Legal & Policies

Terms, Privacy
& Disclaimers

Last updated: April 2026 · Fan community site · Not affiliated with MLB or the Seattle Mariners

On this page

  1. Affiliation Disclaimer
  2. Use of This Site
  3. User-Submitted Content
  4. Privacy & Email List
  5. Accuracy & No Warranty
  6. Copyright & DMCA
  7. Limitation of Liability
  8. Contact

1. Affiliation Disclaimer

The Seattle Trident is an independent fan community. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to the Seattle Mariners, Major League Baseball, or any of their affiliates.

All team names, player names, statistics, and related marks referenced on this site are the property of their respective owners and are used here solely for informational and fan community purposes. The Seattle Trident does not claim ownership of any MLB intellectual property.

The name "The Seattle Trident" and associated original content are the property of this fan community. "Trident" as used here refers to the nautical/mythological symbol, not any specific MLB trademark.

2. Use of This Site

The Seattle Trident is a free fan resource. By using this site you agree not to:

We reserve the right to remove any submitted content and to block access to users who abuse the site.

3. User-Submitted Content

This site accepts two types of user submissions: watch spot suggestions and email newsletter signups.

Watch spot submissions are reviewed by site administrators before being published. By submitting a watch spot you confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge. We reserve the right to reject, modify, or remove any submitted venue at any time for any reason.

We are not responsible for the accuracy of community-submitted venue information. Hours, availability, and policies at any listed bar or venue may change without notice. Always confirm directly with the venue before making plans.

Submitted content does not give you any ownership rights over the site or its content. We may use, display, or remove submitted content at our discretion.

4. Privacy & Email List

We collect and store the following information:

What we do with your email: We use it to send community updates, chant guide news, and watch spot announcements. We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your email address with any third party. Ever.

Unsubscribing: Reply to any newsletter email with "unsubscribe" and we will remove you from the list within 5 business days.

Analytics: This site uses Umami, a self-hosted, privacy-friendly analytics tool. No cookies are set. No data is shared with Google, Meta, or any third-party advertising platform. Analytics data is stored on our own server and used only to understand general site traffic.

Data deletion: To request deletion of your email or any submitted data, contact us at the address in Section 8.

5. Accuracy & No Warranty

Chant guides, roster information, watch spot listings, and all other content on this site are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content.

Rosters change. Bars close. Chants evolve. This site is maintained by fans on a best-effort basis. If you find an error, please let us know — we want to fix it.

This site is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied.

6. Copyright & DMCA

Original content on this site — including written chant descriptions, site design, and copy — is the property of The Seattle Trident. All rights reserved.

Player names, statistics, and team references are factual information used for fan commentary purposes. We believe this constitutes fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107.

If you believe any content on this site infringes your copyright, please contact us with: (1) identification of the copyrighted work, (2) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on our site, and (3) your contact information. We will respond promptly and remove infringing content if appropriate.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Seattle Trident and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site, including but not limited to: reliance on watch spot listings, decisions made based on roster or chant information, or any third-party content linked from this site.

Links to external sites (Reddit, Facebook, bars, venues) are provided as a convenience. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any linked site.

8. Contact

For questions about these terms, privacy requests, DMCA notices, or general feedback:

Post in r/SeattleTrident or message the moderators directly on Reddit.
For legal or privacy matters, use the Facebook group message inbox at The Seattle Trident.

We are a fan community, not a business entity. We will respond to legitimate inquiries as promptly as we are able.

These terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.