Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Athlead.AI's sports recruiting platform and services (the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.

2. Eligibility and Age Requirements

2.1 Minimum Age

IMPORTANT: Our Services are NOT DIRECTED TO, OR INTENDED FOR, CHILDREN UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE.

By using our Services, you affirm that you are:

• At least 13 years of age
• Legally capable of entering into binding agreements

2.2 User Responsibility

All users 13 and older can use our Services and are responsible for their own account activity and compliance with these Terms.

2.3 Account Registration

You must provide accurate, current information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

3. Use of Services and User Conduct

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Services to:

• Create and maintain your recruiting profile
• Connect with coaches, colleges, and recruiting opportunities
• Access educational resources and recruiting tools
• Participate in our referral scholarship program

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Illegal Activities: Use the Services for any illegal purpose or violate any laws
• Impersonation: Create fake profiles or impersonate others
• Harassment: Engage in harassment, bullying, or abusive behavior
• Fraud: Provide false information or engage in fraudulent activities
• Data Scraping: Use automated tools to collect data from our platform
• Multiple Accounts: Create multiple accounts to circumvent our policies
• Commercial Misuse: Use the Services for unauthorized commercial purposes
• System Interference: Attempt to interfere with or disrupt our Services

3.3 Content Guidelines

User-generated content must be:

• Truthful and accurate
• Appropriate for a recruiting environment
• Free of offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate material
• Compliant with applicable laws and regulations

4. AI Training and Data Usage

By using our Services, you acknowledge and consent that:

• Your data may be used to train AI agents for recruiting assistance
• AI systems may analyze your profile and interactions to improve matching
• You can opt-out of AI training by contacting us (may limit functionality)
• We will handle your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Platform Content

All content, features, and functionality of our Services are owned by Athlead.AI and protected by intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it for platform operations and AI training purposes.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our platform content without written permission.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information, including our use of data for AI training purposes.

7. Referral and Scholarship Programs

Participation in our referral scholarship program is subject to:

• Additional program rules and eligibility requirements
• Anti-fraud verification procedures
• Our right to investigate and disqualify fraudulent activity
• Separate terms and conditions specific to each program

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 No Guarantees

WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING:

• Recruiting success or scholarship awards
• College admission outcomes
• Availability or accuracy of information
• Uninterrupted service operation

8.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Our total liability is limited to $25 or the amount you paid for Services
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied

8.3 User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Verifying information received through our Services
• Making your own recruiting and educational decisions
• Complying with NCAA and other applicable rules

9. Dispute Resolution

9.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to contact us to attempt informal resolution.

9.2 Binding Arbitration

Any disputes will be resolved through binding individual arbitration rather than court proceedings, except for:

• Small claims court cases
• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief requests

9.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.

9.4 Opt-Out Period

You may opt-out of arbitration by written notice within 30 days of account creation.

10. Termination

10.1 By You

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

10.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or inappropriate behavior
• Legal compliance requirements
• Business reasons with reasonable notice

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to Services will cease
• Some data may be retained as described in our Privacy Policy
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will provide notice of material changes through email or platform notifications. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Athlead.AI.

12.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms will remain in effect.

12.3 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Delaware law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.4 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: legal@athlead.ai
• Address: Athlead.AI, Inc.
• Phone: Available upon request

IMPORTANT NOTICE: By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.