This Intellectual Property & Image Usage Policy governs the manner in which Hawthorn Farm Cottages manages, protects, and licenses the visual and written content found on the www.hawthornfarm.co.uk website ("Site"). This policy outlines the ownership of creative assets and the terms under which users may interact with the media and branding offered by Hawthorn Farm Cottages.
1. Our Commitment to Copyright
At Hawthorn Farm Cottages, we respect the intellectual property rights of creators. We aim to ensure that all content on hawthornfarm.co.uk is used legally and ethically.
2. Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise stated, all text, photography, and branding on this website are the property of Hawthorn Farm Cottages.
- Original Photography: Many of the images on this site were taken on-site at our farm and are our exclusive property.
- Licensed Content: Where we use images not taken by us, we ensure they are sourced from reputable libraries and used under a valid license (Eg: Creative Commons, AI-generated, or purchased commercial licenses).
3. Usage Restrictions
The content of this website is intended for your personal, non-commercial use to learn about our cottages and local area. To protect the integrity of our brand and the hard work of our photographers, we monitor the use of our assets. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or "hotlink" to our images for commercial purposes without our express written permission.
- Incorporate our original photography into other websites or promotional materials without attribution.
Unauthorised use of our content may result in a request for removal or a formal claim to recover relevant licensing costs. All rights not expressly granted are reserved; we reserve the right to take appropriate action to protect our intellectual property and ensure the removal of any materials used without our prior consent.
4. Notice and Takedown Procedure
We make every effort to verify the provenance of our visual content. However, if you believe that any image or text appearing on our website constitutes a copyright infringement, please contact us immediately at
Please include the following in your correspondence:
- A link to the specific page where the material is located.
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- Proof of ownership or authorization to act on behalf of the owner.
Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will investigate and, if necessary, remove the content within 48 hours.
5. Changes To This Intellectual Property & Image Usage Policy
Hawthorn Farm Cottages has the discretion to update this Intellectual Property & Image Usage policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are managing, protecting, and licencing the visual and written content found on the www.hawthornfarm.co.uk website. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
6. Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Intellectual Property & Image Usage Policy, please contact us at:
Hawthorn Farm Cottages
http://www.hawthornfarm.co.uk
Hawthorn Farm Cottages, Corner Drove, Ware, Ash, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 2DB
01304 290029
This document was last updated on 29 April 2026