Terms of Service
Effective Date: September 5, 2025
Last Updated: September 5, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Rate My Club ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Description of Service
Rate My Club is a platform that allows football fans to rate and express their opinions about their favorite clubs, players, and related events. The Service includes:
- Club and player rating systems
- Real-time sentiment tracking
- Community discussions and feedback
- Statistical analysis and insights
- News and event tracking
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Promptly update any changes to your information
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.2 Account Restrictions
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- One person may not maintain multiple accounts
- Accounts may not be transferred or sold
- You may not impersonate others or provide false information
4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent ratings
- Manipulate ratings to skew results
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Post content that is illegal, offensive, or violates others' rights
- Use automated systems or bots to interact with the Service
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
5. Team Selection and Changes
Important Policy
- Users may select one primary team per sport
- Team changes are limited to ONE per account lifetime
- Changing teams will result in loss of all previous ratings for that team
- Users who abuse team changes to manipulate ratings will be permanently banned
- Team selection represents genuine fan support, not temporary preferences
6. Content and Intellectual Property
6.1 User Content
By submitting content (ratings, comments, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content in connection with the Service.
6.2 Our Content
All other content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to Rate My Club and is protected by intellectual property laws.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
8. Disclaimers
- The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of user-generated content
- Ratings and opinions expressed are those of users, not Rate My Club
- We are not affiliated with any football clubs, leagues, or organizations
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rate My Club shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rate My Club, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or abusive behavior
- Legal requirements
- Extended periods of inactivity
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@ratemy.club
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Rate My Club operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiations. If resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Rate My Club
Email: legal@ratemy.club
Website: https://ratemy.club
By using Rate My Club, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Rate My Club regarding the use of the Service.