Terms of Service

Chance Partnership

These Terms of Service govern all services provided by Chance Partnership, whether accessed directly by an individual or indirectly via an agent, club, academy, parent, guardian, or other third party.

By accessing the website, making an enquiry, entering into discussions, or engaging services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

  • “Chance Partnership” refers to the player care practice operated under that name.

  • “Client” refers to any individual receiving services, including footballers.

  • “Referring Party” refers to any agent, club, academy, parent, guardian, or third party who introduces or facilitates engagement.

  • “Services” refers to player care, mentoring, wellbeing support, and related non-clinical services.

2. Nature and Scope of Services

Chance Partnership provides independent, non-clinical player care support focused on wellbeing, personal development, and navigating transitions within football environments.

Services are:

  • Conversational and supportive in nature

  • Non-directive and non-advisory

  • Tailored to the individual

  • Delivered on a best endeavours basis

Services do not constitute regulated advice, medical treatment, therapy, counselling, or crisis intervention.

3. No Medical, Clinical, or Regulated Services

Chance Partnership does not provide:

  • Medical advice

  • Psychological or psychiatric diagnosis

  • Mental health treatment

  • Therapy or counselling

  • Legal, financial, or contractual advice

Nothing provided through Chance Partnership should be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial services.

4. Emergency and Crisis Exclusion

Chance Partnership is not an emergency or crisis service.

Where an individual is at risk of harm to themselves or others, emergency services or appropriate crisis providers must be contacted immediately.

Chance Partnership accepts no responsibility or liability for managing or responding to emergency situations.

5. Eligibility and Authority to Engage

Services may be accessed by:

  • Footballers at any stage of their career

  • Parents or legal guardians

  • Licensed agents

  • Clubs and academies

  • Individuals transitioning out of football

Any Referring Party confirms that they have lawful authority to make an enquiry or referral and, where applicable, to share information.

Chance Partnership may rely on such confirmation without further verification.

6. Work With Minors

Where Services involve individuals under 18 years of age:

  • Written consent from a parent or legal guardian may be required

  • Safeguarding obligations will apply at all times

  • Confidentiality may be limited by safeguarding and legal duties

Chance Partnership reserves the right to refuse, restrict, or terminate Services where safeguarding requirements cannot be satisfied.

7. Confidentiality

All information shared during engagement is treated as confidential.

Information will not be disclosed to Referring Parties, clubs, agents, or other third parties without the Client’s consent, except where:

  • There is a safeguarding concern

  • There is a reasonable belief of risk of harm

  • Disclosure is required by law or regulation

Chance Partnership exercises sole discretion in determining when disclosure is required.

8. Safeguarding and Duty of Care

Chance Partnership operates in accordance with safeguarding best practice and duty of care obligations.

Where safeguarding concerns arise, Chance Partnership may:

  • Take protective action

  • Make referrals to appropriate safeguarding bodies

  • Disclose information as required by law

Such actions do not constitute a breach of confidentiality.

9. Relationship With Agents, Clubs, and Academies

Chance Partnership operates independently.

Engagement does not create:

  • An employment relationship

  • An agency relationship

  • A partnership or joint venture

  • Any duty to act on behalf of an agent, club, or academy

Chance Partnership does not:

  • Interfere with contractual relationships

  • Provide advice on contracts, transfers, or negotiations

  • Act as an intermediary in employment or representation matters

10. Agent and Club Introductions

Where Services are introduced or facilitated by an agent or club:

  • Chance Partnership owes no contractual duty to the Referring Party unless expressly agreed in writing

  • The Client remains the primary beneficiary of Services

  • No referral fees, commissions, or inducements are payable unless agreed in writing

Referring Parties accept that Chance Partnership acts independently and in the best interests of the Client.

11. No Guarantees or Outcomes

Chance Partnership makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Outcomes

  • Performance

  • Career progression

  • Wellbeing improvement

  • Personal or professional results

All Services are provided on a best endeavours basis.

12. Fees and Payment

Where fees apply:

  • Fees will be agreed in advance

  • Invoices will be issued accordingly

  • Payment terms will be specified on the invoice

Chance Partnership reserves the right to suspend Services for non-payment.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Chance Partnership excludes all liability for decisions made by Clients

  • Chance Partnership is not liable for actions taken by third parties

  • Liability for indirect or consequential loss is excluded

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

14. Termination

Chance Partnership may suspend or terminate Services at its discretion where:

  • These Terms are breached

  • Safeguarding concerns arise

  • Continued engagement is inappropriate or unsafe

Clients may discontinue Services at any time.

15. Intellectual Property

All website content, materials, and written resources remain the intellectual property of Chance Partnership unless otherwise stated.

No materials may be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent.

16. Data Protection

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the Privacy Policy published on the website.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Chance Partnership and any Client or Referring Party, unless a separate written agreement is entered into.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

These Terms are intended to establish clear professional and legal boundaries for player care services. They should be reviewed by a qualified solicitor prior to publication, particularly where Services involve minors, international clients, or contractual arrangements with clubs or academies.