Terms of Service

Effective date: 30 May 2026 — Last updated: 30 May 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of the website byhookorbycrooke.com (the “Site”), operated by By Hook or By Crooke. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About Us

By Hook or By Crooke is an independent editorial publication covering food, drink, craft, culture and local life in Waterford and Wexford, Ireland. Contact: hello@byhookorbycrooke.com

2. Use of the Site

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable Irish, EU or international law or regulation.
• Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit or distribute any content from the Site without our prior written permission, except for personal non-commercial use.
• Use the Site to send unsolicited communications (spam).
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its related systems.
• Use automated tools, bots or scrapers to extract content or data from the Site without our prior written consent.
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm us or other users.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, photography, graphics, logos, video and code — is owned by or licensed to By Hook or By Crooke and is protected by Irish and international copyright law. The By Hook or By Crooke name and logo are our property.

You may share links to our content and quote brief extracts for the purpose of comment or review, provided you clearly attribute the source with a link back to the original article on byhookorbycrooke.com. Any other use requires our written permission. Please contact hello@byhookorbycrooke.com.

4. Editorial Independence and Accuracy

By Hook or By Crooke is an independently produced publication. Our editorial content represents the honest opinions and knowledge of our team. We take reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of information published, but we make no warranties or representations as to its completeness or accuracy. Information about businesses, opening hours, prices and availability may change. We recommend verifying details directly with the relevant business before visiting.

5. Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

Some links on this Site are affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial coverage or recommendations. We clearly identify affiliate links where required by law and by the guidelines of the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI).

Paid partnerships, sponsored content or commercial collaborations, where they exist, are clearly labelled in accordance with ASAI guidelines and EU Directive 2005/29/EC on Unfair Commercial Practices.

6. Purchases and E-Commerce

Where products or services are sold through the Site, the following terms apply in addition to these Terms of Service. Sales to consumers in Ireland and the EU are governed by the European Union (Consumer Information, Cancellation and Other Rights) Regulations 2013 (implementing EU Directive 2011/83/EU) and the Sale of Goods Act 1980 (as amended).

• Right of withdrawal: You have the right to withdraw from a distance contract within 14 days of receiving your order without giving any reason. To exercise this right, notify us at hello@byhookorbycrooke.com before the 14-day period expires.
• Exceptions to the right of withdrawal: The right of withdrawal does not apply to digital content downloaded or streamed, perishable goods, or items made to your specification.
• Pricing: All prices displayed are inclusive of VAT where applicable. Delivery costs are shown at checkout.
• Contract: A contract is formed when we confirm your order by email. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders at our discretion.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site contains links to third-party websites and services. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage arising from your use of them. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by Irish and EU law. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any rights you have as a consumer under Irish or EU law that cannot be excluded by contract.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, By Hook or By Crooke shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or its content. Our total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the 12 months preceding the claim. These limitations do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under Irish or EU law.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using the Site, you consent to the processing of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland, without prejudice to your rights as a consumer to bring proceedings in your country of residence within the EU.

For consumers in the EU, the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform is available at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. Our email for ODR purposes is hello@byhookorbycrooke.com.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@byhookorbycrooke.com or write to us at By Hook or By Crooke, Waterford, Ireland.

Last Updated: 30 May 2026