Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using 442goal.com (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Website.

2. Definitions

  • “Content” refers to all text, images, videos, graphics, comments, and other materials on the Website
  • “User” refers to any individual accessing or using the Website
  • “Member” refers to registered users of the Website
  • “Premium Member” refers to users with paid subscriptions
  • “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to 442goal.com and its operators

3. Intellectual Property Rights and Content Ownership

3.1 Website Structure and Original Content:

  • The Website’s structure, design, features, and functionality are owned by 442goal.com
  • Original content created by 442goal.com (including but not limited to articles, analysis, and commentary) is protected by international copyright laws
  • The 442goal.com name, logo, and branding elements are our trademarks and may not be used without permission

3.2 Third-Party Content:

  • Images, videos, and other media content displayed on the Website are owned by their respective rights holders
  • Such content is used for news reporting and commentary purposes under applicable fair use provisions
  • All third-party content is credited to its original source where required
  • We do not claim ownership of third-party content including but not limited to:
  • Match photographs
  • Player images
  • Team logos
  • Competition branding
  • Video highlights
  • Broadcast footage
  • Social media embeds

3.3 Usage Restrictions:
Users may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute any content from the Website without proper authorization from the respective rights holders
  • Use any content for commercial purposes without appropriate licenses
  • Remove copyright notices or attributions
  • Claim ownership of third-party content
  • Redistribute copyrighted material without permission

3.4 Copyright Claims:

  • We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to legitimate copyright concerns
  • Rights holders believing their content has been improperly used should contact us at copyright@442goal.com
  • We will promptly remove content that violates copyright upon valid notification

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