Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to BadAngling (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you disagree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1. To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account. You agree to:
– Provide accurate and complete information
– Maintain and update your information
– Keep your account credentials secure
– Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access

2.2. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.

3. User-Generated Content

3.1. By posting content on our platform (including reviews, catch reports, and photographs), you:
– Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content
– Represent that you own or have necessary rights to the content
– Agree not to post false, misleading, or harmful content

3.2. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate.

4. Fishery Ownership Claims

4.1. Users claiming ownership of fishing locations:
– Must provide truthful information in ownership claims
– May be required to provide documentation proving ownership
– Accept that BadAngling has sole discretion in approving or rejecting claims
– Agree to maintain accurate information if granted ownership status

4.2. False ownership claims may result in account termination.

5. Rules of Conduct

You agree not to:
– Harass, abuse, or harm other users
– Post false or misleading information about fishing locations
– Manipulate ratings or reviews
– Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
– Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Services
– Use automated systems to access the Services

6. Intellectual Property

6.1. The Services and all content created by BadAngling are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws of England and Wales.

6.2. You retain ownership of content you post, subject to the licence granted in Section 3.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1. The Services are provided “as is” without any warranties.

7.2. We do not guarantee:
– Accuracy of fishing location information
– Availability of fishing locations
– Accuracy of user reviews or catch reports
– Continuous availability of the Services

Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. BadAngling is not liable for:
– Any injuries or accidents at fishing locations
– Disputes between users
– Loss or damage to equipment
– Inaccurate information provided by users
– Service interruptions or technical issues

8.2. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid (if any) by you to us in the past 12 months.

8.3. Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for:
– Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
– Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
– Any other liability that cannot be excluded by law

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold BadAngling harmless from any claims arising from:
– Your use of the Services
– Your violation of these Terms
– Your content
– Your interaction with other users

10. Termination

10.1. We may suspend or terminate your account for:
– Violation of these Terms
– Suspicious activity
– Extended periods of inactivity
– Any other reason we deem appropriate

10.2. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

13. Distance Selling Regulations

If applicable, you have the right to cancel your agreement with us within 14 days without giving any reason, in accordance with the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at info@badangling.com.