Trademarks & Brand Usage Policy

1) Scope

This Policy covers usage of trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos (collectively, “marks”) that appear on AloMatches or are referenced by it. It explains our approach to third-party marks and how others may reference our brand.

2) Our Status & Fair Use

AloMatches is an independent informational website. We are not affiliated with FIFA, UEFA, CAF, AFC, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, national leagues, clubs, or broadcasters unless explicitly stated.

• Nominative fair use: We may name third-party entities (e.g., clubs, competitions) to identify fixtures or news in a factual manner.
• Logos & marks: Where logos appear, they are usually shown within official third-party widgets (e.g., league/platform embeds) or under a clear fair use rationale.
• No endorsement: References to marks do not imply sponsorship or approval by their owners.

3) Use of Third-Party Marks on AloMatches

4) Official Widgets & Embeds

• Where possible, we rely on official embeds (league, federation, or authorized platform players).
• Any logos visible inside these embeds remain the property of their owners and are shown under that platform’s terms.
• We avoid re-hosting third-party logos as standalone files.

5) Referring to AloMatches (Your Use of Our Brand)

• You may reference “AloMatches” textually to link or cite our pages, provided there is no implication of endorsement.
• Do not use our logos, icons, or design elements without prior written permission.
• Do not register domains, social handles, or apps that could confuse users into thinking they are official AloMatches properties.

6) Third-Party Marks Referenced

Names such as FIFA, UEFA, CAF, AFC, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, domestic leagues, clubs, broadcasters, and technology platforms are trademarks of their respective owners. Mentioning them here is for identification only.

7) Reporting Trademark Concerns

If you are a rights holder or authorized agent and believe a use on AloMatches is improper, please contact us via the Contact page with the following:

• Full name, role, and organization;
• The mark at issue (include registration details if available);
• Precise URLs/screenshots where the issue appears;
• Description of why the use is objectionable;
• Preferred remedy (e.g., removal from a specific page).

We will review promptly and in good faith.

8) DMCA vs. Trademark

Copyright (DMCA) and trademarks protect different interests. For copyright notices, see our DMCA page. For brand confusion or misuse of marks, use the contact process above.

9) Monetization & Disclosures

• Advertising: Ads may be displayed to support free access. Ad rendering may be influenced by your consent choices.
• Affiliate links (occasional): We may earn a small commission if you purchase via certain links—at no extra cost.
• No misleading branding: We avoid creatives that could imply endorsement by leagues, clubs, or broadcasters.

10) Privacy & Cookies

See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to understand analytics, ads, and consent choices.

FAQ (Summary)

• Affiliation? No. Independent project; marks remain with their owners.
• Our logo usage? Not without written permission.
• When logos appear? Typically inside official embeds or under clear fair use.
• Report an issue? Use the Contact page with details.
• DMCA vs. trademark? Different legal regimes; see DMCA for copyright.