Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you") and CricLiveNews ("we", "us", "our"), the operator of criclivenews.com ("Website" or "Service").
By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms, understood them, and agree to be bound by them. These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and any other persons who access or use the Service.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after any changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Website. By using CricLiveNews, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
If you are under 18, you should use the Website only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Use of this Website from jurisdictions where the content may be unlawful is prohibited. You are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
Description of Service
CricLiveNews provides an online platform offering:
- Live cricket scores and ball-by-ball match updates
- Cricket news, match previews, post-match analysis, and editorial content
- Player and team statistics, rankings, and records
- Match schedules for international and domestic cricket
- User polls, leaderboards, and community engagement features
- A newsletter subscription service
- Blog posts and user-contributed content
All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. We do not provide betting tips, gambling advice, or any form of financial or professional advice.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.
User Conduct
You agree to use CricLiveNews only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
- Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or otherwise objectionable
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Transmit unsolicited commercial communications (spam)
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems
- Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract data from the Website without our express written permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, performance, or security of the Website
- Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or any other malicious code
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any part of the Website for commercial purposes without our written consent
- Click on advertisements displayed on the Website artificially or encourage others to do so (see Section 7)
Intellectual Property
All content published on CricLiveNews — including but not limited to articles, news stories, match reports, editorial analyses, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, audio clips, and software — is the intellectual property of CricLiveNews or its respective content providers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
What you may do:
- Access and view content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to our content on social media or other platforms
- Quote brief excerpts (with proper attribution and a link to the original article)
What you may not do:
- Reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles or substantial portions of our content without written permission
- Use our logo, branding, or trademarks without authorisation
- Use our content for commercial purposes without a licensing agreement
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
For content licensing enquiries, please contact us at cricklivenews05@gmail.com.
User-Generated Content
Our Website may allow you to submit content such as blog posts, poll responses, comments, or other contributions ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:
- Grant CricLiveNews a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with our Service
- Represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit
- Confirm that your content does not infringe the rights of any third party
- Accept that we may remove or edit User Content at our sole discretion, without notice
You remain solely responsible for any User Content you submit. We do not endorse User Content and accept no liability for it.
We prohibit User Content that is: defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, sexually explicit, promoting violence, promoting illegal activity, or infringing on any third-party rights.
Advertising & Google AdSense
CricLiveNews participates in the Google AdSense programme, operated by Google LLC. Google AdSense serves advertisements based on your browsing behaviour and interests using cookies and related tracking technologies.
Important rules regarding advertisements:
- Do not click on ads artificially. Clicking on ads displayed on our site solely to generate revenue for us, or encouraging others to do so, is strictly prohibited and violates Google AdSense policies.
- Advertisements displayed on this Website are served by Google and other third-party networks. CricLiveNews does not endorse any product or service advertised.
- The appearance of any advertisement does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by CricLiveNews.
- Advertisers are responsible for the content, accuracy, and legality of their advertisements. We accept no liability for third-party ad content.
- Google may use the DoubleClick cookie and other technologies to serve relevant ads. You can opt out via Google Ads Settings.
For full details on how Google uses data in connection with advertising on our site, see Google's partner site policy and our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links & Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by CricLiveNews. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.
CricLiveNews has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of that site.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
Third-party services used on our Website may include (but are not limited to): Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and email newsletter providers.
Disclaimers
CricLiveNews is an independent cricket news and information platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the International Cricket Council (ICC), any national cricket board, or any cricket franchise or league.
Content accuracy:
While we strive to ensure all content is accurate and up to date, CricLiveNews makes no warranties or representations — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information, scores, or content on the Website. Scores and match data are provided by third-party data feeds and may be subject to delay or error.
No professional advice:
Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, medical, or any other form of professional advice. Do not rely on any content on this Website as a substitute for professional consultation.
No gambling advice:
CricLiveNews does not provide betting tips, odds, or any form of gambling advice. Any reference to match statistics or predictions is for informational and entertainment purposes only. If you choose to engage in sports betting, please do so responsibly and in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction.
Service availability:
The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, or error-free access to our Service. We may carry out maintenance, updates, or modifications at any time.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CricLiveNews, its owners, directors, employees, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of data, revenue, profits, goodwill, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
- Damages resulting from any content posted by users or third parties
- Interruption or cessation of the Service
- Reliance on any information provided on this Website
This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CricLiveNews and its owners, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:
- Your use of or access to the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Any User Content you submit
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
- Any fraudulent, unlawful, or abusive activity by you on our platform
Privacy & Cookies
Your use of CricLiveNews is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using this Website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit.
For full details on what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please read our Privacy Policy.
Newsletter & Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from CricLiveNews containing cricket news, match updates, and promotional content.
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
- We will not sell or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.
- We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for delivery purposes.
- Transactional and service-related communications (such as account notifications) may be sent regardless of marketing preferences.
Account Registration
Certain features of CricLiveNews (such as polls, leaderboards, and blog contributions) may require you to register for an account. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are used for fraudulent, abusive, or illegal purposes.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to CricLiveNews at any time, without notice and at our sole discretion, for any reason including — but not limited to — a breach of these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification clauses) shall continue to apply.
You may stop using the Website at any time. If you have a registered account, you may request account deletion by contacting us at cricklivenews05@gmail.com.
Modifications to Terms
CricLiveNews reserves the right to revise, amend, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any feature of it — temporarily or permanently — without liability to you.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through good-faith negotiation. If no resolution is reached within 30 days, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
If you are accessing the Website from outside India, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. These Terms do not waive any mandatory consumer rights you may have under your local law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.