TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to Rivlz! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SERIOUSLY FUN RIVALRY PTY LTD ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the Rivlz mobile application (the "App") available on iOS and Android platforms.

1.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use Rivlz. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from or direct any of our content specifically to anyone under the age of 18.

1.2 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification through the App or email

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Rivlz is a social sports competition tracking platform that enables users to:

• Create and share sports match results and scores
• Connect with other athletes and sports enthusiasts
• Upload and share photos related to sports activities
• Follow other users and build a sports community
• Send direct messages to other users
• Join and create groups for team tracking
• React to and comment on posts
• Receive notifications about app activity

3. USER ACCOUNTS

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the App, you must create an account. You may register using:

• Email and password
• Google Sign-In
• Apple Sign-In
• Facebook Login

3.2 Account Information

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree not to:

• Share your password with others
• Allow others to access your account
• Use another person's account without permission

3.4 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.

4. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

Prohibited Content:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent match results or information
• Upload content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Post content that infringes on intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any party
• Share sexually explicit or pornographic content
• Post content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred
• Share spam, advertisements, or unsolicited promotional material

Prohibited Conduct:

• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, bully, stalk, or threaten other users
• Engage in any form of cheating or manipulation of match results
• Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or other users' accounts
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4.2 Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these Terms, please report it to us at sean@rivlz.com

4.3 Consequences of Violations

Violation of these Terms may result in:

• Removal of content
• Suspension or termination of your account
• Legal action
• Reporting to law enforcement authorities

5. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you post on Rivlz, including:

• Sports match results and scores
• Photos and images
• Comments and reactions
• Messages
• Profile information

5.2 License Grant

By posting content on Rivlz, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and publish your content
• Display and distribute your content within the App
• Create derivative works from your content
• Use your content for promotional purposes

This license continues even if you stop using the App, but only for content that has been shared with other users.

5.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to post your content
• Your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Your content does not infringe on intellectual property rights
• You have obtained all necessary permissions for photos containing other individuals

5.4 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that:

• Violates these Terms
• Infringes on third-party rights
• Is reported by other users
• We deem inappropriate or harmful

We are not obligated to monitor content but may do so at our discretion.

5.5 Backup Your Content

We are not responsible for loss or corruption of your content. You should maintain your own backups.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The App and its original content (excluding user-generated content), features, and functionality are owned by SERIOUSLY FUN RIVALRY PTY LTD and are protected by:

• Copyright laws
• Trademark laws
• Patent laws
• Trade secret laws
• Other intellectual property laws

6.2 Trademarks

"Rivlz" and associated logos are trademarks of SERIOUSLY FUN RIVALRY PTY LTD. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

6.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Download and install the App on your personal device
• Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes

This license does not include the right to:

• Resell or make commercial use of the App
• Modify or create derivative works
• Download or copy content (except as permitted)
• Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools

6.4 Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on Rivlz infringes your copyright, please contact us at sean@rivlz.com with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing content
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

7. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the App, you consent to:

• Collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy
• Transfer of your data to Australia, the United States, and other countries
• Processing of your data by third-party service providers

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

8.1 Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Sign-In
• Apple Sign-In
• Facebook Login
• Cloudinary (image hosting)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (notifications)

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

8.2 Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• The content of third-party sites
• The privacy practices of third parties
• Any damages resulting from your use of third-party services

8.3 No Endorsement

Links to third-party sites do not imply endorsement by us.

9. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

9.1 "AS IS" Basis

9.2 No Warranty

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The App will meet your requirements
• The App will be available at all times
• The App will be secure or free from bugs or viruses
• User-generated content is accurate or reliable
• Match results or scores posted by users are accurate

9.3 Limitation of Liability

9.4 Maximum Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 AUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.5 Jurisdictional Limitations

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

10. INDEMNIFICATION

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

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your content posted on the App
• Your violation of any applicable laws

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

For users in the United States, these Terms shall also comply with applicable U.S. federal and state laws.

11.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Australia for resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App.

11.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at sean@rivlz.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith.

11.4 Arbitration (Optional)

If informal resolution fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), unless prohibited by law.

11.5 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims against us only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class or representative action. Class arbitrations, class actions, and representative actions are not permitted.

11.6 Time Limitation

Any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the App must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arose, or it will be permanently barred.

12. TERMINATION

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting your account through the App settings
• Contacting us at sean@rivlz.com

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the App

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the App will immediately cease
• Your account and content may be deleted
• You remain liable for any obligations incurred before termination
• Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive will survive termination

13. MOBILE APPLICATION TERMS

13.1 Mobile Devices

You are responsible for:

• Obtaining a compatible mobile device
• Paying for internet/data charges
• Ensuring your device meets minimum requirements

13.2 App Store Terms

Your use of the App is also subject to the terms of the app store from which you downloaded it:

• Apple App Store Terms of Service
• Google Play Store Terms of Service

13.3 Updates

We may release updates to the App. You may need to update the App to continue using it. We do not guarantee that the App will be compatible with all devices or operating system versions.

13.4 Push Notifications

By using the App, you consent to receive push notifications. You can disable notifications through your device settings.

14. GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

The App is controlled and operated from Australia. We make no representation that the App is appropriate or available for use in all locations. Access to the App from territories where its content is illegal is prohibited.

15. EXPORT CONTROLS

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations in your use of the App.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SERIOUSLY FUN RIVALRY PTY LTD regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. SEVERABILITY

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

18. WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

19. ASSIGNMENT

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

20. FORCE MAJEURE

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Acts of God
• Natural disasters
• War or terrorism
• Government actions
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Pandemics or epidemics

21. FEEDBACK

We welcome your feedback and suggestions about the App. You agree that we may use any feedback you provide without any obligation to compensate you and without any restriction or obligation to you.

22. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us:

23. NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice:

The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210.

24. ACKNOWLEDGMENT