Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 8 January 2026
These Terms of Use set out the rules for using this website and any members-only areas (together, the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to these terms.
1. Who we are
This Website is operated and managed by Kirkatoft Group (UK) Limited (the “Company”) trading as Jan Falconer Author. For questions about the Website or these terms, contact: info@kirkatoftgroup.co.uk.
2. Who the Website is for
The Website is intended for adults (for example, parents, carers, teachers, librarians, and other grown-ups). Children should use the Website only with the involvement of a parent, carer, or teacher.
3. Using the Website
You agree to use the Website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:
•    use the Website in any way that breaks applicable laws or regulations;
•    attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, member areas, or Wix systems;
•    upload or share anything that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, abusive, or infringes someone else’s rights;
•    introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful material;
•    scrape, harvest, or misuse data from the Website (including email addresses).

4. Members-only areas and clubs
If you join a club or members-only area, you are responsible for keeping your login details secure and for all activity under your account. We may suspend or remove access if we reasonably believe the account is being misused or these terms are being breached.
5. Free downloads and resources
From time to time we may offer free resources (such as mini-stories, colouring pages, or classroom materials). Unless we state otherwise, these are provided for personal or classroom use only and must not be sold, redistributed, or uploaded elsewhere.
6. Competitions and giveaways
If we run a competition or giveaway, we will publish separate terms for that promotion (for example: eligibility, how to enter, closing date, how winners are chosen, and how prizes are delivered). Those promotion terms will apply in addition to these Website terms.
7. Intellectual property
The Website and its content (including text, illustrations, artwork, downloads, and branding) are protected by intellectual property laws. Unless permitted by law, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
8. User content you send to us
If you submit content to us (for example messages, feedback, testimonials, or photos you have permission to share), you confirm you have the right to do so. You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use that content for Website and communications purposes (for example, to publish a testimonial), unless you tell us in writing that you do not give permission for publication.
9. Links to other websites
The Website may link to third-party websites or services. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or availability. Links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily imply endorsement.
10. Availability and changes
We may update, suspend, or change the Website (including member areas) from time to time. We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available or error-free.
11. Disclaimers
The Website content is provided for general information and enjoyment. We do our best to keep content accurate and up to date, but we make no guarantees. Nothing on the Website is professional, medical, legal, or financial advice.
12. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website. This does not exclude or limit liability where it would be unlawful to do so (for example, for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud).
13. Privacy and cookies
Our Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect and use personal information and how cookies work on this Website. It forms part of these terms.
14. Updates to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when changes were made. If changes are significant, we may highlight them on the Website.
15. Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of Scotland. The Scottish courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising in connection with the Website.