Effective Date: 1/6/25

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) set out the agreement between you (“the Participant” or “the Team”) and the Community Basketball League (“CBL”, “we”, “us”, “our”) for participation in any CBL competition, event, or related activity. By registering with the CBL, you agree to comply with these Terms.

1. Registration & Payment

1.1 All teams and players must complete the CBL registration process before participating in any game or event.
1.2 Registration is only confirmed once full payment of applicable fees has been received by the CBL.
1.3 Payment can be made via the methods specified on the CBL website.
1.4 The CBL reserves the right to refuse or cancel a registration if payment is not received by the stated deadline.

2. Refunds & Cancellations

2.1 League registration fees are non-refundable once the season has started, except where the CBL cancels the competition in full.
2.2 If a team withdraws before the season starts, a partial refund may be issued at the CBL’s discretion, minus an administrative fee of £50 or 10% of the total fee (whichever is greater).
2.3 No refunds will be given for missed games, player suspensions, or disqualifications.
2.4 Where the CBL is forced to postpone or cancel games due to circumstances beyond our control (including venue issues, extreme weather, or public health measures), no refunds will be issued; reasonable efforts will be made to reschedule.

3. Fixtures, Scheduling & Forfeits

3.1 The CBL will publish the fixture schedule before the start of the season.
3.2 Teams must arrive at least 30 minutes before tip-off; failure to do so may result in forfeiture.
3.3 A team failing to show up without 72 hours’ notice will forfeit the game and may be fined.
3.4 Repeated no-shows may result in removal from the competition without refund.

4. Player Eligibility

4.1 All players must meet the age requirements for their division (see CBL Rules & Regulations).
4.2 Players must be licensed with the CBL and provide valid proof of age.
4.3 The CBL reserves the right to check eligibility at any time and take disciplinary action if eligibility rules are breached.

5. Equipment & Uniform

5.1 Teams must provide their own matching uniforms with clearly visible numbers on the front and back.
5.2 The CBL will provide the official game ball for all fixtures.
5.3 Teams are responsible for their own warm-up balls and other training equipment.

6. Conduct & Discipline

6.1 All players, coaches, officials, and spectators must follow the CBL Code of Conduct at all times.
6.2 The CBL reserves the right to remove any participant, team, or spectator from the competition for abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or violent behaviour.
6.3 Disciplinary sanctions may include warnings, suspensions, fines, or permanent bans.
6.4 Appeals Process: Appeals against disciplinary decisions must be submitted within 48 hours of notification using the official CBL contact form at https://www.london-basketball.com/contact-cbl/. Appeals must clearly state the grounds for appeal and provide any supporting evidence. The CBL’s decision after review will be final.

7. Spectator Guidelines

7.1 Spectators must remain in designated areas and must not enter the court unless authorised.
7.2 Disruptive behaviour (including offensive language, harassment of officials, or interfering with play) may result in removal from the venue.

8. Media & Photography Consent

8.1 By participating in CBL events, you grant the CBL an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free licence to photograph, film, and record you, and to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and create derivative works from such media indefinitely and in perpetuity, in any format or medium, for promotional, marketing, archival, or other lawful purposes, with no claims of ownership or entitlement to compensation by the participant.
8.2 If you do not consent, you must notify the CBL in writing prior to participation.

9. Health, Safety & Insurance

9.1 Participation in CBL activities is at your own risk.
9.2 All teams are required to have a minimum of public liability insurance covering at least £5 million and personal accident insurance for all players.
9.3 The CBL is not liable for injuries sustained during participation, except where required by law.
9.4 Players should disclose any relevant medical conditions to their team management before competing.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the CBL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from participation in league activities.
10.2 The CBL does not accept liability for loss, theft, or damage to personal property at any venue.

11. Protests & Result Disputes

11.1 Protests regarding game results must be lodged within 48 hours of the game using the official CBL contact form at https://www.london-basketball.com/contact-cbl/.
11.2 Protests must detail the rule in question, the circumstances, and any supporting evidence.
11.3 The CBL Competition Committee will review and make a final ruling.

12. Weather & Cancellation Procedures

12.1 In the event of severe weather or unforeseen venue closures, the CBL will notify team contacts via email and SMS as soon as possible.
12.2 The CBL will attempt to reschedule postponed fixtures where feasible but cannot guarantee alternative dates.

13. Team Structure & Manager Responsibilities

13.1 A valid team must have a minimum of 8 registered players to start the season.
13.2 The Team Manager is responsible for:

• Ensuring all players are registered and eligible.

• Being the primary point of contact for CBL communications.

• Relaying fixtures, rules, and updates to their team.

14. Data Protection & Privacy

14.1 The CBL collects and processes personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
14.2 Your data will be used for league administration, communication, and promotion purposes.
14.3 We will not sell or share your personal information with third parties without consent, except where required by law.

15. Force Majeure

15.1 The CBL shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay in performance due to events outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, pandemics, strikes, venue closures, or government restrictions.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

16.1 These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
16.2 Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17. Contact Information

For all queries, disputes, or appeals, use the official CBL contact form:
https://www.london-basketball.com/contact-cbl/