Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to DrilerStak ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by DrilerStak and accessible at drilerstak.com (the "Service" or "Website"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services.

By accessing, browsing, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DrilerStak. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Service" refers to the DrilerStak website and all associated content, features, and services
• "User," "You," or "Your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our Service
• "Content" refers to all text, images, videos, audio, graphics, and other materials on our website
• "User Content" refers to any content submitted, posted, or uploaded by users
• "Intellectual Property" includes copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use our Service. Users under 13 are prohibited from using our Service.

3.2 Account Information

When creating an account or subscribing to our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that may harm our Service or other users.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only, including:

• Reading and sharing sports-related content
• Subscribing to newsletters and updates
• Contacting us with inquiries or feedback
• Participating in community discussions (where available)
• Accessing educational and informational content

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Posting or transmitting harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Scraping, crawling, or harvesting content without permission
• Interfering with the proper functioning of our Service
• Using our Service for commercial purposes without authorization
• Posting spam, unsolicited advertisements, or promotional materials
• Engaging in harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior

4.3 Content Standards

Any content you submit must:

• Be accurate and not misleading
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not contain hate speech, discrimination, or offensive material
• Not promote illegal activities or violence
• Be relevant to sports and our community guidelines

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, and software, is the property of DrilerStak or our content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without our prior written consent, except as permitted by fair use or other applicable copyright exceptions.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Service, you:

• Retain ownership of your original content
• Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content in connection with our Service
• Represent that you have the right to grant such license
• Agree that we may remove or modify your content at our discretion

5.4 Trademark Policy

DrilerStak and our logos are trademarks of DrilerStak. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks mentioned on our website are the property of their respective owners.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data, subject to applicable laws and our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers and Warranties

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our Service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Our Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

7.2 Content Accuracy

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our content, we do not warrant that all information on our website is accurate, complete, or current. Sports information, statistics, and analysis are provided for informational purposes only.

7.3 Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third parties. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

7.4 Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DRILERSTAK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or delays
• Errors or omissions in content
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Actions of third parties

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DrilerStak, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of our Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or post
• Your negligent or wrongful conduct

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. If you have subscribed to our newsletter or created an account, you may request deletion of your information by contacting us.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Harm to our Service or other users
• Extended periods of inactivity

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our Service will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising from or related to these Terms or our Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Bangladesh.

You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users of significant changes through our website or email
• Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect

Your continued use of our Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Service.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates or changes that may affect your use of our Service.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to seek an informal resolution of any disputes. Many issues can be resolved quickly and amicably through direct communication.

13.2 Mediation

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through mediation conducted by a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

13.3 Legal Proceedings

Any legal action must be commenced within one year after the claim or cause of action arises, or it will be permanently barred.

14. Miscellaneous Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DrilerStak regarding your use of our Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, or government actions.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For urgent legal matters, please indicate "URGENT - Legal Matter" in your subject line.

Thank you for using DrilerStak. We appreciate your compliance with these Terms and look forward to providing you with excellent sports content and services.