Terms of Service

Welcome to Behind the Whistle (behindthewhistle.org). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.

1. Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to misuse the site, including but not limited to: attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems, scraping content at scale without permission, interfering with the site's operation, or using the site to distribute malware or unlawful material.

2. Intellectual Property

All content published on behindthewhistle.org — including articles, analysis, headlines, and site design — is the intellectual property of Behind the Whistle and its lead author, P. BALCI, unless otherwise stated. You may share brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link to the original article. Republishing full articles without prior written permission is prohibited.

3. Editorial Content Disclaimer

Content on this site is provided for general information and entertainment purposes only. While we work to keep information accurate and up to date, sport is a fast-moving field: statistics, transfer situations, and standings may change after publication. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the completeness or accuracy of the content.

4. Advertising

This website displays third-party advertising, including Google AdSense units. Advertisements are clearly labelled and visually separated from editorial content. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements or the products and services they promote. Your dealings with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

5. Third-Party Links

Articles may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience; we do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Behind the Whistle and P. BALCI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

7. User Submissions

Messages sent through our contact form must not contain unlawful, defamatory, or abusive material. By submitting a message, you grant us the right to use it for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. Personal data in submissions is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to the Site and Terms

We may modify or discontinue any part of the website at any time, and may revise these Terms of Service by updating this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which Behind the Whistle operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service can be directed to P. BALCI at info@behindthewhistle.org.