Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Angler's Paradise ("we," "our," or "us") website located at fishinghub.co.uk (the "Website" or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Angler's Paradise. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Angler's Paradise is a multimedia platform that provides:

• Articles and content about fishing, fishing movies, and fishing games
• Interactive mini-game "Fishing 360" with FS (Fantasy Score / Funny Score) points system
• Community features and user-generated content

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 years old in the European Economic Area) to use our Website. If you are under the age of 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are of legal age to form a binding contract
• You have the authority to enter into these Terms
• Your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law or regulation
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful

4. User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our Website may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service in any way that:

• Violates any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
• Infringes upon intellectual property rights
• Is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or discriminatory
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interferes with or disrupts the Service or servers
• Uses automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our permission
• Collects or harvests information about other users
• Impersonates any person or entity
• Spams, phishes, or engages in fraudulent activities

6. User-Generated Content

Our Website may allow you to post, upload, or submit content, including comments, reviews, photos, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with the Service.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to grant the license to your User Content
• Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your User Content complies with our Acceptable Use Policy

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to post any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, in our sole discretion.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, logos, trademarks, and software, is owned by Angler's Paradise and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• Use our trademarks or logos without written consent
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

You retain ownership of your User Content, but grant us the license described in Section 6.

8. Fishing 360 Game and FS Points

Our Fishing 360 mini-game uses FS (Fantasy Score / Funny Score) points as in-game points to track your achievements and scores. Important terms regarding the game:

• FS Points are not currency: FS points are purely for entertainment and competition purposes. They have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real money, goods, or services.
• No purchase necessary: FS points can only be earned through gameplay. They cannot be purchased with real money.
• No transferability: FS points are tied to your account and cannot be transferred, sold, or traded to other users.
• Game modifications: We reserve the right to modify game mechanics, point values, or reset scores at any time.
• Fair play: Cheating, exploiting bugs, or using unauthorized methods to gain FS points is prohibited and may result in account suspension or termination.
• No guarantees: We do not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or functionality of the game or scoring system.

9. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites or services.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY UK LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim, or £100, whichever is greater.

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 that cannot be excluded or limited under UK law

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Angler's Paradise, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your User Content

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and User Content
• All FS points and game progress may be lost

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features (if available).

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint or dispute, please contact us first using the contact information below. We will attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

For consumers in the UK, you may also:

• Contact the Citizens Advice consumer service
• Use the Online Dispute Resolution platform (if applicable)
• Seek assistance from alternative dispute resolution providers

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Website

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Angler's Paradise regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms that is due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters, acts of God, or extreme weather conditions
• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
• Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Cyberattacks, hacking, or security breaches
• Strikes, labor disputes, or industrial action
• Third-party service provider failures

If a force majeure event continues for more than 30 days, either party may terminate these Terms with written notice.

19. Notices

All notices, requests, and communications under these Terms must be in writing and delivered to:

• For Angler's Paradise: [email protected] or 12 Riverside Drive, Edinburgh, EH12 8XY, United Kingdom
• For Users: The email address associated with your account or the contact information you provide

Notices will be deemed received:

• If sent by email: 24 hours after sending (unless we receive a delivery failure notification)
• If sent by post: 5 business days after posting
• If displayed on our Website: immediately upon posting

20. Assignment and Transfer

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent.

We may assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same terms and conditions.

21. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

A waiver of any breach of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

22. Relationship of Parties

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and Angler's Paradise. You are an independent user of our services.

You may not represent yourself as an agent, employee, or representative of Angler's Paradise without our express written consent.

23. Third-Party Rights

These Terms are for the benefit of you and Angler's Paradise only. No third party has the right to enforce any provision of these Terms under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 or otherwise.

24. Language

These Terms are written in English. If we provide translations of these Terms in other languages, the English version shall prevail in case of any conflict or discrepancy.

25. Consumer Rights (UK)

If you are a consumer in the UK, you have certain statutory rights that cannot be excluded or limited. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights, including:

• Your right to receive services with reasonable care and skill
• Your right to receive services within a reasonable time
• Your right to receive information about services
• Your right to cancel certain contracts within 14 days (if applicable)

For more information about your consumer rights, visit gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights.

26. Complaints and Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint about our services, please contact us first using the contact information below. We will attempt to resolve your complaint within 14 business days.

If we cannot resolve your complaint, you may:

• For UK Consumers: Contact the Citizens Advice consumer service or use the Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
• Alternative Dispute Resolution: We are willing to participate in alternative dispute resolution procedures if they are available and appropriate
• Court Proceedings: You have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of England and Wales

27. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. This includes:

• Adding, removing, or modifying features
• Changing game mechanics, rules, or scoring systems
• Updating content, design, or functionality
• Discontinuing certain services or features

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but we are not obligated to provide advance notice for all modifications.

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

28. Account Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Contacting us at [email protected]
• Using account deletion features in your account settings (if available)

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and associated data (subject to our Privacy Policy)
• All FS points, game progress, and achievements may be permanently lost
• Any content you have posted may be removed

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

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