Last Updated: 21 November, 2025
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. WHEN YOU USE ILLINOIS BETTING HUB, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THEY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING BY LIMITING OUR LIABILITY AND WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO BRING A CLASS ACTION AGAINST US.
1. Introduction and Acceptance
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Illinois Betting Hub, including all functionality, Content, and services offered on or through the website. These Terms are written in English and shall be interpreted exclusively in English.
Illinois Betting Hub is operated by On the Dot Media (“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” a Maltese-registered digital media company. The website provides informational resources, reviews, news, and comparisons related to legal sports betting and online gambling activities specifically licensed and regulated within the State of Illinois. The website operates as an affiliate marketing platform, featuring advertising and links to third-party online gambling Operators licensed to operate in Illinois by the Illinois Gaming Board (“IGB”). As used in these Terms “Affiliate Partner” or “Operator” refers to any third-party online sportsbook, casino, or gambling operator licensed by the ADG with which Illinois Betting Hub has an affiliate marketing or advertising agreement.
Illinois Betting Hub does not provide or facilitate real-money gambling. The website provides information and affiliate links to licensed operators for informational purposes only. We may receive compensation when you click links to partner sites. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure below for more information.
THE WEBSITE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES. THE WEBSITE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR BUSINESS SALES OR COMMERCIAL USE. ALTHOUGH THE WEBSITE MAY BE ACCESSED GLOBALLY, THE WEBSITE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, SPECIFICALLY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. IF ANY MATERIAL ON THE WEBSITE, OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, IS CONTRARY TO THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU ARE WHEN YOU ACCESS IT, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS THE WEBSITE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMING YOURSELF OF THE LAWS OF YOUR JURISDICTION AND COMPLYING WITH THEM.
You agree that personal information collected through the website shall be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated and made part of these Terms. Our Privacy Policy is available here.
The Company, acting at its sole discretion and without notice, may refuse, suspend, or terminate any person’s access to all or part of the website. The Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue the website (or any part of or Content on it) at any time without notice. Any new features, products, or other services added to the website will also be subject to these Terms. The Company will not be liable to you or any other party for any change, suspension, or termination of the website or any person’s access to it.
2. Changes to the Terms
Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms signals that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page each time you access the website, so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the website thereafter. If we make material changes, we will update the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered users by email.
3. Age Restriction and Geographic Limitation
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE TO USE THIS WEBSITE. This website and its Content are intended solely for individuals who are 21 years of age or older and are physically present in a location where accessing the Content and participating in online gambling are permitted by law.
By accessing this website, you confirm and guarantee that you meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years. Accessing this website or using its services from locations where its Content or the activities of our Affiliate Partners are prohibited by law is strictly forbidden. We reserve the right to implement and enforce age and location verification procedures. If you do not satisfy the age or location criteria, you must immediately exit the website.
If you or someone you know struggles with gambling, please refer to the Responsible Gambling section below
4. Responsible Gambling Notice
Illinois Betting Hub is committed to responsible gambling. Gambling should be an enjoyable entertainment activity. However, for some individuals, it can become a problem. We encourage you to gamble responsibly, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Please contact the Illinois Division of Problem Gambling:
- Call/Text: 1-800-522-4700
- Website: https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/help-by-state/illinois/
Individuals who recognize they may have a gambling problem may exclude themselves from all gaming opportunities. You can find resources for self-exclusion on the ADG website. Remember, you must be 21 or older to gamble legally in Illinois.
Illinois Betting Hub is not affiliated with any gambling support organization and provides this information solely for public awareness.
5. Basic House Rules
By using the website, you agree to:
- Comply with all applicable laws, including Illinois gambling regulations.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Use the website only for lawful, personal, and informational purposes.
- Engage with Content responsibly and with awareness of responsible gambling principles.
- Not interfere with the website’s operation or security.
- Not engage in fraudulent activity or provide false information.
- Not impersonate others.
- Avoid abusive, harassing, malicious, or discriminatory behavior.
- Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access Content.
We may investigate violations of these Terms, the law, or the security of the website. We may work with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users who are involved in such violations. Violation of any of these House Rules may result in suspension or permanent termination of access
6. Restrictions on Use of Content
All Content provided on the website is for your personal, informational, and non-commercial use only. “Content” includes, but is not limited to, text, data, graphics, images, audio, video, software, reviews, odds comparisons, bonus information, and any other form of information displayed or accessible on the website.
- You are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, republishing, uploading, posting, transmitting, distributing, selling, licensing, modifying, creating derivative works from, or otherwise exploiting any Content for commercial purposes without prior written consent from Company.
- Unauthorized use, including data scraping, mining, or automated extraction of Content, is strictly forbidden.
- You agree not to use the website or its Content for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that violates Illinois gambling laws or any other applicable law or regulation.
- You must not use the website in a way that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the website.
All intellectual property rights on the website and its Content are further detailed in Section 6.1 below. We reserve the right to monitor and enforce compliance, including by blocking access or pursuing legal action.”
6.1. Intellectual Property
All Content (including all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) and all features and functionality of the website are the property of On the Dot Media, its licensors, its Affiliate Partners, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright laws, trademark, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws as applicable. The compilation of all Content on this website is the exclusive property of On the Dot Media.
The Company name and brands, the names of its Affiliate Partners, the Company and brand logos, its Affiliate Partners’ logos, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its Affiliate Partners. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the website are the trademarks of their respective owners.
These Terms permit you to use the website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use the website and its Content, features, and functionality strictly for personal, informational purposes related to legal gambling information in Illinois. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any website Content. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in our intellectual property beyond the limited license described herein. All trademarks of our Affiliate Partners (whenever visible) are used under license or with permission.
7. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the website in any manner that violates these Terms or applicable law. Without limiting this statement, you expressly agree that you will not engage in any of the following activities:
7.1. Violations of Law and Regulations
You may not:
- Use the website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation, including laws governing criminal acts, gambling, prohibited or controlled substances, intellectual property rights, and data protection and privacy.
- Submit, publish, or disseminate false or misleading information.
7.2. Unauthorized Commercial or Promotional Activity
You may not:
- Use the website for any commercial purposes, including solicitation, advertising, or selling products or services, without the express written consent of Company.
- Use any Content separately from its accompanying text, or frame or mirror any part of the website without the express written consent of Company.
7.3. Intellectual Property and Content Misuse
You may not:
- Infringe on or violate the intellectual property rights of others, or the privacy or publicity rights of any individual.
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notice.
- Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the website or its Content, or interfere with security-related features.
7.4. Security Violations and System Abuse
You may not:
- Introduce or transmit any viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious, harmful, or technologically disruptive; or launch any denial-of-service attack or distributed denial-of-service attack.
- Launch any denial-of-service attack or distributed denial of service attack.
- Use any robot, spider, scraper, site search/retrieval application, or other automated means, or any manual process, to monitor, copy, retrieve, index, data mine, reproduce, or collect Content or the website’s structure for any purpose not expressly authorized in these Terms, without Company’s prior written consent.
- Use the website in any way that could disable, overburden, damage, impair, or interfere with its proper operation or any other person’s ability to use the website.
- Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the website or otherwise attempt to disrupt its functionality.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to it; interfere with, damage, or disrupt the website or its security features; or engage in any activity intended to compromise the integrity of the website.
7.5. Impersonation and Misrepresentation
You may not:
- Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, an Affiliate Partner, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity, including by using email addresses, usernames, or aliases associated with any of the foregoing; or submit, publish, or disseminate false or misleading information.
- Submit, publish, or disseminate false or misleading information as previously also referred to in Section 7.1.
7.6. Harassment, Abuse and Harm
You may not:
- Exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way, including by exposing them to inappropriate content or soliciting personal information.
Harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, intimidate, stalk, threaten, defraud, or otherwise mistreat any person.
7.7. Privacy and Data Violations
You may not:
- Collect, track, or attempt to collect the personal information of others without consent.
- Use or disclose any personal data obtained from the website for unlawful or unauthorized purposes.
7.8. Interference with Others’ Use
You may not:
- Use the website in any way that could disable, overburden, damage, impair, or interfere with its proper operation or any other person’s ability to use the website.
- Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company, our Affiliate Partners, or users of the website, or expose them to liability.
7.9. Account Misuse
You may not:
- Allow any other person to use your Account credentials to access or use Account-restricted portions of the website.
7.10. Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
- Investigate violations of these Terms, the law, or the security of the website.
- Work with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users who are involved in such violations.
Suspend or terminate access to the website for any user found in breach of these prohibitions.We reserve the right to report unlawful activity to law enforcement and cooperate fully with investigations
8. Reliance on Information Posted
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information presented. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility for any reliance placed on these materials by you, any other visitor to the website, or anyone who may be informed of its Content. Information and reviews are based on research at the time of publication and are not influenced by direct operator control.
This website may include Content provided by third parties. All statements and/or opinions expressed in such materials are solely those of the person or entity providing them and do not necessarily reflect the views or endorsement of the Company. We are not responsible or liable to you or any third party for the Content or accuracy of any Content provided by third parties.
Links to external sites and resources from third parties are offered solely for your information and convenience. This includes links found in advertisements such as banner ads and sponsored content. The contents of these external sites and resources are outside our control, and we do not assume responsibility for them or for any loss or damage resulting from their use. Accessing third-party websites linked from this website is done at your own discretion and is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective websites.
We may update the website Content from time to time; however, its Content may not always be complete or current. Any material on the website may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update or maintain the accuracy or currency of the Content.
9. Affiliate Disclosure and Marketing Practices
Illinois Betting Hub is an independent, informational resource and affiliate marketing website. We provide information about and links to online gambling services legally licensed by the ADG.
- Compensation: We receive financial compensation (commissions and referral fees) from some or all of the Affiliate Partners listed or linked on the website when users click through links and sign up or deposit funds with that Affiliate Partner.
- Independence: While this compensation may influence the placement, order, or rating of certain Operators, our reviews and information are presented based on research and analysis aiming for objectivity. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information but do not guarantee it.
- Transparency: This disclosure informs you of our commercial relationships. Our goal is to connect users with safe, legal, and regulated gambling options in Illinois.
- No Endorsement Guarantee: Listing an Operator does not constitute an explicit endorsement beyond their status as a legal, ADG-licensed entity. Users should conduct their due diligence before engaging with any Operator.
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s 16 C.F.R. Part 255 (‘Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising’).
10. Linking to the Website
You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or otherwise exploit any portion of this website or its Content without our express written permission. You may link to our homepage, provided the link is fair, legal, and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in a way that suggests any form of association, approval, or endorsement by us without our express consent. You may not link to the website in any way that would otherwise violate these Terms. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission at any time without notice.
11. User Submission Guidelines
If the website allows user submissions, you grant Illinois Betting Hub a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, sub-licensable and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such information you provide to the Company (“User Submissions”) in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Submissions, that they are accurate, do not violate these Terms or applicable laws, and will not cause injury to any person or entity. You agree to indemnify Illinois Betting Hub for all claims resulting from your User Submissions. We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove User Submissions at our sole discretion.
All User Submissions must:
- Be lawful and comply with all Illinois regulations, including those related to advertising gambling.
- Be respectful and not defamatory, abusive, harassing, hateful, obscene, threatening, offensive, libelous, indecent, pornographic, or harassing.
- Not infringe on any third-party rights.
- Be free from spam, unauthorized advertising, or commercial solicitation.
- Be relevant to the website’s topics.
- Be accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- Not contain viruses or harmful code.
- Not impersonate any person or entity.
If public forums are provided, you are solely responsible for your interactions. Do not share personal information and abide by all other requirements of these Terms. We may moderate communications but are not obligated to do so.
12. Registration Information and Security
Access to some website Content and features may require you to register, provide us with certain registration details about you, and create an account with user credentials (“Account”). When you register an Account, you agree to (a) provide (and update when needed) true, accurate, current, and complete information, (b) maintain the security of your Account, including any username, password, or other Account security details; and (c) immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of Account security. You also acknowledge that your Account is personal to you and agree not to provide any other person with access to your Account or your username, password, or other security information.
To create an Account, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be physically present in a jurisdiction where use of the website is legal.
- Provide a valid, personal email address and create a secure password.
- Agree to these Terms.
- Not appear on any self-exclusion lists applicable to gambling in Illinois.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to accept or reject any Account at any time and for any reason. Providing false information will result in immediate Account denial or termination. We have the right to disable any username, password, or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms.
All information you provide when creating an Account will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting [email protected].
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE WEBSITE, OR ANY CONTENT THAT MAY BE ACCESSIBLE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH THE WEBSITE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
We provide informational content only and do not offer gambling services, financial advice, or legal advice. You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee that the website will meet your requirements or will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis. We make no warranty regarding the quality of any information or content provided through the website. We are not responsible for the actions, policies, or services of any Operator linked from the website.
You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that the website will be free from viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures to satisfy your particular security requirements. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES, OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE LINKED TO IT.
YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH IT IS AT YOUR OWN SOLE RISK AND PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OR INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH IT WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
14. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE OR RELIANCE ON THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY LINKED WEBSITES OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE WEBSITE, YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR WEBSITES OR SERVICES LINKED TO OR FROM THE WEBSITE, ANY CONTENT CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE, OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DEFECT, DELAY, COMPUTER VIRUS OR OTHER WEBSITE FAILURE (EVEN IF WE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING ANY AFFILIATE PARTNER, HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES) SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) OR THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPNAY IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
ANY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERS, INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, DELIVERING, OR PROVIDING CONTENT FOR THE WEBSITE SHALL BE DEEMED THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION (LIMITATION OF LIABILITY).
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE WEBSITE IS TO STOP USING IT.
We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including internet outages, government restrictions, natural disasters, or system failures.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless On the Dot Media, its brands, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that such parties may incur because of or arising from:
(a) your use of the website;
(b) your violation of these Terms;
(c) your violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including Illinois gambling laws; or
(d) your violation of any rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights.
You shall not settle any such claim without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate fully with us. You also agree to reimburse the Company for all liabilities, fines, costs, and expenses associated with defending and resolving such claims.
This indemnification obligation shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms.
16. Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Action Claims
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
EACH PARTY (COMPANY AND YOU), ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ANY PERSON CLAIMING BY OR THROUGH IT, KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES THE RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION BASED UPON THESE TERMS, OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS, OR ANY COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS, WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN, OR ACTION OF OR BY A PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. EACH PARTY ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ANY PERSON CLAIMING BY OR THROUGH IT, KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY agrees that any claims or controversies between the parties must be brought against each other on an individual basis only and agrees to expressly waive any rights to file a claim or seek relief as a plaintiff or class member in a class action, consolidated action, or representative action in any jurisdiction or forum.
THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE PARTIES TO ENTER INTO THESE TERMS. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PREVENTS EITHER PARTY FROM SEEKING RELIEF IN A SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.
17. Limitation on Time to File Claims
ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
18. Jurisdictional and Venue Issues
These Terms and your use of the website, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any choice or conflicts of law provision or rule without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website shall be brought exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Illinois, in each case located in Maricopa County. By using the website, you voluntarily and irrevocably consent to submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objections thereto, including forum non convenience, and agree not to bring any dispute or claim in any other forum.
Service of legal notices may be made via certified mail to the address listed in Section 22.
19. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on the website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), please provide our designated Copyright Agent with the following information in writing:
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If the claim involves multiple works on the website, a representative list of such works.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
- Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Our designated Copyright Agent can be reached via the contact information in Section 22.
Counter-Notification Procedures. If you believe that material you posted on the website was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us (a “Counter-Notice”) by submitting written notification to the email address listed in Section 22 below.
Pursuant to the DMCA, the Counter-Notice must include substantially the following:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- An identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access disabled.
- Adequate and current information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
- A statement by you, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled because of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
- A statement that you will consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located and that you will accept service from the person (or an agent of that person) who provided the website with the complaint at issue.
The DMCA allows us to restore the removed content if the party filing the original DMCA Notice does not file a court action against you within ten (10) to fourteen (14) days of receiving the copy of your Counter-Notice. Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the website was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Name: On The Dot Medlia Ltd
Email: [email protected]
20. Waiver and Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
If we do not enforce a provision of these Terms, or do not enforce violation of them by you or another person, this does not waive our right to enforce any provision of these Terms in the future or to act to enforce similar violations. These provisions will remain in effect even after your access to the website is terminated.
21. General Provisions
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire and sole agreement between you and Company regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, or representations, both written and oral.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
Headings: The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
Survival: All provisions intended to survive termination, including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification, shall remain in effect.
Force Majeure: Neither the Company nor its affiliates will be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond their reasonable control. This includes natural disasters, pandemics, wars, strikes, or disruptions to internet, power, or third-party services.
If a Force Majeure event occurs, the affected obligations are suspended until the event ends, and any deadlines are extended accordingly. This section does not affect the disclaimers or liability limits in the “Disclaimer of Warranties” and “Limitation of Liability” sections.
22. Contact Information
All feedback, comments, questions, requests for support, reports of violations, and other communications or concerns relating to the website or these Terms should be directed to [email protected].
Contact Address:
On The Dot Media Ltd
170, Pater House Level 1, Suite A316
Triq Salvu Psaila
Birkirkara, Malta