Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using sportsbret.com operated by SportsBret News ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Transmit unsolicited advertising or promotional material
• Interfere with or damage the security or integrity of the Site
• Scrape or harvest content using automated means without written permission
• Impersonate any person or entity

2. Intellectual Property — Our Original Content

Original content created by SportsBret News — including our own written articles, headlines, original graphics, logos, and site design — is our intellectual property and is protected by copyright law. You may share our articles via social media and link back to our pages, provided you credit SportsBret News and link to the original page.

Third-Party Images, Trademarks & Logos

This Site may display photographs, images, team badges, club crests, league logos, brand trademarks, and other third-party visual content in the course of reporting sports news and commentary. We wish to make the following clear:

• We do not claim ownership of any third-party photographs, images, trademarks, logos, or brand identifiers displayed on this Site. All such material remains the property of its respective owners.
• Third-party trademarks and logos — including but not limited to football club crests, league logos, sports federation marks, and brand names — are the registered trademarks of their respective owners and are used here solely for identification and editorial reporting purposes. Their appearance on this Site does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from those trademark owners.
• Images sourced from third parties are used for editorial news reporting and commentary purposes only. Where practicable, we credit photographers and image sources. If you are the copyright owner of an image appearing on this Site and believe it has been used without authorisation, please contact us immediately using the Copyright Infringement Notice procedure set out in Section 4 below and we will act promptly.
• Fair use / fair dealing: Some images and content may be reproduced under applicable fair use (US), fair dealing (UK/Commonwealth), or equivalent doctrines in other jurisdictions, which permit limited use of copyrighted material for news reporting, commentary, and criticism without requiring permission from the rights holder. We rely on these doctrines where applicable and in good faith; however, we respect intellectual property rights and will remove material promptly upon receiving a valid notice.

Nothing on this Site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any licence or right to use any trademark, logo, or brand displayed without the prior written permission of its owner.

Copyright Infringement Notice (DMCA / Takedown)

SportsBret News respects intellectual property rights and expects users and contributors to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and equivalent legislation in other jurisdictions, we have adopted the following notice-and-takedown procedure.

If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright or other intellectual property right, please send a written Copyright Infringement Notice to our designated contact containing all of the following:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work — a description of the work you claim has been infringed, or, if multiple works are covered by a single notice, a representative list.
2. Identification of the infringing material — a description of the material you claim is infringing and its location on our Site, including the specific URL(s) where the material appears, sufficient for us to locate it.
3. Your contact information — your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. A good faith statement — a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. An accuracy statement — a statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Please note that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages. If you are unsure whether material on this Site infringes your copyright, we recommend seeking legal advice before submitting a notice.

Upon receiving a valid Copyright Infringement Notice we will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly
• Notify the person who posted the material that it has been removed
• Provide that person with the opportunity to submit a counter-notice if they believe the removal was in error
• Restore the material if a valid counter-notice is received and the original complainant does not file a court action within the applicable statutory period

Counter-notices: If you believe your material was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to the same email address above. A valid counter-notice must include your contact details, identification of the removed material and its prior location, a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe removal was a mistake or misidentification, your consent to the jurisdiction of the relevant federal or local court, and your physical or electronic signature.

3. User-Submitted Content

If you submit a story tip or any other content, you grant SportsBret News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, edit, publish, and distribute that content. You confirm it is accurate and does not infringe any third-party rights.

4. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure all content is accurate and up to date. However, sports news is fast-moving and we make no warranty that information is complete, current, or free from error. We reserve the right to correct or remove any content at any time.

5. Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and display advertising from providers including Google AdSense. We have no control over third-party content and do not endorse it. Third-party advertisers may use cookies — see our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy for details.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SportsBret News shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by applicable law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at contact@sportsbret.com or via the contact form.

These Terms are a general template and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend reviewing them with a qualified solicitor or attorney.