These Terms & Conditions apply to your use of the Staplehurst Monarchs FC website and related online services. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these terms.

## 1. About the Club

Staplehurst Monarchs FC is a football club based at the Jubilee Sports Ground.

The website is operated to provide information about the club, its teams, fixtures, results, events, activities, news, sponsorship, commercial opportunities and other club-related matters.

## 2. Website Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and up to date.

However, fixtures, kick-off times, venues, results, events, team information and other details may change at short notice.

Staplehurst Monarchs FC does not guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, accurate, current or available.

Where appropriate, users should check the club's official social-media channels or contact the club directly for the latest information.

## 3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

* Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes;
* Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems;
* Introduce malicious software, viruses or other harmful material;
* Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the operation of the website;
* Copy, reproduce or commercially exploit club content without permission;
* Use club content in a way that could reasonably suggest an unauthorised association with Staplehurst Monarchs FC.

## 4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, photographs, graphics, logos, written content, videos, designs and other material published on this website are owned by or licensed to Staplehurst Monarchs FC or are used with appropriate permission.

You may view and access website content for personal and non-commercial purposes.

You must obtain permission from the club before reproducing, modifying, distributing or commercially using club-owned content.

This does not affect rights that you may have under applicable copyright law.

## 5. Club Name, Crest and Branding

The Staplehurst Monarchs FC name, crest, logos and other club branding may not be reproduced or used commercially without the club's prior permission.

Unauthorised use of club branding does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with Staplehurst Monarchs FC.

## 6. Third-Party Websites

The club website may contain links to third-party websites, including league, governing-body, sponsor, ticketing, social-media or other external websites.

Staplehurst Monarchs FC is not responsible for the content, security, availability or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Users should review the relevant third party's own terms and privacy policies.

## 7. Social Media

Staplehurst Monarchs FC operates official social-media accounts.

Content published through these channels is intended to represent the club and may include club news, fixtures, results, photographs, videos, announcements and promotional material.

Users are expected to behave respectfully when interacting with the club online.

The club reserves the right, where appropriate, to remove comments or restrict interactions that are abusive, threatening, discriminatory, defamatory, offensive, spam-related or otherwise inappropriate.

## 8. Photography and Video

Photography and video recording may take place at the Jubilee Sports Ground and during club activities.

Images and footage may be used for legitimate club purposes, including the club website, social media, match reports, matchday programmes, promotional material and other official club communications.

The club will manage identifiable images in accordance with its applicable data-protection and safeguarding procedures.

Further information is provided in the club's Photography, Filming, Privacy and Data Protection information.

## 9. Safeguarding

Staplehurst Monarchs FC is committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for children, young people and adults involved in football.

Safeguarding concerns should be reported to an appropriate club safeguarding official, the relevant County FA or The FA, depending on the circumstances.

The FA states that safeguarding is a responsibility shared across football and provides procedures for reporting concerns.

## 10. Website Availability

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available or operate without interruption.

The club may temporarily suspend, modify or remove parts of the website for maintenance, technical reasons, security reasons or other operational requirements.

## 11. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Staplehurst Monarchs FC shall not be responsible for losses arising from reliance on information published on this website or from temporary unavailability of the website.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

## 12. Changes to These Terms

The club may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

The latest version will be published on this website with the relevant review or update date.

## 13. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes relating to these Terms & Conditions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

## 14. Contact

If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact Staplehurst Monarchs FC through the contact details published on the club website.

**Staplehurst Monarchs FC**
**Jubilee Sports Ground**