Terms of Service

By accessing or using Sports Chapter ("the Platform," "our Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our Service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including athletes, coaches, organizations, and brands.

Sports Chapter is a platform that connects athletes, coaches, organizations, and brands within the sports community. Our services include:

• Profile creation and management for sports professionals
• Networking and connection tools
• Job and opportunity listings
• Match scheduling and management
• Brand partnership and sponsorship opportunities
• Community features and communication tools

Account Creation

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You may not share your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

Account Responsibilities

• Keep your profile information current and accurate
• Use your real name and identity
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us of any changes to your contact information

Permitted Uses

• Create authentic profiles showcasing your sports background
• Connect with other legitimate members of the sports community
• Share appropriate sports-related content and achievements
• Use communication features for professional networking
• Post legitimate job opportunities and applications

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Create fake or misleading profiles
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Post inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Attempt to hack or compromise platform security
• Use the platform for commercial purposes without authorization
• Scrape or collect user data without permission

Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you post on the platform
• You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to posted content
• You warrant that your content doesn't violate third-party rights

Platform Content

• Sports Chapter owns the platform, design, and associated intellectual property
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content
• Our trademarks and logos are protected intellectual property

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

Key privacy points:

• We collect information necessary to provide our services
• We protect your data with appropriate security measures
• You control the visibility of your profile information
• We don't sell your personal information to third parties
• You can request deletion of your account and data

Free Services

Basic access to Sports Chapter is free and includes standard features.

Premium Services

Premium features may require payment. For paid services:

• Fees are charged in advance for subscription periods
• All payments are non-refundable unless required by law
• Prices may change with 30 days' notice
• You may cancel subscriptions at any time
• Access continues until the end of the paid period

Your Right to Terminate

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings.

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these terms of service
• Engage in harmful or illegal activities
• Provide false or misleading information
• Fail to pay required fees
• Are inactive for extended periods

Effect of Termination

• Your access to the platform will be revoked
• Your profile and content may be removed
• Certain provisions of these terms will survive termination

Service Availability

• The platform is provided "as is" without warranties
• We don't guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We may modify or discontinue services at any time
• We're not responsible for third-party content or services

User Interactions

• We don't screen or verify all users or content
• You interact with other users at your own risk
• We're not responsible for disputes between users
• Exercise caution when sharing personal information

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sports Chapter shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or use of the platform will be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, NY, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting updated terms on the platform
• Sending email notifications
• Displaying prominent notices

Your continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

If you have questions about these terms of service, please contact us: