TERMS OF SERVICE
These terms govern your use of Minnesota Prep Football. Please read them carefully before using our services.
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Minnesota Prep Football ("we," "our," or "us") regarding your use of our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
Important Notice
If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
- "Service"
- Refers to the Minnesota Prep Football website, mobile applications, and all related services, features, and content.
- "User" or "You"
- Refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
- "Content"
- Refers to all text, graphics, images, videos, audio, software, and other materials available through the Service.
- "User Content"
- Refers to any content that you submit, upload, or otherwise provide to the Service.
- "Account"
- Refers to a registered user account created on our Service.
3. Use License
Limited License Grant
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use.
3.1 Permitted Uses
- View and browse content for personal, educational, or informational purposes
- Create an account and participate in community features
- Share links to our content on social media or other platforms
- Print or download content for personal reference
3.2 License Restrictions
This license does not permit you to:
- Modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our content
- Use the Service for commercial purposes without written permission
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
- Use automated tools to access or scrape the Service
4. User Accounts
Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
4.1 Account Creation
- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- Users under 18 must have parental consent
- Each user may maintain only one account
4.2 Account Security
- Choose a strong, unique password for your account
- Do not share your login credentials with others
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Log out of your account when using shared or public computers
4.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Remain inactive for extended periods
- Are used to harass other users or disrupt the Service
5. Prohibited Uses
Strictly Prohibited
The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination and legal action.
5.1 Illegal Activities
- Any illegal activity or violation of local, state, or federal laws
- Fraud, impersonation, or identity theft
- Harassment, stalking, or threatening behavior
- Distribution of malware, viruses, or harmful code
5.2 Misuse of Service
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers
- Using automated tools, bots, or scrapers without permission
- Uploading or transmitting inappropriate content
- Spamming, phishing, or sending unsolicited communications
5.3 Content Violations
Examples of prohibited content include:
- Hate speech, discriminatory language, or content promoting violence
- Adult content, nudity, or sexually explicit material
- Copyright-infringing material without proper authorization
- False or misleading information about games, players, or schools
- Personal information of minors without parental consent
6. User Content and Submissions
You may have the opportunity to submit content to our Service, including comments, scores, statistics, photos, and other materials.
6.1 Content Standards
All User Content must:
- Be accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respect the privacy and rights of others
- Be appropriate for a general audience
- Not infringe on any third-party rights
6.2 License to User Content
By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Service.
Content Ownership
You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us broad rights to use it as part of our Service. Only submit content that you own or have permission to use.
6.3 Content Moderation
- We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content
- We may remove content that violates these Terms without notice
- We are not obligated to monitor or pre-screen User Content
- Users can report inappropriate content for review
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Minnesota Prep Football and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Protected Elements Include:
- Website design, layout, and user interface
- Software, code, and algorithms
- Logos, trademarks, and brand elements
- Compiled statistics and data analyses
- Original written content and articles
7.2 Third-Party Content
Some content on our Service may be provided by third parties. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is used with permission or under applicable fair use provisions.
7.3 DMCA Copyright Policy
Copyright Infringement Claims
We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
To file a DMCA notice, contact us at: dmca@minnesotaprepfootball.com
8. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Service.
Key Privacy Points:
- We collect only necessary information to provide our services
- We never sell personal information to third parties
- We take special care to protect information about minors
- You have control over your personal information
Read our full Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
9. Disclaimers
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
9.1 No Warranties
We specifically disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
- Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation of the Service
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Results obtained from use of the Service
9.2 Information Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of sports scores, statistics, or other information provided through the Service.
9.3 Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such websites.
10. Limitation of Liability
LIABILITY LIMITATION
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MINNESOTA PREP FOOTBALL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
10.1 Scope of Limitation
Our liability is limited for damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use the Service
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Third-party conduct or content on the Service
- Any other matter relating to the Service
10.2 Maximum Liability
In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Minnesota Prep Football and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:
- Your use of and access to the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
- Your User Content or any content you submit, upload, or otherwise provide
- Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party
What This Means
If your actions on our Service result in legal claims against us, you're responsible for defending us and covering any resulting costs or damages.
12. Termination
12.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features in your account settings.
12.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Harm to other users or the Service
- Extended periods of inactivity
- At our sole discretion for any reason
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
- We may delete your account and associated data
- You remain liable for any obligations incurred before termination
- Provisions that should survive termination will continue to apply
13. Modifications to Terms
Terms Updates
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes.
13.1 Notification of Changes
- Material Changes: We will provide at least 30 days notice via email or prominent website notice
- Minor Changes: We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
- Emergency Changes: We may make immediate changes for legal or security reasons
13.2 Acceptance of Changes
Your continued use of the Service after any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you don't agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.2 Jurisdiction
Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Minnesota, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
14.3 Dispute Resolution
We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally:
- Email: legal@minnesotaprepfootball.com
- Subject: Legal Dispute - [Brief Description]
- Include: Your contact information and detailed description of the issue
15. Contact Information
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below.
General Questions
Email: hello@minnesotaprepfootball.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Legal Matters
Email: legal@minnesotaprepfootball.com
Subject: Terms of Service Inquiry
Minnesota Prep Football
[Your Business Address]
[City], MN [ZIP Code]
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
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