Guidance for Use
Guidance for Use (General)
All registered users of the Catch Sport service must read and agree to the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy for the site. Whilst this page is not intended to cover these documents, key highlights follow:-
- All registration will need to be validated by the user providing an email address;
- Information posted on each profile/criteria must be appropriate and not cause offence;
- No information provided by registered users which will make them identifiable will be published online;
- Registered sponsors will be able to search for athletes to sponsor on a no-names basis only;
- An athlete’s Online Profile will only be provided to a registered sponsor if;
i] the athlete gives permission via email;
ii] the sponsor signs a Non Disclosure Agreement;
- Catch Sport will not sell or provide for free any of the information posted by it’s users to a third party;
- The Catch Sport service conforms with the current Data Protection laws;
- All reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the safety of all information collected, stored, maintained and managed by Catch Sport;
- All reasonable measures have been take to protect the Catch Sport website from the risk of hacking.
Guidance for Use (Under 18s)
The child protection procedures were drawn up specifically for Catch Sport with the assistance and advice of the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit and conform to current child protection legislation and standards.
Catch Sport recognises that a significant percentage of its registered athletes will be under the age of 18. Whilst we do not wish to discourage the use of our services to young people we do strongly encourage our users to be aware of the risks involved in using a web based service. As such, in addition to the General guidance, Catch Sport will also;
- Insist that all athletes under the age of 18 who register to the site can only do so with authorisation from a parent/guardian. The name and email address of the athlete’s parent/guardian will need to be provided upon registration. This will be validated and an authorisation email will be sent to parent/guardian;
- Require any Profile modifications/amendments made by an athlete under the age of 18 to be authorised by their nominated parent/guardian. An email will be generated;
- Restrict athletes under the age of 18 from entering certain information into their Online Profile (e.g. postal address, telephone numbers etc);
- Ensure that no athlete under the age of 18 is the sole signatory on any sponsorship contract.
Catch Sport advocates safe surfing for all especially those most at risk including under 18. Most of today’s publicly available guidance is recommended for those under the ages of 12 and 16. However Catch Sport recognises that those involved in the sport must be particularly vigilant when it comes to the safety of young people. Therefore all of the special measures above are in place for any user under the age of 18.
For more information about how to use the internet safely if you are a young person please click on any of the links below:-
- Yahooligans - the Web Guide for kids
Or alternatively email info@catchsport.com.
Guidance for Use (Parents/Guardians)
The child protection procedures were drawn up specifically for Catch Sport with the assistance and advice of the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit and conform to current child protection legislation and standards.
Catch Sport understands that whilst the “web” is a fantastic resource for us all there are inherent risks with its use particularly for young people. Catch Sport advocates safe surfing for all and the importance for parents to communicate online safety to their children.
The Guidance for Use (Under 18s) is published to ensure that any visitor to this site is aware that special measures have been put in place for the protection of users under the age of 18.
Further information about how to ensure that your children use the “web” safely please click on any of the links below:-
- NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport
- ParentsCentre - Using Computers & the internet
Or alternatively email info@catchsport.com
Moderation
No chat services are available via the Catch Sport website and therefore moderation is not specifically required. However all information that is posted on the site will be vetted for its suitability. Abusers will be reported to the Internet Watch Foundation.
Complaints/Reporting Abuse
Should you have a complaint or need to report abuse please either contact Catch Sport directly:
Contact: Karim Bashir, Managing Director
Tel: 01277 375 802
Mob: 07855 252 546
Email: karim.bashir@catchsport.com
Post: Kumra Lodge, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood. Essex. CM15 0JX.
Or contact the Internet Watch Foundation.