Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 30/12/2024

Welcome to nextplease.uk ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, https://nextplease.uk ("Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. General Disclaimer

The content on this Site is for general informational purposes only and is provided "as is" without any guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content or for any reliance you place on the content provided.

2. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way related to your use of the Site.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages caused by viruses, service interruptions, data loss, or unauthorized access to your information.

3. No Responsibility for User Actions

We are not responsible for the actions, behavior, or decisions made by any users of this Site.

By using this Site, you accept full responsibility for your own actions and any outcomes resulting from the use of the Site's content or services.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any content, terms, or practices of third parties.

Any interactions or transactions with third-party services are solely at your own risk.

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

6. No Warranties

We make no representations or warranties regarding the availability, accuracy, reliability, or functionality of the Site.

Use of the Site is entirely at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and trademarks, is the property of Next Please UK and may not be reproduced or used without explicit permission.

8. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of England.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Competitions General Terms

By participating in our tournaments, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

10.1 Participation and Squad Requirements

• Participation in our tournaments is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• In some cases, we may prefer having a full team. If you do not manage to bring a full squad, we reserve the right to disqualify you.
• If a player or team fails to show up, they may be disqualified depending on the game type and the tournament's specific rules.
• If the required number of players to fulfill the tournament is not reached by the given date, the tournament may be cancelled or postponed without further notifications. Please check the tournament page regularly to stay up-to-date with any changes to the schedule.

10.2 Fair Play and Monitoring

• During the competition, all participants will be closely monitored to ensure fair play.
• The use of third-party applications or tools to gain an unfair advantage will result in disqualification for you and your squad.

10.3 Disqualification and Cheating

We reserve the right to disqualify participants from current or future competitions if they are accused or suspected of cheating, including but not limited to the use of unauthorized third-party applications or cheating methods.

10.4 Client Selection

We have the right to select participants and clients for our tournaments. Entry into the competition is at our discretion, and we may refuse participation to any individual or team.

10.5 Prizes

• Monetary prizes will be delivered through PayPal or Revolut within 7 days after the competition ends.
• Any material prizes will be delivered via Royal Mail (tracked). The delivery time will depend on your location.
• Even if you win a competition, additional checks may result in suspension or post-game disqualification if suspicious activity is detected.

10.6 Right to Modify or Cancel Competitions

We reserve the right to modify or cancel any competition at any time, without notice. This includes, but is not limited to, changing competition rules, structure, and prizes.

10.7 Personal Data, Privacy, and Security

By participating in our tournaments, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data as detailed below. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations. Our practices are aligned with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.

We will collect and process the following personal data for the purposes of tournament participation, prize distribution, security, and other associated services:

• Display name (e.g., your Discord username)
• Unique account reference (e.g., your Discord username ID)
• Network address (IP address)
• Contact email

This data is collected to ensure fair play, accurate prize distribution, and in case of any disputes or technical issues during the event. We will only retain the minimum amount of data necessary for these purposes and for a period not exceeding 6 months after the competition ends unless required by law to keep it for longer.

We will handle your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This includes securing the data through technical and organizational measures and ensuring it is processed transparently and for lawful purposes. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us at support@nextplease.uk.

We may also use cookies to enhance your user experience on the Site. Cookies will be saved for a period of up to 30 days, or will be deleted immediately upon logging out. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors) for the purposes of prize distribution, but we will ensure these providers comply with appropriate data protection standards. We do not sell or trade your personal data to third parties.

We reserve the right to keep our methods and procedures private for security reasons, ensuring the integrity of the tournament and preventing cheating. We also reserve the right to collect additional data related to your account activity for the purpose of fraud prevention or to comply with legal obligations.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify you promptly if your personal data is compromised. We will take all necessary actions to address the breach and mitigate its effects on your privacy and security.

If you have any concerns regarding your personal data or if you wish to request deletion of your data, please contact us at support@nextplease.uk.

10.8 Final Say and Appeal Process

We, as the tournament organizers, have the exclusive and final authority in all matters regarding participation, disqualification, and any other decisions made in relation to the competition.

If you disagree with any decision, you have the right to appeal the decision within 24 hours at support@nextplease.uk

Our team will manually review the penalty, and a final decision will be made based on this review. By entering our tournaments, participants agree not to initiate legal proceedings or hold us liable for any decisions made. Participants waive the right to sue or pursue legal action based on our decisions during or after the event.

10.9 Liability

We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or injuries incurred by participants during the competition. By entering, you assume full responsibility for your actions and safety.

10.10 Third-Party Responsibility

We are not responsible for any actions, errors, or issues arising from third-party services or software used by participants, including payment services, external platforms, or tools not affiliated with us.

If you have any questions about this Terms and Conditions or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@nextplease.uk