Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: February 15, 2026

Welcome to HoopRank. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the HoopRank mobile application (the "App") operated by HoopRank ("we," "us," or "our"). By creating an account or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account or use the App. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to use the App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

2. Account Registration

To use certain features of the App, you must create an account using a supported authentication provider (Apple or Google). You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the App to:

• Harass, bully, intimidate, or threaten other users
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
• Manipulate rankings, ratings, or match results through fraudulent means
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent bans or manipulate the system
• Use automated scripts, bots, or other means to access the App
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's infrastructure or other users' experience
• Upload malicious content, viruses, or harmful code
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, at our sole discretion.

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you create and submit through the App, including status posts, comments, profile information, and uploaded images ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant HoopRank a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and improving the App.

4.2 Content Standards

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any third party's intellectual property rights, rights of privacy or publicity, or any applicable law.

4.3 Content Removal

We may remove any User Content at any time and for any reason, including content that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5. Rankings and Ratings

Match results must be honestly and accurately reported. Intentional misreporting of scores constitutes a violation of these Terms and may result in account suspension or termination.

6. Court and Venue Information

The App displays information about basketball courts and venues sourced from public data and third-party services. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that court information (including locations, availability, hours of operation, or court conditions) is accurate, complete, or current. Use of any venue is at your own risk, and you should verify facility details independently.

7. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, features, algorithms, software, graphics, trademarks, and all other proprietary content, is owned by HoopRank and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on the App or its content without our prior written consent.

8. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to or integrate with third-party services (including Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In, and Google Maps). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HOOPRANK, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use or inability to use the App
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the App
• Any content obtained from the App
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any physical injury or property damage resulting from your use of venues or courts listed in the App

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App exceed the amount you have paid to HoopRank in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or fifty dollars ($50), whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HoopRank, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the App; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of any third party.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in the State of California (or remotely, at the arbitrator's discretion). The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

13.2 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND HOOPRANK AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.

13.3 Small Claims Exception

Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the court's jurisdiction.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. Sections 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 shall survive any termination of these Terms.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HoopRank regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms within the App and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.