Last updated: May 2026

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of entrepreneurplus.co.uk and all associated services operated by EP Media LTD, trading as EP+ EntrepreneurPlus ("EP+", "we", "us", "our").

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. About EP+

EP+ is a digital media publication and verified startup directory covering the UK startup ecosystem. We are operated by EP Media LTD, registered in England and Wales.

2. Use of Our Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

  • Use our website to transmit any unlawful, harmful, or offensive content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our website or systems
  • Scrape, copy, or reproduce our content without prior written permission
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Use automated tools to access or index our content without our consent
  • Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our website

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who breaches these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published on entrepreneurplus.co.uk — including articles, interviews, graphics, logos, badge designs, and the EP+ brand identity — is the intellectual property of EP Media LTD unless otherwise stated and is protected by UK copyright law and international intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except as follows:

  • You may share links to our articles on social media or in other publications
  • You may quote brief excerpts (under 150 words) from our articles for commentary or criticism purposes, provided you clearly attribute EP+ EntrepreneurPlus and include a link to the original article
  • Press and media enquiries regarding content reproduction should be directed to [email protected]

Any unauthorised use of our content may result in legal action under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and, where applicable, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

EP+ respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users and contributors to do the same. If you believe that content published on entrepreneurplus.co.uk infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to:

[email protected]

Your notice must include:

  1. Your full name and contact information
  2. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  3. The specific URL(s) on our website where the allegedly infringing content appears
  4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised
  5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf
  6. Your electronic or physical signature

We will investigate all valid DMCA notices promptly and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the alleged infringing content.

Counter-notice: If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to [email protected]. Repeat infringers will have their access to our platform terminated.

5. User-Submitted Content

When you submit content to EP+ — including directory submissions, letters, tips, or comments — you grant EP Media LTD a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, publish, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with our editorial and commercial activities.

You warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to submit the content
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
  • The content does not contain defamatory, unlawful, or harmful material

EP+ reserves the right to reject, edit, or remove any submitted content at our editorial discretion.

6. Directory Listings

Directory listings on EP+ are subject to our editorial verification process. We reserve the right to:

  • Reject any submission that does not meet our verification standards
  • Remove any listing that is found to contain inaccurate, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Update listing information to reflect publicly available corrections

A directory listing on EP+ does not constitute an endorsement of the listed company, its products, or its services. EP+ makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of information submitted by third parties.

7. Editorial Independence

EP+ operates under a 70/30 editorial policy: a minimum of 70% of our published content is independent editorial, not paid or sponsored. All sponsored, paid, or commercially influenced content is clearly labelled as "Paid Partnership" or "Sponsored" and is never disguised as independent editorial.

The presence of a company in our editorial content — whether in a news article, a roundup, or a sector spotlight — does not imply any commercial relationship with EP+.

8. Disclaimers

No financial or investment advice: Nothing published on EP+ constitutes financial, investment, or legal advice. Our content is for informational and educational purposes only. You should seek independent professional advice before making any investment or business decisions.

No warranty: Our website and content are provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

External links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. EP+ is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. Links do not constitute endorsement.

Startup funding data: Funding figures, valuations, and company information cited in our articles are sourced from publicly available data (Dealroom, Crunchbase, Companies House, etc.) and may not reflect the most current information. EP+ takes reasonable steps to verify data but cannot guarantee accuracy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EP Media LTD shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or reliance on our content, including but not limited to loss of profit, loss of data, or business interruption.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of this website shall not exceed £100.

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

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EP Media LTD, its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of our website, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

11. Membership and Subscriptions

Where EP+ offers paid memberships or subscriptions:

  • Payments are processed securely via Stripe
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Refunds are issued at our discretion within 14 days of purchase in accordance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015 where applicable
  • We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. Material changes will be communicated to registered members by email.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms:

EP Media LTD Email: [email protected] Website: entrepreneurplus.co.uk