Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: 23 JULY 2026
1. Introduction and Parties
1.1. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website located at davealston.com ("the Website") operated by David Alston, a sole trader based in England, with a principal business address at Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6ND ("we", "us", "our", "the Trader").
1.2. David Alston provides direct response copywriting and marketing consulting services.
1.3. By accessing or using the Website, you ("the Visitor", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
1.4. We may update these Terms when reasonably necessary. Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Changes do not alter any separate consulting or copywriting agreement already entered into.
2. Business Information (Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002)
In compliance with Regulation 6 of the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, we provide the following information:
Trader Name: David Alston
Business Address: Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6ND
Email Address: help [at] davealston.com
VAT Number: Not VAT registered
3. Nature of the Website
3.1. This Website is an informational and lead-generation site for David Alston's copywriting and consulting services. It does not sell products or subscriptions directly.
3.2. The Website includes a contact form (powered by Formspree) to enable you to send enquiries. Submitting an enquiry does not create a binding contract for services.
3.3. Any agreement for consulting or copywriting services will be subject to a separate written agreement or proposal between you and David Alston, agreed on a per-project basis.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1. All intellectual property rights in the Website (including but not limited to text, design, logos, layout, and images) are owned by or licensed to David Alston.
4.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without our prior written consent.
4.3. Client testimonials displayed on the Website are used with permission and remain the intellectual property of their respective authors.
5. Contact Form and Enquiries
5.1. When you submit a message through the contact form, your name, email address, and message are transmitted to and processed by Formspree, Inc. (a US-based form processing service) and then forwarded to us by email. Formspree also stores your submission data on its servers.
5.2. We process the information you submit so that we can respond and, where relevant, take steps at your request before entering into a contract. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
5.3. We aim to respond to enquiries within a reasonable timeframe but do not guarantee any specific response time.
6. External Links
6.1. The Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites.
6.2. The inclusion of an external link does not imply endorsement unless clearly stated.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability for: (a) Death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; (c) Any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
7.2. Subject to Clause 7.1, the Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on the Website.
7.3. Subject to Clause 7.1, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of the Website.
7.4. The content on the Website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should seek independent advice before making any business decisions based on the content of this Website.
8. Indemnity
8.1. You are responsible for losses reasonably caused by your unlawful misuse of the Website or a material breach of these Terms. This clause does not impose liability beyond what applicable law permits.
9. Force Majeure
9.1. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the availability of the Website where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, war, government actions, internet or infrastructure failures, or third-party service provider failures.
10. Dispute Resolution
10.1. If you have a complaint or dispute, please contact us first at help@davealston.com. We will endeavour to resolve the matter informally.
10.2. If a consumer complaint remains unresolved, we will provide any information about an appropriate Alternative Dispute Resolution provider that applicable law requires, including whether we are willing or obliged to use that provider. Information about consumer rights is available at https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
11.1. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
11.2. If you are a consumer, you may bring proceedings in the part of the United Kingdom where you live. If you live outside the UK, you retain any mandatory rights and jurisdiction protections that apply in your country of residence.
11.3. Any separate agreement for consulting or copywriting services may contain its own governing-law and jurisdiction provisions.
12. Severability
12.1. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
13.1. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us in respect of your use of this Website. They do not govern any separate agreement for consulting or copywriting services.
14. Related Services
14.1. David Alston also operates Sing Yourself Happy at singyourselfhappy.com. That service has its own legal documents, which apply if you use it.
15. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
David Alston
Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6ND
help [at] davealston.com