At Sports & Scars, we are committed to operating in a responsible, transparent, and fully compliant manner across all platforms. This document outlines our procedures regarding age restrictions, responsible gambling, affiliate compliance, data handling, and user protections.
1. Age Restrictions & Audience Eligibility
1.1 Minimum Age Requirement
All content, services, and affiliate promotions provided by Sports & Scars are strictly intended for individuals who meet the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction.
- Minimum age requirement: 19+ (Canada)
- In certain jurisdictions: 21+ may apply
By accessing our website or content, users confirm that they meet the applicable legal age requirements.
1.2 Website Age Verification
To ensure compliance:
- Users must confirm their age upon entering the website
- This is implemented via an age verification checkbox or entry gate
- By proceeding, users:
- Confirm they meet legal age requirements
- Accept responsibility for the accuracy of their declaration
Sports & Scars is not liable for false declarations made by users.
1.3 Social Media & Content Platform Compliance
Sports & Scars distributes content across platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and others.
Due to platform limitations:
- Full age verification cannot be enforced on all viewers
- Therefore, the following safeguards are implemented:
Content Disclaimers
Each piece of content includes:
- A clear statement that content is intended for 19+/21+ audiences only
- This is a recommendation that underage users exit immediately
Content Strategy
- No direct gambling links are embedded within restricted platforms
- Users are directed to our website where access is controlled
- Affiliate links are hosted in a compliant environment
Age-Gating Considerations
While platform-level age restrictions exist, they significantly reduce content reach.
Sports & Scars prioritizes:
- Clear disclaimers
- Controlled off-platform conversions
- Responsible content positioning
2. Affiliate Disclosure & Advertising Transparency
Sports & Scars operates as an affiliate marketing platform.
- Some links on our website are affiliate links
- We may receive compensation when users engage with partner platforms
This compensation:
- Does not influence our content or recommendations
- Does not impact the user’s experience or pricing
All partnerships are presented transparently and in good faith.
3. Responsible Gambling Policy
Sports & Scars strongly promotes responsible gambling.
3.1 Core Principles
We encourage users to:
- Gamble for entertainment purposes only
- Never wager more than they can afford to lose
- Set personal limits on spending and time
3.2 Risk Disclosure
Users acknowledge that:
- Gambling involves financial risk
- No outcomes or profits are guaranteed
- Past results do not indicate future performance
3.3 Support Resources
Users experiencing gambling-related issues are encouraged to seek support from recognized organizations such as:
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
- Gamblers Anonymous
4. Earnings & Results Disclaimer
Sports & Scars does not guarantee financial outcomes.
- Any examples of betting outcomes, results, or strategies are for illustrative purposes only
- Individual results will vary
- Users are solely responsible for their betting decisions
We do not provide financial advice.
5. Jurisdiction & Legal Compliance
Users are responsible for ensuring that:
- Online gambling is legal in their jurisdiction
- They comply with all local laws and regulations
Sports & Scars:
- Does not knowingly target restricted jurisdictions
- Does not promote illegal gambling activity
Accessing our content from restricted regions is done at the user’s own discretion and risk.
6. Privacy Policy & Data Handling
Sports & Scars respects user privacy and is committed to protecting personal data.
6.1 Data Collection
We may collect limited data including:
- Website usage data
- Cookies and analytics data
- Voluntary user submissions (e.g., email inquiries)
6.2 Data Usage
Data is used to:
- Improve website performance
- Track affiliate performance
- Enhance user experience
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6.3 Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools including:
- Analytics platforms
- Affiliate tracking systems
These services may collect data in accordance with their own policies.
7. Cookie Policy
Sports & Scars uses cookies to:
- Track website performance
- Enable affiliate attribution
- Improve user experience
By using our website, users consent to the use of cookies.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though this may impact functionality.
8. User Conduct & Prohibited Use
Users agree not to:
- Access the site if under the legal gambling age
- Misuse, copy, or exploit content without permission
- Engage in fraudulent or abusive activity
- Attempt to manipulate affiliate systems
Sports & Scars reserves the right to restrict access for violations.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on Sports & Scars, including:
- Videos
- Written content
- Branding
- Website materials
is the intellectual property of Sports & Scars.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.
10. Limitation of Liability
Sports & Scars is not liable for:
- Financial losses incurred through gambling
- Actions taken based on our content
- Third-party platform performance or issues
Users engage with all content and partners at their own risk.
11. Third-Party Platforms
Affiliate partners operate independently.
Sports & Scars does not control:
- Odds or betting outcomes
- Platform operations
- Payment or withdrawal processes
Users should review each partner’s terms and conditions before engaging.
12. Contact & Complaints
For any questions, concerns, or complaints, users may contact:
Email: hello@sportsandscars.com
We aim to respond promptly and resolve issues in a fair and transparent manner.
13. Policy Updates
Sports & Scars reserves the right to update these policies at any time.
- Changes will be posted on this page
- Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updates
Final Statement
By accessing Sports & Scars, users acknowledge and agree to these procedures and policies.
We are committed to operating a platform that is:
- Responsible
- Transparent
- Compliant
- Built for long-term sustainability
