Copyright Policy

At HookRugby, accessible at https://www.hookrugby.com, we respect intellectual property rights and expect others to do the same. This Copyright Policy explains the general principles governing the use of content on our website and how to contact us regarding suspected copyright infringement.

1. Website Content and Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, content created and published by HookRugby on this website, including original text, website design elements, graphics, promotional materials, and other original content, may be protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.

All rights in such content are reserved to HookRugby or the relevant rights holders, as applicable.

The presence of content on this website does not automatically grant visitors permission to copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or commercially exploit that content.

2. Product Images and Descriptions

Product photographs, product descriptions, promotional images, logos, graphics, and other materials displayed on our website may be owned by HookRugby, our suppliers, photographers, licensors, or other third-party rights holders.

You may not reproduce, download for commercial redistribution, modify, republish, or use these materials for commercial purposes without the permission of the relevant rights holder, except where permitted by applicable law.

If you believe any material displayed on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us using the details provided below.

3. Trademarks and Third-Party Intellectual Property

Names, logos, emblems, club crests, national team symbols, brand names, and other identifying marks displayed on our website may belong to their respective owners.

Their appearance on this website does not necessarily mean that HookRugby owns them, is affiliated with their owners, or has been officially endorsed by them.

All third-party trademarks and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners. Their use is subject to applicable law and the rights of the relevant owners.

4. Permitted Use

You may access and view our website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to applicable law and our website terms.

Unless permitted by law or expressly authorised by the relevant rights holder, you may not:

Reproduce or redistribute website content for commercial purposes.
Copy product photographs or promotional materials for use on another website or online store.
Remove copyright notices or other ownership information.
Modify or create derivative works from protected materials without permission.
Use our original content in a way that infringes the rights of HookRugby or any third party.

Nothing in this policy limits any use permitted under applicable copyright exceptions or other mandatory legal rights.

5. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you are a copyright owner or an authorised representative and believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, you may contact us to request a review.

Please include the following information where available:

Your name and contact details.
Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
The URL of the material on our website that you believe infringes your rights.
An explanation of why you believe the material is infringing.
Evidence that you own the copyright or are authorised to act on behalf of the rights holder.
Any additional information that may help us review your request.

Please send your report to:

Email: hookrugby@163.com

We will review reports in good faith and take appropriate action where warranted by the circumstances and applicable law. This may include requesting additional information, restricting access to the disputed material, or removing material where appropriate.

Submitting a complaint does not guarantee that material will be removed. We may need to verify the information provided before taking action.

6. Counter-Notifications and Disputes

If content has been removed or restricted because of a copyright complaint and you believe this was a mistake, you may contact us at hookrugby@163.com with an explanation and any supporting information.

Where a specific legal procedure applies, including a formal counter-notification process, we will handle the matter in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

7. Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate and permitted by law, HookRugby may restrict access to content or take other reasonable measures in response to repeated or substantiated intellectual property infringement.

Any action will be assessed in light of the circumstances and applicable law.

8. No Waiver of Legal Rights

This policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not waive or limit any rights, defences, exceptions, or remedies available under applicable law.

Nothing in this policy should be interpreted as a representation that HookRugby owns or is licensed to use every third-party image, trademark, product design, or other item displayed on the website.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website practices, business operations, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.