Introduction
Welcome to Rafa League ("we", "us", "our", "the League"). By accessing our website ("the Site") and participating in our League, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you are not permitted to use the Site or participate in the League.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time and without notice. It is understood that you accept the amended Terms by continuing to use the Site or participate in the League. Please consult this document regularly for the latest update.
If you have any questions about our Terms, please see the Contact page.
Eligibility
- All players must be 18+ years old
- All players must complete a waiver form prior to participation
- All players must adhere to the Code of Conduct and abide by the League Rules
Registration & Payment
- Teams and free agents must pay in full before being scheduled
- E-transfer and credit card are accepted forms of payment
- No refunds will be issued unless otherwise stated in our Refund Policy
Assumption of Risk
Soccer is a physical sport. By participating in the League, players acknowledge and accept the risks associated with recreational play, including the risk of injury.
The League and its organizers are not liable for injuries, lost items, or damages arising from participation, unless due to proven negligence.
Cancellations
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule games due to weather, facility issues, or safety concerns. Full-season cancellations will be refunded as per our Refund Policy.
Prohibited Site Activities
You agree that you will only use the Site for purposes explicitly described as permissible by these Terms. You agree to the following:
- You may only use the Site and its content as intended by the provided design and functionality of the Site
- You will only view the Site and its content unaltered and unmodified
- You will not attempt to download, copy, distribute, broadcast, transmit, sell, license, abuse, or misuse any of the Site's content, software, or services
- You will not attempt to damage, limit, or interfere with the functionality of the Site or its operational activities
- You will not attempt to monitor, steal, collect, alter, or otherwise use or obtain any information or material coming in or out of the Site and its services for any unauthorized purpose
- You will not attempt to spider, crawl, pretext, hotlink, or scrape any of the Site's webpages or content
- You will not attempt to exceed your authorized access to any part of the Site's content or services
- You will not attempt to exploit errors in the design or functionality of the Site, including exploiting bugs or glitches
- You will not attempt to submit false or misleading information
In addition, you are prohibited from using any part of the Site for the following purposes:
- For any commercial purpose, without our written consent
- For any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to fraud, harassment, or infringement of intellectual property rights
- For any obscene, unethical, or immoral purpose
Intellectual Property Rights
The Site and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. You are not granted the right or license to any of the Site's content, software, or services, regardless of whether they are owned by us or any third party.
Confidentiality
You must maintain the confidentiality of any confidential information obtained through the Site and are prohibited from disclosing it without explicit permission. You are responsible for taking reasonable measures to protect confidential information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. WE PROVIDE THE SERVICE "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE". THE SERVICE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY PROMISES OF ACCURACY OR CORRECTNESS OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICE'S CONTENT. YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SERVICE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM (1) ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICE OR OUR SERVICES, (3) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS AND/OR ANY INFORMATION STORED WITHIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICE OR OUR SERVICES, AND/OR (5) ANY VIRUSES, OR SIMILAR MALICIOUS SOFTWARE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR OUR SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the League, its site operator, affiliates, service providers, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any losses, damages, costs, or liabilities, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising from (1) your use of the Site or its services, (2) any third-party dispute or allegation, including but not limited to any violation of copyright, property, or privacy rights, or (3) your infringement of any of these Terms.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any disputes arising out of this document shall be governed by the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law rules. The sole and exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any action arising out of these Terms shall be in a competent court located in Canada. You hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts. Should there be any disputes between you and us, you agree that we will resolve such disputes through arbitration instead of through court proceedings. The arbitration will be heard and determined by a single arbitrator. Any ruling arising from such arbitration is final and binding and may be enforced in a court of competent jurisdiction. You waive any right to a jury trial for any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms.
Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is deemed unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be modified to achieve the objective intended while remaining enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full effect. Failure to enforce any part of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to later enforce that or any other part of these Terms. A waiver of any breach will not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.
Complete Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or additional terms and conditions or policies posted on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and the League. In case of any conflict between these Terms and any other document, the Terms will prevail unless otherwise stated. No amendments or modifications to this agreement will be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties.