Terms of Use
Welcome to ngokelly.com, an independent publication about historic houses, architectural heritage, and the practice of preservation. This page explains how you may use the content published here and what you can expect from me as the author and publisher of this site.
By accessing or using ngokelly.com, you agree to these terms. If you have questions, you can reach me through the contact form on this site.
I write, photograph, and research every piece of content on this site, unless otherwise credited. The articles, essays, original images, and other materials are my intellectual property and are protected by copyright law.
What you are welcome to do
- Read and enjoy the articles.
- Share links to any article on social media, in newsletters, or in personal correspondence.
- Quote a brief excerpt — a sentence or two, up to a short paragraph — with clear attribution to ngokelly.com and a link back to the original page.
- Print or save articles for your personal reference or research.
What is not permitted
- Republishing full articles or substantial portions of them, in any medium, without my written permission.
- Using any content from this site for commercial purposes, including advertising, marketing, or training AI models, without a separate written agreement.
- Removing or altering copyright notices, bylines, or watermarks.
- Hotlinking to images or hosting my photographs on your own server without permission.
- Presenting my work as your own or misrepresenting the source of any material.
If you are a publisher, educator, or researcher who would like to use my work beyond these allowances, please contact me. I am usually open to conversations about collaboration, but I need to understand how the material will be used before granting permission.
Accuracy and professional advice
I research carefully, but the documentation of historic buildings is often incomplete, and sources sometimes disagree. I cannot guarantee that every detail in every article is correct or up to date. The information on this site is provided for general interest and education. It is not a substitute for professional advice from a qualified architect, structural engineer, building conservator, or legal specialist. Before you act on any restoration technique, material recommendation, or interpretation of building regulations that you read here, please consult a professional who can assess your specific property and circumstances.
External links
Articles may link to external websites run by archives, preservation organisations, or other writers. I do not control those sites and cannot be responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. A link to an external site does not imply my endorsement of its views or services.
Comments and user content
If commenting is available on a post, please keep the discussion respectful and relevant to the topic. I reserve the right to remove comments that are spam, abusive, defamatory, or off-topic. By posting a comment, you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display it on the site. You remain solely responsible for the content of your comment and any consequences of posting it.
Changes to these terms
I may update these terms from time to time as the site evolves. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
Contact
If you have questions about these terms or wish to request permission to use content, please email me at [email protected] or use the contact form on this site.