Welcome to the Mercury Cup website (the "Website"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Website and its features. By registering, accessing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
To be eligible to participate in the Mercury Cup, you must be at least 18 years old. By registering for an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
To participate in the competition, you must register for an account. You are required to provide your first name and a valid email address. You may also provide additional information, such as a biography and your location, but these are optional. You agree to provide accurate and current information and to update your information as necessary to keep it accurate and current.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.
Participants are required to submit their high and low temperature predictions for the chosen city by the specified deadline. We reserve the right to adjust or close the submission window at our discretion.
While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of our scoring algorithms, we do not guarantee their accuracy. By participating in the competition, you acknowledge that you accept any potential inaccuracies in the scoring and ranking process.
Participants may compete against system-assigned opponents, create their own divisions, or participate in head-to-head or group competitions. The Website does not currently provide a means for participants to communicate with one another, but this may change in the future.
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
We have taken reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will be effective in preventing unauthorized access, hacking, data loss, or other breaches. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk.
The content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of the Website or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any content without our prior written consent.
We reserve the right to terminate your account and access to the Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.
The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of its content.
In no event shall we, our affiliates, or our respective officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any damages of any kind arising from your use of the Website or your inability to use the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Website, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Website is based, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website.
These Terms, together with any additional terms and conditions that may be provided in connection with specific features or services, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Website with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements or understandings between you and the Website.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Website.