Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Cartner! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Cartner ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your access to and use of our golf companion platform, including our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater) to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You meet the age requirement
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in the Service.

4. Service Description

Cartner provides a platform for golf enthusiasts to:

• Create and manage golf events and tournaments
• Connect with other golfers
• Discover golf courses and venues
• Access premium golf experiences
• Participate in the golf community

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

5. User Conduct

When using the Service, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the rights and dignity of other users
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Not use automated systems to access the Service without permission

5.1 Prohibited Activities

You are expressly prohibited from:

• Posting or transmitting harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Engaging in fraudulent activities or scams
• Violating intellectual property rights
• Distributing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scraping or data mining without permission
• Using the Service for commercial purposes without authorization

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Your Content

You may post, upload, or submit content through the Service, including profiles, messages, photos, and event information ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and improving the Service.

6.2 Content Standards

You represent and warrant that your User Content:

• Does not violate any laws or regulations
• Does not infringe on intellectual property rights
• Does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• Does not contain viruses or malicious code
• Is accurate and not misleading

6.3 Content Monitoring

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, or remove User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We are not responsible for User Content posted by others.

7. Payments and Subscriptions

7.1 Premium Features

Certain features of the Service may require payment. By purchasing premium features or subscriptions, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase.

7.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. You agree to comply with their terms and conditions. We do not store your payment card information.

7.3 Refunds

Refund policies vary by purchase type. Event fees and tournament entries may have specific refund policies set by event organizers. Premium subscriptions may be subject to our refund policy as disclosed at the time of purchase.

7.4 Pricing Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect existing subscriptions until renewal.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its content, features, functionality, design, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Cartner and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our express written permission.

8.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

8.3 Trademarks

"Cartner" and our logos are trademarks of Cartner. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, golf courses, or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third parties. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Defects in the Service will be corrected

10.2 Golf Activities

Golf is a physical activity that involves inherent risks. We are not responsible for any injuries, losses, or damages that may occur while participating in golf events or activities organized through the Service. Participants assume all risks associated with golf activities.

10.3 User Interactions

We are not responsible for the conduct of other users or for any events organized by users. You should exercise caution and good judgment when interacting with other users and participating in events.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cartner and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Service
• Any other matter relating to the Service

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cartner and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting our support team.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Cartner is established, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.3 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association, except where prohibited by law.

14. Mobile Application

If you access the Service through our mobile application:

• You must comply with applicable third-party terms (e.g., App Store or Google Play terms)
• We may send you push notifications (you can disable these in your device settings)
• Updates may be required for continued use
• Data charges from your mobile carrier may apply

15. 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 the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and User Content
• Provisions that should survive termination will continue to apply

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cartner regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us: