Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to EsportsCalendar.io. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the EsportsCalendar.io website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

The Service is operated by [Operator Name / Legal Entity] ("we", "us", or "our"). For contact information, see Section 12 below.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. The Service

EsportsCalendar.io provides an index of esports and gaming events, including tournaments, conventions, LAN parties, and related gatherings. The Service includes:

• Browsing and searching event listings
• Optional user accounts for saving filters and receiving email digests
• ICS calendar feeds for subscribing to filtered event lists
• Event submission forms for community contributions
• Links to external ticketing, streaming, and information resources

4. User Accounts

Creating an account is optional. If you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information during registration
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
• Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. Acceptable Use

When using the Service, you agree not to:

• Scrape or harvest data: Automated collection of data from the Service without our prior written permission is prohibited. This includes using bots, crawlers, or other automated means to extract event data, except for personal calendar subscriptions via our ICS feeds
• Submit spam or misleading content: Do not submit fake events, duplicate submissions, or content intended to mislead users
• Abuse rate limits: Do not attempt to circumvent rate limiting on submissions, ICS feeds, or other Service features
• Interfere with the Service: Do not attempt to disrupt, overload, or impair the Service or its infrastructure
• Violate laws: Do not use the Service for any purpose that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate others: Do not impersonate event organizers, venues, or other parties
• Infringe intellectual property: Do not submit content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate access for users who violate these guidelines.

6. User-Generated Content

You may submit event information and edit suggestions through the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating the Service
• Represent that you have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights
• Acknowledge that we may edit, reject, or remove User Content at our discretion
• Understand that submitted events are reviewed before publication and may not appear immediately

You retain ownership of your User Content, but the license you grant us continues even if you later delete your account.

7. External Links and Third-Party Content

The Service contains links to external websites and services, including ticketing platforms, streaming sites, and event organizer pages. These links are provided for convenience only.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party websites or their content. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

Some links may be affiliate links. See our Disclosures page for more information.

8. Disclaimers

Event Information: Event details are provided for informational purposes only. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but event dates, times, locations, and other details may change without notice. Always verify event information with official sources before making travel or purchase decisions.

Service Availability: The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or available at all times. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service without prior notice.

No Warranty: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Costs incurred due to inaccurate event information
• Damages resulting from reliance on the Service
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
• Any matters beyond our reasonable control

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operator, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

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

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Jurisdiction].

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
legal@esportscalendar.io

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

For significant changes that materially affect your rights, we may provide additional notice, such as email notification to account holders.

14. 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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclosures, constitute the entire agreement between you and the operator regarding your use of the Service.