Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 14, 2025
Last Updated: October 14, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the BPVA Calendar mobile application (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Buckeye Pole Vault Academy ("BPVA," "we," "our," or "us").

Eligibility

Age Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the App
• Users between 13 and 17 years old should use the App under parental guidance
• By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements

Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Acceptable Use

You Agree To:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Use the App only for lawful purposes
• Respect the privacy and rights of other users
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws

You Agree NOT To:

• Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or related systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App
• Copy, modify, or distribute the App's content without permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Remove or modify any copyright or proprietary notices

User Content

Content You Provide

You may submit content such as profile information, photos, and messages ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content as necessary to provide the App's services.

Content Standards

All User Content must:

• Be accurate (where it states facts)
• Be genuinely held (where it states opinions)
• Comply with applicable laws
• Not be defamatory, obscene, offensive, or discriminatory
• Not infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights
• Not contain malicious code

Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Property

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by BPVA and are protected by:

• Copyright
• Trademark
• Patent
• Trade secret
• Other intellectual property laws

Your License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Download and install the App on your personal devices
• Use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes
• Access and view content available in the App

This license does not include any rights to:

• Resell or commercial use of the App
• Collection and use of product listings or descriptions
• Any derivative use of the App or its content
• Download or copy of account information for another person
• Any use of data mining or similar data gathering methods

Third-Party Services and Links

Third-Party Integration

The App may integrate with third-party services (e.g., app stores, authentication providers). Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

External Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for:

• The content or availability of external sites
• Any damages or losses caused by use of such sites
• The privacy practices of external sites

Academy Services

Schedule Information

• Event schedules and information are provided for informational purposes
• We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but do not guarantee it
• We reserve the right to modify, cancel, or reschedule events
• Attendance at events is subject to academy policies and may require separate registration

Not a Substitute

The App is a tool to facilitate communication and scheduling. It does not replace:

• Official academy communications
• Direct communication with coaches and staff
• Safety and liability waivers required for participation
• Payment of academy fees or dues

Disclaimers and Limitations

No Warranty

We do not warrant that:

• The App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The App is free of viruses or harmful components
• Results obtained from the App will be accurate or reliable

Maximum Liability

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the App in the past twelve (12) months, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is less.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BPVA, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content

Modifications to the App

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the App (or any part) at any time
• Change features, functionality, or content
• Impose limits on certain features
• Restrict access to parts or all of the App

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.

Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Using the account deletion feature in the App settings
• Contacting us at [email protected]

By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, illegal, or harmful conduct
• At our sole discretion for any reason

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the App will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and data (subject to our data retention obligations)
• Provisions of these Terms that should survive (e.g., disclaimers, limitations of liability) will remain in effect

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

Arbitration Agreement

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except:

• Small claims court disputes
• Intellectual property disputes
• Disputes that cannot be arbitrated by law

The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding.

Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain waivers. If these provisions are found to be unenforceable in your jurisdiction, they will not apply to you.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BPVA regarding the App.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or governmental actions.

Notices

We may provide notices to you via:

• Email to your registered email address
• In-App notifications
• Posting on the App

You should provide notices to us at [email protected].

Export Control

You may not use or export the App in violation of U.S. export laws and regulations.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-App notification or email

Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the App and delete your account.