Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing the FM Sidekick website or using the FM Sidekick desktop application, you agree to these Terms of Service.

2. Independent Project

FM Sidekick is an independent fan-made tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sports Interactive, SEGA, or the Football Manager franchise.

Football Manager, SEGA, Sports Interactive, and related marks belong to their respective owners. References to those names are used only to identify compatibility and the subject matter of this companion tool.

3. Website Content

The FM Sidekick website provides original summaries, guides, and tactical reference material for educational and informational use by Football Manager players.

Tactical database copy is intended to be copyright-safe paraphrased reference content, not a substitute for the game or a reproduction of official in-game text.

4. Use License

Permission is granted to use FM Sidekick for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the desktop application except where allowed by law or by an applicable open-source license.

5. Disclaimer

FM Sidekick is provided "as is". Tactical summaries, setup guidance, and AI-generated advice may contain mistakes and should be treated as assistant guidance rather than guaranteed outcomes.

6. Contact

For support questions or concerns about these terms, contact FM Sidekick through GitHub Issues.