Last updated: September 2026
These terms and conditions govern your use of The British Shorthair Cat website at britishshorthaircat.co.uk (“the site”). By using this site you accept these terms in full. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.
About the site
The British Shorthair Cat is an independent information and directory website run by Icon Media Solutions Ltd t/a The British Shorthair Cat. Its content is written by Ross Davies, a GCCF cat judge and breeder. The site provides breed guides, care information and a breeder directory. It is not affiliated with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) or any other official body.
Accuracy of information
All breed guides, care articles and other informational content on this site are written in good faith based on the author’s experience and knowledge. However, this content is provided for general information only and does not constitute professional veterinary, legal or financial advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian for health concerns relating to your cat.
Breeder directory — important disclaimer
The breeder directory on this site lists catteries that have submitted their own details for inclusion. Listings are submitted by third parties. We do not endorse, recommend or verify any individual breeder, cattery or listing.
Inclusion in this directory does not constitute a recommendation or guarantee of any kind. We cannot accept responsibility for the conduct, practices or representations of any listed breeder. Before committing to purchasing a kitten, we strongly recommend that you:
- Visit the cattery in person before agreeing to buy
- Ask to see health test certificates for both parents
- Verify GCCF registration directly with the GCCF if claimed
- Use a written sales contract and never pay in full before collection
If you have a concern about a listed breeder, please contact us and we will review the listing.
External links
This site may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. 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.
Intellectual property
All original written content, photography and design on this site is the property of The British Shorthair Cat unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, copy or republish any content without prior written permission.
Calendar photo competition — image usage
Some photographs on this site were entered in the annual CattyLicious Calendar Photo Competition, run by Icon Media Solutions Ltd t/a CattyLicious.com, the company that also runs this site. Each entrant confirmed they own the copyright in their photographs and granted non-exclusive worldwide rights to use them in CattyLicious calendars and related promotional materials.
This site is part of the CattyLicious calendar promotional network. When we show a competition photograph here, we credit the photographer and link to the competition, and we treat that as promotion of the calendars under the release. Photographers keep the copyright in their own photographs.
If you entered photographs in the competition and would rather they were not shown on this site, email ross@britishshorthaircat.co.uk with the subject line “Photo Removal Request”. Include your name, roughly when you entered, and a description or copy of the photograph. We will remove it from our websites within 30 days of receiving your request.
Removal applies to future use only and does not affect the lawfulness of any earlier use. Photographs already printed in calendars or other materials cannot be recalled.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The British Shorthair Cat excludes all liability for any loss or damage of any kind arising from use of this site or reliance on any content published here, including but not limited to information about breeders, catteries or third-party listings.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, please use our contact page.