These terms set out the relationship between you and IRIS, an independent information portal focused on gambling and mental health. By using this site, you accept them in full.
Scope of These Terms
This portal provides written guides and articles on gambling harm, emotional support and helplines for people in the United Kingdom. We publish information; we do not operate gambling services, take bets or handle money on anyone's behalf.
The terms apply to every page you read here. If you disagree with any part, stop using the site.
The Relationship Between You and Us
We write about a sensitive subject with care, but what you read here is general information, not personal advice. Every situation is different. If you need one-to-one support, contact a specialist service such as the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit GamCare.
You are responsible for how you use what you read. We cannot guarantee that following any suggestion will produce a particular outcome. Mental health and gambling harm are complex, and recovery looks different for everyone.
Your Undertakings
When you use this site, you agree not to:
- Scrape, copy or republish our content without permission
- Use automated tools to overwhelm the server or extract data in bulk
- Misrepresent yourself or impersonate another person
- Introduce malicious code or attempt to bypass security measures
Access is granted for personal, non-commercial reading. If you want to use our material in another way, write to [email protected] first.
Our Material
Everything on this site—text, structure, design—is owned by us or used with permission. Copyright and database rights are reserved. You may read pages and print single copies for yourself, but reproduction for distribution or commercial use requires written consent.
The portal's name and any logos are our identifiers. You may not use them in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without our agreement.
Disclaimers
The information here is provided as is. We check facts carefully and update pages when circumstances change, but we do not warrant that every detail will be current or error-free at the moment you read it.
We are not liable for decisions you make based on what you read, nor for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site. That includes indirect or consequential loss. Where liability cannot be excluded by law, it is limited to the maximum extent the law permits.
External links are offered for convenience. We do not control the content on other sites and are not responsible for what you find there.
Changes and Governing Law
We may revise these terms at any time by updating this page. Continued use after a change means you accept the new version. Check back periodically if the details matter to you.
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. Any dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this site?
IRIS is an independent information portal. We write guides about gambling harm and mental health support. We are not a treatment provider, regulator or gambling operator.
Can I share articles from this site?
You may link to any page. Copying or republishing full articles requires permission. Contact [email protected] with your request.
What if I find an error on a page?
Write to [email protected] with the page address and the detail you believe is wrong. We review corrections and update content where needed.
Does this site give personal advice?
No. Everything here is general information. For advice on your own circumstances, contact a specialist service such as the National Gambling Helpline or GamCare.