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TERMS OF SERVICE

These terms govern your use of Connecticut Prep Football. Please read them carefully before using our services.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
By using Connecticut Prep Football, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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@connecticutprepfootball.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, CONNECTICUT 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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@connecticutprepfootball.com
  • Subject: Legal Dispute - [Brief Description]
  • Include: Your contact information and detailed description of the issue

15. Contact Information

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

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