TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: November 9, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Most Hated NBA Players ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

The Most Hated NBA Players is a community-driven entertainment platform where basketball fans can:

  • Vote and rank controversial NBA players
  • Read articles about NBA villain moments and history
  • Participate in community discussions via comments and chat
  • Explore NBA schedules and game information
  • Purchase villain-themed merchandise

This is an independent fan platform for entertainment purposes only.

3. Not Affiliated with NBA

IMPORTANT:

The Most Hated NBA Players is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by:

  • The National Basketball Association (NBA)
  • Any NBA teams or franchises
  • The NBA Players Association (NBPA)
  • Individual NBA players
  • Any official NBA entities

All content represents fan opinions and commentary for entertainment purposes.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

  • You may create an account to access certain features
  • You must provide accurate information
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

4.2 Account Responsibilities

  • Keep your password secure
  • Notify us of unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account
  • Do not share your account credentials

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Abusive or harassing behavior
  • Illegal activity
  • Spam or fraudulent activity
  • Impersonation of others

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Site Content

All original content on this Site is owned by The Most Hated NBA Players and protected by copyright law, including:

  • Articles and written content
  • Original graphics and images (AI-generated villain portraits)
  • Website design and layout
  • Logos and branding
  • Software and code

5.2 User-Generated Content

By posting comments, votes, or other content on the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content.

You retain ownership of your content but give us permission to use it on the Site.

5.3 NBA Player Names and Statistics

Player names, statistics, and game information are used under fair use for purposes of:

  • News reporting and commentary
  • Criticism and analysis
  • Transformative editorial content
  • Entertainment and discussion

We do not claim ownership of NBA trademarks, logos, or official content.

5.4 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Scrape or copy Site content for commercial purposes
  • Reproduce articles without attribution and link back to source
  • Remove copyright notices
  • Use automated bots to access the Site
  • Republish our content on other sites without permission

6. Community Guidelines and Acceptable Use

6.1 Our Philosophy

"We Hate the Jersey, Not the Person"

This Site celebrates competitive sports drama and basketball rivalries. Content should focus on:

  • On-court performances and moments
  • Team decisions and career moves
  • Basketball-related controversies
  • Competitive passion and debate

6.2 Prohibited Content and Behavior

You may NOT post or engage in:

Personal Attacks:

  • Attacks on players' families or personal lives
  • Comments about physical appearance unrelated to basketball
  • Content involving minors (players' children)
  • Threats or wishes of harm
  • Doxxing or sharing personal information

Discriminatory Content:

  • Racial, ethnic, or religious slurs
  • Homophobic or transphobic content
  • Sexist or misogynistic content
  • Any discriminatory language

Harassment and Toxicity:

  • Bullying or harassing other users
  • Trolling or inflammatory behavior
  • Impersonating other users or players
  • Coordinated harassment campaigns

Illegal Content:

  • Copyright infringement
  • Illegal activity or encouragement thereof
  • Malware or phishing attempts
  • Fraudulent schemes

Spam and Abuse:

  • Spam, advertisements, or solicitations
  • Excessive self-promotion
  • Manipulating votes or engagement
  • Creating multiple accounts to evade bans

6.3 Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove any content that violates these Terms
  • Suspend or ban users who violate guidelines
  • Edit or remove user-generated content
  • Moderate comments and discussions
  • Determine what constitutes a violation

6.4 Reporting

Users can report violations using:

  • Report buttons on comments
  • Flag inappropriate content
  • Contact support email
  • Chat moderation tools

7. Voting and Rankings

7.1 How It Works

  • Community members vote on players' "villain status"
  • Votes determine rankings and scores
  • All votes are counted equally
  • Rankings update in real-time

7.2 Vote Manipulation

Do NOT:

  • Use bots or automation to vote
  • Create multiple accounts to vote multiple times
  • Coordinate vote brigading
  • Manipulate rankings fraudulently

Violators will be banned and votes removed.

7.3 No Guarantees

Rankings reflect community opinion only and:

  • Are not official or endorsed by anyone
  • May change at any time
  • Are for entertainment purposes
  • Do not represent factual assessments

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We do not warrant:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Accuracy of content or user submissions
  • Security of user data
  • Availability of features
  • Accuracy of NBA statistics or schedules
  • Specific outcomes from Site use

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

The Most Hated NBA Players and its owners/operators are NOT liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or opportunities
  • User-generated content
  • Third-party actions
  • Decisions made based on Site content
  • Emotional distress from content

Maximum liability limited to amount paid by you in past 12 months.

10. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time:

  • Changes effective when posted
  • "Last Updated" date will reflect changes
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • Material changes will be announced via email or site notice

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: [email protected]

Acknowledgment

By using The Most Hated NBA Players, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms
  • You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You understand this is an entertainment platform
  • You understand we are not affiliated with the NBA