Acceptable Use Policy
Last Updated: 9 March 2026
This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the permitted and prohibited uses of the website https://www.wiganseo.co.uk.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use the website.
Throughout this policy, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Wigan SEO.
- Purpose of This Policy
This policy is designed to protect the website, its content, and its users by ensuring the platform is used responsibly and lawfully.
Users must not use the website in any way that could damage the website, disrupt services, or compromise security.
- Permitted Use
You may use this website for lawful purposes only.
Permitted use includes:
- Viewing website pages and content
- Learning about our SEO and digital marketing services
- Contacting us through enquiry forms
- Sharing links to website content
All use must comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prohibited Use
You must not use this website in any way that may cause damage, disruption, or harm.
Prohibited activities include:
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website, server, or database
- Introducing viruses, malware, or malicious code
- Interfering with the website’s functionality or security systems
- Attempting to overload the website through automated requests
- Conducting denial-of-service attacks
Any attempt to disrupt or compromise the website is strictly prohibited.
- Automated Access and Scraping
The use of automated systems or software to extract data from the website without permission is prohibited.
This includes:
- Web scraping
- Content harvesting
- Automated bots or crawlers not authorised by the website owner
- Bulk data extraction
- AI model training using website content
Search engine indexing by legitimate search engines is permitted.
- Content Misuse
All content on this website is protected by intellectual property rights.
You must not:
- Copy large portions of website content
- Republish content without permission
- Use website content for commercial purposes without consent
- Reproduce SEO articles, guides, or resources without attribution
Limited quotation with proper credit may be permitted.
- Spam and Misuse of Contact Forms
Users must not misuse contact forms or communication channels on the website.
Prohibited behaviour includes:
- Sending spam messages
- Submitting misleading or fraudulent enquiries
- Sending malicious links or attachments
- Attempting to harvest email addresses
We reserve the right to block IP addresses or restrict access where abuse is detected.
- Security Violations
Any attempt to breach website security is strictly prohibited.
Examples include:
- Attempting to bypass authentication systems
- Accessing restricted areas without permission
- Probing the website for vulnerabilities
- Reverse engineering website systems
Security violations may result in immediate access restrictions and may be reported to relevant authorities.
- Monitoring and Enforcement
We reserve the right to monitor website activity to ensure compliance with this policy.
If misuse is detected, we may take actions including:
- Blocking IP addresses
- Restricting website access
- Removing malicious content
- Reporting activity to hosting providers or law enforcement
These measures help protect the website and its users.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time.
Updates may occur due to:
- Security requirements
- Legal updates
- Website changes
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised update date.
- Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Acceptable Use Policy, please contact us via the website:
