Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using World Pickleball Magazine (“WPM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including our website at worldpickleballmagazine.com and all associated content, services, and applications (collectively, the “Site”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
These Terms of Use were last updated on 10 June 2026.
Use of the Site
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only, unless otherwise agreed in writing by WPM. When using the Site, you agree to:
- Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
- Refrain from using the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks.
- Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, other user accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
- Not use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access, scrape, or collect content from the Site without prior written permission.
- Not transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Site.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
Intellectual Property
All content published on the Site — including articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, magazine issues, podcast episodes, video content, page layouts, and design elements — is the exclusive property of World Pickleball Magazine or its content licensors, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from the Site without the express written consent of WPM. Limited quotation of articles for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting is permitted, provided that proper attribution is given and a link to the original content is included.
The World Pickleball Magazine name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of WPM. Unauthorised use of any WPM trademark is strictly prohibited.
User-Submitted Content
Certain areas of the Site may allow you to submit content, including comments, form responses, contact messages, and application materials (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content.
- Your content does not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
- Your content is not unlawful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
By submitting User Content, you grant WPM a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in connection with the operation of the Site and the promotion of WPM. You retain ownership of your User Content, but acknowledge that WPM has no obligation to publish, return, or compensate you for any submitted materials.
Subscriptions and Purchases
Certain products and services offered through the Site, including magazine subscriptions, merchandise, and digital downloads, may be subject to additional terms and conditions presented at the time of purchase. By completing a purchase, you agree to those additional terms as well as these Terms of Use.
All prices are displayed in the applicable currency and are subject to change without notice. WPM reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion, including in the event of pricing errors, suspected fraud, or inventory limitations.
For questions about existing orders, subscriptions, or refund requests, please refer to our Contact page or the applicable purchase policies linked at checkout.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by WPM. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. WPM does not endorse, guarantee, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
Your interactions with third-party websites and services are governed solely by that third party’s terms and policies. WPM is not liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.
Disclaimers
The Site and all content, services, and features are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
WPM does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our content, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information published on the Site.
Any reliance you place on information obtained through the Site is at your own risk. WPM is not responsible for any decisions made or actions taken based on the content of the Site.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, WPM, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:
- Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site.
- Any content obtained from the Site.
- Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Site exceed the amount you paid to WPM, if any, during the twelve months preceding the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WPM and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use, your use of the Site, or your submission of User Content.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Changes to These Terms
WPM reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time, at our sole discretion, without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Use, please reach out to us through our contact page. We aim to respond to all enquiries within two business days.