1. Respect Your Neighbours
London is a real community, and the people and businesses we cover are part of it. We expect all interactions to reflect that.
- Treat others with respect, even when you disagree.
- Do not harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate anyone.
- Do not post personal information about others, including home addresses, phone numbers, workplaces, or photographs taken without consent.
- Do not target local business owners, employees, or public figures with coordinated negative campaigns.
2. Keep It Honest
- Do not post false, misleading, or deliberately deceptive information.
- Do not impersonate another person, business, or organisation.
- If you are affiliated with a business or organisation relevant to the discussion, disclose that relationship.
3. No Hate Speech or Discrimination
Content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic is not tolerated. This prohibition applies to all submissions to Londonly, with no exceptions.
4. Submitting News Tips
Reader tips help us cover what matters most in London. We welcome your contributions.
- Submit tips through our contact page or by emailing [email protected].
- Provide as much detail as possible: what occurred, the timing, the location, and any supporting links or documents.
- All tips undergo independent verification before we publish. Submission does not guarantee we will cover the story.
- If you prefer anonymity, inform us. We will protect your identity except where disclosure is legally required.
5. User-Submitted Content
When you submit content to Londonly – whether comments, photographs, videos, or written pieces – you agree that:
- The material is your original work, or you possess the necessary permissions to share it.
- You grant Londonly the right to use, reproduce, and publish the content in connection with our site, as outlined in our Terms of Service.
- We may edit your submission for clarity, length, or style.
- We reserve the right to remove content that breaches these guidelines, at our sole discretion.
6. Local Business Interactions
Our coverage of local businesses reflects our commitment to London. When engaging with business-related content:
- Constructive criticism of local businesses is appropriate. Personal attacks against owners or employees are not.
- Business owners who believe our reporting contains an error should contact us at [email protected]. We investigate accuracy concerns promptly and seriously.
- Fake reviews, astroturfing, and coordinated efforts to artificially boost or harm a business’s reputation are prohibited.
7. What Happens If You Break These Guidelines
All reported content receives review. When we find that a submission breaches these guidelines:
- We may remove the content without prior notice.
- We may restrict or suspend your access to our platform.
- In severe cases involving threats, harassment, or unlawful conduct, we may notify local authorities.
We enforce these guidelines consistently and at our sole discretion.
8. Reporting a Concern
If you encounter content on Londonly that appears to violate these guidelines, or if you wish to report an error in our reporting, contact us at [email protected].
Every report receives review, and we respond where appropriate.
9. Changes to These Guidelines
These Community Guidelines may be updated periodically. Updates will appear on this page. Continued use of our platform following any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised guidelines.
10. Contact
Questions about these guidelines can be directed to [email protected].