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1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating a parent account, enrolling a child in any program, or otherwise using this website (the "Site") and the youth-soccer training services offered through it (the "Services"), the parent or legal guardian ("you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") on behalf of yourself and your minor child(ren). If you do not agree, do not use the Site or enroll a child.

2. Description of Services

Elite Soccer Academy provides recreational youth soccer training programs, group classes, private 1-on-1 coaching, and related events for children ("Services"). Services are delivered in person at the locations announced for each session.

3. Parent / Guardian Responsibility & Age of Account Holder

This Site is intended exclusively for use by parents or legal guardians who are at least 18 years old enrolling minor children. Children may not create their own account. The parent or guardian is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide and for the conduct and supervision of their child outside of the supervised training window.

4. Enrollment, Payment & Refunds

Tuition, drop-in, and monthly-package fees are due at enrollment and are processed by Stripe, Inc. for cards, or confirmed manually for Venmo and Zelle. We do not store full credit-card numbers; card data is handled directly by Stripe under Stripe's terms and privacy policy.

Cancellation, rescheduling, refund, sibling-discount, and waitlist terms are described in our Cancellation & Refund Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

5. Health, Safety, Risk & Liability Waiver

Soccer training is a contact and high-impact athletic activity that carries inherent risks of injury, including but not limited to: collisions with other players, sprains, fractures, concussion / head injury, dental injury, heat illness, dehydration, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. By enrolling a child you represent that:

  • You have consulted, or are voluntarily declining to consult, a licensed pediatrician before your child begins training.
  • You have disclosed all relevant medical conditions, injuries, allergies, and medications that may affect your child's safe participation.
  • You voluntarily assume all risks of injury or illness arising out of your child's participation in the Services.

The full Liability Waiver, Health Disclaimer & Parental Consent is incorporated by reference into these Terms and must be accepted at enrollment.

6. Coaches & Background Checks

All coaches and assistant coaches who work directly with minor participants are subject to a criminal background check (typically through a national youth-sports background-screening provider) and must complete current SafeSport / youth-protection training where applicable. Background checks are renewed periodically. Background screening is not a guarantee of conduct, and parents are encouraged to remain present during sessions whenever possible.

7. Photo / Video Release

From time to time we may take photographs or video of training sessions for legitimate operational and promotional purposes (social media, gallery page, marketing). You may opt out of photo/video use of your child at any time by emailing the contact address below; we will then exclude your child from new media and remove existing media from materials we control upon request.

8. Conduct & Code of Behavior

Players, parents, and spectators are expected to follow the SafeSport-style code of conduct: no physical or verbal abuse, no harassment, no discrimination, no use of drugs or alcohol on the field, and no aggressive behavior toward officials. We may suspend or terminate enrollment of any player whose participant or family member violates this code, with or without refund at our discretion.

9. Intellectual Property

All website content, training curricula, photos, videos, and branded materials are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.

10. No Warranty

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT YOUR CHILD WILL ACHIEVE ANY SPECIFIC SKILL, ATHLETIC, OR PLACEMENT OUTCOME.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS OWNER, COACHES, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). Nothing in this section limits liability for personal injury caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct, or for any other liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owner, coaches, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of (a) your child's participation in the Services, (b) your breach of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any law or third-party right.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to Section 14, you agree that any claim arising out of these Terms or the Services shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue there.

14. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that cannot be resolved through good-faith informal negotiation shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall take place in Santa Clara County, California, in English. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class-action waiver. You and the Company agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class, collective, or representative action.

30-day opt-out. You may opt out of this arbitration provision by sending written notice to the contact address below within 30 days of first enrollment.

15. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site or new enrollments after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email [email protected] or write to [BUSINESS MAILING ADDRESS — TBD].


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