Terms of Use

Effective Date: 01/11/2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Showboat! By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our services.

2. Description of Services

Showboat provides a platform to explore, purchase, and learn about football kit collections, memorabilia, and related products. We may also provide related content, reviews, and community features to enhance your experience.

3. User Eligibility

By using our site, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age. Users under the age of 16 must have parental consent to access and use our services.

4. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features, you may be required to register an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Immediately notify us of any unauthorised access or breach of security related to your account.

You are responsible for all activity under your account, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we detect any suspicious activity or breach of these terms.

5. Permitted Use

You agree to use Showboat solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use, including but not limited to resale of products or content, distribution, or public display of website content without permission, is strictly prohibited.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Showboat, including text, images, logos, graphics, and product descriptions, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the website or its content without prior written permission from us or the relevant rights holder.

7. User-Generated Content

You may be allowed to post reviews, comments, or other content on Showboat ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you agree that:

  • You own or have the necessary permissions to share the User Content.
  • Your User Content does not infringe on any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or contractual rights.
  • We may use, modify, display, and distribute your User Content on our website and marketing materials.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any User Content that we deem inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these terms.

8. Purchase Terms

By purchasing a product from Showboat, you agree to the following terms:

  • Pricing and Availability: We strive to ensure accuracy in product descriptions and pricing, but errors may occur. If we discover an error in pricing or availability, we will notify you and provide options to confirm or cancel your order.
  • Payments: All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. We do not store your payment information on our servers.
  • Shipping and Delivery: Estimated delivery times are provided at checkout. We are not liable for delays caused by external factors beyond our control.
  • Returns and Refunds: Our return and refund policy is outlined on our website. Please review it before completing any purchases.

9. Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Engage in any unlawful activities or use the website in a way that may harm others.
  • Distribute viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or disrupt website functionality.
  • Use bots, scrapers, or automated methods to extract data from the website.
  • Impersonate any individual or entity, or provide false information.

Violations of these prohibitions may result in immediate suspension or termination of access and could lead to legal action.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, Showboat and its affiliates, employees, and partners are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or our products, including but not limited to lost profits, data loss, or business interruption. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Showboat, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, your User Content, or any breach of these Terms of Use.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk.

13. Privacy Policy

Your use of our website is also governed by our [Privacy Policy](link to Privacy Policy), which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

14. Modifications to Terms of Use

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. The updated Terms of Use will be posted on this page, with the effective date noted. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the updated terms.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@showboat.world

Thank you for being part of our community of football kit collectors and enthusiasts. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Showboat a safe and enjoyable platform for all fans.