1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Fishing & Gaming Hub ("the Website", "our Website", "we", "us", or "our"), located at fishinggaminghub.co.uk, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Fishing & Gaming Hub, governed by the laws of England and Wales.

2. Definitions

• "Website" refers to Fishing & Gaming Hub and all its pages, features, and services
• "User" or "You" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Website
• "Content" refers to all text, images, graphics, videos, and other materials on the Website
• "FS Points" refers to Fantasy Score / Funny Score / Fortune Sparks, in-game points used in our games
• "Services" refers to all features, games, forums, articles, and other services provided by the Website

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Website.

By using the Website, you represent and warrant that:

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

4. Account Registration

Some features of the Website may require you to create an account. When you create 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 account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

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

5. Use of Services

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Website and Services for lawful purposes only, in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Post, transmit, or share content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website, servers, or networks connected to the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Website or any other systems or networks
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Website without our express written permission
• Modify, adapt, translate, or reverse engineer any portion of the Website
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Website
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• Use the Website to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Website
• Attempt to manipulate game scores, FS points, or leaderboards through cheating, hacking, or exploitation

6. User Content

Our Website may allow you to post, upload, or submit content, including forum posts, comments, and other materials ("User Content").

6.1 Your Rights

You retain ownership of any User Content you submit. However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with the Website and our business.

6.2 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the User Content
• Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)
• Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws
• Your User Content is accurate and not misleading

6.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion. We may remove content that violates these Terms, is illegal, or is otherwise objectionable.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Fishing & Gaming Hub or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website without our prior written consent, except for:

• Your computer may temporarily store copies of materials for access purposes
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your personal, non-commercial use

The "Fishing & Gaming Hub" name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Fishing & Gaming Hub or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

8. Games and FS Points

8.1 In-Game Points

FS Points (Fantasy Score / Funny Score / Fortune Sparks) are in-game points used in our games. FS Points:

• Are not a currency and have no monetary value
• Cannot be purchased, sold, or exchanged for real money or goods
• Are earned through gameplay only
• May be reset, modified, or removed at our discretion
• Are for entertainment purposes only

8.2 Game Rules

When playing our games, you agree to:

• Play fairly and in accordance with the game rules
• Not use cheats, hacks, or exploits
• Not manipulate scores or game data
• Accept that game features may change or be discontinued

8.3 Leaderboards

We reserve the right to remove scores or ban users from leaderboards if we determine that scores were obtained through cheating or violation of these Terms.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We use Google Maps and other Google services, which are subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By using our Website, you also agree to comply with Google's terms.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 Website Availability

We strive to keep the Website available and functioning, but we do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or that it will be error-free. We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or due to circumstances beyond our control.

10.2 Content Accuracy

While we endeavour to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Website. Content is provided "as is" for informational purposes only.

10.3 No Professional Advice

The content on our Website, including articles and forum discussions, is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise). Always consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Fishing & Gaming Hub, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any conduct or content of third parties on the Website
• Any unauthorised access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Website

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 under applicable law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fishing & Gaming Hub, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content

13. Termination

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

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

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

14. 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 out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the Website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Website.

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 Fishing & Gaming Hub regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Forum Rules and Community Guidelines

When using our forum, you agree to follow these community guidelines:

18.1 Posting Guidelines

• Be respectful and courteous to other members
• Stay on topic and contribute meaningfully to discussions
• Do not spam, post duplicate content, or engage in self-promotion without permission
• Use appropriate language and avoid offensive content
• Respect intellectual property rights - do not post copyrighted material without permission
• Do not post personal information about yourself or others
• Report inappropriate content to moderators

18.2 Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Moderate, edit, or remove any forum posts or content
• Warn, suspend, or ban users who violate these rules
• Remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws
• Take legal action against users who post illegal content

18.3 Prohibited Forum Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

• Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Illegal content or content promoting illegal activities
• Spam, scams, or fraudulent content
• Malware, viruses, or harmful links
• Personal attacks or trolling
• Copyrighted material posted without permission
• Adult content or explicit material

19. Intellectual Property - Detailed Rights

19.1 Our Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Website, including but not limited to:

• Text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads
• Software, code, scripts, and technical implementations
• Design elements, layouts, and user interfaces
• Trademarks, service marks, and trade names
• Game mechanics, rules, and gameplay elements
• Articles, guides, and original content

are owned by Fishing & Gaming Hub or our licensors and are protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

19.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download and print one copy of materials for personal use
• Share links to our content on social media (with attribution)

This license does not include:

• Resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents
• Collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
• Derivative use of the Website or its contents
• Downloading or copying account information for another merchant
• Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

19.3 User Content License

By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable license to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your User Content
• Create derivative works from your User Content
• Display, perform, and distribute your User Content in any media format
• Use your User Content for marketing and promotional purposes

You retain ownership of your User Content but waive any moral rights you may have in such content.

20. Dispute Resolution

20.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution process, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve any disputes within 30 days.

20.2 Mediation

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you agree to attempt mediation through a mutually agreed mediator before pursuing litigation. Mediation will be conducted in accordance with the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) Model Mediation Procedure or similar UK mediation procedures.

20.3 Jurisdiction and Venue

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website that cannot be resolved through mediation shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

20.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any disputes will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

21. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms which is due to circumstances 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
• Cyber attacks, security breaches, or data breaches by third parties
• Strikes, labour disputes, or industrial action
• Changes in laws or regulations

If such circumstances continue for more than 30 days, either party may terminate these Terms with written notice.

22. 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 terms of our Privacy Policy.

23. Waiver and Severability

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

If we waive any breach of these Terms, such waiver will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

24. Notices

All notices, requests, and other communications under these Terms must be in writing and will be deemed to have been given:

• When delivered personally
• When sent by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested)
• When sent by email to the address provided in your account or to our contact email

Notices to us should be sent to:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 15 Coastal Road, Brighton, BN2 1TW, United Kingdom

25. Electronic Communications

By using the Website, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include:

• Account-related notices and updates
• Service announcements and administrative messages
• Marketing communications (if you have opted in)
• Responses to your inquiries

You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

26. Export Restrictions

You acknowledge that the Website and its content may be subject to UK export control laws and regulations. You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer any content or technology from the Website to any country, person, or entity subject to UK export restrictions or sanctions.

27. Consumer Rights (UK)

If you are a consumer in the UK, you have certain statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and other UK consumer protection laws. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

If you are a consumer, you have the right to:

• Receive services that are performed with reasonable care and skill
• Receive services that are fit for purpose
• Receive services as described
• Cancel certain contracts within a cooling-off period (where applicable)

If you believe we have not met our obligations under consumer protection laws, please contact us using the information provided in Section 28.

28. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 20 774 3205
• Address: 15 Coastal Road, Brighton, BN2 1TW, United Kingdom
• Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT

For general inquiries, please use: [email protected]

For privacy-related inquiries, please use: [email protected]