Effective Date: February 13, 2026

1. Introduction

These terms of use (hereinafter the "Terms") govern access to and use of the PickleSync online platform, including all associated services, software, and documentation (hereinafter the "Platform"), operated by PickleSync (hereinafter "PickleSync", "we", or "our").

These Terms constitute a binding agreement between:

PickleSync, the operator of the Platform;
the User, any individual who accesses the Platform and uses its features (hereinafter "you" or the "User");
the Organization, any club, league, federation, or other entity authorized by PickleSync to provide services to Users through the Platform.

The Platform is licensed, not sold. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms in their entirety.

2. Other Applicable Terms

The User acknowledges that the Organization with which they are registered may have entered into a separate agreement with PickleSync (hereinafter the "Subscription Agreement") that also governs certain aspects of Platform use. These Terms apply in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced documents.

3. Registration and User Account

To access certain features of the Platform, the User must create an account (hereinafter the "Account"). The User agrees to:

Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration.
Maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials (email address and password).
Be fully responsible for all activity conducted under their Account.
Notify PickleSync without delay of any unauthorized use of their Account or any security breach.

PickleSync reserves the right to refuse Account creation or suspend an existing Account if the information provided is inaccurate or if these Terms are not respected.

4. Changes to These Terms

PickleSync may update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect upon publication on the Platform. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly. Continued use of the Platform after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

In the event of a material change, we may notify you by email or through a notice displayed on the Platform.

5. License to Use

PickleSync grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Platform in accordance with these Terms, solely for personal and non-commercial purposes related to the management of your pickleball activities.

6. Use Restrictions

The User agrees not to:

Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the Platform or its content.
Disassemble, decompile, reverse-engineer, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform.
Sublicense, rent, lend, sell, or distribute the Platform or access to it to any third party.
Use the Platform for unlawful, fraudulent, or purposes contrary to these Terms.
Bypass, disable, or interfere with the Platform's security measures.
Use bots, scripts, or any other automated means to access the Platform or extract data from it, except through official tools provided by PickleSync (e.g., the Chrome sync extension).
Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code through the Platform.
Harass, intimidate, or harm other Users or Organizations.

7. Intellectual Property

The Platform, its content, features, design, trademarks, logos, and all other elements are the exclusive property of PickleSync and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Nothing in these Terms grants the User or the Organization any ownership rights in the Platform. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by PickleSync.

8. User Content

The User retains ownership of the data and content they submit on the Platform (profile information, photos, etc.). By submitting content, the User grants PickleSync a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display such content for the purposes of operating the Platform.

The User is solely responsible for the content they submit and warrants that they have the necessary rights to share it.

9. Collection and Use of Personal Data

The collection, use, and sharing of your personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in that policy.

10. Platform Updates

PickleSync may, at its sole discretion, release updates, patches, or improvements to the Platform. These updates may modify, add, or remove features. PickleSync will endeavor to inform Users of significant changes but is not required to maintain or provide any previous version of the Platform.

11. Third-Party Services and Content

The Platform may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites or services. PickleSync is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of such third-party services. Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms of use.

12. Payment Processing

The Platform may enable payment processing through third-party payment service providers. PickleSync is not a banking institution and does not provide financial services. No payment data is stored on our servers. Transactions are subject to the terms of the relevant payment service provider.

13. Platform Availability

PickleSync strives to keep the Platform accessible at all times but does not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Platform may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

14. Suspension and Termination

PickleSync reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform, in whole or in part, without notice, in the following cases:

Violation of these Terms.
Fraudulent or abusive use of the Platform.
Need to maintain the security or integrity of the Platform.
Request from a competent authority.

The User may also terminate their Account at any time by contacting us at info@picklesync.ca. Upon termination, the User loses access to the features and data associated with their Account, subject to the data retention provisions of our Privacy Policy.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

PickleSync does not warrant that the Platform will be free from errors, bugs, or interruptions, or that the results obtained will be accurate or reliable.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PickleSync shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising from or related to the use of or inability to use the Platform, regardless of the cause and regardless of the theory of liability.

PickleSync's total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you have paid to PickleSync during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, if any.

17. Indemnification

The User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless PickleSync, its officers, employees, and partners from any liability, claims, losses, or damages (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

Their use of the Platform in violation of these Terms.
Any violation of applicable law.
Any infringement of the rights of a third party.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or shall be severed. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Quebec, judicial district of Quebec.

20. Limitation Period

Any claim or cause of action arising from or related to the use of the Platform or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year from the date on which the cause of action arose. Any claim filed after this period shall be time-barred.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable Subscription Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and PickleSync regarding the use of the Platform and supersede any prior agreement, written or oral, relating to the same subject matter.

22. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Email: info@picklesync.ca

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