Contact

We are a group of private individuals working together in a non profit making collaboration. If you have any questions you can contact us via:

team@poetswithparkinsons.com

Poets with Parkinson's and Poets' Wall was founded by in 2022 by

Nigel Smith and Martin Pickard

Terms of Use

Poets with Parkinson’s believe that art should be expressive and unrestricted. However, we also believe in consideration of other people’s feelings and that this takes precedent over free expression. Whilst we are happy for your poetry contributions to be challenging and thought provoking we would ask that they do not cause emotional harm or distress to others.

We would therefore request that:

your contributions are not obscene, harassing, libellous, slanderous, or otherwise objectionable (as determined by us)
your contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone
your contributions do not advocate violence in any form or threaten physical or sexual harm to another
your contributions do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party
your contributions do not in any way promote harming minors
your contributions do not include any comments that are disparaging to any race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or disability.

We would also ask that your contributions do not contain unsolicited or unauthorized advertising.

Plagiarism is dishonest and we request that you only submit entirely original work written by you. This includes any images used unless you have verified that they are not copyright protected, are royalty free, and you have the legal right to use them.

On occasion, Poets with Parkinson’s may support products produced by its members. We would ask that you do not use it for any commercial endeavours except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. Request should be sent to team@poetswithparkinsons.com

We aim to create an environment that is free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and promotes dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all are recognised and valued. We encourage equality, diversity and inclusion. We ask our members to behave in a way that reflects this ethos.

Any use of the Site which violates these Terms of Use may result in, among other things, termination or suspension of your rights to use the Site and/or be a member of Poets with Parkinson’s.

The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Site.

We do not assert any ownership over your contributions. You retain full ownership of all of your contributions and any intellectual property rights, or other proprietary rights associated with your contributions. We are not liable for any statements or representations in your contributions. You are solely responsible for your contributions to the Site and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any and all responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your contributions.

Please take note of our Privacy Policy (GDPR)

Poets With Parkinson’s

Updated April 2024

GDPR privacy policy

GDPR (PDF)

Purpose of policy

Poets with Parkinson’s is a group of private persons creating a safe space for those that write poetry and wish to share and develop their craft. The purpose of this policy is to keep us in line with international GDPR law and assure you of our commitment to keep your information private.

What data we request

We request an e-mail only for access purposes to our website. You may also submit your name as a member, but this is up to you. E-mail addresses will be stored by the data controller (Martin Pickard) and not shared with anyone outside of Poets with Parkinson’s. Email addresses will be removed on request or when a member leaves the group. No information regarding members will be stored after they have left.

How we use data

We only use your email address to allow you access to the site and for communication purposes. No email address will be shared to anyone outside of Poets with Parkinson’s without your consent. Names are submitted by members and second names are no required, By requesting membership to Poets for Parkinson’s you consent to giving us your email address and allowing us to communicate with you via it.

How we disclose data

No other parties will have access to any personal data we collect.

The data subject’s rights

GDPR provides you with several rights (including the right to access, the right to be forgotten and the right to object). You can request information on what data we hold about you, request to be forgotten or object by sending an e-mail to team@poetswithparkinsons.com. You can also make complaints via this same email address

Changes of privacy policy

We have a right to modify this policy as needed and will notify data subjects about any changes via the website. Poets With Parkinson’s December 2022