Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
Welcome to Slo-Pitch Central. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at slopitchcentral.com (the "Site") and the services we provide (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SERVICES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you agree to these Terms on behalf of that organization.
2. Description of Services
Slo-Pitch Central provides:
- League and tournament management tools
- Ballpark and batting cage directories
- Free tools (bracket generators, round robin schedulers, budget generators, calculators)
- Educational content (blogs, guides, glossary, Q&A)
- Community features (polls, team name ideas)
- E-commerce functionality (products available for shipping to Canada only)
- Newsletter and contest services
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You must:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information as needed
- Maintain the security of your password
- Be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EEA)
- Not impersonate another person or entity
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
4. User Content
4.1 Your Content
You may submit, upload, or post content ("User Content") such as league information, game schedules, team details, and comments. You retain ownership of your User Content.
4.2 License to Us
By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with providing the Services.
4.3 Content Standards
You agree that your User Content will not:
- Violate any law or regulation
- Infringe any intellectual property rights
- Contain malicious code or viruses
- Be defamatory, obscene, or harassing
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Contain spam or unauthorized advertising
4.4 Content Removal
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Property
The Services, including all content, features, and functionality (excluding User Content), are owned by Slo-Pitch Central and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal or internal business purposes. You may not:
- Modify, copy, or create derivative works
- Reverse engineer or decompile the Services
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
- Use the Services for commercial purposes without permission
- Scrape or harvest data from the Services
5.3 Trademarks
"Slo-Pitch Central" and our logo are trademarks of Slo-Pitch Central. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.
6. Paid Services and Billing
6.1 Pricing
Certain Services may require payment. Prices are displayed in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and are subject to change with notice.
6.2 Payment
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method and authorize us to charge all fees incurred.
6.3 Refunds
Refund policies vary by service. Physical product purchases are subject to our return policy. Digital services are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
6.4 Taxes
You are responsible for any applicable taxes. Where required, we will collect and remit sales tax.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated tools to access the Services (bots, scrapers)
- Engage in any fraudulent activities
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Transmit viruses or malicious code
- Collect user information without consent
- Use the Services for any illegal purpose
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content.
9. Advertising
The Site displays advertisements provided by Raptive/AdThrive. These advertisements are delivered based on your browsing activity and preferences (with your consent in GDPR regions). We do not control the content of advertisements and are not responsible for third-party advertiser practices.
10. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We do not warrant that:
- The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from using the Services will be accurate or reliable
- Any errors in the Services will be corrected
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SLO-PITCH CENTRAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
- ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES
- ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 CAD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Slo-Pitch Central, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your User Content
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through:
- Negotiation: Good faith negotiations between the parties
- Arbitration: If negotiation fails, binding arbitration in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
13.3 EU Users
If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, you may have additional rights under local consumer protection laws, and nothing in these Terms affects those rights.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the new Terms on the Site
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notification (for significant changes)
Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
15. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
16. General Provisions
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Slo-Pitch Central regarding the Services.
16.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
16.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, labor conditions, governmental action, and internet disturbances.
17. Contest Rules
If you participate in contests or giveaways:
- Contest rules are posted on the relevant contest page
- Entry is free; no purchase necessary
- Winners must respond within specified timeframes
- Previous winners may be excluded from future contests
- We reserve the right to disqualify fraudulent entries
18. Shipping and Returns (E-commerce)
18.1 Shipping
Physical products are shipped to Canadian addresses only. Shipping times and costs vary by location and product.
18.2 Returns
Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase for unused products in original packaging. Contact us at [email protected] to initiate a return.
19. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Slo-Pitch Central
1001-18 Mohawk Road East
Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 2G6
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 647-787-4216
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By using Slo-Pitch Central, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
