Terms of Service for OrdoBall

Effective Date: October 24, 2025

Issued by: EMNEA Anfinsen, Sole Proprietorship. (referred to herein as "we", "us", or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, registering for, and using OrdoBall (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Service. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us.

2. Account Registration and Eligibility

To use the Service, you must create an account. By registering, you affirm that:

  • You are 16 years of age or older. If you are under this age, you must have the consent of a parent or guardian.
  • You will provide accurate and complete information.
  • You will keep your account information up to date.
  • You will maintain the security and confidentiality of your password.
  • You will notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
  • You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unethical purposes.
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
  • Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interfere with or manipulate the Service.
  • Manipulate the scoring system, results, or competitions.
  • Share your account credentials with others.
  • Circumvent technical protection measures.
  • Upload, share, or publish content that infringes upon the copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of others.

4. League Rules

Creation and Administration:

League administrators are responsible for managing their leagues in accordance with these terms and applicable law. We reserve the right to suspend or delete any league that violates our policies.

Membership:

You may participate in unlimited leagues. League administrators may remove members based on legitimate grounds (e.g., cheating, harassment, or breach of league-specific rules). We are not responsible for the discretionary decisions made by league administrators.

5. Predictions and Scoring Mechanics

Predictions:

  • Predictions must be made before the match kickoff/deadline.
  • You cannot change predictions after the deadline.
  • Table predictions are made once per season [Specify when, e.g., before the start of the season].

Scoring:

Points are calculated automatically based on the following rules:

  • Match Predictions:
    • 4 points for exact score
    • 2 points for correct goal difference
    • 1 point for correct outcome (win/draw/loss)
  • Table Predictions: Points calculated based on proximity to the actual final position and updated continuously throughout the season.

6. Disputes and Complaints

We rely on third-party data (API-Football) for match results. If you believe there is an error in score calculation, contact us via the contact form.

While we will investigate legitimate complaints, our dependence on official sources means that our determination, based on those official sources, shall be final in all scoring disputes.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By agreeing to these Terms, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the Privacy Policy.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to keep the Service available, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:

  • Perform scheduled maintenance (we will provide notice where possible).
  • Temporarily suspend the service due to unforeseen circumstances or security risks.
  • Modify or discontinue features or the Service as a whole, subject to providing reasonable notice to our users.

9. Limitation of Liability (Crucial Section)

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for loss of data, points, or other content, technical issues, errors in third-party data, or losses resulting from the normal use of the Service.

However, nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:

  • Losses caused by our wilful misconduct or gross negligence.
  • Any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable Norwegian or EU consumer law.

We shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses (such as loss of profit, loss of business, or third-party claims), except where such liability is expressly required by law.

10. Termination and Suspension

Termination by User:

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

Termination or Suspension by Us:

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.

Notification:

In case of a breach, we will generally send you a written notice (via email) and provide a reasonable cure period of [Insert: e.g., 7 days] to remedy the violation, unless the breach is severe (e.g., illegal activity or severe harassment).

Upon termination, your personal information will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Material Changes:

For any material changes that affect your rights or obligations, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice within the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after the notification period constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Service shall primarily be sought to be resolved through negotiation.

If negotiations fail, the dispute may be brought before [Insert: e.g., Oslo District Court (Oslo tingrett)] as the legal venue.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us via our contact form, or at the legal address provided in Section 1.