Terms of Service

1. About these terms

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Traven Gazette website, located at traven.info (the "Site"). By accessing or reading any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.

Traven Gazette is an independent editorial journal operated by Traven Gazette Limited, registered at 31 Greek Street, W1D 4DH, London, United Kingdom. These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

2. Nature of the publication

Traven Gazette is an independent editorial publication. The content published on this Site consists of articles, essays, field notes, and editorial commentary on topics relating to everyday nutrition, food habits, seasonal cooking, and general wellbeing practices.

Articles published on Traven Gazette are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.

We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any new habit, food choice, or physical routine, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements or are taking structured supplements.

3. Intellectual property

All content published on this Site — including but not limited to articles, essays, field notes, editorial commentary, photography, typography, layout design, and the Traven Gazette name and wordmark — is the intellectual property of Traven Gazette Limited or its contributing authors, and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright law.

You may:

• Read and share links to individual articles for personal, non-commercial purposes.
• Quote brief extracts (up to 50 words per article) for the purposes of commentary, criticism, or review, provided that clear attribution is given to Traven Gazette and the original URL is included.

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, copy, or distribute any article or substantial portion thereof without prior written permission from Traven Gazette.
• Use content from this Site for commercial purposes, including but not limited to republication in commercial media, newsletters, or aggregation services, without a licensing agreement.
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from this Site by automated means without prior written authorisation.
• Use the Traven Gazette name, wordmark, or visual identity in any manner that implies endorsement or affiliation.

To request a licensing arrangement or syndication permission, please write to us at [email protected].

4. Accuracy of content

We take reasonable care to ensure that the editorial content published on this Site is accurate at the time of publication. Articles reference published research from peer-reviewed journals and reputable institutional sources. Editorial selection prioritises long-running studies and replicated findings.

However, the field of nutrition and wellbeing is subject to ongoing research, and our understanding of these topics evolves over time. We cannot warrant that all content remains current indefinitely. Where articles are updated following publication, we note the revision date alongside the original publication date.

Traven Gazette does not represent that the information on this Site is complete, current, or free from errors. Readers are encouraged to consult primary sources and qualified professionals for decisions affecting their personal routines.

5. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Traven Gazette and its operators, editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content on it.
• Any reliance placed on editorial content published on the Site.
• Any interruption, suspension, or withdrawal of the Site.
• Any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the content, howsoever arising.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, fraud, or any other matter that cannot be excluded by law.

6. External links

Articles and pages on this Site may include links to external websites and sources. These links are provided for reference and further reading only. Traven Gazette does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of any external website.

Some links may be affiliate links. Where this is the case, we will disclose it clearly within the relevant article. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial selection or the positions expressed in our writing.

7. User-submitted content

If you submit a letter, correction request, or editorial enquiry through our contact form or by email, you acknowledge that:

• Any correspondence submitted to the editorial team may be considered for publication in a future letters or corrections section, unless you explicitly state that it is private.
• Submissions will be attributed by name unless you request anonymity at the time of submission.
• By submitting correspondence, you grant Traven Gazette a non-exclusive right to publish, edit, and archive that correspondence in the context of editorial use.

We will not publish personal details such as email addresses or postal addresses without explicit permission.

8. Corrections policy

We are committed to accuracy in all editorial content. If you believe an article contains a factual error, we welcome corrections submitted to [email protected] with the subject line "Correction Request".

Upon verification, confirmed corrections are noted at the foot of the relevant article with the date of correction. We do not silently amend articles without acknowledgement.

9. Availability of the Site

We aim to keep the Site available at all reasonable times, but we do not warrant uninterrupted access. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

We reserve the right to withdraw, modify, or suspend any part of the Site at any time without notice. We will endeavour to give reasonable advance notice of planned interruptions where possible.

10. Privacy and cookies

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. By using this Site, you confirm that you have read and understood those policies.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or the nature of the Site. The date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

12. Governing law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising in connection with these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Contact

For questions about these terms, licensing requests, or editorial correspondence, please contact us: