MattM4 0 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Well i posted a couple NUFC wallpapers on DA over the weekend, when I know very well I shouldnt have ... anyway I am appealing but that is another story. Thing is, I payed for a year-long membership there back in August I think, this is their stance on the matter: If I get banned, can I get the money I paid towards my subscription refunded?No. If you do not follow our publicly posted policies, we are under no obligation to refund your money. surely this can't be right, and they should give back the remaining months of subscription... or is it "gross misconduct" on my part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 No? no one has any legal knowledge on this matter? as it seems to be the theme of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 488 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Well I have not real legal knowledge but if the situation is mentioned in their T&C's then chances are it covers their back. By the looks of things they won't give you your cash back, the best you can hope for is they revoke the ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Well I have not real legal knowledge but if the situation is mentioned in their T&C's then chances are it covers their back. By the looks of things they won't give you your cash back, the best you can hope for is they revoke the ban. 108782[/snapback] They've got back to me and it's only a month ban. But i'm wondering about this on a moral ground... even though they say they won't refund your money, doesnt mean their backs are covered. IE. you can't have a clause saying that theyre allowed to steal from and you can't reclaim it, that has no legal value (i'm exagerating a lot as i can't think of any good examples, but I think you see what I mean) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras 242 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 As I read it, you bought a year's service under a contract that states that you forfeit your payment if you don't follow the rules. That means you lose your money if you don't follow the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 As I read it, you bought a year's service under a contract that states that you forfeit your payment if you don't follow the rules. That means you lose your money if you don't follow the rules. 108908[/snapback] The contract was indeed made with these T&Cs in place, and I assume you had the chance at the time of paying the fees to read them. So no you can't get your money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42650 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Why did they ban you for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Why did they ban you for that? 109166[/snapback] Use of trademarked images, I would assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 29491 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 The terms and conditions are probably legal unless they're not allowed in the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 but chances are that they're fairly reasonable so I don't think you have any defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Why did they ban you for that? 109166[/snapback] Use of trademarked images, I would assume. 109236[/snapback] yeap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Well that'll larn you Alreetlike is correct - the rules and regs are there and you agree to them when you sign up The MORAL question is why did you break them having promised not to??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 The MORAL question is why did you break them having promised not to??? 109985[/snapback] Because I'm an idiot! there happy now?! (there's also the age old excuse of: "everyone does it" but that's just sad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 tsk tsk tsk - no wonder things are the way they are today................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Alreetlike is correct - the rules and regs are there and you agree to them when you sign up 109985[/snapback] Get in - that's my contract law exam in June nailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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