Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the Cast & Reel website (the "Service") operated by Cast & Reel ("us", "we", or "our"). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on Cast & Reel' Website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on Cast & Reel' Website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Cast & Reel at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree not to:

• Use a false identity or impersonate any person or entity
• Use another person's account without permission
• Share your account credentials with others
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or gain unfair advantages in games

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the company, a company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Cast & Reel and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of the United Kingdom and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

6. User Content

Our Service may allow you to post, link, store, share, and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, or other material ("User Content"). You are responsible for User Content that you post on or through the Service, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

By posting User Content on or through the Service, you grant us the right and license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such User Content on and through the Service. You retain any and all of your rights to any User Content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service and you are responsible for protecting those rights.

You represent and warrant that:

• The User Content is yours (you own it) or you have the right to use it and grant us the rights and license as provided in these Terms
• The posting of your User Content on or through the Service does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person

7. Game Rules and FS Points

7.1 Traveler Angler Game

Our "Traveler Angler" game allows you to earn FS (Fantasy Score / Funny Score / Fortune Sparks) points. By playing the game, you agree to the following:

• FS points are virtual in-game points with no monetary value
• FS points cannot be exchanged for real money, goods, or services
• We reserve the right to reset, modify, or remove FS points at any time
• Any attempt to manipulate, hack, or exploit the game to gain unfair advantages is strictly prohibited
• Game progress and FS points are stored locally in your browser and may be lost if you clear browser data

7.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use automated scripts, bots, or other means to play the game
• Attempt to reverse engineer or modify the game code
• Manipulate browser storage to artificially inflate FS points
• Share exploits or cheats with other users

Violation of these rules may result in the permanent loss of your FS points and account termination.

8. Content Accuracy

The materials on Cast & Reel' Website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Cast & Reel makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, Cast & Reel does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

9. Limitations

In no event shall Cast & Reel or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Cast & Reel' Website, even if Cast & Reel or a Fishing Enthusiasts authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Cast & Reel. Cast & Reel has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You further acknowledge and agree that Cast & Reel shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cast & Reel and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of:

• Your use and access of the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right

13. Disclaimer

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

15.1 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of material changes to these Terms through:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our Website
• In-app notifications (if applicable)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

15.2 Material Changes

Material changes include, but are not limited to:

• Changes to fees or payment terms (if applicable)
• Changes to your rights or obligations
• Changes to dispute resolution procedures
• Changes to service availability or features
• Changes to game rules or FS point systems

15.3 Acceptance of Changes

By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service and should discontinue use immediately.

16. Service Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time, with or without notice.

16.1 Service Interruptions

Our Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical issues or system failures
• Force majeure events
• Security concerns

We will make reasonable efforts to minimize service interruptions and provide advance notice when possible.

16.2 Feature Changes

We may add, modify, or remove features from our Service at any time. This includes:

• Changes to game mechanics or FS point systems
• Updates to Website functionality
• Modifications to content or articles
• Changes to user interface or design

16.3 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that our Service will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements.

17. Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes regarding these Terms or our Service, we encourage you to contact us first to resolve the matter amicably.

17.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to:

• Contact us at [email protected] with a detailed description of your concern
• Allow us 30 days to respond and attempt to resolve the dispute
• Engage in good faith discussions to reach a resolution

17.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any disputes will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action or representative proceeding. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

18. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms which is due to force majeure events, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, fires, etc.)
• War, terrorism, or civil unrest
• Government actions or regulations
• Pandemics or public health emergencies
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Cyber attacks or security breaches
• Strikes or labor disputes
• Other events beyond our reasonable control

If a force majeure event occurs, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you and resume normal operations as soon as possible.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original provision.

20. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Cast & Reel.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cast & Reel regarding the use of our Service. They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written.

22. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, to any third party at any time without your consent, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

23. Electronic Communications

By using our Service, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. We may communicate with you by email, through the Service, or by posting notices on our Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

24. Contact Information

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