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Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Podia platform (“Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
The Service is operated by 0Flips Innovations Inc. (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), a corporation incorporated under the laws of [Jurisdiction]. References to “Podia” refer to the platform and services provided by 0Flips Innovations Inc.
Description of Service
Podia is a comprehensive sports community platform that connects athletes, parents, coaches, clubs, schools, and government organizations. Our Service includes:
- Athlete profile creation and management
- Sports facility booking and management
- Coach and trainer marketplace
- Community features and messaging
- Payment processing for sports-related services
- Analytics and reporting tools
- Event management and coordination
The Service is currently in development and may include beta features. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.
User Accounts and Registration
To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you create an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access to your account.
Account Types
We offer different account types for different user categories:
- Individual Accounts: For athletes and parents
- Professional Accounts: For coaches and trainers
- Organization Accounts: For clubs, schools, and facilities
Age Requirements
Users under 13 require parental consent. Users between 13-17 may use the Service but require parental supervision for certain features.
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or systems
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
- Engage in any form of discrimination or hate speech
Sports Community Standards
As a sports-focused platform, we maintain high standards for community interaction:
- Promote fair play and sportsmanship
- Respect all participants regardless of skill level
- Maintain appropriate coach-athlete boundaries
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines
Content and Intellectual Property
User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.
Platform Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by 0Flips Innovations Inc. and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or our community standards.
Payment Terms
Certain features of the Service require payment. By making a purchase, you agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge your payment method.
Fees and Billing
- All fees are stated in the applicable currency and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified
- We may change our fees at any time with reasonable notice
- Early adopters may receive grandfathered pricing as outlined in their specific agreements
Third-Party Payment Processing
Payments are processed by third-party payment processors. Your payment information is subject to their terms and privacy policies in addition to ours.
Refund Policy
Refunds for services are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact us at hello@podia.app for refund requests.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
We take special care to protect the privacy of users under 18, including obtaining parental consent where required and limiting data collection for minor users.
Platform Availability and Modifications
We strive to maintain the Service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes.
Beta Features
Some features may be provided as beta or experimental versions. These features are provided “as-is” and may be modified or removed without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 0Flips Innovations Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Sports-Related Activities
Participation in sports activities involves inherent risks. We are not responsible for injuries or damages that may occur during sports activities booked through our platform.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 0Flips Innovations Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Any content you submit to the Service
Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at hello@podia.app to resolve any disputes informally.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Jurisdiction
Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [Jurisdiction].
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at hello@podia.app.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Post the updated Terms on our website
- Update the “Last Modified” date
- Notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification
- Provide a reasonable time period for you to review the changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
0Flips Innovations Inc.
- Email: hello@podia.app
- Privacy & Security: trust@podia.app
We will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@podia.app