Acceptable Use Policy

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Starline Competitions Ltd

Effective Date: 24/07/2023

Welcome to Starline Competitions! This Acceptable Use Policy (the “Policy”) sets forth the rules and guidelines for using starlinecompetitions.co.uk (the “Website”) in connection with skill-based competitions. By using the Website and participating in any competition, you agree to comply with this Policy and all applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibited Activities

In using the Website and participating in competitions, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

1. Fraud and Cheating: You shall not attempt to manipulate, cheat, or exploit the competition system, including but not limited to using bots, scripts, or any unauthorized third-party tools.
2. Impersonation: You shall not impersonate another person or entity, including any administrator, moderator, or representative of Starline Competitions.
3. Harassment and Abuse: You shall not engage in any form of harassment, abuse, or offensive behaviour towards other participants, users, or administrators of the Website.
4. Unauthorized Access: You shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any accounts, systems, or data on the Website.
5. Violation of Laws: You shall not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purposes, including but not limited to violating any intellectual property, privacy, or other applicable laws.
6. Disruption: You shall not interfere with or disrupt the Website, servers, or networks connected to the Website.

Compliance with Competition Rules

Each skill-based competition on the Website will have specific rules and guidelines (“Competition Rules”). You agree to comply with all Competition Rules when participating in competitions. Failure to adhere to the Competition Rules may result in disqualification from the competition.

Respect for Intellectual Property

You shall respect the intellectual property rights of others. You may not use any copyrighted materials, trademarks, or other intellectual property owned or licensed by third parties without their express permission.

User Content

You may have the opportunity to submit content, such as comments, photos, or videos, in connection with the competitions (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to do so, and you grant Starline Competitions a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Website and the competitions.

Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violations of this Policy or any suspicious or fraudulent activities on the Website, please promptly report them to info@starlinecompetitions.co.uk. We will investigate and take appropriate action as necessary.

Consequences of Violation

Violation of this Policy may result in various actions, including but not limited to:

1. Warning: For minor violations, we may issue a warning.
2. Temporary Suspension: For more serious violations, we may temporarily suspend your account and access to the Website.
3. Permanent Ban: Repeated or severe violations may lead to a permanent ban from the Website and participation in future competitions.
4. Legal Action: In cases of illegal activities or significant breaches of this Policy, we may take appropriate legal action.

Changes to the Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website after such changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated Policy. Therefore, we encourage you to review the Policy periodically for any changes.

By using the Website and participating in competitions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Acceptable Use Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, you may not use the Website or participate in competitions.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us at info@starlinecompetitions.co.uk.

Thank you for being a part of Starline Competitions and for helping us maintain a fair and enjoyable environment for all participants!