Last updated: 28 April 2026
1. About these Terms
These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms“) govern your use of the website at smokeandlump.co.uk (the “Site“). The Site is operated by Smoke and Lump, a sole trader based in the United Kingdom (“we“, “us“, or “our“). Smoke and Lump is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office under registration number C1920742.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
For data and privacy matters, please see our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure, each of which forms part of these Terms.
2. About the Site
Smoke and Lump is an independent UK publisher of barbecue buying guides, equipment reviews, and recipe content. The Site provides editorial content and an opt-in newsletter for users interested in UK barbecue, with affiliate links to third-party retailers where products can be purchased. We do not sell products directly and do not process transactions on the Site.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use the Site. If you are under 16, please do not subscribe to our newsletter or submit any personal information.
4. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. When using the Site, you agree that you will not:
- use the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services to other users;
- use the Site in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
- use the Site to transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material;
- knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or any other harmful programs;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site;
- reproduce, duplicate, copy, or re-sell any part of the Site in contravention of these Terms.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, photographs, graphics, logos, and the Smoke and Lump name and brand — is owned by us or licensed to us, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the Site for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms. You must not:
- republish material from the Site (including republication on another website);
- sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Site;
- reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on the Site for a commercial purpose;
- edit or otherwise modify any material on the Site;
- redistribute material from the Site, except for content specifically and expressly made available for redistribution.
Short quotations of up to 150 words for the purposes of news reporting, criticism, or review are permitted under the fair-dealing provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, provided they are properly attributed to Smoke and Lump with a link back to the source page on the Site.
6. Affiliate Links and Recommendations
The Site contains affiliate links. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase from a third-party retailer, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Commissions help fund the editorial work on the Site.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial judgement. We test or research products independently and recommend only what we believe is genuinely worth our readers’ attention. For the full position, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
When you click an affiliate link and leave the Site, you are bound by the terms, conditions, and privacy policy of the destination retailer, not by these Terms. We are not responsible for the products, services, or conduct of third-party retailers, and any purchase you make is a contract between you and that retailer.
7. Newsletter
Our newsletter is free and operates on an opt-in basis. By subscribing, you consent to us sending you periodic emails containing editorial content, product recommendations, and occasional promotional information. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email or by emailing privacy@smokeandlump.co.uk.
Newsletter delivery is provided by Beehiiv, our email service provider. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your email address and name (where provided) will be processed by Beehiiv on our behalf in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site contains links to other websites, including affiliate retailers, social media platforms, and reference sources. These links are provided for your convenience and information. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
9. Editorial Content and Disclaimer
All content on the Site is provided for general information and editorial purposes only. While we take reasonable care to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty, express or implied, that the content is complete, current, or free from error.
Specifically:
- Cooking, barbecue, and food preparation content carries inherent risks. You are responsible for following appropriate food safety, fire safety, and equipment safety practices. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any equipment you use.
- Product specifications, prices, and availability change frequently. We update content where we can but cannot guarantee that information on the Site is current at any given moment. Please verify directly with the retailer before purchasing.
- Reviews and recommendations reflect our independent editorial opinion at the time of writing. They are not professional, medical, dietary, or financial advice.
10. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law (including under the Consumer Rights Act 2015).
Subject to that, our total liability to you for any loss or damage arising under or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site (whether in contract, tort including negligence, breach of statutory duty, or otherwise) is limited to £100 (one hundred British pounds).
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for:
- any loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
- any business interruption;
- any loss of anticipated savings;
- any loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation;
- any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
12. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Where the changes are material, we will give additional notice — for example, by posting a notice on the Site or, where appropriate, by emailing newsletter subscribers. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Termination and Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your use of the Site.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
You and we agree that the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter, except that nothing in these Terms restricts your rights as a consumer to bring proceedings in the courts of the part of the United Kingdom in which you are resident.
17. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at privacy@smokeandlump.co.uk.