1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BBC Football (“Website”, “Service”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are not authorized to use the Website.

2. Usage Rights & License

BBC Football grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use the Website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. You are strictly prohibited from:

• Reproducing, distributing, or transmitting content without written permission
• Copying, modifying, or creating derivative works from the Website
• Reverse engineering, disassembling, or decompiling any software on the Website
• Framing or embedding Website content on other websites
• Using automated tools or bots to scrape or collect data
• Commercial exploitation of any Website materials
• Redistributing or republishing any content

3. User Accounts & Registration

Account Creation:

If you create an account on BBC Football, you are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• All activities conducted under your account

Age Requirements:

You represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use this Website.

4. Content Policy & Accuracy

BBC Football strives to provide accurate, current football news, scores, and fixture information. However, we do not guarantee:

• 100% accuracy of all data and information
• Real-time updates to live scores and statistics
• Immediate notification of fixture changes or postponements
• Accuracy of user-submitted or third-party content

5. User-Generated Content

By submitting comments, forum posts, or any content to BBC Football, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have rights to the content submitted
• The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The content complies with all applicable laws
• You grant us the right to edit, delete, or remove content

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following on BBC Football:

• Posting abusive, threatening, or harassing content
• Spreading misinformation or false information
• Engaging in spam or unsolicited commercial activity
• Attempting to hack, gain unauthorized access, or disrupt the Website
• Uploading viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonating other users or spreading false identity information
• Posting illegal or copyrighted material
• Engaging in hate speech or discrimination
• Disrupting normal Website operation or user experience

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on BBC Football, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by BBC Football or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

• Premier League, Championship, and other league names are trademarks of their respective organizations
• Team names, logos, and player names are property of respective clubs and leagues
• Football match data and statistics may be licensed from official sources
• Unauthorized reproduction or use of any content is strictly prohibited
• All rights reserved in accordance with international copyright law

8. Disclaimers & Warranties

The Website and all content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any warranties of any kind. We disclaim all implied warranties including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights
• Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability
• Warranties that services will be uninterrupted or error-free

We do not guarantee that defects in the Website will be corrected, or that the Website will meet your expectations.

9. Limitation of Liability

This includes but is not limited to damages for:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Loss of goodwill or reputation
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or death
• Any other losses arising from use or inability to use the Website

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid (if any) for services accessed through the Website in the last 12 months.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BBC Football, its owners, operators, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your user-generated content or submissions
• Your infringement of third-party intellectual property rights
• Any harmful or illegal activity conducted under your account

11. Termination of Access

BBC Football reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website immediately and without notice if:

• You violate any provision of these Terms and Conditions
• You engage in illegal or harmful activities
• You post content that violates our policies
• Your account is used for spam or abusive purposes
• We determine your account poses a risk to other users
• You fail to comply with our requests or warnings

Upon termination, you agree to cease all use of the Website immediately.

12. Modifications to These Terms

BBC Football reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where BBC Football operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Terms Version: 1.0
Effective Date: June 24, 2026
Last Updated: June 24, 2026