Version 8 – May 2025
1. Voluntary Engagement
1.1. Participation in the Theatre Weekly Guest Reviewer Programme (“the Programme”) is strictly voluntary.
1.2. No remuneration, salary, or financial compensation will be provided for any services rendered or content submitted.
2. Non-Employment Status
2.1. Participation in the Programme does not create an employment, partnership, or agency relationship between the Guest Reviewer and Theatre Weekly.
2.2. Guest Reviewers are not entitled to any employee benefits, statutory protections, or compensation.
3. Originality and Intellectual Property
3.1. All written reviews and other content submitted must be the original work of the Guest Reviewer.
3.2. Theatre Weekly accepts no liability for any form of plagiarism or copyright infringement by Guest Reviewers. Any instance of plagiarism will result in immediate removal from the Programme and may result in further action.
3.3. By submitting content, Guest Reviewers irrevocably assign to Theatre Weekly all rights, title, and interest in and to the content, including the right to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and distribute the content in any format or medium.
3.4. Upon submission and publication, all reviews and associated content become the exclusive property of Theatre Weekly. Theatre Weekly reserves the right to edit, modify, or remove content at its sole discretion, without prior notice. Authorship will be attributed to the Guest Reviewer unless otherwise agreed or reassigned as per Section 15.
3.5. Guest Reviewers may not submit the same or substantially similar content to any other website, media outlet, or third party.
4. Professional Conduct
4.1. Guest Reviewers are required to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner at all times while representing or reviewing for Theatre Weekly.
4.2. Unprofessional behaviour, including but not limited to harassment, discrimination, or disruptive conduct, will result in immediate removal from the Programme.
5. Review Commitments and Attendance
5.1. Guest Reviewers may sign up to review as many productions as they wish but must review a minimum of two (2) productions per calendar month to remain active in the Programme. If participating in the Edinburgh Fringe programme, Guest Reviewers must review a minimum of fifteen (15) productions during the month of August.
5.2. Reviews must be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than 10:00am on the day following the performance attended, unless otherwise stated.
5.3. Guest Reviewers must attend all productions they have committed to review. If unable to attend, they must notify Theatre Weekly at the earliest possible opportunity.
5.4. Repeated failure to attend agreed productions, or failure to meet the minimum review commitment, may result in removal from the Programme.
6. Conflicts of Interest
6.1. Guest Reviewers must not sign up to review any production where a real or perceived conflict of interest exists.
6.2. Any such conflict must be disclosed to Theatre Weekly immediately.
7. Editorial Standards
7.1. Guest Reviewers must adhere to the most current versions of the Theatre Weekly Style Guide and “What to Expect” documentation, as provided.
7.2. Theatre Weekly reserves the right to edit, modify, or decline to publish any submitted content, without notice.
8. Programme Changes and Termination
8.1. Theatre Weekly reserves the right to suspend, cancel, modify, or otherwise alter the Programme at any time, with or without notice.
8.2. Participation in the Programme may be terminated by Theatre Weekly at its sole discretion and without prior notice.
9. Confidentiality
9.1. Guest Reviewers must not disclose, share, or discuss any confidential information regarding Theatre Weekly’s business operations, processes, or operating model with any third party.
10. Attribution and Social Media
10.1. Biographical information and social media links provided by Guest Reviewers are their sole responsibility. Theatre Weekly is not liable for any inaccuracies.
10.2. Guest Reviewers may only post on social media in their personal capacity and must not represent themselves as employees or official representatives of Theatre Weekly.
11. Use of Personal Equipment
11.1. Guest Reviewers are responsible for providing and maintaining their own hardware and software required to fulfil their role.
12. Health, Safety, and Venue Compliance
12.1. Guest Reviewers must comply with all applicable health and safety measures, rules, and policies of any venues attended, including but not limited to any requirements related to public health, personal protective equipment, or conduct.
12.2. Guest Reviewers participate in productions and attend venues at their own risk. Theatre Weekly, its employees, and partners accept no liability for any illness, injury, or loss incurred, including during travel to and from venues.
12.3. If a Guest Reviewer becomes unwell, is instructed to self-isolate, or becomes subject to any relevant restrictions, they must notify Theatre Weekly immediately.
13. Indemnity
13.1. Guest Reviewers agree to indemnify and hold harmless Theatre Weekly, its employees, and partners against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from their actions, conduct, or submitted content.
14. Limitation of Liability
14.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Theatre Weekly shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with participation in the Programme.
15. Data Protection and Privacy
15.1. Theatre Weekly will collect and process personal data (such as name, email address, phone number, and social media handles) solely for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to communication and attribution of reviews.
15.2. All data will be stored securely and will not be shared or sold to any third party.
15.3. Guest Reviewers may request a copy of their personal data or request corrections at any time by contacting privacy@theatreweekly.com.
15.4. Guest Reviewers may request removal of their content from Theatre Weekly by written request to admin@theatreweekly.com. The editor will review such requests within sixty (60) days and the decision will be final. Possible outcomes include:
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All content removed
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Some content removed
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All content reassigned to a generic Theatre Weekly by-line
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Some content reassigned to a generic Theatre Weekly by-line
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
16.1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England, Wales, and Scotland.
16.2. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England, Wales, or Scotland, as applicable.
17. Amendments to Terms
17.1. These Terms and Conditions may be updated or amended at any time by Theatre Weekly.
17.2. Continued participation in the Programme constitutes acceptance of any new or revised terms.
By participating in the Theatre Weekly Guest Reviewer Programme, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
