Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using parkingpermitcosts.co.uk (the "Website" or "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.
These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including visitors, users, and other persons who access or use the Service.
Last Updated: January 2025
Service Description
Parking Permit Costs is a web application that helps UK residents calculate parking permit costs based on their postcode and vehicle details. The Service provides:
- Postcode to council lookup functionality
- Parking permit cost calculations based on vehicle CO₂ emissions and fuel type
- Vehicle registration mark (VRM) lookup using the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service API
- Information about parking permit costs across UK councils
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or free from errors.
User Responsibilities
When using the Service, you are responsible for:
- Accurate Information: Providing accurate and complete information, including postcodes, vehicle registration marks (VRM), CO₂ emissions, and fuel type.
- Verification: Verifying parking permit costs with your local council before applying. The Service provides estimates for guidance purposes only and does not guarantee accuracy.
- Compliance: Complying with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Service.
- Acceptable Use: Using the Service in a responsible and ethical manner and in accordance with these Terms.
- Privacy: Respecting the privacy of others and not using the Service to collect or store personal data about others without their consent.
Acceptable Use
You may use the Service for:
- Personal use to calculate parking permit costs
- Commercial use to provide parking permit cost information (subject to license requirements)
- Research and analysis purposes (subject to license requirements)
You must use the Service in a way that complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Service in any way that:
- Violates Laws: Violates any applicable laws or regulations
- Misleading Use: Uses the Service to mislead or deceive others
- Endorsement: Suggests that this Service or its data providers endorse your use of the information
- Competing Services: Uses the Service to create competing services that violate license terms
- Reverse Engineering: Reverse engineers or attempts to extract source code or data structures
- Automated Scraping: Uses automated tools to scrape or harvest data in violation of rate limits
- Malicious Activities: Uses the Service to transmit malicious code or engage in hacking activities
- Unauthorized Access: Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
- Interference: Interferes with or disrupts the Service or its servers
- Data Mining: Uses the Service for large-scale data mining or harvesting without permission
Intellectual Property
Service Copyright
This Service (website, code, and documentation) is protected by copyright. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
The Service, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Parking Permit Costs or its licensors and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.
Third-Party Content
This Service uses third-party content under various licenses:
- ONS Postcode Directory: Open Government Licence v3.0 (Crown copyright)
- Council Data: Various licenses (OGL v3.0, PSI, or council-specific licenses)
- DVLA API Data: Subject to DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service API Terms and Conditions
All third-party content is attributed according to the respective license requirements. See our Disclaimer page for more information about data sources and licensing.
License Compliance
Users of this Service must comply with:
- Open Government Licence v3.0 requirements (for OGL-licensed content)
- PSI licensing requirements (for PSI-licensed content)
- Council-specific license requirements (where applicable)
- DVLA API terms of service (for VRM lookup data)
For information about using data from this Service, please refer to the respective license terms and attribution requirements. See our Disclaimer page for more information.
Disclaimers
Information Accuracy
This Service provides parking permit cost information for guidance purposes only. The information displayed:
- May change without notice - councils update their pricing structures periodically
- Is sourced from official council websites but may not reflect the most recent changes
- Should be verified directly with your local council before applying for a permit
- Does not guarantee accuracy or completeness
- May not account for all pricing variations, discounts, or special circumstances
Important: Always verify permit costs and requirements directly with your local council before applying. This Service is not a substitute for official council confirmation.
Service Availability
This Service is provided on a best-effort basis. We do not guarantee:
- Continuous service availability
- Uninterrupted access to the Service
- Error-free operation
- Compatibility with all devices or browsers
Service availability may be affected by:
- Technical issues or maintenance
- Third-party service failures (e.g., DVLA API, council websites)
- Network connectivity issues
- Hosting provider issues
No Professional Advice
This Service does not provide professional advice, legal advice, or financial advice. Information provided is for guidance purposes only. For specific legal or financial questions, please consult with a qualified professional.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for:
- Damages: Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this Service
- Data Inaccuracy: Any losses or damages resulting from inaccurate or incomplete parking permit cost information
- Service Unavailability: Any losses or damages resulting from service unavailability or interruptions
- Third-Party Services: Any losses or damages resulting from third-party service failures (e.g., DVLA API, council websites)
- User Decisions: Any losses or damages resulting from decisions made based on information provided by this Service
- Technical Issues: Any losses or damages resulting from technical issues, bugs, or errors in the Service
User Responsibility: Users are responsible for:
- Verifying parking permit costs with their local council before applying
- Ensuring the accuracy of vehicle information (CO₂ emissions, fuel type)
- Confirming eligibility for parking permits with their local council
- Understanding council-specific parking permit requirements and restrictions
- Using this Service at their own risk
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
Service Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue this Service at any time
- Update data sources and licensing information
- Change service features or functionality
- Implement rate limiting or access restrictions
- Update these Terms of use
Continued Use: Your continued use of this Service after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.
We will notify users of material changes to these Terms by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page or by posting a notice on the Website.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including:
- Violation of these Terms
- Misuse of the Service
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We are not liable to you or any third party for termination of your access to the Service.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid, legal, and enforceable provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original provision.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Parking Permit Costs regarding your use of the Service.
If there is any conflict between these Terms and any other document, these Terms shall prevail.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Service, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Service: Parking Permit Costs
For legal inquiries, please consult with a qualified legal professional.