Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 29, 2025
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Fantasy Record Book.
Summary (Not a Substitute for Full Terms)
- We provide tools to track fantasy football statistics from ESPN and Yahoo platforms
- The Service is currently free; we may introduce paid features in the future
- You must use the Service lawfully and respect intellectual property rights
- We are not affiliated with ESPN, Yahoo, NFL, or any professional sports leagues
- We do not offer gambling or sports betting services
- The Service is provided "as is" with limited liability
- Disputes are governed by Maryland law
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service at beta.fantasyrecordbook.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
Fantasy Record Book is operated by an individual based in Maryland, United States.
2. Description of Service
Fantasy Record Book provides a platform to:
- Aggregate and display fantasy football statistics from ESPN and Yahoo platforms
- Track all-time records, head-to-head history, and league analytics
- Link multiple leagues across different platforms into unified histories
The Service is currently provided free of charge, though we reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscriptions in the future.
3. Account Registration
3.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under 18, you must have parent or guardian consent. You represent that you have the authority to enter into these Terms.
3.2 Account Security
- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
3.3 Fantasy Platform Authorization
- To use the Service, you must authorize access to your ESPN and/or Yahoo fantasy leagues
- You represent that you have the right to provide these credentials and authorize this access
- You are responsible for maintaining valid authentication with ESPN and Yahoo
4. Your Content
You may submit or upload content (e.g., league names, team names, images, settings) through the Service ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content.
License Grant:
By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, and display your User Content solely to operate the Service and provide features you request.
You represent and warrant that:
- You have all rights necessary to grant this license
- Your User Content does not violate applicable law or third-party rights
- Your User Content does not infringe on any intellectual property rights
We may remove or disable access to User Content that we believe violates these Terms or applicable law.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service
- Use automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or spiders to access the Service without our prior written permission
- Harvest, collect, or store data from the Service using automated means
- Circumvent any rate limits, access restrictions, or technical protections
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
- Upload content that is unlawful, infringing, defamatory, harassing, abusive, hateful, or deceptive
- Violate the terms of service of ESPN or Yahoo
- Use the Service in any way that could harm, disable, or impair the Service
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Rights
The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by Fantasy Record Book and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
6.2 Third-Party Content
ESPN and Yahoo own all rights to the data provided through their APIs. Use of their data is subject to their respective terms of service.
7. Third-Party Services and No Affiliation
7.1 Third-Party Services
The Service integrates with ESPN and Yahoo APIs to retrieve your fantasy league data. We do not control these third-party services. Your use of ESPN and Yahoo is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
7.2 No Affiliation
Important Notice:
Fantasy Record Book is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to ESPN, Yahoo, the National Football League (NFL), or any other professional sports league, team, or organization. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
7.3 No Gambling
No Gambling Services:
Fantasy Record Book is not an online sports betting or gambling operator and does not offer gambling, wagering, or sports betting services of any kind.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information. Please review it carefully.
9. Data Accuracy and Availability
9.1 Data Accuracy Disclaimer
The statistics and analytics provided by Fantasy Record Book are only as accurate as the data provided by ESPN and Yahoo APIs.
We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any statistics, records, or analytics displayed through the Service.
You acknowledge that:
- Data may be delayed, incomplete, or incorrect due to issues with ESPN or Yahoo APIs
- Historical data may have gaps or inaccuracies
- Calculated statistics and analytics are provided "as is" without warranty
9.2 Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Maintenance or updates
- ESPN or Yahoo API outages or rate limiting
- Technical issues beyond our control
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF DATA
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FANTASY RECORD BOOK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
- DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE
- DAMAGES RELATED TO DATA INACCURACY OR LOSS
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100).
This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
If you are dissatisfied with the Service, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Service.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers or limitations; to that extent, the above may not apply to you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Fantasy Record Book from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your violation of ESPN or Yahoo terms of service
13. Account Termination
13.1 Your Right to Terminate
You may delete your account at any time through the Service's account settings. Upon deletion, all your personal information and league data will be permanently removed from our systems in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
13.2 Our Right to Terminate
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Abuse the Service or harm other users
13.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases and your data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
14. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Sending an email to your registered email address
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and delete your account.
15. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Maryland. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts.
16. Miscellaneous
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Fantasy Record Book.
16.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
16.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
16.5 Export Control
You agree to comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws.
16.6 Headings
Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Fantasy Record Book
Email: admin@fantasyrecordbook.com