Terms And Conditions
- Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Scope
Welcome to Unapologetic Sports, LLC ("the Company," "we," "us," "our"), a sports blogging website dedicated to covering Florida high school sports. Our platform serves as a community for fans to read about their friends, colleagues, opponents, and enjoy engaging sports content.
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services, including all associated features, functionalities, and content provided by Unapologetic Sports, LLC.
1.2 Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Unapologetic Sports website ("the Site") and its services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.
1.3 Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: Email: customeruas@gmail.com.
- Changes to Terms
2.1 Right to Modify
Unapologetic Sports reserves the right to modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion.
2.2 Notification of Changes
In the event of any material changes to the Terms, we will notify users by posting the updated Terms on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. We may also provide additional notice via email or other means, depending on the nature of the change.
2.3 Continued Use Constitutes Acceptance
Your continued use of the Site and our services following any changes to the Terms will constitute your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates.
- User Eligibility
3.1 Age Requirements
Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. By using our Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you may use our services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.
3.2 User Representations and Warranties
By using Unapologetic Sports, you represent and warrant that:
- All registration information you submit is truthful and accurate;
- You will maintain the accuracy of such information;
- Your use of the Site and services does not violate any applicable law or regulation.
- User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Site and for any actions taken under your password. You agree to notify Unapologetic Sports immediately of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security.
4.3 Account Termination
Unapologetic Sports reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms. If your account is terminated, you may not create a new account without our prior written permission.
- User Conduct
5.1 Prohibited Activities
While using the Site, you agree not to:
- Engage in any unlawful activities or activities that are harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable;
- Misrepresent yourself or impersonate any person or entity;
- Disrupt or interfere with the security or functioning of the Site;
- Post or transmit spam, unsolicited messages, or other forms of unauthorized advertising or communication;
- Violate any intellectual property or proprietary rights.
5.2 Community Guidelines
Unapologetic Sports aims to foster a respectful, welcoming, and engaging community around Florida high school sports. To ensure a positive experience for all users, we ask everyone to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Respectful Interaction
- Be Respectful: Treat others with respect and courtesy. Personal attacks, harassment, bullying, and derogatory comments are not tolerated.
- No Hate Speech: Discriminatory language, hate speech, threats, and incitements to violence are strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to comments about race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability.
- Constructive Participation
- Stay On-Topic: Ensure that your contributions are relevant to the discussion or the topic of the article. Off-topic posts may be removed.
- Be Constructive: Provide constructive feedback and engage in discussions that foster a positive community environment. Avoid inflammatory comments intended to provoke others.
- Protecting Privacy and Safety
- Protect Personal Information: Do not share your own or others' personal information, such as addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Respect the privacy of others.
- Report Concerns: If you encounter any behavior that violates these guidelines, report it to our moderators or support team. Do not attempt to handle it yourself.
- Honesty and Integrity
- Be Honest: Do not post false or misleading information. This includes intentional misrepresentation and spreading rumors.
- No Plagiarism: Ensure that all content you post is your own or properly attributes sources. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
- No Spam or Self-Promotion
- Avoid Spam: Refrain from posting repetitive content or advertisements. Unwanted promotional posts or spam will be removed.
- No Unauthorized Promotions: Do not use the platform for unauthorized commercial activities, including advertising products or services without prior approval from Unapologetic Sports.
- Quality Content
- Encourage Quality: Contribute high-quality content that adds value to the community. Avoid low-effort posts and ensure your contributions are thoughtful and well-considered.
- Use Appropriate Language: Avoid using vulgar or obscene language. Keep content family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences.
- Follow the Law
- Legal Compliance: Ensure that your content and actions comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
- Account Responsibility
- One Account Per User: Each community member is allowed one account. Using multiple accounts to bypass guidelines or bans is prohibited.
- Secure Your Account: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. Do not share your login information with others.
- Endorsements and Liability
- No Endorsement: Any opinions or recommendations that appear in user-generated content or articles on Unapologetic Sports do not necessarily reflect the views of Unapologetic Sports or its staff. We do not endorse any specific teams, players, coaches, or practices.
- Personal Responsibility: Participation in any sports activities mentioned on our platform is at your own risk. We are not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred as a result of engaging in sports activities discussed on our site.
- Third-Party Links: Our site may include links to third-party websites. Unapologetic Sports does not control or endorse the content of these third-party sites and is not responsible for their privacy practices or terms of use. Visiting these sites is at your own discretion.
Enforcement and Consequences
Unapologetic Sports reserves the right to take action against any user who violates these Community Guidelines, including but not limited to:
- Removing or editing offending content.
- Issuing warnings or temporary suspensions.
- Permanently banning repeat offenders from the platform.
5.3 Reporting Violations
Users are encouraged to report any violations of these Terms or our Community Guidelines to our support team at customeruas@gmail.com. We will review all reports and take appropriate action as necessary.
- Content Ownership and Usage
6.1 Ownership of Content by Unapologetic Sports
All content provided on the Site, including text, graphics, images, videos, and other materials, is the property of Unapologetic Sports or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works of such content without our prior written permission.
6.2 User-Generated Content
Users may have the opportunity to submit, post, or display content, such as comments, reviews, articles, or multimedia materials ("User Content"), on the Site. By submitting User Content, you grant Unapologetic Sports a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in any media, without compensation or obligation to you.
6.3 License to Use User Content
By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize Unapologetic Sports to use all patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights in and to any User Content for publication on the Site.
- The User Content does not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other legal rights of any third party.
- The User Content complies with these Terms and our Community Guidelines.
- Intellectual Property
7.1 Trademarks
The trademarks, logos, and service marks ("Marks") displayed on the Site are the property of Unapologetic Sports or other third parties. You are not permitted to use these Marks without the prior written consent of Unapologetic Sports or the third party that owns the Mark.
7.2 Copyrights
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Unapologetic Sports or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized use of such content may violate copyright laws and other regulations.
7.3 DMCA Compliance
Unapologetic Sports respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright;
- A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
- A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Site;
- Your address, telephone number, and email address;
- A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
- Privacy Policy
Please refer to the Privacy Policy for more information on this section.
- Cookie Policy
Please refer to the Cookie Policy for more information on this section.
10.1 Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Unapologetic Sports. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10.2 Third-Party Content and Services
Unapologetic Sports may display content, advertisements, or services provided by third parties. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any such third-party content, advertisements, or services. Any dealings you have with third parties while using our Site are between you and the third party.
11. Advertising and Sponsorship
11.1 Sponsored Content
Unapologetic Sports may include sponsored content or features within our Site. Sponsored content will be clearly identified, and we will ensure that it complies with our advertising policies and standards.
11.2 Advertising Guidelines
All advertisements on our Site must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. We reserve the right to review and remove any advertisements that do not meet our guidelines or that we believe are inappropriate for our audience.
11.3 Affiliate Links
Some of the links on the Site may be affiliate links, meaning that Unapologetic Sports may earn a commission if you click on the link or make a purchase using the link. These affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial content or opinions.
12. Disclaimers
12.1 General Disclaimers
The content on the Unapologetic Sports website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site.
12.2 Content Accuracy
Unapologetic Sports does not warrant that the information, content, or materials included on the Site are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.
12.3 No Warranties
Unapologetic Sports provides the Site and its services "as is" and "as available," without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1 General Limitation
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Unapologetic Sports shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
13.2 Specific Liabilities
In no event shall the total aggregate liability of Unapologetic Sports for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Site and its services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
13.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Unapologetic Sports, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your use of the Site.
14. Subscriptions and Payments
14.1 Subscription Terms
Certain features or content on the Site may be accessible only through subscription plans. The terms of any subscription plan, including pricing, duration, and renewal, will be clearly stated at the time of purchase.
14.2 Payment Methods
We accept various payment methods for subscriptions, including but not limited to credit/debit cards and online payment processors. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the payment method.
14.3 Billing Cycles
Subscription fees will be billed in advance on a recurring basis as specified in your subscription plan. You authorize Unapologetic Sports to charge your chosen payment method on the scheduled billing date.
15. Refund Policy
15.1 No Refunds
Unapologetic Sports does not offer refunds on any products or services, including subscription fees. All sales are final unless otherwise stated in specific terms provided during the purchase process.
15.2 Exceptions and Special Cases
In exceptional circumstances, such as billing errors or other special situations, Unapologetic Sports may, at its sole discretion, consider a request for a refund. Any such refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
16. Governing Law
16.1 Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
16.2 Venue
You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court located in Florida. You consent to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction and venue.
16.3 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved through mediation first.
17. Termination
17.1 Termination by Unapologetic Sports
Unapologetic Sports reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site or any part of it, at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or any applicable law, or is harmful to the interests of another user, a third party, or Unapologetic Sports.
17.2 Termination by User
You may terminate your account and end your use of the Site at any time by following the instructions provided on the Site. Upon termination, your right to use the Site and its services will immediately cease.
17.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination, shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnities, and limitations of liability.
18. Changes to Terms
18.1 Amendment
Unapologetic Sports reserves the right to change, modify, or amend these Terms at any time and will notify you of any such changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
18.2 Notice
We will provide notice of any changes to these Terms by making the updated Terms available on the Site and may also provide additional notice, such as through email notifications or in-service messages.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices published by Unapologetic Sports on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Unapologetic Sports with respect to your use of the Site and its services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Unapologetic Sports.
20. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified so that it is valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.
21. Waiver
No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Unapologetic Sports' failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
22. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without Unapologetic Sports' prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms, without such consent, will be null and void. Unapologetic Sports may assign or transfer these Terms at its sole discretion without restriction.
23. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, the practices of the Site, or your dealings with Unapologetic Sports, you can contact us at:
Email: customeruas@gmail.com
24. Force Majeure
Unapologetic Sports shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where the failure results from any cause beyond Unapologetic Sports' reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation, acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemics, government orders, natural disasters, strikes, or shortages in labor or materials.
25. Headings
The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
26. Language
These Terms and any modifications thereto shall be executed in the English language, which shall be the controlling language in all respects. Any translations of these Terms into other languages are provided for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret or construe these Terms.
