These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website heartsfcnews.co.uk, an independent fan hub dedicated to the Heart of Midlothian football club.

Acceptable Use of the Site

By accessing this website, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by any third party. You must not use the site in any way that may damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the site.

Prohibition of Scraping and Automated Abuse

The use of automated systems or software to extract data from this site, commonly known as 'scraping', is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of the site, including but not limited to the use of bots, spiders, or other automated devices, may result in immediate termination of access to the site.

Content Disclaimer

All content provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is presented 'as is'. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding fixtures, scores, lineups, and transfer rumours, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the site or the information contained on the site.

Intellectual Property

The content, code, and design of this site are owned by the publisher, Steve Bellingham. All rights are reserved. The trademarks and logos of Heart of Midlothian are the property of the club and are used for informational purposes only. No rights are granted to use any of the club's marks without prior written consent.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the publisher be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of this site. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.

Modification of the Site

The publisher reserves the right to modify or discontinue the site, or any part of it, at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms of Use from time to time, and your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

Last updated: 2026-05-07