Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Betfred News website (hereafter referred to as "the Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms govern your use of the Site, including all associated content, features, and services. If you do not agree to these Terms in full, you must discontinue your use of the Site immediately. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, including any changes or updates made from time to time. It is your responsibility to regularly review these Terms to stay informed of any amendments. The Site may modify these Terms at its sole discretion and will endeavour to notify users of significant changes but is not obligated to do so.

Eligibility and User Obligations

Users of the Site must be at least 18 years of age and reside in a jurisdiction where access to sports betting information and online gambling news is legal. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Site complies with all applicable laws and regulations in South Africa or any other jurisdiction relevant to your location. You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose, or in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any Betfred News server or network. You must refrain from any activity that interferes with other users’ access to or enjoyment of the Site. Any breach of these obligations may result in the immediate termination of your access to the Site, along with potential legal consequences.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Betfred News website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, articles, and digital downloads—is the property of Betfred News or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws in South Africa and internationally. Unauthorised use, reproduction, modification, or distribution of any material from the Site is strictly prohibited without express written permission from the Site owner. You may access and use the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. Any use of automated systems or software to extract data from the Site is also prohibited without prior written consent.

User-Generated Content

The Site may permit the submission, posting, or display of content by users, such as comments, reviews, or other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Betfred News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any media worldwide. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that your submission does not infringe on the rights of any third party. You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your User Content. The Site reserves the right to remove or modify any User Content at its discretion, with or without notice.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all its contents are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Betfred News makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided on the Site for any purpose. While efforts are made to ensure the quality and timeliness of content, the Site does not guarantee that the information is current, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Site and its services is at your sole risk. No advice or information obtained from the Site, whether written or oral, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in South Africa, Betfred News, its owner, affiliates, agents, or employees shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Site or reliance on its content, even if Betfred News has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, without limitation, any loss of profit, revenue, savings, opportunity, or data, or any claim by a third party. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the Site, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of the Site.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may include links to third-party websites, products, or services for your convenience and reference. Betfred News has no control over and bears no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement or association with such third parties. You access these external sites at your own risk, and you should review their own terms of service and privacy policies. Betfred News shall not be liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party sites or services accessed through links on the Site.

Prohibited Activities

• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
• Interfering with the normal operation of the Site, or any activities conducted on the Site.
• Using the Site to transmit any viruses, malware, spyware, or other harmful software.
• Engaging in any form of data mining, harvesting, or web scraping without explicit written consent.
• Falsifying your identity or impersonating any person or entity for any purpose.
• Use of the Site in violation of any local, national, or international law or regulation.

Violation of any of these prohibitions may result in permanent suspension or blocking of your access to the Site and potential legal action.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is subject to the Betfred News Privacy Policy, which describes how personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed. By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable South African data protection laws. Betfred News takes reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. It is your responsibility to review the Privacy Policy regularly. Any queries regarding your personal information can be directed to the Site owner at [email protected].

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Betfred News, its owner, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

Termination of Access

Betfred News reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at its sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms or applicable law. Upon termination, your right to use the Site shall immediately cease, and Betfred News may remove or delete any information or content associated with your account. The provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and any other provisions which by their nature should survive termination, shall remain in full force and effect post-termination.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Site, or any services provided shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa. By using the Site, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect. No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and any failure by Betfred News to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms of Service, you may contact the Site owner, Fraser Ridgway, at the following address:

Fraser Ridgway
Manchester Museum
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]