Terms and Conditions for PBLinks

Welcome to PBLinks! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) set out the rules and guidelines that govern your use of our services, including the PBLinks website, mobile application, and any associated features or tools (collectively referred to as the “Services”). By accessing or using PBLinks, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws, including California state laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other relevant U.S. regulations. Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with them, you should not use PBLinks.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PBLinks, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and PBLinks. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of an organization or business, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Eligibility to Use PBLinks

To ensure a safe and inclusive environment, PBLinks has established eligibility criteria:

  • Age Restrictions: You must be at least 18 years old to use PBLinks. Users aged 13–17 may use the Services only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
  • Account Integrity: You must provide accurate and truthful information when registering and using the Services. Any attempt to impersonate another individual or create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes is strictly prohibited.
  • Compliance with Laws: You agree to use PBLinks only for lawful purposes and to comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including those of California.

PBLinks reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for users who do not meet these criteria.

3. Account Registration and Responsibilities

3.1 Creating Your Account

To access certain features, such as booking courts, joining events, or chatting with other players, you must create an account. During registration, you’ll be required to provide a valid email address, username, and password. You may also upload a profile picture and specify preferences, such as skill level or favorite courts.

3.2 Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information during the registration process. If your information changes, you must promptly update your account to ensure accuracy. Providing false or misleading information can result in account suspension or termination.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Do not share your password or allow others to access your account. PBLinks is not liable for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to protect your account credentials.

3.4 Account Termination

PBLinks reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at its sole discretion for any of the following reasons:

  • Violation of these Terms.
  • Providing false or misleading information.
  • Unauthorized or fraudulent activity.

4. Permitted Use of PBLinks

PBLinks is designed to facilitate a positive and inclusive pickleball community. By using the Services, you agree to:

  • Use the platform solely for its intended purpose (e.g., finding courts, connecting with players, registering for events).
  • Avoid engaging in harassment, hate speech, or any behavior that disrupts the experience for other users.
  • Refrain from uploading malicious or unauthorized content, including malware, spam, or misleading advertisements.
  • Not attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or otherwise manipulate PBLinks’ platform or features.

PBLinks reserves the right to remove any user content or accounts that violate these rules.

PBLinks reserves the right to remove any user content or accounts that violate these rules.

5.1 Ownership of Content

PBLinks allows users to share content such as profile information, reviews, court listings, and event details. Any content you share remains your property. However, by uploading or posting content to PBLinks, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content for purposes related to operating and promoting the platform.

7.4 Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable taxes on transactions conducted through PBLinks.

8. Intellectual Property

PBLinks owns all intellectual property associated with the platform, including its design, features, and trademarks. You may not copy, modify, or distribute PBLinks’ intellectual property without prior written consent.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

PBLinks provides its services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free functionality, or accuracy of user-generated content. To the fullest extent permitted by California law, PBLinks disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

PBLinks is not liable for:

  • Personal injury, property damage, or other losses resulting from your use of the platform.
  • Errors, omissions, or interruptions in the availability of PBLinks.
  • Unauthorized access to user accounts or data.

Some jurisdictions, including California, do not allow certain liability limitations, so these may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PBLinks, its affiliates, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:

  • Your use of the Services.
  • Violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
  • Misuse of PBLinks’ platform or features.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflict of law principles.

12.2 Arbitration Agreement

Disputes arising from your use of PBLinks will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in California. By agreeing to arbitration, you waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in class-action lawsuits.

13. Changes to Terms and Conditions

PBLinks reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

By using PBLinks, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for being part of our pickleball community!