Effective Date: July 12, 2025
Welcome to Bad Dawg Sports (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”)
govern your use of our website at http://www.bad-dawgsports.com, our mobile applications,
social media accounts, and all related services (collectively, the “Service”). By
accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
- ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing, browsing, or using Bad Dawg Sports, you acknowledge that you have
read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you
do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bad Dawg Sports
LLC. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective
immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications
constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
- ABOUT BAD DAWG SPORTS
Bad Dawg Sports is a global sports news source providing coverage of:
- Soccer/Football (FIFA, MLS, NWSL, USL, NCAA, CONCACAF, Copa America, Gold Cup,
World Cup, USMNT, USWNT) - Basketball (NBA, NCAA)
- American Football (NFL, NCAA)
- Hockey (NHL, PWHL, IIHF, NCAA)
- Formula 1
- Baseball (MLB)
- Extreme Sports
- E-Sports
- Entertainment and Music
We provide news, analysis, commentary, and multimedia content related to sports
events, teams, players, and industry developments.
- USER ELIGIBILITY
Age Requirements
- You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
- Users under 18 must have parental consent to use our Service
- Users under 13 are prohibited from providing personal information (see our Children’s
Privacy Policy)
Geographic Restrictions
Our Service is available worldwide, but some content may be restricted based on
geographic location due to licensing agreements or legal requirements.
Account Registration
While registration is not required to view most content, you may need to create an
account to:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Comment on articles
- Access premium content (when available)
- Purchase merchandise (when available)
- ACCEPTABLE USE
Permitted Uses
You may use our Service to:
- Read and view our sports news content
- Share our articles on social media (with proper attribution)
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Comment on articles (subject to our community guidelines)
- Contact us with questions or feedback
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Use our Service for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws
- Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission
- Post spam, harassment, or offensive content in comments
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our website or systems
- Use automated tools to scrape or download our content
- Impersonate Bad Dawg Sports or our staff members
- Post false or misleading information
- Violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
- Use our Service to distribute malware or viruses
- Engage in any activity that could harm minors
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Our Content
All content on Bad Dawg Sports, including but not limited to:
- Articles, news stories, and analysis
- Photographs and videos
- Graphics, logos, and design elements
- Website code and functionality
- The “Bad Dawg Sports” name and logo
Is owned by Bad Dawg Sports LLC or our licensors and is protected by copyright,
trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- View and read our content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share individual articles via social media with proper attribution
- Quote brief excerpts for news reporting or commentary (with attribution)
User-Generated Content
By posting comments or other content on our Service, you grant us a worldwide,
royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content. You represent that
you own or have permission to post any content you submit.
DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been
infringed, please contact us at privacy@bad-dawgsports.com with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the allegedly infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
- CONTENT AND EDITORIAL POLICIES
News Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate, timely sports news and information. However:
- Sports information can change rapidly
- We may occasionally publish corrections or updates
- We are not liable for decisions made based on our content
- Always verify important information from official sources
Editorial Independence
Bad Dawg Sports maintains editorial independence in our reporting. Our content
reflects our editorial judgment and is not influenced by:
- Advertising partners
- Sports organizations (except where noted as sponsored content)
- Political affiliations
- Commercial interests
Press Credentials
Bad Dawg Sports holds press credentials with various organizations including:
- New York Red Bulls (exclusive partnership)
- New York City FC, Gotham FC, Washington Spirit
- New York Sirens, St. Johns University, Army
- CONCACAF, FIFA, USMNT, USWNT
- Various other sports organizations
- PRIVACY AND DATA COLLECTION
Privacy Policy
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, US
State Privacy Notice, and Children’s Privacy Policy. By using our Service, you consent to
our privacy practices as described in these documents.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Provide targeted advertising
- Remember your preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Newsletter and Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive:
- Regular sports news updates
- Special announcements
- Promotional content (occasionally)
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
- THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Social Media
Our Service may include links to or integration with social media platforms including:
- Instagram (@bad_dawgsports)
- Twitter (@jj_pavlick)
- TikTok
Your use of these platforms is subject to their respective terms of service.
External Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:
- The content of external websites
- The privacy practices of external websites
- Any transactions you conduct with external websites
Advertising Partners
We may work with third-party advertising partners. These partners may:
- Display ads on our website
- Collect information about your browsing behavior
- Use cookies and tracking technologies
- DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS
Content Disclaimers
- Our content is for informational purposes only
- Sports information can change rapidly and without notice
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of all information
- Our opinions and analysis are subjective editorial content
- We are not responsible for decisions made based on our content
Service Availability
- We strive for 24/7 availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
- We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates
- We are not liable for any losses due to service interruptions
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BAD DAWG SPORTS SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use of our Service
- Any damages exceeding $100 in total
Warranty Disclaimer
OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
- USER CONDUCT AND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Comment Policy
When commenting on our articles, you must:
- Be respectful and civil
- Stay on topic
- Avoid spam or promotional content
- Not post personal information
- Not engage in harassment or bullying
- Use appropriate language
Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
- Remove comments that violate our guidelines
- Ban users who repeatedly violate our policies
- Report illegal activity to law enforcement
- Take legal action against users who harm our Service
Reporting Violations
To report inappropriate content or behavior, contact us at
privacy@bad-dawgsports.com.
- SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT TERMS
Newsletter Subscription
Our newsletter is currently free. We reserve the right to:
- Introduce paid subscription tiers in the future
- Modify subscription terms with notice
- Discontinue the newsletter service
Merchandise (When Available)
When we offer merchandise for sale:
- All sales are final unless items are defective
- Shipping costs are additional
- We are not responsible for lost or damaged shipments
- Returns must be requested within 30 days
Payment Processing
We use secure third-party payment processors. We do not store credit card information
on our servers.
- TERMINATION
Your Right to Terminate
You may stop using our Service at any time. To cancel newsletter subscriptions, use the
unsubscribe link in our emails.
Our Right to Terminate
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service:
- For violation of these Terms
- For illegal activity
- For abusive behavior toward our staff or other users
- At our discretion with or without notice
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use our Service ends immediately
- We may delete your account and associated data
- Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations survive
termination
- LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to
conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service shall be resolved in
the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions
will remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between
you and Bad Dawg Sports regarding your use of our Service.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Bad Dawg Sports LLC
Email: privacy@bad-dawgsports.com
Website: http://www.bad-dawgsports.com
Twitter: @jj_pavlick
Business Inquiries: For partnership, press credential, or business inquiries, please use
our contact form at http://www.bad-dawgsports.com/contact.
Legal Notices: For legal notices, DMCA takedown requests, or other legal matters,
please email privacy@bad-dawgsports.com with “Legal Notice” in the subject line.
- UPDATES TO TERMS
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make changes, we
will:
- Post the updated Terms on our website
- Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this document
- For material changes, provide additional notice through our website or newsletter
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your
rights and obligations when using our Service.
Your continued use of Bad Dawg Sports after any changes to these Terms constitutes
your acceptance of the new Terms.
Last Updated: July 12, 2025
