Terms of Service

Last updated: January 9, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Chain Out Podcast services, including the Chain-out Picks fantasy disc golf platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Description of Services

Chain Out Podcast provides:

  • Chain-out Picks: Fantasy disc golf league with tournament picks and leaderboards
  • Canadian Disc Golf News: Coverage of disc golf news and events in Canada
  • Podcast Content: Weekly podcast episodes about Canadian disc golf

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time.

User Accounts

Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

Account Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Accounts found to be in violation of our terms may be suspended or terminated.

Fantasy League Rules

Fair Play

By participating in Chain-out Picks, you agree to:

  • Submit picks before tournament deadlines
  • Use only one account per person
  • Not manipulate or exploit the scoring system
  • Accept final scoring decisions made by administrators

Scoring and Results

Scores are calculated based on official tournament results. While we strive for accuracy, we reserve the right to correct errors and make final decisions on scoring disputes.

User Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create (picks, comments, profile information). By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within our services.

Content Standards

You agree not to post content that:

  • Violates any laws or regulations
  • Contains hate speech, harassment, or threats
  • Is spam, fraudulent, or misleading
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use our services for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services
  • Create multiple accounts to gain unfair advantage
  • Scrape, crawl, or automatically collect data
  • Impersonate others or provide false information

Intellectual Property

Our Property

The Chain Out Podcast platform, including its design, code, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Chain Out Podcast and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Third-Party Content

We display information about disc golf tournaments, players, and results for informational purposes. Trademarks and names belong to their respective owners. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by professional disc golf organizations unless explicitly stated.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.

Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that tournament results, player data, or scoring information is complete or error-free. Use this information at your own discretion.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Chain Out Podcast and its creators shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use our services
  • User-generated content or third-party actions

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chain Out Podcast, its creators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • At our discretion for any reason

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately.

Changes to Terms

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

  • Posting updated terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.