Effective Date: April 30, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to BluChip.com and BluChip Scout, a digital platform designed to connect and empower student-athletes. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, mobile application, and any other services we provide (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our website, BluChip Scout, and other related platforms, you agree to comply with these Terms. Please read them carefully, as they are legally binding.
Acceptance of Terms
1.1 Agreement to Terms
By using BluChip’s Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms or our Privacy Policy, you must refrain from using our Services.
1.2 Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years old to use BluChip’s Services. By accessing and using our website and mobile applications, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old.
User Accounts and Registration
2.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of BluChip’s Services, you may need to create a user account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during the registration process. It is your responsibility to keep your account information updated.
2.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised or accessed without authorization, you must notify us immediately.
Use of the Website and Services
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use BluChip’s website, mobile application, and other Services only for personal, non-commercial purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
3.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in the following prohibited activities:
- Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
- Impersonating another person or entity, or falsely representing your affiliation with any entity.
- Interfering with or disrupting the operation of our website, mobile application, or servers.
- Uploading, transmitting, or distributing harmful computer viruses, malware, or any other disruptive code.
- Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their consent.
User Content
4.1 Ownership of User Content
You retain ownership of any content that you upload, post, or transmit via BluChip’s Services (“User Content”). However, by submitting User Content, you grant BluChip a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with the Services.
4.2 Prohibited Content
You agree not to upload, post, or transmit any content that is:
- Unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory.
- Infringing on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
- False, misleading, or deceptive.
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations.
Intellectual Property
5.1 Ownership of BluChip’s Intellectual Property
BluChip owns all intellectual property rights in its website, mobile application, and Services, including, but not limited to, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
5.2 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, BluChip grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial use.
Disclaimer of Warranties
BluChip’s Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or features offered through our Services.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BluChip shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold BluChip harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our Services or any violation of these Terms.
Termination
BluChip reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website, mobile application, and Services at any time, for any reason, without notice. Upon termination, the provisions of these Terms that by their nature survive termination will continue to apply.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of BluChip’s Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of an Arbitration Institution of BluChip’s choosing.
Changes to These Terms
BluChip may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated “Effective Date” listed at the top. By continuing to use our Services after any updates, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at feedback@gobluchip.com.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BluChip regarding your use of our website, mobile application, and Services.
By accessing or using BluChip’s website, mobile application, or other Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms.