These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the Rugby Europe Website (the “Website”), developed, managed, and owned by Rugby Europe and Rugby Europe Properties, with registered office at 18 rue de la Pépinière 75008 Paris, France, VAT FR94891645335 (hereinafter “Publisher”).

1.    Website

1.1.      The Website was conceived and developed by Publisher and are the exclusive property of Publisher, including all associated intellectual property rights, documentation, interfaces, and content.

1.2.      These Terms govern user access to and use of the Website and all content, services, and information made available therein, and are conditional upon the user’s acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

1.3.      The Website is owned and operated by Publisher and serves to disseminate sports content owned or licensed by Publisher. Advertisements may be featured on the Website. Use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

1.4.      All video content made available via the Website is the exclusive property of Publisher. Users are authorized solely to view. Any other usage—including reproduction, editing, or transmission—is strictly prohibited.

1.5.      By accepting these Terms, users declare they are of legal age and accept the presence of advertising.

1.6.      Publisher reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after publication implies acceptance.

1.7.      The latest version of these Terms is available at any time via the “Terms and Conditions” link on the Website.

2.    Access and Use

2.1.      Access to the Website is generally free. Registration is required for accessing certain content.

2.2.      Use of the Website must be personal and compliant with these Terms. Any unauthorized duplication, modification, or redistribution is prohibited.

2.3.      The Website and its content may include advertising managed by Publisher.

3.    License

3.1.      The content on the Website is licensed (not sold) to users on a limited, non-transferable, and non-exclusive basis.

3.2.      The license does not confer any ownership rights or intellectual property rights to users.

3.3.      Any misuse grants Publisher the right to revoke access without notice and seek damages.

3.4.      Publisher may modify, suspend, or discontinue any service or content at its sole discretion without notice or liability.

4.    Third-Party Services and Materials

4.1.      The Website may incorporate third-party links, services, or content.

4.2.      Publisher is not responsible for third-party services and assumes no liability for their legality, accuracy, or functionality.

5.    User Obligations

Users agree to:

5.1.      Comply fully with these Terms;

5.2.      Refrain from unlawful or offensive conduct;

5.3.      Avoid modifying or reverse-engineering any part of the Website;

5.4.      Report any misuse or infringement to Publisher.

6.    Intellectual Property

6.1.      All intellectual and industrial property rights are held by Publisher or are licensed to it.

6.2.      All content (text, images, video, etc.) is protected by applicable laws. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited.

6.3.      The domain of the Website and the Publisher brand and logo are the Publisher's exclusive property.

6.4.      Users may view or download platform content for personal use only, with appropriate credit.

6.5.      No content may be used for illegal or defamatory purposes.

7.    Privacy Policy

Publisher is committed to user privacy. Our Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these Terms and is available for consultation.

8.    Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1.      Publisher does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free content, or virus-free systems.

8.2.      Compatibility with all browsers or devices is not guaranteed.

8.3.      Publisher disclaims liability for user-generated content or conduct.

8.4.      No warranty is implied beyond what is explicitly stated.

8.5.      Public network usage may result in service overloads; Publisher is not liable for such disruptions.

8.6.      With user consent, anonymous data may be collected to improve services.

9.    Liability

Publisher is not liable for:

9.1.      Any damage resulting from use, delay, or inability to access the website;

9.2.      Technical malfunctions or outdated content;

9.3.      Unauthorized server access;

9.4.      Inaccuracies or errors in the content;

9.5.      Losses caused by third-party services linked to or used within the website.

10.Communication

10.1.   All official notifications will be sent to the user’s registered email address.

10.2.   Notifications are deemed delivered on the next business day following dispatch.

10.3.   Users must update Publisher with changes to their email address.

11.Termination and Amendments

11.1.   Publisher may terminate a user’s access for breach of Terms.

11.2.   Termination is effective five (5) days after notice via email, though certain violations may result in immediate termination.

12.Dispute Resolution

In accordance with Directive 2013/11/EU, users may contact an alternative dispute resolution entity. Publisher is not bound to participate in any specific ADR process.

13.Final Provisions

13.1.   If any clause is deemed invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall remain in full force.

13.2.   These Terms are governed by the laws of France.

13.3.   The courts of Paris shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.

13.4.   Publisher reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are published implies acceptance.