Terms and conditions

Welcome to SoccerSTATS.com. By accessing or using our website, whether through a web browser, Progressive Web Application, or any other platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website.

1. Independent and Informational Purpose

This website is an independent platform built strictly for informational and entertainment purposes. We are not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by any official sports authority, league, federation, association, club, or team. The content provided focuses exclusively on soccer statistics and team performance analysis.

2. Strictly No Betting or Wagering

No betting or gambling of any form occurs on this website. We do not seek to solicit gambling, nor do we act as a bookmaker or betting affiliate. To maintain this strict focus on statistical analysis, this website does not publish betting odds, nor does it include any promotional offers from betting companies in its editorial content.

The information obtained from this website does not constitute professional advice, nor is it a recommendation to bet or gamble. Nothing on this website should be relied upon for making (or refraining from making) financial or wagering decisions. Any reliance upon the materials provided is at your sole risk.

We accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any financial losses or damages incurred by individuals who choose to use our statistical data or any other type of content accessible on or through our website. If you experience gambling problems, we strongly encourage you to seek help through appropriate support organisations.

3. Permitted Use and Strict Ban on Data Scraping

Your access to the website is limited to lawful, private, personal, and non-commercial use. Any use of the website or its data for direct or indirect commercial purposes, or in a business environment, is strictly prohibited.

To protect the stability of our servers and ensure a fast experience for genuine users, you must not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities on the website. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of bots, scrapers, spiders, data mining, or any data extraction scripts.

We actively monitor our infrastructure and employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to detect abnormal traffic. We reserve the right to immediately and permanently block any IP address or network found to be aggressively polling or scraping the website, without prior notice. The only exception to this scraping prohibition is granted to public search engines conducting indexing for the sole purpose of displaying hyperlinks.

4. Premium Memberships and Third-Party E-Commerce

SoccerSTATS.com does not directly operate as an e-commerce platform. We do not sell directly to consumers, and we do not collect or process your financial information.

Our premium, ad-free membership program is entirely sold, billed, and managed by our authorized third-party partner, Steady Media GmbH (Wattstr. 11, 13355 Berlin, Germany). Steady acts as the Merchant of Record for all subscriptions. Any contractual relationship regarding the purchase of a membership is strictly between you and Steady, governed by Steady's own Legal and Privacy policies. Accessing the website as a premium member remains subject to these Terms and Conditions.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The website and all materials are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind. While we strive to update our website regularly, we are unable to check the accuracy of all third-party data in real-time.

We expressly disclaim any liability for errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the data. Furthermore, due to the inherent nature of the internet, we do not guarantee continuous availability of the website. We accept no liability for any interruptions, defects, or delays in the service, or for any loss of data, anticipated profits, or reputation that may result from your inability to use the website.

If your use of the website results in the need for servicing or repair of your equipment, you agree to assume all costs thereof. You also agree not to introduce viruses, trojans, logic bombs, or any other technologically harmful material to the website.

6. Copyrights and Intellectual Property

The names, design rights, and logos identifying SoccerSTATS.com are subject to our copyright and intellectual property rights. No part of this website may be reproduced, duplicated, copied, framed, broadcasted, or exploited without our prior written consent. All third-party trademarks, team names, and logos appearing on the website belong to their respective owners.

7. Children and Underage Users

This website is not specifically targeted at audiences under the age of 18. If you are under 18 years old, you may only use this website with the explicit permission of a parent or guardian, who must review and agree to these terms on your behalf.

8. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Netherlands. By using this website, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, regarding any claim or dispute arising out of your use of the website. You further agree to bring any claims only in your individual capacity, and not as a member of any class-action lawsuit or representative proceeding.

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice by updating this page. Your continued use of the website following any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.