1. Definitions "User" refers to any person accessing or interacting with this site. "Content" includes text, ratings, profiles, images, or links submitted by users. "MP Profile" refers to publicly visible pages about Members of Parliament. "We," "our," or "us" refers to the operators of this website.

2. Eligibility Users must be at least 16 years of age to register or post content. By accessing this website, you confirm that you meet the minimum age requirement and agree to these Terms of Service.

3. Acceptable Use Policy You agree not to:

1. Submit defamatory, abusive, or false content about MPs or others.
2. Engage in harassment, intimidation, hate speech, or vote brigading.
3. Impersonate public officials or other users.
4. Use automated scripts, bots, or AI-generated content deceptively.
5. Attempt to circumvent moderation, tamper with votes, or exploit vulnerabilities.

4. Content Ownership and Licensing You retain all rights to content you submit. However, by submitting content, you grant us an irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual license to host, display, moderate, and distribute your content, including derivative analysis or aggregation. You waive any moral rights or rights to object to the way your content is displayed or interpreted under applicable copyright laws.

5. Freedom of Expression and User Content Rate My MP exists to support and amplify democratic engagement through open, lawful public discourse. We firmly uphold the right to freedom of expression as protected under UK law, including the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights. However, all content submitted to the site is the sole responsibility of the user who posted it. The views expressed by users do not represent the views of this platform or its operators. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or validity of any user-generated content.

We are committed to ensuring that the voices of the public are heard—but we also reserve the right to moderate, remove, or restrict access to content that breaches our Acceptable Use Policy or applicable laws. By using this site, you acknowledge that public debate may include opinions with which you disagree. Removal of content may be done without prior consultation or reinstatement.

6. Moderation and Removal We reserve the right to hide, redact, edit, or permanently delete any content at our sole discretion without notice. This includes content under legal review or found to breach these terms. Users may appeal a removal decision, though we are under no obligation to reinstate content.

7. Legal Complaints To report unlawful or defamatory content, email [Insert Email]. Please include a link to the content, the reason for your claim, and supporting evidence. We aim to review within 14 days and may restrict or remove access to the content temporarily during the review. Action taken does not constitute an admission of liability.

8. Privacy and Data Retention We process and store personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and PECR. By using this site, you acknowledge that we may store IP addresses, timestamps, and content submissions for audit and abuse prevention purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how your data is collected, stored, and used.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability The site is provided “as is” and may be updated, suspended, or removed at any time. We make no guarantees regarding uptime, content accuracy, or user reliability. Ratings and reviews are user-submitted opinions, not factual endorsements or statements by us. We are not liable for damages arising from your use of the site, including reputational harm, loss of data, or legal disputes between users or between users and public figures.

10. Jurisdiction and Governing Law This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

11. Amendments We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes have been posted indicates acceptance of the updated terms.