Who we are
OC Media is operated by OC Media Ltd, a private limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom (Company Number: 15623037). Our registered office is at 21 Cornpoppy Avenue, Monmouth, Wales, NP25 5SD. For inquiries, you can reach us at contact@oc-media.org.
All payments and donations made via this website are securely processed through Stripe in compliance with UK law.
Our work
OC Media publishes independent journalism with a focus on the Caucasus region. We work to improve the media environment through collaboration with local and international partners, covering topics such as democracy, labour rights, gender, environmental issues, and conflict zones. All our activities are conducted in accordance with UK regulations and our editorial mission.
Content licensing
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. This means you are free to:
Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
Adapt — Remix, transform, and build upon the material.
These freedoms cannot be revoked as long as you adhere to the following conditions:
Under the following terms:
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You must do so in a way that doesn’t suggest endorsement by OC Media.
NonCommercial — You cannot use the material for commercial purposes.
No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal or technological measures that restrict others from exercising the rights granted by the license.
Donations
(1) The donation services
Donations made via oc-media.org are used at the discretion of OC Media Ltd to support our mission. Payments are processed securely via Stripe, in compliance with the UK’s Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002. By confirming a donation, you authorise Stripe to request funds from your selected payment method.
(2) Unauthorised card use
If your card is lost, stolen, or used fraudulently, you must notify your card issuer immediately.
(3) Information from you
To process a donation, we require your name, email, and payment details. This information is processed by Stripe in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). You may request access to, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us at membership@oc-media.org. We will not share your personal information with third parties beyond what is necessary to process payments, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
(4) Refund policy
Donations are generally non-refundable. However, if you made an error or would like to amend your donation, please contact us within 14 days. Refunds will be issued via the original payment method, less any transaction fees incurred. This policy is in accordance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
(5) Monthly donations
By signing up for recurring donations, you agree to automatic monthly charges. You may cancel at any time by contacting us or using the self-service cancellation link. Charges will continue until cancellation is confirmed.
Membership and recurring payment cancellation
To cancel your monthly membership or donation, contact us at membership@oc-media.org or use the cancellation option in your account. Cancellation takes effect before the next billing cycle.
Data protection and privacy
We handle personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Your data is collected, stored, and used only for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. You may request to access, modify, or delete your data at any time.
Liability disclaimer
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence.
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
- Any other liability which cannot be excluded under UK law.
We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses or for delays due to circumstances beyond our control.
Electronic transactions and payment security
All transactions are securely processed via Stripe and subject to its terms and conditions. OC Media Ltd complies with all relevant UK legislation concerning electronic commerce.
General
We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.