Terms of Service

User Agreement

Effective Date: January 6, 2024

Welcome to [playoffbracketmaker.com]! This User Agreement (the "Agreement") governs your use of our website, services, and any associated content (collectively referred to as "Services"). By accessing or using our website and Services, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. If you do not agree with these terms, you must refrain from using our website and Services.

Please read this Agreement carefully before using our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that organization to this Agreement.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update this Agreement at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

2. User Responsibilities

You agree to use the website and Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for any content you submit, share, or post on the website, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and other materials.

You agree not to:

  • Violate any laws: You will not engage in any activity that violates the laws of your jurisdiction, including intellectual property laws, data protection laws, and regulations related to online conduct.
  • Infringe on intellectual property: You will not upload or share any content that violates the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrighted materials.
  • Engage in harmful behavior: You will not engage in any conduct that could harm, disrupt, or interfere with the operation of our website or Services, such as uploading viruses, malware, or other harmful software.
  • Impersonate others: You will not impersonate any individual or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or organization.

3. User Account

In order to access certain features of the website, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to keep your account details up to date.

You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials (username and password) and agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

You are also responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not you authorized them.

4. Privacy and Data Collection

By using our website and Services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy and take the protection of your personal data seriously. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Content Ownership and License

All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of [playoffbracketmaker.com] or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the website, such as user-generated content, but by submitting content, you grant [playoffbracketmaker.com] a worldwide, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use, display, modify, and distribute that content in connection with the Services.

6. Restrictions on Use

You may not:

  • Use our website or Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Copy, reproduce, or exploit any part of the website without our express permission.
  • Use our website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the website's functionality or interfere with others' ability to access the website.
  • Engage in any data mining, scraping, or other similar data extraction methods on the website.
  • Attempt to decompile, reverse-engineer, or disassemble any part of the website or Services.

7. Termination and Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website and Services at our discretion if you violate this Agreement or if we believe that such action is necessary to protect our interests, users, or the website's security. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease, and any data or content you have submitted may be deleted, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The website and Services are provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted, and we are not responsible for any technical issues, data loss, or other issues that may arise during your use of the website.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [playoffbracketmaker.com] and its affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or Services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [playoffbracketmaker.com], its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), and damages arising from your use of the website, violation of this Agreement, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the website shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify. The arbitration will be conducted in [Arbitration Location], and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

11. Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and [playoffbracketmaker.com] regarding your use of the website and Services and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or communications.
  • Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement does not waive our right to do so in the future.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Agreement or our Services, please contact us at:

By using the website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this User Agreement. Thank you for using [playoffbracketmaker.com]!