Terms of Service

Welcome to Gene Sports (referred to as "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at https://gene.rw/ (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Gene Sports, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, authors, and contributors to the Site.

We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Use of Content

All content published on Gene Sports – including articles, match analysis, live updates, transfer news, images, videos, graphics, logos, and other materials – is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

You may:

Read, view, and share our content for personal, non-commercial use.
Share articles via social media with proper attribution to Gene Sports.

You may not:

Republish, reproduce, distribute, or sell our content without prior written permission.
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content.
Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization.
Scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Site using automated tools without our express consent.

All intellectual property rights in the content belong to Gene Sports or our respective licensors.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Site – such as commenting, subscribing to newsletters, or submitting articles as an author – you may be required to create an account.

By registering, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
Maintain the security of your password and account.
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Be solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in inappropriate behavior.

4. User-Generated Content (Comments, Submissions, and Author Contributions)

Gene Sports allows users to interact through comments, forum posts, and author contributions. By submitting content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content in any media.

You agree that:

Your content is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights.
Your content is not defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or illegal.
You will not post spam, promotional links, or irrelevant content.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion.

We are not responsible for the views or opinions expressed in user-generated content. Any reliance on such content is at your own risk.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use Gene Sports only for lawful purposes. You must not:

Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities.
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to our systems.
Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
Bully, harass, or threaten other users.
Post copyrighted material without permission.
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate termination of your access and legal action.

6. Third-Party Links and Advertisements

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, sponsors, advertisers, and affiliate partners. These links are provided for convenience only.

We do not:

Endorse or guarantee the content, products, or services of third-party sites.
Assume responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or availability of external links.
Control the privacy practices of third-party platforms.

Accessing third-party links is done at your own risk. We encourage you to review their policies before engaging with them.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms.

By using the Site, you consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

8. Copyright Infringement and DMCA Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on Gene Sports infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content.
Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number).
A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

We will investigate and take appropriate action, including removal of infringing content.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Gene Sports provides the Site and its content on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
The availability, security, or uninterrupted operation of the Site.
The absence of viruses, errors, or harmful components.

We do not guarantee that live scores, transfer news, or match analysis are error-free or current at the exact moment of viewing.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gene Sports, its owners, employees, authors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from:

Your use or inability to use the Site.
Reliance on any information provided on the Site.
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content.
Unauthorized access to your data or accounts.
Any third-party conduct or content.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gene Sports and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms.
Your use of the Site.
Your user-generated content.
Your infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms.
Engaging in fraudulent or illegal activity.
Non-payment (if applicable).
Extended inactivity of your account.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Rwanda, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Rwanda.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gene Sports regarding your use of the Site. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

15. Severability

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