Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of Marathon Ireland and outline our mutual rights and responsibilities.

Last updated: 17 October 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Marathon Ireland ("we", "our", or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website marathonireland.com ("Service") operated by Marathon Ireland.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms comply with Irish and EU consumer protection laws and regulations.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Marathon Ireland, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

Marathon Ireland provides information about running events across Ireland, including:

  • Event listings and details for races throughout Ireland
  • Training plans and running advice
  • Blog content related to running and fitness
  • Running calculators and tools
  • Event submission services for race organizers

Our Service is provided free of charge and is intended for informational and educational purposes.

User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting event details
  • Not use the Service for any unlawful or prohibited activities
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Not distribute malware, spam, or harmful content
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
Event Information and Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about running events, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information.

Important:

  • Always verify event details directly with event organizers before participating
  • Check official event websites for the most current information
  • Event details, including dates, times, and locations, may change without notice
  • We are not responsible for cancelled, postponed, or modified events
Content Submission

When you submit content to us (including event information), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content on our platform.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You have the right to submit the content
  • The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content complies with applicable laws and regulations

We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove any submitted content at our discretion.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Marathon Ireland and its licensors.

The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Disclaimers

Health and Safety:

  • Running and exercise carry inherent risks
  • Consult with healthcare professionals before starting any training program
  • We are not responsible for injuries or health issues related to running activities
  • Training advice is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional guidance

Website Availability:

  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service
  • The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or technical issues
  • We may modify or discontinue features without notice
Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Irish and EU law, Marathon Ireland shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Service.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Inaccurate or incomplete event information
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

Note: This limitation does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under Irish and EU law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Marathon Ireland from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices. You can find our Privacy Policy at marathonireland.com/privacy.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

If you are a consumer resident in the EU, you may also bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

EU Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you have certain rights under EU consumer protection law:

  • Right to clear and transparent information about services
  • Protection against unfair commercial practices
  • Right to withdraw from distance contracts (where applicable)
  • Right to effective remedies for non-conforming services

These Terms do not limit your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable EU and national law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time.

If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

General Contact: [email protected]

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 2 business days.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Marathon Ireland regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral.