Welcome to SportingBites (sportingbites.com), a service provided by RankScape Pvt Ltd. By using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
Before using or publishing content on our website, we strongly recommend that you read these terms and conditions. By accessing, using, or downloading our service, you acknowledge that you:
- Agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use
- Consent to our Privacy Policy
- Understand that non-compliance with these terms may result in restricted access to our Service
If you disagree with these Terms of Use, please refrain from using, accessing, or downloading our Service.
Eligibility
To use our service, you must be at least 18 years old or, if younger than 18, at least 13 or older with parental or guardian permission.
Changes to Terms of Use
We reserve the right to modify or terminate the service or any part of it at any time without prior notice.
Updates to Terms of Use
If we make changes to the Terms of Use, we will:
- Post an updated version on the Service
- Provide notice of the change as convenient and appropriate
Your continued use of the service after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the changes.
Termination of Terms of Use
We reserve the right to terminate these Terms of Use for the following reasons:
- Unauthorized access or use by you
- Transfer or assignment of your rights granted to you
- Violation of any Terms of Use or supplementary terms of RankScape Pvt Ltd.
Automatic Updates
By using the service on your mobile device, you:
- Please acknowledge that we may automatically update or upgrade the Service
- Consent to such automatic updates or upgrades
- Agree that these Terms of Use will apply to all updated or upgraded service versions.
Ownership and Use of Content
The content available through the service, including text, photographs, videos, graphics, metadata, quotes, data, information, and overall “look and feel,” is owned by SportingBites and its licensors.
Permitted Use: You may use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use the Content for commercial purposes
- Remove, alter, or modify the Content
- Copy, sell, distribute, or retransmit the Content
- Create derivative works or make the Content available to third parties
- Reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Service
Exceptions: Sharing functionality within the service may allow you to share content or links with a few individuals. However, prior written consent is required for any other use.
Intellectual Property Rights
You acknowledge and agree that:
- All intellectual property rights in the Service and Content belong to SportingBites, its affiliates, and/or licensors.
- These rights include but are not limited to, copyrights and trademarks.
- You will not acquire any rights or ownership in the Service or Content.
In simpler terms, SportingBites and its partners retain all intellectual property rights, and you don’t gain any ownership or rights by using the service.
Additional Terms and Conditions
By using the Service, you agree to:
- Comply with any additional terms, conditions, guidelines, or rules posted on the Service
- Be bound by these additional terms, which are incorporated into these Terms of UseSeparate Agreements for Additional Services
Some services offered or promoted by SportingBites and its affiliates may require:
- A separate agreement with the relevant SportingBites entity
- Terms and conditions outside of these Terms of Use
Registration and Account Security
If you create a user account, you agree to:
- Provide complete and accurate registration information.
- Update us on any changes to your registration information.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your password.
- Allow us to use your password to identify you.
Our Rights: We reserve the right to:
- Deny or restrict access to certain content or features.
- Terminate your access to the service at our discretion.
Additional Policies
Your use of the Service is subject to our:
- Privacy Policy: Governs how we collect, use, and protect your data.
- Cookie Policy: Explains how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Data Transfer and Disclosure
By registering, you:
- Consent to the transfer of your information outside your country, in accordance with applicable laws.
- Acknowledge that we may disclose your information to comply with laws, operate our systems, and protect our rights and others’ safety.
We reserve the right to access and disclose your information as needed at our discretion.
User-Generated Content
When using the Service, you may be able to upload, submit, or post content, including comments, discussions, graphics, videos, images, or links (collectively, “User Material”).
Prohibited Content
You agree not to upload, submit, or post any User Material that is:
- Abusive, illegal, defamatory, indecent, obscene, or threatening
- Encourages law-breaking
- Violates proprietary rights
- Interferes with another user’s privacy
- Contains viruses or harmful components
- False or misleading
- It gives rise to liability or violates applicable laws
Licensing and Rights
By uploading, submitting, or posting User Material, you:
- Represent that you have the necessary legal rights
- Grant SportingBites a non-exclusive, transferable, worldwide license to use, distribute, and display your User Material
- Waive any “moral rights” or other rights related to authorship or integrity
Removal of Content: We reserve the right to remove or delete any User Material for any reason, at any time, and without notice.
Copyright Infringement Notices
We take copyright infringement seriously and respond to notices that comply with the Indian Copyright Act. We strive to uphold global intellectual property standards.
Reporting Infringement
To report copyright infringement or submit requests, please email us at: contact@sportingbites.com
Third-Party Content and Links
- No Endorsement: We don’t guarantee the accuracy or endorse views/opinions from third-party content providers, advertisers, sponsors, or users.
- External Links: We may link to third-party websites, applications, or services. You acknowledge that we don’t control these external sites.
- Paid Advertisements: We may run paid ads and sponsorships from third parties, which will be clearly disclosed.
- Third-Party Interactions: Your dealings with third-party advertisers, sponsors, or content providers are solely between you and them.
By using our website, you acknowledge that:
- We strive to provide quality links but can’t control external site content.
- Links to external sites don’t imply a recommendation for all content found on those sites.
- Site owners and content may change without notice.
Important Reminder: External Sites Have Different Policies
When you leave our website, please note that:
- Other sites may have different Privacy Policies and terms.
- These policies are beyond our control.
Before interacting with external sites, please:
- Check their Privacy Policies.
- Please review their Terms of Use.
This will help ensure your safety and security online.
Indemnification
You agree to:
- Protect us and our affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses.
- Defend and hold harmless our owners, officers, consultants, and agents.
This applies to any violations of these Terms of Use by you or anyone using your account.
We reserve the right to:
- Take control of defending any claim at our own expense.
- We require your cooperation in defending such a claim.
Disclaimer: No Investment Advice
The service and content are for informational purposes only. We do not:
- Recommend securities, financial products, or investments.
- Provide tax, legal, or investment advice.
- Offer opinions on the suitability, value, or profitability of investments.
We and our affiliates are not liable for:
- Errors, inaccuracies, or delays in the service or content.
- Any actions taken by you based on the service or content.
You acknowledge that your use of the Service and Content is at your own risk.
Access and Use: “As Is” and “As Available”
You agree that your access to and use of the Service and its Content is:
- On an “as is” and “as available” basis.
- Without any representations or warranties, express or implied.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim:
- All warranties, including performance, merchantability, fitness for purpose, accuracy, completeness, reliability, and non-infringement.
- Any responsibility for losses, injuries, claims, liabilities, or damages resulting from or related to access, use, or unavailability of the service.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SportingBites and its affiliates, advertisers, content providers, and licensors (collectively, the “SportingBites Parties”) will not be liable for:
- Direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages.
- Lost profits, savings, revenues, or any other economic losses.
This limitation applies regardless of:
- The theory of liability (negligence, tort, contract, etc.).
- Whether the SportingBites parties were advised of the possibility of damages.
In simpler terms, SportingBites and its affiliates are not liable for any damages or losses that may result from using the service.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use represent our complete agreement regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements.
Severability: The remaining provisions will remain in effect if any provision is held invalid, unenforceable, or illegal.
No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with Indian law, without considering conflicts of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through the Delhi High Court, and you waive any objections to this jurisdiction.
Exceptions to Limitations and Disclaimers
Some jurisdictions may not allow us to exclude certain warranties or limit liability for incidental or consequential damages. If you’re in one of these jurisdictions, some of the above limitations and disclaimers may not apply.
Where applicable, law doesn’t allow us to disclaim implied warranties or limit liabilities; we’ll provide the minimum warranty and liability required by law.
Get in Touch
For any questions, concerns, or requests, please email us at:
contact@sportingbites.com