Terms of service.

Effective Date: 25th April 2025

Welcome to the website of St Albans Cobras FC (“we”, “our”, “the Club”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. About Us

St Albans Cobras FC is a grassroots football club offering children and young people aged 6–18 in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire the opportunity to play football in a safe, inclusive, and structured environment.

Website operated by:
St Albans Cobras FC
📍 Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
📧 General enquiries: richard.howcutt@live.co.uk
📧 Privacy/Data enquiries: paul.edgecombe1@btopenworld.com

2. Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You must not use it:

• In any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations.

• To transmit or upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

• To post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.

• To attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data.

3. Content and Intellectual Property

All content on this site (text, logos, photos, documents, etc.) is the property of St Albans Cobras FC or used with permission. You may:

• View, download, and print pages for personal, non-commercial use.
  You may not:

• Copy, modify, republish, or distribute any content for commercial use without our prior written consent.

4. Links to Other Sites

Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g. The FA, league fixtures, safeguarding resources). These links are provided for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

5. Player Registration and Club Membership

Where the website allows for:

• Online registration for players,

• Volunteer or coaching sign-up,

• Contact forms or submission of personal details,

These services are subject to additional club policies including safeguarding, conduct, and registration guidelines. All data provided will be handled in accordance with our [Privacy Policy].

6. Limitation of Liability

While we do our best to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content on the website.

• That the website will be available at all times or free from errors.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of our website.

7. Website Availability and Maintenance

We may update or temporarily suspend the site at any time for maintenance or improvements. Where possible, we will provide advance notice.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. Your continued use of the website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

10. Contact Us

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

• 📧 Richard Howcutt: richard.howcutt@live.co.uk (General enquiries)

• 📧 Paul Edgecombe: paul.edgecombe1@btopenworld.com (Data protection or legal matters)