Legal

Terms of Use

Last updated: 9 May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Korball Forum ("the Site"), located at https://korfballforum.co.uk, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top of this page.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use Korball Forum. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 13 years old.
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
  • You are not prohibited from using the Site under any applicable law.
  • All registration information you provide is accurate and truthful.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Site, you must register for an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information.
  • Keep your password confidential and not share it with any third party.
  • Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account.
  • Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the community.

4. Community Rules & Acceptable Use

Korball Forum is a community for korfball enthusiasts. All members are expected to engage respectfully and constructively. The following conduct is strictly prohibited:

  • Harassment & Abuse: Bullying, threatening, intimidating, or harassing any member or third party.
  • Hate Speech: Posting content that promotes discrimination, hatred, or violence based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
  • Spam & Self-Promotion: Posting unsolicited commercial messages, excessive self-promotion, or repetitive content. Club adverts must be posted in the designated Club Adverts category.
  • Misinformation: Deliberately spreading false or misleading information.
  • Impersonation: Impersonating any person, organisation, or entity, including other forum members or administrators.
  • Illegal Content: Posting content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or that infringes any third-party rights.
  • Personal Information: Sharing private personal information about others without their consent ("doxxing").
  • Disruptive Behaviour: Deliberately disrupting discussions, trolling, or acting in bad faith.
  • Multiple Accounts: Creating multiple accounts to evade bans or manipulate forum activity.
  • Malicious Content: Posting links to malware, phishing sites, or other harmful content.

We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend or ban any user who violates these rules, without prior notice.

5. User-Generated Content

By posting content on Korball Forum (including threads, replies, and profile information), you:

  • Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to post that content.
  • Grant Korball Forum a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display, reproduce, and distribute your content on the Site.
  • Acknowledge that your posts are public and visible to all visitors of the Site.
  • Accept sole responsibility for the content you post.

We do not endorse any user-generated content and expressly disclaim all liability in connection with it. We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any content at our discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site that is not user-generated — including the site design, logo, graphics, and software — is the property of Korball Forum and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without our express written permission.

If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with full details of the alleged infringement.

7. Moderation

Korball Forum is moderated by volunteer administrators and moderators. Moderation decisions are made at our sole discretion. Actions available to moderators include:

  • Editing or removing posts that violate these Terms.
  • Pinning or locking threads.
  • Issuing warnings to members.
  • Temporarily suspending or permanently banning accounts.

If you believe a moderation decision was made in error, you may contact us at [email protected]. We will review appeals in good faith but our decisions are final.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites posted by users or administrators. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

10. Disclaimers

Korball Forum is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Korball Forum and its administrators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or damages resulting from user-generated content.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed £100.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Korball Forum and its administrators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: