The Wider Context

Terms of Use

Last updated: 5 July 2026

Welcome to The Wider Context at thewidercontext.com.

These Terms of Use explain the rules for using this website. By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. About The Wider Context

The Wider Context is an independent digital publication owned and operated by Zach Eritson.

The website publishes articles, explainers, guides, commentary, and other written content on topics including life, money, work, technology, culture, society, and practical decision-making.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you accept these Terms of Use and agree to follow them.

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

3. Informational Content Only

All content published on The Wider Context is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this website is intended to be, or should be treated as:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial or investment advice
  • Tax advice
  • Medical or health advice
  • Mental health advice
  • Immigration advice
  • Employment or career advice
  • Professional advice of any kind

You should seek advice from a suitably qualified professional before making decisions based on information found on this website.

4. No Guarantee of Accuracy or Completeness

We aim to produce useful, accurate, and well-researched content. However, information can change over time, and some topics may involve interpretation, opinion, or evolving circumstances.

We do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, error-free, or suitable for your particular situation.

You use the information on this website at your own discretion and risk.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on The Wider Context — including articles, writing, branding, logos, graphics, layouts, illustrations, and other original material — belongs to The Wider Context and/or Zach Eritson.

You may read, share, and link to content from the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not, without prior written permission:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, licence, or exploit our content
  • Upload our articles to another website, blog, newsletter, or platform
  • Remove author credits, copyright notices, or branding
  • Use our content to train or support a competing publication or commercial service
  • Create derivative works based substantially on our content
  • Present our content as your own

For permissions, licensing, syndication, or content use requests, contact info@thewidercontext.com.

6. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, products, services, or social media platforms.

These links are provided for convenience and context only. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for third-party websites or their content, services, availability, privacy practices, or terms.

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Prohibited Uses

You must not use this website to:

  • Break any applicable law or regulation
  • Copy or scrape content without permission
  • Interfere with the website's security, infrastructure, or normal operation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, server, or related systems
  • Introduce viruses, malware, harmful code, or other damaging material
  • Use automated tools to collect content or data without permission
  • Impersonate The Wider Context, Zach Eritson, or another person
  • Use the website in a way that is abusive, misleading, fraudulent, or harmful
  • Infringe the intellectual property rights of The Wider Context or others

We may restrict or block access where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.

8. Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree that we may send you updates, articles, and publication-related communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at info@thewidercontext.com.

For information about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Wider Context and Zach Eritson will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost, expense, or claim arising from:

  • Your use of, or inability to use, the website
  • Reliance on information published on the website
  • Errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in website content
  • Links to third-party websites
  • Loss or damage caused by viruses, malware, or other harmful material, except where liability cannot legally be excluded

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

10. Availability of the Website

We do not guarantee that the website, or any content on it, will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.

We may change, suspend, remove, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

11. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please read the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use personal data.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the country in which you, the reader, are located at the time you access the website, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that country, unless applicable law requires a different forum. Nothing in this section removes any statutory consumer protection rights you may have under the law of your country of residence.

13. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Use, permissions, or website concerns, contact:

Zach Eritson
The Wider Context
Email: info@thewidercontext.com
Website: https://thewidercontext.com