Pool Addicts

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Pool Addicts ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Platform. You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account, manage a pool, or participate in any pool on the Platform.

2. Platform Description

Pool Addicts is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides tools for creating and managing sports pools for entertainment purposes. The Platform supports formats including draft pools, box pools, bracket pools, confidence pools, and other competition formats. The Platform is a neutral technology provider that facilitates pool management and scoring.

3. Entertainment Purposes Only

The Platform is intended for entertainment and social competition among friends and groups. Pool Addicts is not a gambling platform and does not facilitate, promote, or endorse gambling in any form. The Platform does not process, hold, or facilitate pool entry fees, prize payouts, or any monetary transactions between pool administrators and participants. Any exchange of money related to pool participation occurs entirely outside the Platform and is solely the responsibility of the individuals involved.

4. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. The Platform is not available to users located in the United Kingdom, the state of Utah, or the state of Hawaii. By using the Platform, you represent that you are not located in any restricted jurisdiction.

5. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

6. Pool Administrator Responsibilities

Pool administrators ("Admins") are responsible for managing their pools, including setting rules, inviting participants, and overseeing pool operations. Admins are solely responsible for any money collection or distribution related to their pools. The Platform does not facilitate, process, or track any payments between Admins and participants. Admins must ensure their pools comply with all applicable local laws and regulations.

7. Participant Responsibilities

Participants join pools at their own discretion and are responsible for understanding the rules set by the pool Admin. Any financial arrangements between participants and Admins are private matters handled entirely outside the Platform.

8. Subscription and Payments

Pool Addicts offers subscription plans for Admins who wish to access premium features. Subscription payments are processed securely through Stripe. Subscriptions are for Platform access and software features only — they are never payments for pool entry fees or prizes. Optional participant feature upgrades are software purchases for enhanced Platform features such as ad-free experience and push notifications.

9. Intellectual Property

Pool Addicts and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Pool Addicts and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. NHL team logos displayed on the Platform are the property of the National Hockey League and its member clubs. Pool Addicts is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NHL or any professional sports league.

10. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Platform to facilitate illegal gambling or any activity that violates applicable law. You may not use the Platform to harass, abuse, or harm other users. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, other accounts, or related systems. You may not use automated means to access the Platform without our express permission.

11. Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. Pool Addicts shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Platform. Pool Addicts is not responsible for the accuracy of sports data, scoring calculations, or any disputes between pool members. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these Terms. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through the Platform or via email. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Canada.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@pooladdicts.com.