Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Commercial Information

Company Name: FC LOKOMOTÍVA KOŠICE, a.s.
Club Address: Žižkova 4E, 04001 Košice
Stadium Address: Čermeľská 1, 04001 Košice
General Manager: Ing. Július Rezeš
Youth Director: Martin Orosz
Academy Location: ZŠ Požiarnická 3, 04001 Košice
Contact Email: web@fclokomotiva.com

Nature of Services Provided:

The official website of FC Lokomotíva Košice (hereafter referred to as the “Club”) provides informational and promotional content, as well as access to the official online store (Fanshop) offering club merchandise and related products.

The website and its online store are developed, operated, and maintained by BIAC Digital Studio (biac.ie) on behalf of the Club, under its supervision and management.

2. Basic Terms of Website Use

Website Usage

• Visitors agree not to engage in any prohibited activities (e.g., spamming, distributing malware, or unauthorized access to the system).
• Visitors must not violate the rights of the Club or any third party (e.g., copyright infringement).

Age Restrictions

• Access to this website is not age-restricted at present. However, for any future E-shop purchases, legal age requirements as stipulated by applicable law may apply.

3. Orders and Payments

Orders

• All orders will be placed through a dedicated form on the website.
• The Club reserves the right to decline any order that conflicts with these terms or with legal regulations.

Payment Terms

• Accepted payment methods will include standard payment gateways (e.g., Stripe) and possibly bank transfers.
• All payments are subject to the terms and conditions of the payment provider used by the Club.

Shipping and Delivery

• Goods (such as club jerseys, souvenirs, and sports equipment) will be dispatched to the address provided by the customer after payment is confirmed.
• Estimated delivery times and shipping costs will be specified during the order process. In exceptional circumstances (e.g., items out of stock), customers will be notified by email.

Returns and Complaints

• Customers may return items within 14 days of receipt, provided the products are not worn or damaged (in accordance with Slovak Act No. 102/2014 Z. z. on Consumer Protection in Distance Selling).
• Complaints are handled according to applicable Slovak legislation.
• Detailed instructions on returns and complaints will be included in the E-shop guidelines and sent by email after an order is placed.

4. Liability and Limitation of Liability

Website Content

• The Club strives to keep all information on the website accurate and up-to-date, but is not liable for any errors or omissions.
• All information is provided for general guidance and may be changed at any time without prior notice.

Third-Party Links

• The website may include links to external sites (e.g., sponsors, partners). The Club is not responsible for the content or practices of those websites.

User Conduct

• The Club is not liable for user activities on the website that violate the law or these terms.

5. Intellectual Property

Copyright

• All content on this website (texts, photos, logos, videos, etc.) is protected by copyright. The rights are owned by the Club.
• Copying or distributing content is prohibited without the Club’s written consent.

Trademarks

• The logo and name “FC Lokomotíva Košice” are registered marks or protected names and may not be used without explicit permission.

6. Termination or Suspension of Access

The Club reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to any user who breaches these terms or applicable laws in the Slovak Republic or the EU.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the Slovak Republic and applicable EU regulations.
In the event of a dispute, the competent court in the Slovak Republic will have jurisdiction.

8. Changes to the Terms

The Club may modify these terms due to legislative or operational changes.
Users will be notified of any changes via an announcement on the website or by email if they are registered.
Continuing to use the website after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the revised terms.

Privacy Policy

These Privacy Policy provisions (hereafter the “Policy”) explain how FC Lokomotíva Košice (the “Club” or “we”) collects and safeguards the personal data of website visitors and customers.

1. Collection of Personal Data

Data We Collect

• Name, surname, email address, and possibly a phone number and mailing address (for future E-shop purchases).
• IP address and cookies for basic site functionality (e.g., logins, preference storage).
• We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., sensitive health data).

Methods of Collection

• Forms: Whenever you fill out a contact or order form.
• Cookies: For website functionality and certain plugins (Elementor, Cleantalk).
• Hosting: Our servers are operated by SiteGround, which may collect basic server logs (e.g., IP addresses).

2. Purpose of Using Personal Data

• Primarily for customer support (responding to inquiries, processing future orders).
• We do not plan to use data for marketing or analytics unless strictly necessary. If required, we will request your prior consent.

3. Sharing Data with Third Parties

• Payment Gateways (Stripe): For online payments, Stripe will process payment information.
• Hosting and Plugins: SiteGround (hosting), Elementor, and Cleantalk may process data (e.g., IP addresses) to ensure website functionality.
• We do not share data with third parties for marketing or other purposes unless required by law or necessary to fulfill a contract.

4. User Rights (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Access: To see the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: To correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: To have your data deleted if there is no legal basis for further processing (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction of Processing: Under certain conditions.
• Objection: If processing is based on legitimate interests.
• Data Portability: To transfer your data to another provider.

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us by email at web@fclokomotiva.com.

5. Cookies

We use cookies (through the Complianz plugin) to ensure proper website functionality and basic statistics.
You will see a cookie consent banner on your first visit, where you can manage your preferences.
For more details, refer to our separate Cookie Policy, generated by the Complianz plugin.

6. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as needed for its intended purpose.
Data from communications or future purchases is stored for up to 1 year, or as required by applicable legislation (e.g., for invoices).

7. Security Measures

• We use secure servers and encrypted communication (e.g., HTTPS).
• Personal data is stored solely within secure WordPress, Elementor, and related plugin environments.
• We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., ID numbers or credit card details); such data is handled directly by the payment gateway (Stripe).

8. Contact Information

For questions about data protection, please reach out to us at:

• Email: web@fclokomotiva.com
• Mail: FC Lokomotíva Košice, a.s., Žižkova 4E, 04001 Košice

9. International Data Transfer

We currently do not plan to transfer your data outside the EU. If this ever changes (e.g., using a service with servers outside the EU), we will comply with legal requirements and ensure adequate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

The Club may update this Policy to reflect legislative changes or operational needs.
We will inform you of any changes through a notice on our website or other appropriate means. By continuing to use the site after these changes are posted, you agree to the updated Policy.

Thank you for visiting the official website of FC Lokomotíva Košice! Nech žije Loky!