Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using FishingHub ("the Service", "we", "our", "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FishingHub Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom.

2. Description of Service

FishingHub is a social networking platform for fishing enthusiasts and gaming teams. Our services include:

  • Social networking features (groups, profiles, messaging)
  • Content sharing (articles, photos, videos)
  • Fishing mini-game with FS (Fantasy Score / Funny Score / Fortune Sparks) points
  • Community features and team building tools

3. Eligibility

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

  • You are at least 13 years old
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
  • All information you provide is accurate and current

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as necessary
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm other users
  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Spam, phish, or engage in fraudulent activities
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
  • Collect user information without consent
  • Post content that is illegal, obscene, or offensive

6. User Content

6.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you post, upload, or share ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.

6.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to use and license your content
  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights
  • Your content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

6.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, remove, or refuse to post any User Content at our sole discretion, without prior notice. We are not obligated to monitor User Content but may do so.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, functionality, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by FishingHub Ltd and protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

7.3 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use our trademarks or logos without permission

8. FS Points and In-Game Currency

FS (Fantasy Score / Funny Score / Fortune Sparks) points are virtual in-game points that:

  • Have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real money
  • Are earned through gameplay activities
  • Are non-transferable between accounts
  • May be reset, modified, or removed at our discretion
  • Cannot be purchased with real money

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue FS points or the mini-game at any time without notice or liability.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services, including:

  • Google Maps: Used for location services on our contact page
  • Google Analytics: Used for website analytics

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT 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 Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
  • The information on the Service is accurate or complete

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by UK law:

  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed £100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater
  • We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from:
    • Your use or inability to use the Service
    • Unauthorized access to your account
    • Errors or omissions in content
    • Third-party conduct or content
    • Technical failures or interruptions

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FishingHub Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another
  • Your User Content

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in harmful conduct.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
  • We may delete your account and User Content
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes (where applicable)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and FishingHub regarding the Service.

18. Account Security and Responsibilities

18.1 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Using a strong, unique password
  • Not sharing your account with others
  • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access

18.2 Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict your account if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • We suspect fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Required by law or court order
  • Your account poses a security risk

19. Content Moderation and Reporting

19.1 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, remove, or refuse to post any User Content at our sole discretion. We may moderate content for:

  • Violations of these Terms
  • Illegal content
  • Spam or malicious content
  • Copyright infringement
  • Harassment or abuse

19.2 Reporting Content

If you encounter content that violates these Terms, please report it using our reporting tools or by contacting us at [email protected].

19.3 Appeals Process

If your content is removed or your account is suspended, you may appeal the decision by contacting us within 30 days. We will review your appeal and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

20. Intellectual Property Disputes

20.1 Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please provide us with:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material on our Service
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

20.2 Counter-Notification

If your content is removed due to a copyright claim, you may submit a counter-notification if you believe the removal was mistaken.

21. Service Availability and Modifications

21.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Technical issues or failures
  • Force majeure events
  • Security incidents

21.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service
  • Add or remove features
  • Change pricing (with notice, if applicable)
  • Update game mechanics or FS point systems

We will provide reasonable notice of material changes when possible.

22. Dispute Resolution

22.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, please contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally.

22.2 Formal Proceedings

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through:

  • Mediation (if both parties agree)
  • Arbitration (if specified in a separate agreement)
  • Court proceedings in England and Wales

22.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree not to participate in class action lawsuits against FishingHub. Disputes must be resolved individually.

23. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters
  • War, terrorism, or civil unrest
  • Pandemics or public health emergencies
  • Government actions or regulations
  • Internet or telecommunications failures
  • Cyberattacks or security breaches

24. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, to any third party at any time without your consent, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

25. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of FishingHub.

26. Notices

Notices under these Terms may be given by:

  • Email to the address associated with your account
  • Postal mail to your registered address
  • Posting on our website

Notices are deemed received when sent (for email) or delivered (for postal mail).

27. Contact Information

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

FishingHub Ltd
123 Thames Street
London, SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7123 4567