Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our competition platform. By using our services, you agree to these terms.

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

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Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the CompeteHub platform and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

User Accounts and Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • One person may not maintain multiple accounts
  • You must be at least 13 years old to use our services

Competition Participation

  • All competition entries must be original work created by the participant
  • Participants must meet all eligibility requirements for each competition
  • Submission deadlines are strictly enforced
  • False or misleading information may result in disqualification

Intellectual Property

  • You retain ownership of your original competition submissions
  • By submitting, you grant us license to display and promote your work
  • You must not infringe on others' intellectual property rights
  • We respect intellectual property and respond to valid DMCA notices

Prohibited Conduct

  • No harassment, abuse, or discriminatory behavior toward other users
  • No spam, fraudulent activities, or attempts to manipulate competitions
  • No uploading of malicious software or harmful content
  • No violation of applicable laws or regulations

Limitation of Liability

  • Our services are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for our services
  • Some jurisdictions may not allow certain liability limitations

Dispute Resolution

  • Most disputes can be resolved through our customer support team
  • Binding arbitration may be required for certain types of disputes
  • Class action lawsuits are generally not permitted
  • Applicable law and jurisdiction are specified in the full terms

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable and continuous service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to our platform. We may temporarily suspend or restrict access for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

  • • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
  • • Emergency maintenance may occur without prior notice
  • • We are not liable for losses due to service interruptions
  • • Alternative access methods may be provided during outages

Payment and Refund Policy

Some competitions may require entry fees as determined by the competition organizers. Payment terms and refund policies vary by competition and will be clearly stated before payment.

  • • Entry fees are typically non-refundable once a competition begins
  • • Refunds may be available if a competition is cancelled
  • • Payment disputes should be reported within 30 days
  • • We use secure payment processing for all transactions

Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

  • • Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
  • • Active competition entries may remain after account deletion
  • • We may retain certain information as required by law
  • • Terminated users may not create new accounts without permission

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Jurisdiction].

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or need clarification on any provisions, please contact us.