Battle of the Year

Terms of Use

Battle of the Year (BOTY) Website

Last updated: 01 March 2026

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the Battle of the Year (BOTY) website (the “Website”). By browsing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not accept these Terms of Use, please do not use the Website.

1. Legal information

Publisher: Six Step GmbH
Legal form: GmbH
Registered address: Asternstraße 49 A, 30167 Hannover, Germany
Registration number: Amtsgericht Hannover, HRB 201629
VAT number: DE253537361
Email: mail(at)six-step.de
Phone: +49 511 30 91 773

Publication director / Responsible for content: Thomas Hergenröther

Hosting provider: Vercel Inc.
340 S Lemon Ave #4133, Walnut, CA 91789, United States

2. Purpose of the Website

The Website is an editorial, cultural and informational platform dedicated to Battle of the Year (BOTY), including its history, media content (photos, videos) and event-related news. It may also provide links to external platforms for ticketing, streaming, social networks, partner websites, and archives.

3. Access to the Website

Access to the Website is free of charge, excluding any costs related to your internet connection and device.

We may suspend, restrict, or interrupt access to all or part of the Website for maintenance, security, or any other reason, without prior notice when reasonably necessary.

4. User obligations

By using the Website, you agree to:

  • Use the Website in a lawful manner and in accordance with these Terms of Use.
  • Not attempt to interfere with the Website’s security or operation.
  • Not upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is illegal, harmful, defamatory, hateful, or that infringes third-party rights.
  • Not attempt to collect personal data from other users, or to scrape the Website unlawfully.

If the Website includes forms (contact, submissions, newsletter), you agree to provide accurate information and not misuse those channels.

5. Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, the Website and all its contents are protected by intellectual property laws, including but not limited to:

  • Texts, articles, titles, slogans
  • Visual identity elements (including BOTY logo and graphic assets)
  • Photographs, illustrations, artworks
  • Videos and audiovisual assets
  • Design, layout, UI elements, code
  • Databases and compilations

All rights are reserved.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and display the Website for personal, non-commercial use.

Any reproduction, representation, modification, adaptation, extraction, republication, distribution or exploitation, in whole or in part, by any means, for commercial or public purposes, is prohibited without prior written authorization from the rights holder.

Press and partners: requests for media usage or official assets should be sent to: mail(at)six-step.de

6. Third-party content and embedded media

The Website may include embedded videos, social media embeds, and external links. These services are operated by third parties and may apply their own terms and privacy policies. We do not control their availability, content, or data practices, and we are not responsible for issues arising from their use.

7. External links

External links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or guarantee the content, security, or accuracy of external websites.

8. No warranties

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available”.

While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Content will always be complete, accurate, or current
  • The Website or servers are free of harmful components

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we will not be liable for:

  • Any direct or indirect damage resulting from the use or inability to use the Website
  • Any data loss, business interruption, or reputational damage
  • Any damage caused by third-party platforms accessed via the Website
  • Any incompatibility with your device, browser, or network

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

10. Privacy and cookies

Personal data and cookies are governed by our:

  • Privacy Policy: /privacy-policy
  • Cookie Policy: /cookie-policy

11. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

12. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany.

Unless mandatory consumer rules provide otherwise, jurisdiction is granted to the courts of Hannover, Germany.

13. Contact

Six Step GmbH
Asternstraße 49 A, 30167 Hannover, Germany
Email: mail(at)six-step.de
Phone: +49 511 30 91 773

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