Terms of Service
Last Updated: 01 October, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to The Sporting File ("The Sporting File," "we," "our," or "us").
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The Sporting File website, services, and content. By accessing or using our website, creating an account, or otherwise interacting with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our website.
Eligibility
You must comply with all applicable laws when using The Sporting File.
If you create an account, you are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and up to date.
User Accounts
The Sporting File allows users to create an account using:
- Google OAuth
- Email and password
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
You agree to notify us immediately if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.
Some features and content may require you to be signed in before they can be accessed.
Acceptable Use
When using The Sporting File, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
- Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without prior written permission.
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from our website using automated tools.
- Attempt to reverse engineer, interfere with, or disrupt our systems or services.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or user accounts.
- Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful software.
- Impersonate another individual or organization.
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against violations of these Terms.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on The Sporting File, including articles, written content, graphics, illustrations, website design, branding, logos, source code, and other original materials, is owned by or licensed to The Sporting File and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Read and share links to our articles.
- Quote brief portions of our content with appropriate attribution where permitted by law.
You may not:
- Republish full articles.
- Copy substantial portions of our content.
- Remove copyright notices.
- Commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.
Third-Party Intellectual Property
Team names, league names, player names, competition names, logos, trademarks, and other intellectual property referenced on The Sporting File remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance on our website does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or ownership unless expressly stated.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites or services for informational purposes. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, availability, or accuracy. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
Availability of the Website
We strive to keep The Sporting File available and functioning properly. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. We may modify, suspend, discontinue, or update any part of the website, features, or content at any time without prior notice.
Future Features
The Sporting File may introduce additional services in the future, including membership programs, premium content, newsletters, or other features. The use of such services may be subject to additional terms or policies where applicable.
Account Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate user accounts, restrict access, or remove content if we reasonably believe that a user has:
- Violated these Terms.
- Engaged in unlawful activity.
- Attempted to compromise the security or integrity of our services.
- Misused the website or its content.
Termination may occur without prior notice where necessary to protect our users or our services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Sporting File is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date sports journalism, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, uninterrupted, or free from errors.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Sporting File and its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
Privacy
Your use of The Sporting File is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Any changes will become effective when published on this page with an updated Last Updated date. Continued use of The Sporting File after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of The Sporting File shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Us page.