Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Comp Central ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this platform.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to use Comp Central for personal, non-commercial purposes under the following conditions:

• You must not modify or copy the platform materials
• You must not use the platform for any commercial purpose without authorization
• You must not attempt to reverse engineer any software on the platform
• You must not remove any copyright or proprietary notations
• You must not transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" on another server

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and current.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach.

3.3 Account Types

• Parent Accounts: For managing children's competition entries and club memberships
• Club Admin Accounts: For managing club operations and member registrations
• Organiser Accounts: For managing competitions and viewing registrations

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the platform for any illegal purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect user data without consent
• Interfere with platform security or operations

5. Competition Registrations

5.1 Registration Process

Parents and club admins can register competitors for competitions through the platform. Registration confirmation is subject to competition organiser approval and payment completion.

5.2 Fees and Payments

Registration fees are set by competition organisers. All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Refund policies are determined by competition organisers.

Card processing fees may vary depending on where your card was issued. Non-domestic cards may incur a surcharge which will be shown before you confirm payment. For full details on how card fees are handled, please see our Card Processing Fees page.

5.3 Cancellations

Cancellation terms are set by individual competitions. Comp Central is not responsible for refunds, but facilitates communication between users and organisers.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Platform Content

All content on Comp Central, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Comp Central Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

6.2 User Content

You retain ownership of content you upload (photos, profile information, etc.). By uploading content, you grant Comp Central a licence to use, display, and distribute such content as necessary to provide our services.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using Comp Central, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Comp Central does not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any information on the platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

Comp Central shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the platform in the past 12 months.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Comp Central, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the platform or violation of these terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account immediately, without notice, for any violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the platform will cease immediately. You may also terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.