Terms & Conditions
About These Terms
These terms and conditions govern your use of the Darling Mellow website (darlingmellow.co.uk) and any products or services offered through it. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
This website is operated by Darling Mellow Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. Contact: mellow@darlingmellow.co.uk.
Use of This Website
This website provides parenting and home education content, community features, interactive tools, and digital products. The content is for general information purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. We are not medical professionals, legal advisors, or qualified therapists. Always seek professional advice for specific concerns about your child’s health, education, or welfare.
You may use this website for your own personal, non-commercial purposes. You must not copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without written permission.
Accounts and Registration
Some features of this website require registration, including the community forum and members portal. You are responsible for keeping your login details secure. You must not share your account with others. We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these terms or are used inappropriately.
Digital Products and Purchases
Digital products purchased through the Mellow Store are delivered electronically. Due to the nature of digital products, refunds are not offered once the product has been delivered and downloaded, unless the product is faulty or not as described. Payments are processed securely by Stripe. Prices are shown in GBP and include VAT where applicable.
Affiliate Links and Advertising
Some posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful to our audience. All affiliate content is clearly disclosed in accordance with ASA and CMA guidelines.
This site also displays advertisements via Google AdSense. We do not control the content of these advertisements.
Community Forum
Our community forum is a space for respectful discussion between parents. By posting in the forum, you agree not to post content that is abusive, discriminatory, defamatory, illegal, or harmful. We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend any user who violates these guidelines without notice. Views expressed by community members are their own and do not represent the views of Darling Mellow.
Interactive Tools
Our interactive tools (including the Child Benefit Calculator, Free School Meals Checker, and Home Education Cost Calculator) provide estimates based on publicly available information. They are not a substitute for official government resources or professional financial advice. While we make every effort to keep the information accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Always verify important figures with official sources such as GOV.UK.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and digital products, is owned by Darling Mellow Ltd or used under licence. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission. Brief quotes with attribution and a link back to the original post are permitted for non-commercial purposes.
Limitation of Liability
Darling Mellow Ltd is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content. This includes but is not limited to loss of data, loss of income, or any indirect or consequential losses. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.
Third Party Links
This website contains links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these websites. Linking to a third party site does not imply endorsement.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at mellow@darlingmellow.co.uk.
These terms were last updated on 12 April 2026.