[NEW] Terms of Service for Sports Square

Welcome to Sports Square!

These Terms of Service (”Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Sports Square website (”Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Website.

1. Content Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to articles, opinions, graphics, images, and videos ("Content"), is the intellectual property of Sports Square unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of any Content without prior written permission from Sports Square constitutes copyright infringement and may result in legal action. To request permission to use Content, contact us at sportssquareauthor@gmail.com.

2. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website lawfully and respectfully. You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

• Infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.

• Transmit any material that is hateful, discriminatory, obscene, threatening, or defamatory.

• Disrupt the normal operation of the Website with viruses or other malicious code.

• Impersonate any person or entity.

3. User Comments

The Website may offer comment sections where users can submit opinions and ideas. You are solely responsible for the content of your comments. All comments must comply with Section 2 of these Terms.

No advertising, self-promotion, or external promotion of any kind is permitted in the comments section. This includes but is not limited to links to personal Substack posts, social media accounts, or third-party websites.

Sports Square reserves the right to edit, remove, or refuse to post any comment that violates these Terms, and to ban users from commenting at its sole discretion.

4. No Affiliation

The opinions and views expressed in articles and other Content on this Website are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sports Square as a brand or organization. Sports Square is not responsible for the opinions expressed by its contributors beyond what is outlined in its editorial agreements.

5. Affiliate and Sponsored Content

Sports Square may, from time to time, publish sponsored content or include affiliate links. Any such content will be clearly labeled. Sports Square is not responsible for third-party products or services associated with sponsored content or affiliate partnerships.

Sports Square may also, from time to time endorse products or services independently. Any such endorsement does not imply a paid partnership unless explicitly stated.

6. DMCA / Copyright Takedown

If you believe that Content on this Website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to sportssquareauthor@gmail.com with the following:

• A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.

• The URL or location of the allegedly infringing Content on the Website.

• Your contact information.

• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner.

• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

Sports Square will review all valid notices and respond accordingly.

7. Limitation of Liability

Sports Square shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

8. Termination

Sports Square reserves the right to terminate your access to the Website at any time for violation of these Terms. A warning will be issued where appropriate before termination.

9. Changes to These Terms

Sports Square reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on the Website with an updated effective date. You are advised to review these Terms periodically.

10. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, contact us at sportssquareauthor@gmail.com.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Failure to comply may result in legal action or loss of access.

LAST CHANGE: 6/2/2026