Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Newquay Association Football Club ("Newquay AFC", "we", "our", "us") website. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and your relationship with the club. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. Website Use

2.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

• Infringe the rights of others
• Restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website
• Be unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Use automated systems to scrape or extract data

2.2 User Accounts

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is owned by or licensed to Newquay AFC and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

3.2 Club Badge and Branding

The Newquay AFC name, badge, and related marks are trademarks. Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. For licensing enquiries, contact us at [email protected].

3.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit content (comments, photos, messages), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display that content for club promotional purposes. You warrant that you own or have the rights to any content you submit.

4. Club Membership and Services

4.1 Memberships and Registrations

Player and membership registrations are subject to:

• Acceptance by the club (we reserve the right to refuse any application)
• Payment of applicable fees
• Compliance with FA rules and regulations
• Our codes of conduct and club policies
• Provision of accurate information

4.2 Fees and Payments

• All fees must be paid in full unless payment plans are agreed
• Membership fees are generally non-refundable except at our discretion
• We reserve the right to change fees with reasonable notice
• Late payments may result in suspension of membership benefits

4.3 Cancellation and Refunds

Membership cancellations must be made in writing. Refunds are at the club's discretion and may be subject to administration fees. We may cancel memberships for breach of terms, with refunds calculated pro-rata.

5. Code of Conduct

All members, players, parents, and supporters must:

• Respect all players, officials, volunteers, and spectators
• Follow FA codes of conduct and Respect guidelines
• Not engage in discriminatory, abusive, or violent behaviour
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately
• Comply with matchday regulations and venue rules
• Not bring the club into disrepute

Breaches may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or termination of membership.

6. Health, Safety, and Insurance

Participants acknowledge that:

• Football carries inherent risks of injury
• The club maintains appropriate insurance but members should consider personal insurance
• Players must disclose relevant medical conditions
• Emergency medical consent must be provided for minors
• The club follows health and safety regulations but cannot eliminate all risks

7. Safeguarding

Newquay AFC is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. We comply with FA safeguarding policies, require DBS checks for relevant roles, and have designated safeguarding officers. Any concerns should be reported immediately to our safeguarding officer or via [email protected].

8. Photography and Media

By attending matches or events, you consent to being photographed or filmed for promotional purposes, unless you notify us otherwise. For children, we obtain specific parental consent before publishing identifiable images. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

9. Sponsorship and Partnerships

Sponsorship agreements are subject to separate written contracts. Sponsors must comply with FA commercial regulations and must not be associated with gambling (in youth contexts), alcohol (inappropriate contexts), or other restricted categories.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party sites. Links do not imply endorsement.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law:

• We provide the website and services "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental losses
• Our total liability for any claim is limited to the fees paid (if applicable)
• Nothing excludes liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or statutory rights

12. Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including adverse weather, pandemic, government restrictions, facility unavailability, or other force majeure events. Fixtures and events may be cancelled or postponed without compensation.

13. Data Protection

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR. By using our services, you consent to data processing as described in our Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be notified via email or website notice.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. If you are a consumer resident outside the UK, you may have additional rights under local consumer protection laws.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Newquay AFC regarding use of this website and club services.

18. Contact and Complaints

For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms:

We aim to resolve all complaints fairly and promptly. If unresolved, you may have recourse to alternative dispute resolution or the courts.