Terms & Conditions
Legal Advisor & General Disclaimer
Welcome to Wight Chat. These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Wight Chat’s platform. By accessing this website, you accept these Terms and Conditions in full. If you do not agree with any part, you must not use our services.
1. Use of Service
Wight Chat provides a platform for Isle of Wight residents and visitors to engage in secure pay-per-view video interactions, file sharing, instant messaging, and pay-per-minute consultations.
Users must be at least 18 years of age to access and use our paid services.
Wight Chat operates solely as a technology platform and does not provide professional, legal, or advisory services directly.
2. Accounts & Screen Names
When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your:
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Account credentials
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Screen name
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Password
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Wight Chat reserves the right to remove or reclaim any screen name that:
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Is inappropriate
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Infringes trademarks
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Violates these Terms
3. Payments & Refunds
Wight Chat operates on a pay-per-view and pay-per-minute basis.
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All payments are processed securely through our platform.
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Charges are applied in real-time during sessions where applicable.
Refund Policy
Due to the nature of live streaming and real-time consultations:
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Refunds are not normally provided once a session has started
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Exceptions may be made in cases of verified technical failure caused by the platform
4. Host & Advisor Earnings (Including Legal Advisors)
4.1 Independent Status
All hosts, advisors, and professionals (including legal advisors) operate as independent contractors.
They are not employees, agents, or representatives of Wight Chat.
4.2 Setting of Fees
Hosts and advisors are solely responsible for:
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Setting their own per-minute rates
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Determining the services they provide
Wight Chat does not control or set pricing.
4.3 Platform Fees (Commission)
Wight Chat charges a platform service fee on all paid interactions.
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A percentage fee is deducted from all earnings
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This fee applies to pay-per-minute sessions, video interactions, and paid messaging where applicable
Example: If a session is charged at £X per minute, the host/advisor receives their earnings minus Wight Chat’s platform fee and any applicable taxes.
4.4 Payment Processing
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All client payments are collected by Wight Chat
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Earnings are calculated after deduction of:
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Platform fees
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Payment processing costs (if applicable)
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Taxes (where applicable)
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4.5 Payout Schedule
Payouts to hosts and advisors will be issued:
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On the 1st of each calendar month
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Covering the previous month’s earnings
Wight Chat reserves the right to:
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Apply minimum payout thresholds
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Delay payouts in cases of fraud review or disputes
4.6 Responsibility for Services Provided
Hosts and advisors are solely responsible for:
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The content of their sessions
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Any advice, guidance, or information provided
Wight Chat does not accept liability for:
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The accuracy of advice
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Outcomes resulting from consultations
4.7 Professional & Legal Compliance
Any advisor offering regulated services (including legal advice) must:
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Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
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Ensure they are properly qualified where required
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Only provide services they are legally permitted to offer
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5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the platform to:
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Conduct illegal activities
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Share unlawful, abusive, or obscene content
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Harass or exploit other users
Respect for the Isle of Wight community and all users is mandatory.
Violation of these rules may result in:
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Immediate suspension or termination
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Permanent banning from the platform
6. Privacy & Data
Your privacy is important to us.
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We process data in accordance with UK GDPR
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We use high-level encryption for:
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Video streams
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Messaging
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File transfers
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For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
7. Limitation of Liability
Wight Chat acts solely as a platform provider.
We are not responsible for:
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User conduct
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Advice given by hosts or advisors
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Losses resulting from interactions on the platform
All interactions are undertaken at the user’s own risk.
8. Changes to Terms
Wight Chat reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Users will be notified of significant changes via:
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Email
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Platform notifications
Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
9. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact Wight Chat via the website.
Wight Chat – Legal Advisor & General Disclaimer
Legal & Professional Disclaimer
Wight Chat is a technology platform that connects users with independent hosts, advisors, and professionals for real-time communication services.
Wight Chat does not provide legal advice, financial advice, or any regulated professional services.
No Professional Relationship
Any interaction between users and hosts/advisors through Wight Chat:
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Does not create a solicitor-client relationship with Wight Chat
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Does not constitute formal legal representation
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Is conducted solely between the user and the independent advisor
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Independent Advisors
All legal advisors and professionals on Wight Chat:
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Operate independently
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Are not employees or representatives of Wight Chat
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Are solely responsible for the advice and services they provide
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Users should independently verify:
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Qualifications
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Credentials
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Suitability for their needs
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No Guarantee of Accuracy
Wight Chat makes no guarantees or warranties regarding:
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The accuracy of advice provided
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The completeness of information
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The outcome of any consultation
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Any reliance on advice is entirely at the user’s own risk.
Use of Information
Information provided through the platform is intended for:
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General guidance
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Informational purposes only
It should not be relied upon as a substitute for:
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Formal legal advice
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Written legal opinions
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Representation in legal proceedings
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Wight Chat shall not be liable for:
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Any loss or damage resulting from advice given
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Any decisions made based on information received through the platform
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Any disputes between users and advisors
User Responsibility
By using Wight Chat, you agree that:
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You are responsible for your own decisions and actions
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You will seek independent professional advice where necessary
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You understand the limitations of online consultations
Regulatory Compliance
Advisors offering regulated services (including legal advice) are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and professional regulations, including those set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority where applicable.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Disclaimer, please contact Wight Chat via the website.