TERMS OF USE

Access to our Website is free of charge and conditional upon the prior complete, explicit, and unreserved acceptance of these GENERAL TERMS OF USE, applicable at the time of access. Users are advised to read them carefully. By using our portal, its content, or its services, users agree to and are explicitly bound by these terms. If users do not agree with the terms, they must refrain from using this portal.

We reserve the right to modify the presentation and configuration of the Website, expand or reduce the services, or even remove it from the Internet altogether, along with the services and content provided, unilaterally and without prior notice.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content, including texts, images, and source codes, is the property of AS1 or third parties who have transferred their rights of use, and it is protected by the applicable Intellectual and Industrial Property laws. The football players displayed on our Website are not necessarily all represented by us. Their inclusion could stem from involvement in mediation activities related to transfers, contracts, or renewals with a club. Users may only use the images of footballers and managers appearing on the Website for private, non-commercial purposes. Express permission from AS1 and/or the rights holder is required for copying, modifying, reproducing, exploiting, distributing, or engaging in any other related activity. Establishing links to our portal does not confer any rights over it. Links are authorized solely for providing access to our Website, and reproduction of its images or content on other websites is prohibited.

Moreover, the mere act of linking to our Website does not confer the status of collaborator or partner of AS1.

Imitating our portal, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

CONDITIONS OF ACCESS

Access to our Website is free and does not require prior subscription or registration. Sending personal data implies explicit acceptance of our Privacy Policy, available here. 

Users must access our Website in good faith, adhering to public order laws and these Terms of Use. Access to our Website is performed at the user’s own risk, and users are responsible for any damage caused to third parties or AS1. 

Due to the impossibility of controlling the information, content, and services contained on other websites that may be accessed through links provided on our Website, we are not liable for any damage or harm of any kind resulting from the use of such third-party websites by users. 

Users are expressly prohibited from using and obtaining the services and content provided on this Website through means other than those stipulated in these Terms of Use or, if applicable, in the specific conditions regulating the acquisition of particular services. 

AS1 reserves the right to pursue legal action against users who violate these general Terms of Use. The user acknowledges that failure to initiate such actions does not constitute a formal waiver of them, as they remain in effect until the legal prescription period for infringements expires.

LIABILITY

By making this Website available to users, AS1 aims to provide quality content and services, utilizing utmost diligence in their provision and the employed technological means. However, we do not guarantee the absence of viruses or other elements that may harm users’ computer systems. 

Users are prohibited from engaging in any activity that imposes an excessive load on our IT systems or from introducing viruses, robots, or software that disrupts or damages the Website’s normal functioning. 

Users assume full responsibility for the use of the Website, including direct or indirect consequences arising from it, such as economic, technical, or legal adverse effects, as well as unfulfilled expectations generated by the portal. Users agree to indemnify AS1 for any claims arising directly or indirectly from such actions. 

AS1 disclaims any liability for claims concerning the intellectual property rights of articles and images published on its portal and does not guarantee the accuracy, truthfulness, or validity of the content, whether from AS1, third parties, or external websites linked via the portal. AS1 is completely exempt from liability for the use of such content. 

AS1 is also exempt from any liability resulting from claims, including legal fees, arising from third-party breaches of these Terms of Use, access policies, Privacy Policy, or any applicable laws. 

Users acknowledge having understood all the information regarding these Terms of Use and agree to them fully and explicitly. Browsing and using the services of this Website imply acceptance of these Terms of Use. 

All matters concerning our Website are governed by the laws of England. In the event of any disputes or disagreements concerning the interpretation and content of this Website, the parties submit to the courts and tribunals of the city where AS1’s headquarters are located, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction. 

WHATSAPP COMMUNICATIONS: OPT-IN / OPT-OUT

1.    PURPOSE OF WHATSAPP COMMUNICATIONS

As part of the services provided by AS1, users may receive communications via WhatsApp. These communications may include:

Alerts and messages.

Follow-up messages related to interactions initiated by the user. Information relevant to football.

These messages aim to enhance the user experience and provide timely, relevant information. The processing of personal data for these communications will be based on the user’s explicit consent.

2.    OPT-IN CONSENT

To receive WhatsApp messages from AS1, the user must explicitly opt-in. Opt-in consent can be provided through: A dedicated consent form on our Website.

A WhatsApp onboarding message explicitly requesting permission.

Any other mechanism authorized by Meta’s Policies and applicable data protection regulations.

By opting in, the user authorizes AS1 to send WhatsApp communications using the phone number provided.

3.    DATA STORED FOR WHATSAPP COMMUNICATIONS

When users opt-in for communications via WhatsApp, AS1 will securely store:

The user’s phone number.

The user’s opt-in status.

Metadata necessary to enhance the user experience and provide timely, relevant information.. The phone number will be used strictly for sending WhatsApp communications aligned with the user’s interests and interactions with the platform.

All data is stored and processed according to our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations.

4.    OPT-OUT PROCESS

Users may opt out of receiving WhatsApp communications at any time without affecting the legality of the processing prior to the withdrawal.

To opt out, users may:

Send an email to privacy@as1sports.com.

Upon receiving an opt-out request, AS1 will:

Stop all WhatsApp communications to the user.

Update the user’s opt-in status.

Retain only the minimal data necessary to comply with legal requirements.

5.    USER RIGHTS

Users retain the right to:

Access the personal data stored by AS1.

Request correction or deletion of their data.

Revoke consent at any moment.

File a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

Requests may be submitted via privacy@as1sports.com.

6.    WHATSAPP AND META POLICIES

By opting in to WhatsApp communications, users acknowledge that WhatsApp is a third-party service owned by Meta.

The use of WhatsApp is governed by Meta’s own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which users must accept independently.

AS1 will comply with all applicable Meta Business Messaging Policies. AS1 is not responsible for Meta’s data processing practices, and users should familiarize themselves with Meta’s policies to understand how their data may be handled.

Publication Date: Friday, November 28, 2025.