal, or Financial Advice

The content, research, statistics, and lobbying materials provided on this Site are for general informational and advocacy purposes only. Under no circumstances should the information on this Site be interpreted as:

• Medical or Health Advice: We do not provide medical guidance of any kind regarding alcohol consumption. Nothing on this website constitutes health or medical advice and should not be treated as such. The NHS Alcohol Support pages are an independent government resource and are referenced here solely as a publicly available source of general information. Alcohol Ltd is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the NHS.
• Financial or Investment Advice: Market research, industry data, and economic reports published here are not intended to serve as financial, investment, or trading advice. You should not make commercial decisions based solely on data presented on this Site without conducting independent due diligence.
• Legal Advice: Interpretations of licensing laws, parliamentary bills, or regulatory frameworks are provided for industry discussion and lobbying contexts only and do not constitute formal legal counsel.

5. Acceptable Use & Zero-Tolerance Anti-Scraping Policy

You may only use our Site for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from using the Site in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

6. Intellectual Property Rights & Open Government Data

Except where expressly stated otherwise, we are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights on our Site, including but not limited to the text, reports, branding, design, databases, and graphics. These works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.

In our capacity as a research and lobbying company, we regularly utilise open-source public sector information, statistics, and reports. Where we reproduce or adapt UK Government data, this is done in accordance with the Open Government Licence (OGL v3.0) or other applicable parliamentary copyright licences. We explicitly acknowledge the source and copyright of the relevant public bodies where such data is presented.

You may print off one copy, and may download extracts, of any page from our Site for personal, professional reference. You must not modify copies of any materials you have printed or downloaded, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, or graphics separately from any accompanying text. Our status as the authors of content on our Site must always be acknowledged.

7. Site Availability & Modifications

We provide the Site on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that our Site, or any content on it, will always be available or uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of our Site for business, security, or operational reasons without notice. We will not be liable to you if our Site is unavailable at any time or for any period.

8. Account Security & Registration

If you are provided with, or you choose, a user identification code, password, or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as strictly confidential. You must not disclose it to any third party. We have the right to disable any user identification code or password at any time if, in our reasonable opinion, you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these Terms.

By registering an account or accessing our industry portals, you guarantee that the information you provide is accurate, current, and complete, and you acknowledge that it will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability & No Reliance

This Site is intended primarily for use by business professionals, parliamentarians, journalists, and researchers. If you are accessing this Site as a consumer, please note that we only provide our Site for domestic and private use. You agree not to use our Site for any commercial or business purposes, and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.

The content on our Site is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our Site.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable to any user for any loss or damage arising under or in connection with:

• Use of, or inability to use, our Site;
• Reliance on any content, statistics, lobbying materials, or industry reports displayed on our Site;
• Loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
• Business interruption or loss of anticipated savings;
• Loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation; or
• Any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Alcohol Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms, particularly any breach of our anti-scraping policy, unauthorised use of our intellectual property, or any misuse of the Site.

11. Third-Party Links and Resources

Where our Site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties (including government portals, industry bodies, or news outlets), these links are provided for your information only. Such links should not be interpreted as approval by us of those linked websites or information you may obtain from them. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

12. Viruses and Cybersecurity

While we maintain ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 (UKAS) certification and use enterprise-grade security (including Cloudflare), we do not guarantee that our Site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your information technology and computer programmes to access our Site. You should use your own virus protection software.

You must not knowingly introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious material. Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our Site is a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, and we will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities.

13. Data Protection & Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. We collect and process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, and our Privacy Policy fully details our use of cookies and tracking technologies under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

14. Marketing, Advertising & Cross-Platform Use

By submitting information through this Site (including via our Issue Prioritisation survey, contact forms, or any registration process), you acknowledge that Alcohol Ltd may use that information for marketing and advertising purposes across our group of websites and affiliated platforms, which currently includes but is not limited to alcohol.uk, alcohol.co.uk, booze.co.uk, and bars.co.uk (collectively, the "Group Sites").

This may include the use of your data to serve targeted advertising, personalised content, and industry communications relevant to your stated sector and interests, both on Group Sites and via third-party advertising platforms and networks acting as our data processors.

Where we rely on your consent as the lawful basis for such processing (as required under UK GDPR and PECR), we will seek that consent explicitly and you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us at compliance@alcohol.uk or by updating your preferences via the cookie consent mechanism on this Site. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

Where we rely on our legitimate interests as the lawful basis for processing (for example, for B2B marketing to industry professionals who have engaged with our services), we have conducted and documented a Legitimate Interests Assessment (LIA). You retain the right to object to such processing at any time. Full details of our data sharing practices, retention periods, and your rights are set out in our Privacy Policy.

15. Complaints

If you have a complaint about our Site, its content, or our conduct, please refer to our Complaints Process. We maintain a complaints log and are committed to resolving all complaints promptly and fairly. All formal complaints should be submitted in writing to compliance@alcohol.uk.

16. Transparency & Financial Interests

In the interests of transparency, details of the financial interests of Alcohol Ltd's directors and relevant personnel are publicly available on our Financial Interests Register. We are also registered with the ORCL as a consultant lobbyist, and our registration details are publicly accessible.

17. General Provisions

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
• Waiver: A failure or delay by us to exercise any right or remedy shall not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your use of the Site and supersede all previous agreements relating to its subject matter.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use, their subject matter and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

19. International Users and Access from Outside the United Kingdom

This Site is operated from the United Kingdom and is directed primarily at professionals, stakeholders, researchers, and interested parties within the UK alcohol industry. Alcohol Ltd makes no representation that the content, materials, or services described on this Site are appropriate, lawful, or available in any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom.

19.1 Access at Your Own Risk

If you access this Site from outside the United Kingdom, you do so entirely at your own initiative and at your own risk. You are solely responsible for determining whether your use of this Site complies with the laws, regulations, and local requirements applicable in your jurisdiction. Alcohol Ltd accepts no responsibility for any consequences – legal, regulatory, commercial, or otherwise – arising from your access to or use of this Site in any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom.

19.2 No Offer or Solicitation Outside the UK

Nothing on this Site constitutes an offer, solicitation, or invitation to engage in any advocacy, membership, lobbying, commercial, or regulated activity in any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom. The Site is not directed at, and should not be relied upon by, persons in any jurisdiction where such reliance would be unlawful, would require Alcohol Ltd to register, licence, or comply with any local requirement to which it is not currently subject, or would otherwise expose Alcohol Ltd to any regulatory obligation outside England and Wales.

19.3 Age Verification – Jurisdiction Variance

The minimum lawful age for accessing alcohol-related industry content varies across jurisdictions. In some countries, the legal age is 21 or higher. By accessing this Site from outside the United Kingdom, you confirm that you meet both the UK minimum access age of 18 years and any higher minimum age requirement applicable under the laws of your jurisdiction. Alcohol Ltd is not responsible for ensuring compliance with local age restrictions for international users. Access by persons below the legal drinking or majority age in their jurisdiction is prohibited and constitutes a breach of these Terms.

19.4 EU and EEA Users – Data Protection

The European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision (in force since 28 June 2021, as extended) confirming that the United Kingdom provides an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union and European Economic Area. Personal data submitted through this Site by EU/EEA residents will be processed by Alcohol Ltd in accordance with the UK GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018, and is transferred to the United Kingdom under the applicable adequacy framework. EU/EEA residents retain all rights conferred by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), including rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing. Requests in relation to EU GDPR rights should be directed in writing to compliance@alcohol.uk. EU/EEA residents may additionally lodge a complaint with their national data protection supervisory authority if they consider that their rights under EU GDPR have been infringed. Alcohol Ltd’s UK ICO registration (No. ZC093590) covers its UK data processing obligations and does not extend to acting as an EU GDPR representative; EU residents retain direct recourse to their competent supervisory authority.

19.5 United States Users

This Site is not directed at residents of the United States of America. The advocacy and lobbying content on this Site relates exclusively to UK domestic alcohol policy and UK export trade policy and does not address, concern, or relate to any US regulatory, legislative, federal, or state matter. Alcohol Ltd is not registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act 1938 (FARA), the Lobbying Disclosure Act 1995, or any US state lobbying statute, as none of these instruments applies to Alcohol Ltd’s activities. Alcohol Ltd does not contact, lobby, or seek to influence any US government official, legislator, regulator, or government body. Users accessing this Site from the United States do so solely for general informational purposes and entirely at their own risk. No content on this Site should be construed as an offer to provide services, advocacy, or representation in the United States or to any US-domiciled party.

19.6 Other International Jurisdictions

Users accessing this Site from any jurisdiction in which the content, lobbying, or advocacy context of this Site may be subject to local regulation are solely responsible for ensuring their access and use complies with applicable local laws. This includes, without limitation, users in:

• Australia: The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) does not apply to Alcohol Ltd, which conducts no advocacy directed at Australian officials. Australian users access this Site for informational purposes only and at their own risk.
• Canada: The Lobbying Act (RSC 1985, c 44 (4th Supp)) does not apply to Alcohol Ltd. Canadian users access this Site for informational purposes only.
• China: China’s Overseas NGO Management Law (2017) and Cybersecurity Law govern foreign organisations operating in mainland China. Alcohol Ltd has no operational presence in mainland China. Users in mainland China should satisfy themselves that access to this Site is lawful in their jurisdiction.
• India: India has no statutory lobbying registration regime. Alcohol Ltd conducts no advocacy directed at Indian government authorities. Indian users access this Site for informational purposes only.
• Japan, Singapore, South Africa, Gulf Cooperation Council states, and other jurisdictions: Users in all other jurisdictions are solely responsible for compliance with applicable local legislation, including any foreign influence, political transparency, lobbying registration, age restriction, or restricted content laws. Alcohol Ltd makes no warranty that this Site or its content is compliant with, or exempt from, the laws of any jurisdiction other than England and Wales.

19.7 No Equivalence with Local Consumer or Statutory Protections

International users should note that UK statutory consumer protections – including the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, and equivalent statutory rights – may not apply to your use of this Site if you are accessing from a jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom, or may apply only in modified form. You should obtain independent legal advice in your own jurisdiction before relying on any content on this Site. Alcohol Ltd makes no warranty of equivalence between these Terms and any mandatory consumer or user-rights protections applicable in your jurisdiction.

19.8 Sanctions and Export Controls

This website is operated and hosted in the United Kingdom and is subject to applicable UK and international sanctions regimes. Persons who are subject to UK, UN, EU, or US sanctions designations, asset freezes, arms embargoes, or export control restrictions must not access or use this Site if doing so would constitute a breach of applicable sanctions law, export control legislation, or financial crime regulations in their jurisdiction or in the United Kingdom. Alcohol Ltd reserves the right to restrict or block access to this Site from any jurisdiction or IP range as required to comply with applicable sanctions obligations.

19.9 Language and Authoritative Version

These Terms of Use are drafted, published, and shall be interpreted in the English language, which constitutes the sole authoritative and legally binding version. Any translation of these Terms into any other language is provided for convenience only and shall not have any legal effect. In the event of any inconsistency, ambiguity, or conflict between the English-language version and any translation, the English-language version shall prevail in all respects.