THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (“AGREEMENT”) ARE PRESENTED BY GOLDGUIDERS, INC. A WASHINGTON CORPORATION (“COMPANY”, “GOLFGUIDERS,” “WE,” “US,” OR “OUR”) AND GOVERNS ALL USERS (“USER” OR “YOU” OR “YOUR”) OF ALL COMPANY SERVICES, AS DEFINED HEREIN.
FOR PURPOSES OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE “COMPANY SERVICE(S)” OR THE “SERVICE(S)” COLLECTIVELY MEAN AND INCLUDE: (I) THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE AT HTTPS://GOLFGUIDERS.COM, INCLUDING THE COMPANY’S ONLINE PLATFORM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE COMPANY WEBSITE (THE “COMPANY WEBSITE”; AND (III) THE COMPANY MOBILE APP, AS DEFINED BELOW
THE COMPANY PROVIDES THIS AGREEMENT TO NOTIFY ALL USERS WHO ACCESS AND USE ANY OF THE SERVICES OF THE COMPANY’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH GOVERN ALL SUCH SERVICES. THE COMPANY PROVIDES THIS AGREEMENT TO NOTIFY ALL USERS WHO ACCESS AND USE ANY OF THE SERVICES OF THE COMPANY’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH GOVERN ALL SUCH SERVICES.
USE OF ALL OF THE SERVICES IS CONDITIONED ON ACCEPTANCE, WITHOUT MODIFICATION, OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE USER.USE OF ALL OF THE SERVICES IS CONDITIONED ON ACCEPTANCE, WITHOUT MODIFICATION, OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE USER.
BY CONTINUING TO USE ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE SERVICES, EACH USER HEREBY AGREES THAT THEY ARE HEREBY BOUND, AS OF THE DATE OF THE FIRST USE OF ANY OF THE SERVICES BY THE USER (THE “EFFECTIVE DATE”), BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
NO CHANGES (ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS) BY YOU TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE COMPANY.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THEN THE USER SHOULD NOT USE ANY OF THE SERVICES.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND, UPDATE OR OTHERWISE CHANGE THIS AGREEMENT AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 18 HEREIN.
THIS AGREEMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. EACH USER SHOULD DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THIS AGREEMENT FOR ITS RECORDS
NOTICE ABOUT ARBITRATION AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN RIGHTS IN A DISPUTE WITH THE COMPANY:
YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 19 OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE ALSO AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN SAID SECTION 19:
In addition to any other terms defined in the Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:
1.1 “Access Right“ has the meaning set forth in Section 3 herein.
1.2 “Company IP Assets” has the meaning set forth in Section 4 herein.
1.3 “Company Material” has the meaning set forth in Section 4 herein.
1.4 “Company Mobile App” or the “Mobile App” has the meaning set forth in Section 2 herein.
1.5 “Company Mobile App End User License Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 3 herein.
1.6 “Company Privacy Policy” or “Privacy Policy” has the meaning set forth above.
1.7 “Company Marks” or “Marks” has the meaning set forth in Section 4 herein.
1.8 “Company Policies” has the meaning set forth in section 3 herein.
1.9 “Company Rebate Policy” or “Rebate Policy” has the meaning set forth above.
1.10 “Company Website” has the meaning set forth above.
1.11 “User Generated Content” or “User Content” has the meaning set forth in Section 8 herein.
1.12 “User(s)” “you” or “your” has the meaning set forth above.
2.1 The Company provides an online platform via the Company Website and its mobile application (“Company Mobile App” or the “Mobile App”) which are both designed to enhance your golfing experience. Our Services provided through either the Company Website or the Mobile App include, but may not be limited, to the following features: (i) allow golfers to connect and socialize with each other, share information and content about golf, and access various golf-related resources, products, or services: (ii) allow Users to create a user profile, post their User Content (such as messages, photos, or reviews), engage in community discussions, findor connect with other golfers or golf instructors/guides; and (iii) possibly allow Users to purchase golfing services or merchandise through our Services; provided, however, the features and functionalities of the Service may vary between the Mobile App and the Company Website, as the disscretion of the Company .
2.2 All new features, tools, or services which are added by the Company to its Services in the future will be included in the meaning of “Services” and will be subject to this Agreement. We reserve the right to modify the scope of our Services, add or remove features, or discontinue parts of the platform as described in Section 14 (Modifications and Interruptions) below.2.2 All new features, tools, or services which are added by the Company to its Services in the future will be included in the meaning of “Services” and will be subject to this Agreement. We reserve the right to modify the scope of our Services, add or remove features, or discontinue parts of the platform as described in Section 14 (Modifications and Interruptions) below.
2.3 You acknowledge that the Company itself does not directly provide golfing lessons or act as a professional golf guide; rather, it may serve as a venue for Users to connect with each other or third-party service providers. We are not responsible for the conduct, advice, or services provided by individual users or third parties you may meet through our Services. Any arrangements or communications with other Users or service providers are solely between you and that party, and subject to any terms you agree on with them (unless explicitly stated by the Company)2.3 You acknowledge that the Company itself does not directly provide golfing lessons or act as a professional golf guide; rather, it may serve as a venue for Users to connect with each other or third-party service providers. We are not responsible for the conduct, advice, or services provided by individual users or third parties you may meet through our Services. Any arrangements or communications with other Users or service providers are solely between you and that party, and subject to any terms you agree on with them (unless explicitly stated by the Company)
2.4 By using our Services, you understand and agree that: (a) We do not guarantee any specific outcomes from using the Services( including, without limitation, we can’t guarantee you will improve your golf score or find a perfect golf partner); and (b) any advice or information you obtain through our platform is used at your own risk. Always exercise common sense and caution in your interactions with others and in making decisions based on information from the Services.
3.1 In the event a User accesses or uses any Service via or through either the Company Website or the Mobil App, and subject to User’s strict compliance with this Agreement (including but not limited any Company Policies), the Company grants such User, only during the Term of this Agreement (pursuant to Section 13 herein), a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, non-assignable, revocable right to allow only that particular User the ability to access and use the Services as provided via or through either the Company Website or the Mobile App, and any Company Material provided via or through such Company Website or the Mobile App, only in the format that such Service and Company Material are made available by the Company and only for the following purposes of using only those features or functionalities that the Company makes available to Users through the Service from time to time or at any time (the “Access Right”) .
3.2 Without limiting any other conditions or limitations set forth in the foregoing Access Right in Section 3.1, and for clarity and the avoidance of doubt, all Users hereby further agree that:
3.3 Users hereby further agree that, in addition to any of the other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, each User’s right to use any of the Service is hereby explicitly further conditioned and subject to each User’s compliance with any and all supplemental or additional rules, policies, procedures, or guidelines regarding the Services which may be adopted by Company from time to time, or at any time, which govern the Users access and use of the Services (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company Policies”). The Company shall communicate its Company Policies to Users in any way it deems reasonable, but is not obligated to give personal delivery of such communication to each particular User. All such Company Policies are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference upon their effective date.
3.4 Without limiting the generality of any other provision herein, the Company may from time to time provide updates, patches, bug fixes, or new versions of the Service (“Updates”). You agree that these Updates are automatically subject this Agreement, unless accompanied by separate terms as set forth by the Company. You should install updates promptly. Your failure to install Updates may impair the functionality of the Service or pose security risks, for which we will not be responsible. We reserve the right to make Updates mandatory in order to ensure the security or functionality of the Services
4.1 The following additional terms have the following meanings:
4.2 Subject only to the limited Access Right granted to User pursuant to Section 3 above, all rights, title and interest (including without limitation all global intellectual property rights) in and to all parts of the Company Website, the Company Mobile App, all other part of the Services (including without limitation the underlying code or programs that operate the Services), all Company Material, and all Company Marks, and all goodwill associated therewith (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company IP Assets”) shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of Company. Users shall not in any manner represent that they have acquired any rights in the Company IP Assets beyond or in addition to the limited Access Right expressly granted by Company to the User pursuant to only Section 3 above.
4.3 Each User hereby further agrees that: (a) any and all use of the Company IP Assets by User shall inure to the sole benefit of Company; and (b) Users shall not challenge Company’s exclusive rights to and ownership of the Company IP Assets, nor take any action inconsistent with Company’s exclusive rights to and ownership of the Company IP Assets.
4.4 If you send us any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other information about any aspect of the Services, or how to improve it (“Feedback”), you agree that we are free, and you hereby grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, fuly paid up, fully assignable license and right, to use and implement the Feedback without compensation or obligation to you. Such Feedback is not confidential, and we may use it for any purpose, in any way, worldwide, forever.
4.5 Each User hereby agrees that all Company IP Assets (as defined above), including without limitation the underlying code or programs that operate the Services, may contain valuable trade secrets and confidential information that is owned by Company. Each User shall take all commercially reasonable precautions to prevent inadvertent disclosure any of the Company IP Assets, including all know how and confidential information therein. Each User shall not disclose any part of the Company IP Assets to anyone for any purpose, other than to its Customer Users for the sole purpose of using the Services only as explicitly permitted under this Agreement.
5.1 Creating an Account. To access certain features of the Services (such as posting content or connecting with others), you may be required to create a user account. You agree to provide true, current, and complete information during registration and to keep that information updated (for example, if you change your email address, you should update it in your profile). You must not impersonate anyone or choose a username that is offensive, vulgar, or infringes someone’s rights. We reserve the right to suspend or reclaim usernames that we determine (in our sole discretion) are inappropriate or violate this Agreement or the rights of others. At the time of creating a user account, or at any other time during your use of any Service, we reserve the right to require a you or any other user to agree to any other end user agreement ( “EULA”), with any such EULA to be in a form as determined by the Company in its discretion.
5.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials (username and password) and for restricting access to your account. You agree to not share your password with anyone else. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not you authorized them. If you suspect or become aware of any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security, notify us immediately at support@golfguiders.com. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to keep your credentials confidential.
5.3 Account Restrictions: You may only create and hold one personal account (unless expressly permitted to have multiple by the Company, such as separate accounts for business or instructor purposes). You may not transfer or sell your Services account to another person, nor create an account for anyone other than yourself without permission. If you’re registering on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to this Agreement (in which case “you” will refer to that entity).
6.1 User’s Additional Representations and Covenants in General. By using any one or more of the Services, you represent and warrant that all of the following are true:
6.2 User’s Additional Representations and Covenants If Accessing the Service Through a Mobile App. If you access the Service through the Mobile App, you further agree as follows:
6.2.1 Mobile Carrier and Data: You are hereby notified that by using the Service through the Mobile App, you may incur data charges from your mobile carrier. You are solely responsible for any mobile carrier charges that result from your use of the Service (such as data and text messaging fees). Using certain features of the Service may require messaging (SMS) or data access and the rates of your plan apply. If you are not sure what those charges may be, you should check with your carrier before using the Service extensively.
If you download or access the Service from a third-party app store or platform, for example, the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (the “App Store”) you acknowledge and agree: (i) to the following additional terms in this Section 6.2.2 (the “App Store Specific Terms”); and (ii) that these App Store Specific Terms are required by the App Store providers (“App Store Provider”), and are intended to clearly delineate the App Store Provider’s responsibilities and relationship to you in connection with the Service:
You further agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities on or in relation to our Services:You further agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities on or in relation to our Services:
8.1 The Services may allow Users to create, submit, post, upload, or share content,materials, data, or personal information, such as text, messages, photos, videos, reviews, ratings, profiles, comments, or other materials (“User Generated Content” or “User Content”). By posting or uploading any User Content on the Services, you agree to the the terms and conditions in this Section 8 regarding your User Content.
8.2 Your Rights and License to the Company: You retain any ownership rights you have in the User Content you create. However, by making User Content available on or through our Services, you hereby grant to the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, fully paid, sub-licensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify (for formatting or technical purposes, for example), adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display your User Content in connection with operating, marketing, and providing the Services; including without limitation for any of the following purposes: (i) to display your User Content to other Users (as you direct, such as when you post a comment or photo); (ii) to promote or advertise our Services (for example, showing screenshots or snippets that might include your User Content); (iii) and to make backups or copies for safety and technical reasons; (iv) to otherwise improve, enhance or develop new Services; (v) for statistical analysis, industry trend analysis, and/or evaluating the efficiency of the features and functionalities of the Servicesor any other applications developed by Company; (vi) and/or (v) for any other purposes that support and promote Company’s overall business operations (“User Content License”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and for clarity, the Company has the right under the User Content License to continue to use User Content after the termination of this Agreement as follows: (a) User Content that you have shared with others that they have not deleted (for example, if you posted a comment and it was quoted by someone else, or you sent a message to another user, that content may persist);(b) copies we have made for backup, archival, or legal purposes may persist for a limited time; (c) your User Content used in any advertising or promotional materials. . You agree that removal of User Content from your visible profile or the Services does not necessarily delete all traces of the User Content from the internet (e.g., if others have copied or re-shared it) and we are not responsible for or control that.
8.3 Your Responsibilities and Representations: Whenever you post or contribute User Content, you represent and warrant that:
8.4 Our Rights Regarding User Content:
The Company also has the right (but not the obligation) to monitor or moderate the user-generated areas of the Services, or to engage third parties to do so. Keep in mind that we do not pre-approve every piece of content and we are not responsible for what users post. User Content posted by users is theirs alone and does not necessarily reflect our opinions or policies. We do not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of User Content, and we take no responsibility for any user’s User Content (and any loss or damage it may cause).
8.5 No Confidentiality: Any User Content you post to public areas of the Service is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. Do not share anything in a public forum on the Services that you would not want to be publicly available (for example, personal contact info in a comment). For details on how we handle personal data you provide, see our Privacy Policy.
8.6 Your Liability: You are solely responsible for your User Content and may be held liable for what you post. The Company will not be responsible to you or any third party for any claims arising from your User Content. You agree that if anyone brings a claim against the Company related to the User Content you have posted, you will indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any such claim, as described in Section 17 (Indemnification) section below.
Some features of the Services might allow you to purchase products or services (for example, booking a golf session with a guide through the platform, or buying golf-related merchandise). By making a purchase through the Services, you agree to the following terms:
11.1 The Services may include content provided by third parties, or links to websites and resources that are not owned or controlled by the Company (collectively, “Third-Party Content”). For example, users or other third parties might post links to external websites, or we might display information (such as golf course data, tips, or advertisements) provided by third-party sources.
11.2 No Endorsement or Control: The Company does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any Third-Party Content. Third-Party Content is provided for your convenience or information only. We do not control or vet third-party websites or content. This means any information, statements, opinions, services or other content made available by third parties (including other users) belong to those third parties, not to the Company. We make no representations or warranties concerning Third-Party Content’s accuracy, validity, timeliness, completeness, quality, or reliability.
11.3 At Your Own Risk: If you access third-party websites or content via links on our Services, you do so at your own risk. When you click a third-party link, you are leaving the Services and the terms and policies of the third-party site will apply, not this Agreement. For example, if someone posts a link to a golf equipment store and you click it, that store’s privacy policy and terms of sale will govern your visit and any purchase. The Company is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage you incur by dealing with third parties. This includes if you follow advice from a user that leads you to a third-party service, or if you engage with an advertiser or sponsor through our platform.
11.4 Third-Party Services or Integrations: If the Services integrates or uses any third-party services (for example, a mapping service to show golf course locations, or a social media login feature), your use of those features may be governed by the third party’s terms. We will try to indicate when a feature is subject to additional third-party terms (for instance, using a Google Maps feature in the app would be subject to Google’s Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service and Privacy Policy). By using a feature that relies on Third-Party Content or services, you agree to the third party’s applicable terms as well.
11.5 Transactions with Third Parties: Any transactions, communications, or dealings between you and any third party found on or through the Services are solely between you and that third party. This includes, for example, if you hire or meet up with a golf coach you found through our Services, or if you click on an advertisement and buy something from that advertiser. The Company is not a party to those dealings. If a dispute arises between you and any such third party, we will not be responsible for it and you release the Company (and our officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates) from any claims or damages arising out of or in any way connected with such dispute.
11.6 Advertisements: The Services may display advertisements or promotions from third parties. Your dealings with advertisers and your participation in promotions are solely between you and the advertiser. Again, the Company is not responsible for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of those dealings or as a result of the presence of third-party ads on our Services.
11.7 External Links: Inclusion of any link on the Services does not imply that the Company endorses the linked site or service. We cannot guarantee that any third-party links will be functional, safe, or accurate. Always use caution when clicking on unfamiliar links, and read third-party privacy policies and terms.
11.8 While we aim to provide helpful resources and a great network through the Services, we are not responsible for third-party offerings. You agree thatthe Company will not be liable for any content, actions, or omissions of any third parties, and that you use or rely on Third-Party Content solely at your own discretion and risk.
12.1 The Company respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. It is our policy, in appropriate circumstances, to remove or disable access to material that infringes on the copyrights of others and to terminate the accounts of repeat infringers. This section outlines the procedure to notify us of alleged copyright infringement on our Services, in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.
12.2 DMCA Takedown Notices (Claims of Infringement): If you believe that any content available on the Services (including any User Content of another User) infringes your copyright, please send a written notice of copyright infringement to our designated copyright agent at the contact details below. Your notice must include all of the following information (per 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):
We recommend emailing for fastest response. Include “DMCA Notice” in the subject line. Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will review it and, if appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. We will also notify the user who posted the material (if applicable) that we have removed or disabled content as a result of a DMCA notice. It is our policy to terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
12.3 Counter-Notification (If Your Content Was Removed): If you are a user and you believe content you posted was wrongly removed in response to a copyright notice (for instance, because you believe it is not infringing or you have authorization), you may submit a counter-notification to our Copyright Agent. A counter-notification must include:
Your physical or electronic signature.
12.4 Repeat Infringers: In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, the Company has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to the Services or terminate any user who infringes any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is repeat infringement.
12.5 The Company will, within a reasonable time. deliver any proper DMCA notices and reserves the right to remove any content alleged to be infringing without prior notice, at our sole discretion. Our Copyright Agent contact information above is only for reporting copyright infringement, not for general inquiries.
13.1 Term of Agreement: Subject to any prior termination of this Agreement as set forth herein, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect while you access or use the Services, subject to your strict compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including without limitation your timely payment of all fees and expenses that you owe the Company) and the Mobile App End User License Agreement, if applicable to a particular User (hereinafter, the “Term of this Agreement).
13.2 Your Right to Terminate: You may terminate this Agreement by discontinuing all use of the Services and, if you have an account, by deleting your account, subject to your obligation to pay any fees or expenses you owe the Company and to the Rebate Policy . If you wish to delete your account, you can typically do so through your account settings or by contacting us at support@golfguiders.com for assistance. Please note that terminating your account may not immediately delete or remove all User Content you have posted; see our Privacy Policy for information on account deletion and data retention.
13.3 Our Right to Terminate or Suspend: We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend, disable, or terminate your account or your access to any part or all of the Services at any time without prior notice and without liability, for any reason, including (but not limited to) if we in our judgment believe:
We may also remove or discard any content or data that you have provided, for any of the above reasons.
For example, if we determine that you have repeatedly posted infringing content or you are harassing other users, we may terminate your account. In less severe cases (as we determine in our sole discretion), we might suspend your account (making it inaccessible) while we investigate or require you to remedy the violation. The decision to terminate or suspend will be made at our discretion and we are not required to notify you before taking such action, though we may do so as a courtesy.
13.4 Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your account and/or this Agreement for any reason, your right to access and use the Services (including but not limited to the Access Right as defined in Section 3 herein) will immediately cease. You will no longer have access to any data or content (including without limitation any of your User Content) you stored on the Services, and we may delete or deactivate your account and data (including without limitation any of your User Content). You are responsible for backing up any data (including User Content) that you wish to retain, since the Company is under no obligation to retain your data (including without limitation any of your User Content) after termination. We are not liable to you for compensation, reimbursement, or damages in connection with your use of the Services, or any termination or suspension of the Services or deletion of (our your inability to access) your User Content.
13.5 Survival: The following provisions shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement: (i) Sections 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20; and (ii) any other clauses that by their nature should survive termination.13.5 No 13.5 Right to Services After Termination: If your access to the Services or this Agreement is terminated, you understand and agree that you do not have a right to use the Services anymore. Any limitations on your future use (for example, if we ban you from creating another account) will be communicated by us. Attempting to circumvent a ban (such as by creating a new account after termination for violations) is a further breach of this Agreement.
13.6 Other Rights In addition to the Company’s rights under this Section 13 upn termination of this Agreement, the Company has the right to exercise any other legal or equitable remedies we may have. If you violate this Agreement, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action against you.
EACH USER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:
Without limiting the foregoing, each User hereby specifically further acknowledges and agrees as follows:
16.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company and its affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, partners, and licensors, will not be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Services, regardless of whether such damages are based in contract, tort (e.g., negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this means that, for example, we are not liable for:
16.2 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS(WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY OF LIABILITY) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES, THIS AGREEMENT, THE PRIVACY POLICY, THE REBATE POLICY AND THE COMPANY MOBILE APP END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EXCEED THE LESSER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT (IF ANY) YOU HAVE PAID TO THE COMPANY FOR THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) US $100.00. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES COLLECTIVELY TO THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS.
16.3 Release: To the extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby release and discharge the Company and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, and damages of every kind and nature, known or unknown, arising out of or connected with any dispute you have with any other user of the Services (or any third party in connection with our Services), this Agreement, the Privacy Policy, the Rebate Policy and the Company Mobile App End User License Agreement. If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code § 1542, which says: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in their favor at the time of executing the release, and that if known by them would have materially affected their settlement with the debtor or released party.”
16.4 Each User hereby agrees that under no circumstances will the Company’s total liability to you exceed the amount set forth in the Seet fora nominal amount (as set forth aboave in this Section 16), and in many cases we will not have any liability to you at all for various types of harm or loss. This allocation of risk is an essential part of the bargain between you and us – if you do not agree, then please do not use the Services.
17.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees (collectively, the “GolfGuiders Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, damages, expenses, or costs (“Claims”), including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, that arise out of or are related to:
17.2 Procedure: If v the Company becomes aware of any Claim for which we might seek indemnification from you, we will notify you (to the contact information we have on file, if any). You agree that the Company shall have the right to participate in the defense of any such Claim (and to choose our own legal counsel) at your expense, but we will not settle any Claim that imposes a financial obligation or admission of fault on you without your prior written consent (which will not be unreasonably withheld). Alternatively, at our discretion, we may require you to assume the defense of such Claim (in which case you will use counsel reasonably acceptable to us to defend the Claim, and you shall not settle any claim without our prior written consent). In all cases, you agree to cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.
17.3 This indemnity obligation will survive any termination of your account or of the Services or this Agreement. In plain language, if your actions cause us to be sued or to incur costs, you are agreeing to pick up the tab.
ONCE THE USER BEGINS TO USE ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICES, THE COMPANY MAY MODIFY THIS AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME (“CHANGES”), WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION TO GIVE NOTICE. HOWEVER, THE COMPANY, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY ELECT (BUT HAS NOT OBLIGATION TO SO ELECT) TO GIVE NOTICE BY USING ANY METHOD ITS SELECTS TO GIVE SUCH VOLUNTARY NOTICE, INCLUDING BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, A GENERAL NOTICE ON ANY COMPANY WEBSITE AND/OR WITHIN THE SERVICES. ONCE THE COMPANY PROVIDES SUCH NOTICE OF SAID CHANGE, EACH USER HEREBY AUTOMATICALLY CONSENTS THEREAFTER TO BE BOUND BY THE VERSION OF THIS AGREEMENT THAT IS IN EFFECT THE NEXT TIME THE USER VISITS AND/OR USES ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICES. ANY USE OF THE SERVICES THEREAFTER SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE BY THE USER OF ALL SUCH CHANGES.
19.1 Governing Law.
Regardless of where you live or from which physical location you access the Service, the substantive and choice of law provisions of the State of Washington shall apply to this Agreement, without regard to the State of Washington’s conflict of law provisions, but the laws of the State of Washington shall not apply to the arbitration provisions in Section 19.3 of this Agreement, which are governed solely by the Federal Arbitration Act.
19.2 Non-Waiver.
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the this Agreement or the Company Privacy Policy shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
19.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution.
BY CONSENTING TO THIS AGREEMENT YOU HEREBY AGREE THAT, IF ANY DISPUTE ARISES OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE COMPANY PRIVACY POLICY, AND/OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE “DISPUTES”), ANY AND ALL SUCH DISPUTES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY SUBMISSION TO BINDING ARBITRATION IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON BEFORE A RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE WITH JAMS PURSUANT TO JAMS COMPREHENSIVE ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES (“JAMS RULES”)IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF ANY SUCH DISPUTE.
PURSUANT TO JAMS RULES IN EFFECT AT THE TIME, THE COMPANY MAY REQUEST THAT THE ARBITRATOR CONDUCT ANY PROCEEDING, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY BY CONFERENCE CALL, VIDEOCONFERENCE OR USING OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY WITH PARTICIPANTS IN ONE OR MORE GEOGRAPHICAL PLACES.
YOU AND THE COMPANY MUTUALLY AGREE THAT THE ARBITRATOR, AND NOT ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL COURT OR AGENCY, SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO THE INTERPRETATION, APPLICABILITY, ENFORCEABILITY, OR FORMATION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE COMPANY PRIVACY POLICY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIM THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THIS PRIVACY POLICY IS VOID OR VOIDABLE.
IF THE PARTIES ARE UNABLE TO AGREE ON A JAMS RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS OF A DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION FILED WITH JAMS BY EITHER OF US, JAMS WILL FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN ITS COMPREHENSIVE ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES TO NAME A RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE WHO WILL ACT AS THE SOLE ARBITRATOR. ANY DECISION OF THE ARBITRATOR MAY BE CONFIRMED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND THE ENSUING JUDGMENT MAY THEREAFTER BE ENFORCED IN THE SAME MANNER AS A JUDGMENT IN A CIVIL ACTION. THE ENSUING JUDGMENT MAY ALSO BE APPEALED PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT AND THE COMPANY PRIVACY POLICY INVOLVES INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THAT THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS GOVERNED BY THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT.
19.4 Class Action Waiver.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, (I) YOU AND THE COMPANY HEREBY MUTUALLY INTEND AND AGREE THAT NEITHER WILL ASSERT ANY CLASS ACTIONS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS, NOR WILL SUCH ACTIONS OR PROCEDURES APPLY IN ANY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND THE TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT; (II) WE MUTUALLY AGREE THAT NEITHER WILL ASSERT CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER IN ARBITRATION OR IN ANY OTHER PROCEEDING OR ACTION; AND (III) YOU SHALL ONLY SUBMIT YOUR OWN, INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS IN ARBITRATION AND WILL NOT SEEK TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF ANY OTHER PERSON.
19.5 Arbitration Confidentiality.
THE DISPUTES (AS DEFINED ABOVE), AS WELL AS THE ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS AND AWARD REGARDING SUCH DISPUTES, SHALL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL AND GOVERNED BY THE CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPANY.
19.6 Arbitral Jurisdiction.
YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT AND THE COMPANY PRIVACY POLICY INVOLVES INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THE ARBITRATION WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (9 U.S.C. 1 ET SEQ.). WASHINGTON STATE SUBSTANTIVE LAW SHALL GOVERN THE UNDERLYING DISPUTES TO BE ARBITRATED.
YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT THE ARBITRATOR, NOT ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT JUDGE, SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO RESOLVE ANY AND ALL DISPUTES REGARDING THE ARBITRATOR’S JURISDICTION AND THE INTERPRETATION, APPLICABILITY, ENFORCEABILITY OR FORMATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE COMPANY PRIVACY POLICY AND THE BINDING TERMS OF THE SAME, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DETERMINING WHICH DISPUTES ARE SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION, OR ANY CONTENTION THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IS UNENFORCEABLE, VOIDABLE OR VOID.
The Company values its users and their feedback. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Agreement or the Services, you can reach out to us:
Email:
• For general questions about our Services or this Agreement, email support@golfguiders.com.
• For legal-specific inquiries or notices, you may use legal@golfguiders.com.
Mailing Address:
GolfGuiders, Inc.
1801 130th Ave NE, Ste 100
Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
(Please note this address can be used for any formal correspondence, including sending opt-out notices or legal notices, as described in this Agreement.)
If you are contacting us to resolve an issue, please provide as much detail as possible, so we can assist you effectively.