Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 9, 2026

Welcome to The Asterisk Sports. By accessing or using our website, located at https://theasterisksports.com (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Use of the Site

You agree to use theasterisksports.com for lawful purposes only. You may not use the Site:

To engage in any illegal or unauthorized activity.
To distribute viruses, malware, or malicious code.
To infringe on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
To spam, phish, or harass other users or staff members.

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these terms.

2. Intellectual Property & Editorial Fair Use

Our Content: All original content on theasterisksports.com—including text, custom graphics, logos, and site design—is the property of The Asterisk Sports or its content providers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our original content without written permission.
Fair Use Descriptive Disclaimer: This Site is an independent sports journalism outlet. The use of professional sports league names (e.g., NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB), team names, player names, and public sports statistics is done strictly for descriptive, reporting, and analytical purposes under fair use principles. The Asterisk Sports is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any professional sports league or franchise.

3. Accounts, Subscriptions, and Newsletters

Account Security: To access certain features or premium content, you may be required to register an account by providing your email address. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information.
Communications: By subscribing to our site, you agree to receive email newsletters and operational updates from us. You can opt out of these updates at any time using the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.

4. User Contributions

If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the Site, you grant The Asterisk Sports a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content across our platform. You are entirely responsible for ensuring your submissions do not violate any local laws or third-party rights.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party websites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content on theasterisksports.com is provided for informational, analytical, and entertainment purposes only. While our team strives for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or usefulness of any sports data, stats, or analysis on the Site. Use of the Site is entirely at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Asterisk Sports and its writers will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any legal disputes or claims arising from the use of this Site shall be handled exclusively in the courts located in Ontario.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: theasterisksportsteam@gmail.com