Terms of Use, Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, and Arbitration Agreement
America Tennis League
Terms of Use, Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, and Arbitration Agreement
Welcome to America Tennis League
These Terms of Use ("Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between America Tennis League ("ATL," "we," "our," or "the League") and every individual who creates an account, registers for a league, tournament, ladder, custom league, or event, or otherwise uses our website, mobile application, or related services.
Please read this Agreement carefully before using any America Tennis League services.
By creating an account, registering yourself or another participant, participating in league activities, or accessing our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies published by America Tennis League.
Your participation in league activities and access to our services constitute valuable consideration supporting this Agreement.
America Tennis League reserves the right to revise or update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon publication on our website. Your continued use of our services after any updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
I. Acceptable Use of League Information
All content, information, schedules, rankings, ratings, player data, graphics, software, and services provided by America Tennis League are intended solely for personal participation in league activities.
Except where expressly permitted in writing, users may not:
Unauthorized use of League materials may result in account termination and legal action.
II. Player Accounts and Security
When registering, participants agree to provide truthful, current, and complete information.
Each member is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activity occurring under their account.
Members must promptly notify America Tennis League of any suspected unauthorized access or security breach.
America Tennis League is not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized use of a participant's account.
III. Website Security
Users shall not intentionally interfere with the operation of America Tennis League's website, servers, software, databases, or communications systems.
Prohibited activities include:
Violations may result in permanent suspension and legal remedies.
IV. Member Responsibilities
As a participant, you agree to:
America Tennis League reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership at its sole discretion for violations of these Terms or other published league policies.
Participants are encouraged to exercise caution when sharing personal information through League communication channels.
V. Photography, Video, and Media Authorization
By participating in any America Tennis League activity, you grant America Tennis League the perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right to photograph, record, film, or otherwise capture your likeness.
You authorize America Tennis League to use such images or recordings for promotional, educational, advertising, social media, website, broadcast, and marketing purposes without additional approval or compensation.
You waive any claim relating to the use of such materials, including claims involving privacy, publicity rights, or similar legal theories, except where prohibited by law.
VI. Third-Party Services
America Tennis League may provide links to external websites or services operated by third parties.
These links are provided solely for convenience.
America Tennis League neither controls nor endorses third-party websites and assumes no responsibility for their content, products, services, or privacy practices.
VII. Sportsmanship and Participant Conduct
Participants agree to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and respect toward opponents, officials, volunteers, spectators, and facility staff.
Participants shall not:
Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, suspension, or permanent removal from the League.
VIII. Custom League Organizer and Participant Terms
America Tennis League provides a platform that allows users to create, organize, and participate in private or public Custom Leagues. By creating or joining a Custom League, all organizers and participants agree to the following terms.
A. League Organizer Responsibilities
A Custom League Organizer is solely responsible for the administration of their league, including but not limited to:
America Tennis League provides the technology platform and scheduling tools but is not responsible for the day-to-day operation or management of any Custom League.
B. League Creation
Custom League Organizers acknowledge that:
C. Scheduling Services
America Tennis League offers automated scheduling tools for Custom Leagues.
Although every effort is made to generate accurate schedules, America Tennis League does not guarantee:
Scheduling requests may require administrative review before publication.
D. Financial Responsibility
If a Custom League Organizer collects registration fees, prize money, sponsorship funds, or any other payments from participants, the Organizer assumes full responsibility for those funds.
America Tennis League is not responsible for:
E. League Conduct
Custom League Organizers are expected to enforce the America Tennis League Code of Conduct.
America Tennis League reserves the right to suspend or permanently remove any Custom League that promotes or permits:
F. Organizer Authority
Organizers may establish additional league-specific rules provided those rules do not conflict with:
America Tennis League reserves the right to invalidate any Custom League rule that conflicts with official League policies.
G. Results and Rankings
Only matches conducted in accordance with America Tennis League rules may be eligible for inclusion in official player rankings or ratings.
America Tennis League reserves the exclusive right to determine whether Custom League results affect:
H. Suspension or Removal
America Tennis League may suspend, modify, or permanently remove any Custom League without prior notice if it determines that the league:
I. Limitation of Responsibility
America Tennis League serves solely as a technology and scheduling platform for Custom Leagues.
Except where expressly stated, America Tennis League is not a party to agreements between organizers and participants and shall not be liable for disputes involving:
J. Acceptance
By creating, organizing, or joining a Custom League, each participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Custom League Terms in addition to all other America Tennis League policies.
K. Match Play Rules
1. Official Match Location
The America Tennis League schedule will designate the official court or facility where each match is to be played. Players are expected to honor the scheduled location.
2. Alternate Match Location
Players may choose to play at another tennis facility only if both players mutually agree before the scheduled match. Neither player may require the other to travel to a different location without consent.
3. Home Court Responsibility
If a designated court becomes unavailable due to maintenance, weather, reservation conflicts, or other unforeseen circumstances, the affected player is responsible for proposing a suitable alternate court that is reasonably convenient for both players.
4. Court Fees
Unless otherwise stated by the league, any applicable court rental or reservation fees shall be shared equally by both players unless another arrangement is mutually agreed upon.
5. Scheduling
Players are expected to communicate respectfully and make every reasonable effort to complete their match before the league deadline. Repeated delays or failure to cooperate with scheduling may result in penalties or forfeiture.
6. Weather Delays
If weather or unsafe court conditions prevent play, both players should promptly work together to reschedule the match before the league deadline.
7. Late Arrival
Players should arrive on time. A player arriving more than 20 minutes late without notifying the opponent may forfeit the match unless the opponent agrees to wait longer.
8. Match Rules
Unless otherwise specified by America Tennis League, all matches shall be played according to the current USTA Rules of Tennis. Any league-specific rules published by America Tennis League shall take precedence over general USTA rules whenever applicable.
9. Sportsmanship
Players are expected to demonstrate honesty, fairness, and respect throughout every match. Unsportsmanlike conduct, abusive language, harassment, intimidation, cheating, or repeated violations of league rules may result in warnings, point penalties, default, suspension, or permanent removal from the league.
10. Player Rating, Competitive Balance & Playoff Eligibility
America Tennis League is committed to maintaining fair and competitive divisions for all participants. Players are expected to register at the appropriate skill level based on their playing ability and experience.
Any new singles player or doubles team that intentionally or unintentionally registers below their true skill level ("sandbagging" or underrating) or fails to follow the league's player rating guidelines may be subject to review by the League Administrator.
To preserve competitive integrity:
Note: The purpose of this policy is to encourage honest self-rating, maintain balanced competition, and provide a fair playing experience for every participant.
11. Match Results
Winning players are responsible for reporting the official match score through the America Tennis League website or app within the required reporting period. Both players are expected to verify that the submitted score is accurate.
12. League Authority
America Tennis League reserves the right to make final decisions regarding player ratings, scheduling disputes, defaults, code of conduct issues, playoff eligibility, and interpretation of league rules. All league decisions shall be final.
Participant Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, Indemnification, and Medical Authorization
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. THIS SECTION AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
By creating an account, registering for, participating in, attending, organizing, volunteering at, officiating, spectating, or otherwise taking part in any America Tennis League ("ATL") activity, event, league, tournament, ladder, clinic, practice, social event, or any activity offered through the America Tennis League website or platform, you voluntarily agree to the following:
A. Assumption of Risk
I understand and acknowledge that tennis and related athletic activities involve inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated, including but not limited to:
I voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with participation, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable.
B. Health Certification
I certify that I am physically capable of safely participating in tennis activities.
I understand that it is my responsibility to consult a physician before participating if I have any medical condition that could affect my ability to participate safely.
I agree to stop participating immediately if I experience illness, injury, dizziness, chest pain, or any other condition that could endanger myself or others.
C. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I voluntarily release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue America Tennis League, its owners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, league coordinators, tournament directors, organizers, sponsors, affiliates, contractors, agents, representatives, facility owners, partners, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses, attorney's fees, or causes of action arising out of or relating to:
except where such liability cannot legally be waived under applicable law.
D. Indemnification
I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, settlements, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
E. Medical Authorization
If I become injured or incapacitated during participation and emergency medical treatment is deemed necessary, I authorize America Tennis League and its representatives to obtain emergency medical care on my behalf.
I understand that I am solely responsible for all medical expenses, ambulance fees, hospital charges, rehabilitation costs, insurance deductibles, and any related expenses.
America Tennis League assumes no responsibility for providing medical insurance or medical treatment.
F. No Warranty of Safety
I understand that America Tennis League cannot guarantee:
Participation is entirely voluntary and at my own risk.
G. Equipment Responsibility
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for ensuring that my tennis equipment is safe and suitable for play. America Tennis League does not inspect, certify, or warrant any participant's equipment.
H. Facility Responsibility
Many matches are conducted at facilities owned or operated by third parties. America Tennis League does not own, operate, inspect, supervise, or control those facilities and assumes no responsibility for their condition, maintenance, or safety.
I. Minors
Participants under the age of 18 may participate only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. By registering a minor, the parent or legal guardian represents that they have authority to do so and agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to all provisions of this Participant Waiver on behalf of the minor.
J. Survival
This Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement shall survive the termination of membership, cancellation of an account, or completion of participation in any America Tennis League activity.
K. Acknowledgment
By creating an account, registering for any America Tennis League activity, checking the acceptance box during registration, or otherwise participating in any America Tennis League event or service, I acknowledge that:
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