Terms & Conditions
Who We Are
Talking Cats (talkingcats.co.uk) is operated by Figure1 Projects, based in the United Kingdom. References to "we", "us", and "our" throughout these Terms & Conditions refer to the site operator. References to "you" refer to anyone accessing or using this website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using talkingcats.co.uk, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this site.
These terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, members of the Feline Diplomatic Corps (FDC), and any other users of this website.
Intellectual Property
All content published on this site - including but not limited to diary entries, articles, character voices, the GMM editorial format, the Feline Diplomatic Corps concept, character names, and any original creative writing - is the intellectual property of Figure1 Projects and is protected by UK copyright law.
You may share links to our content. You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this site without our prior written permission.
The distinctive character voices of George, Mack, Mule, and all other named cats on this site are original creative works. Impersonation of these characters, or reproduction of their voices in other publications or platforms, is not permitted.
User-Generated Content - FDC Submissions
Members of the Feline Diplomatic Corps (FDC) may submit content for consideration for publication on this site. By submitting content, you grant Talking Cats a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, edit, adapt, and republish that content on this site and associated channels.
You retain authorship of your submission. We do not claim ownership of your original writing.
Submission does not guarantee publication. All submissions are subject to editorial review. We reserve the right to decline, edit, or withdraw any submission at our discretion.
Submitted content must be your own original work. Do not submit content that infringes third-party copyright, is defamatory, or contains personal information about real individuals without their consent.
Affiliate Links
Some articles and pages on this site contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. All affiliate relationships are disclosed clearly at the top of any page or article containing them.
Our editorial opinions are independent of any affiliate arrangements. We only link to products and services we consider genuinely useful.
External Links
This site contains links to external websites, including veterinary sources and partner sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website. A link does not constitute an endorsement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Talking Cats and its operator accept no liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content.
This site is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any content published here.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. The current version will always be available at talkingcats.co.uk/legal/terms. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Disclaimer
Fiction Notice
All diary entries, letters, dispatches, and personal accounts published on Talking Cats are written in the fictional first-person voices of cats. The cats are not real authors. Their opinions, observations, descriptions of events, and any statements attributed to them are creative fiction.
Real people and real cats are referenced in this fiction. Any views, opinions, or statements presented in the voice of a fictional cat character are not the views of those individuals and should not be taken as such.
Entertainment Purpose
This site exists for entertainment, community, and cat appreciation. Nothing on this site is intended to be taken as factual reporting, investigative journalism, or statements of literal fact unless explicitly presented as such in a non-fiction article context.
Veterinary and Health Information
Articles on cat health, behaviour, nutrition, and care are published for general information purposes only. They do not constitute veterinary advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional veterinary guidance.
Always consult a qualified, registered veterinarian for advice specific to your cat's health, condition, or treatment.
In an emergency, contact your vet or the nearest out-of-hours veterinary service immediately.
Missing Cat Bulletin Board
The Missing Cat Bulletin Board is a community service. Talking Cats acts as a platform provider only. We do not verify the accuracy of submitted information, coordinate searches, or take responsibility for outcomes.
Listings expire after 60 days unless renewed. If your cat is found, please update your listing so it can be removed.
Do not include personal information in listings beyond what is necessary (location area, contact method). We are not responsible for how third parties respond to listings.
Remembrance Garden
The Remembrance Garden is a space for the cat community to mark the lives of cats who have died. Tributes are submitted by their owners and published as received, with light editorial review. Talking Cats does not independently verify the details of tributes.
Affiliate Content
Some articles contain affiliate links. Where this is the case, it is disclosed clearly at the top of the relevant page. Our editorial opinions are formed independently of any commercial relationships.
External Links
We link to external sources including veterinary organisations, charity sites, and product retailers. We are not responsible for the content of external websites, and a link does not constitute an endorsement.
AI Content Disclosure
Some content on this site is produced with the assistance of AI writing tools, reviewed and edited by the Talking Cats editorial team before publication. We take responsibility for all published content regardless of how it was drafted.
