Our Terms of Use!

1. Terms of Use

Welcome to Sports for Life (referred to as “We,” “Us,” “Our”), a platform operated by Jambavan Academy Private Limited (“Company”/ “SFL”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern Your access to and use of both Our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Platform"). These Terms apply to all users of the Platform, including players, Parents or Legal Guardians of Minors, Visitors, and third-party tournament organizers (where relevant). For Minors, the use of the Platform is strictly subject to the active supervision and verifiable consent of a Parent or Legal Guardian. By accessing, browsing, using, downloading, framing, linking or engaging in any activity on Our Platform, You ("User," "Visitor," "You," "Your", “Yourself”) acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. SFL reserves the right to amend, modify, or update these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on the Platform and shall supersede previous versions. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any updates constitutes Your deemed acceptance of the revised Terms. It is Your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. If You do not agree to these terms, please discontinue using the Platform. You also agree to these Terms by enrolling in, registering for, or otherwise participating in any Service at an SFL Venue, whether or not You access the Platform in connection with such participation.

2. Definitions

“Affiliate”

means, in relation to a person or entity, any other person or entity that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with such person or entity.

“Academy”

means any sports training academy, coaching centre, camp, or training program that is either operated directly by SFL or listed on the Platform and made available for enrolment through the Platform.

“Account”

means the registered user account created on the Platform for accessing and using the Services.

“Comments”

means any reviews, feedback, suggestions, messages, posts, likes or other content submitted, posted, or transmitted by Users on or through the Platform.

“Communication”

means any notification, alert, message, call, SMS, email, WhatsApp message, in-app notification, or other communication sent by SFL or its authorized representatives in connection with the Services or use of the Platform.

“Content”

means all text, graphics, images, videos, performance statistics, data, software, designs, trademarks, logos, audio-visual material, and other materials available on or through the Platform, including user-generated content.

“Control”

means the direct or indirect ownership of more than 50% of the voting rights or equity interests of an entity, or the power to direct its management or policies, whether through ownership, contract, or otherwise.

“Minor”

means any individual who is below 18 (eighteen) years of age.

“Parent”

or “Legal Guardian” means a person who is legally authorized under applicable law to act on behalf of a Minor and provide consent for the Minor’s participation in the Services.

“Pay-and-Play”

means the facility booking service offered through the Platform that enables Users to reserve sports venues, grounds, courts, or facilities for recreational or training purposes.

“Platform”

means collectively the website, mobile application, and any other digital interface operated by SFL through which the Services are offered.

“Services”

means collectively and without limitation:

1. (a) enrolment in Academies;
2. (b) participation in Tournaments;
3. (c) Pay-and-Play facility;
4. (d) digital performance tracking tools;
5. (e) publication of match statistics;
6. (f) hosting of educational or coaching content;
7. (g) tournament management tools made available to third-party organizers; and any other services or features offered by SFL through the Platform from time to time.

“SFL Venue”

means any physical training centre, ground, court, studio, or other premises owned, leased, or directly operated by SFL for the provision of Services, as distinct from a venue or facility owned or operated by a third-party Academy partner, Third-Party Organizer, or independent venue provider.

“Supplemental Terms”

means any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific Services, programs, Tournaments, promotions, or features offered on the Platform, which shall form an integral part of these Terms.

“Tournament”

means any competitive sporting event hosted by SFL or by a Third-Party Organizer using the Platform for registration, performance tracking, statistics display, or related services.

“Third-Party Organizer”

means any independent individual or entity that uses the Platform to host, manage, or conduct tournaments or events.

“User,” “You,” or “Your”

means any individual or entity accessing or using the Platform, including players, Parents or Legal Guardians acting on behalf of Minors, Academy staff, coaches, Third-Party Organizers, and Visitors browsing the Platform.

“Visitor”

means any person who accesses or browses the Platform without creating an Account.

3. Application of Terms and Supplemental Terms

These Terms constitute the general terms and conditions governing access to and use of the Platform and all Services offered through it. Certain Services, programs, Tournaments, features, promotions, or products may be subject to additional terms and conditions (“Supplemental Terms”). Such Supplemental Terms shall be deemed incorporated into and form part of these Terms. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these general Terms and any Supplemental Terms applicable to a specific Service, the Supplemental Terms shall prevail solely with respect to that specific Service. In all other respects, these Terms shall continue to apply.

4. Nature of Services and Role of SFL

SFL operates the Platform as a technology facilitator that enables Users to access sports Academies, register for Tournaments, book sports facilities, and track performance data. Unless expressly stated otherwise: (a) Academies listed on the Platform may either be operated directly by SFL or may be independent third-party academies offering services through the Platform; (b) Tournaments may be hosted either by SFL or by independent Third-Party Organizers utilizing the Platform as a technology service; (c) Venue owners participating in Pay-and-Play services may be independent third parties.

SFL’s role in relation to third-party Academies, Third-Party Organizers, and venue providers is limited to providing digital infrastructure, registration tools, data tracking tools, and payment facilitation. SFL does not control, supervise, or assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations, coaching standards, safety protocols, staffing decisions, or event execution of independent third-party entities. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as creating any partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship between SFL and any third-party Academy, organizer, or venue provider. Where an Academy or event is expressly identified as being operated directly by SFL, SFL shall act as the service provider for such activity.

5. Eligibility

The Platform may be accessed and used independently only by any person over the age of 18 (eighteen) years. A Minor may access and use the Services of the Platform only if such use is undertaken by the Minor’s Parent or Legal Guardian, who shall execute the prescribed consent forms, provide relevant verification and agree to these Terms on behalf of the Minor. Verifiable consent of the Parent or Legal Guardian will be obtained through the mechanism prescribed on the Platform prior to the collection or processing of any personal data of a Minor. We collect specific personal data including (but not limited to) name, date of birth, relationship to the Parent/Legal Guardian and blood group. For Minors, We require consent from the Parent or Legal Guardian prior to the collection of any personal data.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your access to and use of the Platform and Services is subject to SFL’s Privacy Policy available at https://www.sportsforlife.in/privacy-policy, as amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference. By using the Platform, You consent to the collection, storage, processing, transfer, and disclosure of Your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable law. SFL may collect personal information including, without limitation, name, contact details, age, location data, payment information, usage data, device identifiers, and other information voluntarily provided by You or automatically collected through Your interaction with the Platform. The Platform uses cookies, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse usage patterns, personalise content, and improve Services. You may manage cookie preferences through Your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the Platform. SFL may disclose information where required by law, court order, regulatory authority, or to protect its rights, users, partners, or the public.

By enrolling in Academy programmes, participating in Tournaments, or using Pay-and-Play services, You consent to the sharing of necessary emergency contact details and relevant health information (if voluntarily provided by You) with authorised medical personnel strictly in the event of a medical emergency.

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, users have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their data, subject to applicable law. We do not engage in behavioural monitoring or targeted advertising directed at Minors. Subject to applicable law, You shall have the right to withdraw Your consent for data processing at any time by contacting us. Upon such withdrawal, SFL reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Services on the Platform requiring such data. In the event of a personal data breach, SFL shall take steps as required under applicable law.

7. Intellectual Property and License

All Content, features, functionalities, trademarks, service marks, designs, software, algorithms, databases, training materials, tournament formats, Coaching Videos (as defined below), communications, and other intellectual property made available on or through the Platform (collectively, “Platform Content”) are either owned by SFL or licensed to SFL, and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

Certain content made available through the Platform may be owned by third parties, including but not limited to partner academies, coaches, venues, sponsors, licensors, advertisers, or other service providers (“Third-Party Content”). All rights, title, and interest in such Third-Party Content remain with the respective owners. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as granting You any ownership rights in such Third-Party Content.

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand identifiers displayed on the Platform are the property of SFL or their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants You any right or license to use such marks without prior written consent of the relevant owner. Except as expressly permitted under these Terms, no right, title, or interest in or to the Platform Content or Third-Party Content is transferred to You. Subject to these Terms, SFL grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for personal, lawful, and non-commercial purposes.

The Platform may host pre-recorded educational, instructional, and coaching videos made available by SFL or its licensors (“Coaching Videos”). All intellectual property rights in such Coaching Videos are retained by SFL or the respective licensors. Users are permitted to stream and view such Coaching Videos solely for personal skill development and non-commercial purposes. Users shall not download, record, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, transmit, or otherwise exploit such Coaching Videos without the prior written consent of SFL.

8. Account, Password, and Security

If any of the Services requires You to open an Account, You must complete the registration process by providing Us with current, complete and accurate information as prompted by the applicable registration form. You will use Your mobile number to log into Our app by entering an OTP. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Your Account and OTPs sent to Your mobile number. Furthermore, You are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under Your Account. You agree to notify Us immediately of any unauthorised use of Your Account or any other breach of security. We shall not be liable for any loss arising from unauthorised access to Your Account resulting from Your failure to maintain the confidentiality of Your login credentials or OTPs. For Minors, the Parent or Legal Guardian shall be responsible for the creation, accuracy, and security of the Account, and shall remain liable for all activities occurring under that Account.

SFL reserves the right to temporarily or permanently suspend Your Account, reverse transactions, and forfeit any platform benefits if We suspect any fraudulent, suspicious, or unusual activity, or any violation of these Terms. Subject to applicable law, SFL may request additional government identity documents to verify underlying transactions, and failure to provide these may result in immediate Account termination.

9. Player Performance Tracking and Data Collection

For Academies and Tournaments, the SFL app includes robust tools designed to track player performance during training sessions, practice matches, and Tournaments. Data collected includes attendance records, match statistics, individual skill evaluations (such as technical, tactical, physical, and psychological assessments), fitness levels, performance ratings and general progress over time. The app securely stores this data, ensuring that only authorized individuals (such as coaches, Academy staff, SFL personnel etc) have access. Data collection is continuous and designed to facilitate ongoing player evaluations throughout their time at the Academy. By using the Platform and Services, You consent to the collection, processing, and sharing of such performance data for the purposes described herein. Such data shall be processed in accordance with SFL’s Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. Additionally, anonymized or aggregated data may be used for performance benchmarking or research purposes. Users may request the deletion of their Accounts at any time. Upon Account deletion, SFL will delete or de-identify personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable law, and reserves the right to retain anonymized or aggregated data that does not identify any individual for cohort analysis, research, and platform improvement.

The Platform may display rankings, leaderboards, ratings, or other comparative features based on match statistics, performance data, attendance, engagement, or criteria determined by SFL at its sole discretion, whether in relation to a specific Academy, a Tournament, or the Platform generally. Such rankings and leaderboards are provided for informational and engagement purposes only, do not constitute an official or certified assessment of any User's or participating Minor's ability, and shall not be construed as a guarantee of selection, advancement, awards, or any other outcome. SFL may determine, modify, recalculate, suspend, or discontinue the criteria, methodology, frequency, or display of any ranking or leaderboard at any time, and reserves the right to correct, adjust, or remove any ranking or leaderboard entry in the event of an error, suspected manipulation, or violation of these Terms. Display of a User's or a participating Minor's name, rank, position, or performance data on any ranking or leaderboard shall be subject to the consents obtained under Clause 9 (Player Performance Tracking and Data Collection) and Clause 16 (Media Rights).

10. Communication and Notifications

To ensure seamless communication between Users, Academies, coaches, Parents or Legal Guardians, the SFL app sends Communication for various purposes. These Communications may include reminders about upcoming training sessions, match schedules, important Academy announcements, performance updates, attendance records, service updates, promotional offers, and transactional information and other time-sensitive information. The Platform provides users with the ability to customize their Communication settings, allowing them to manage which types of alerts they wish to receive and how they want to be notified. However, disabling certain Communications may result in users missing critical updates. You authorize SFL, its partners, and representatives to contact You via phone, SMS, email, or WhatsApp for such Communication. You consent to receiving transactional and service-related Communications. Promotional Communications shall be sent in accordance with applicable law, and You may opt out where such option is available.

11. Third-Party Data Sharing

In order to provide certain Services, We may share personal data with authorised third-party service providers strictly on a need-to-know basis and subject to appropriate contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations, in accordance with the Privacy Policy. This includes vendors for payments, generating statistics/highlights, video streaming vendors, and CRM/Analytics partners. Furthermore, user data may be shared across SFL Affiliates to provide a unified experience.

12. Payments and Refunds

1. (a) Payments: The Platform facilitates payments for Services including, without limitation, Academy enrolments, Tournament registrations, Pay-and-Play venue bookings, subscriptions, coaching programs, camps, and related offerings. All payments are processed through authorized third-party payment service providers. SFL does not store sensitive payment card information on its servers. Transactions are encrypted and processed in accordance with applicable security standards. Users are responsible for providing accurate and complete payment information, ensuring sufficient funds are available, and reviewing transaction details prior to confirmation. SFL shall not be liable for any failed, delayed, incomplete, or duplicate transactions arising due to banking system failures, network outages, payment gateway downtime, technical errors, or actions attributable to third-party payment processors. All subscriptions, coaching packages, tournament registrations, and bookings are personal to the enrolled User and are strictly non-transferable unless expressly permitted in writing by SFL. For Minors, all payments must be made by the Parent or Legal Guardian, who represents that they are legally competent to enter into the transaction and authorized to use the selected payment method. All applicable taxes, including GST or similar statutory levies, shall be borne by the User.
2. (b) Promotions and Discounts: SFL may, at its discretion, offer promotional codes, discounts, loyalty benefits, or credits from time to time. SFL reserves the right to modify, suspend, withdraw, or cancel such promotions at any time without prior notice. Promotional benefits are non-transferable, non-exchangeable for cash, and may be subject to additional conditions. In the event of a refund, SFL reserves the right to deduct the value of any promotional benefits or discounts utilized in connection with the original transaction from the refundable amount.
3. (c) Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests shall be subject to the specific Service booked and any Supplemental Terms applicable to that Service. Unless otherwise stated: (i) Cancellation requests must be made within 7 (seven) days of booking; (ii) Cancellations may not be permitted if the Service has commenced or is scheduled to commence within 7 (seven) days of the cancellation request; (iii) Limited-capacity programs, specialized camps, workshops, or confirmed tournament slots may be non-cancellable once confirmed. SFL reserves the right to reject cancellation requests that do not meet the above conditions. It is clarified that sub-clauses (i) and (ii) apply cumulatively: where a Service is booked less than 7 (seven) days before its scheduled commencement, the cancellation window available under sub-clause (i) shall be correspondingly shorter, or unavailable, in accordance with sub-clause (ii).
4. (d) Refunds Policy: Refunds may be considered under the following circumstances: (i) Service Quality Concerns: If a Service materially deviates from the description provided on the Platform, the User must notify SFL within seven (7) days of attending the first session. SFL shall investigate and determine, at its sole discretion, whether a refund, credit, or alternative remedy is appropriate; (ii) Medical Reasons: Refunds for missed sessions may be considered at the sole discretion of SFL, upon submission of valid medical documentation; (iii) Cancellation by SFL or Partner: If a session, program, or booking is cancelled by SFL or an applicable Academy, organizer, or venue provider, the User shall be eligible for either a refund or rescheduling option, as determined by SFL. Refunds shall not be provided for non-attendance, scheduling conflicts, or change of mind after commencement of the Service, except as provided under sub-clause (ii) above or as required under applicable law.
5. (e) Refund Processing: Approved refunds shall be processed within 6 (six) to 8 (eight) business days and shall be credited to the original payment method used for the transaction, unless otherwise required by law. SFL reserves the right to withhold, suspend, reverse, or refuse refunds in cases of suspected fraud, misuse, as determined solely by Us or as required by regulatory or governmental authorities.

13. User Conduct

As a condition of access to and use of the Platform and Services, You agree that You shall not use the Platform for any unlawful, fraudulent, or prohibited purpose; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Account, server, system, or database; interfere with, damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Platform infrastructure; use automated systems including bots, crawlers, scraping tools, or scripts without authorization; reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble; or create derivative works of the Platform; or circumvent security features or digital protections.

You shall not upload, post, transmit, or share any Content that belongs to another person without lawful rights; is defamatory, obscene, sexually explicit, invasive of privacy, abusive, hateful, or discriminatory; harms or exploits Minors in any manner; contains false, misleading, or fraudulent information; violates any applicable law or regulation; or impersonates any person or misrepresents affiliation.

Users participating in Academies, Tournaments, or Pay-and-Play services shall comply with all venue rules, safety protocols, and codes of conduct; refrain from violent, abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behaviour; not engage in harassment of players, coaches, staff, referees, or other participants; and not manipulate match results, performance statistics, attendance records, or tournament data. Parents and Legal Guardians shall ensure that Minors under their supervision comply with these Terms and shall remain responsible for the Minor’s conduct on the Platform and during participation in physical activities.

Where SFL reasonably believes that a User has violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent or unlawful conduct, or acted in a manner that poses a risk to other Users or to the Platform, SFL may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, remove or disable access to any Content; suspend, restrict, or terminate Accounts; reverse transactions; restrict access to Services; and report unlawful conduct to law enforcement or regulatory authorities. SFL’s determination of a violation shall be final for the purpose of Platform enforcement.

14. User Comments and Contributions

Our in-app social feed features updates and real-life imagery posted by SFL. Users may interact with this feed. By utilizing the Platform and participating in any associated activities, You consent to the hosting, use, and display of Your images, photographs, audio-visual recordings, and related media in accordance with applicable law. Where the User is a Minor, such consent shall be provided by the Parent or Legal Guardian, who warrants that they are duly authorized to provide such consent on behalf of the Minor. The Platform may provide features for Users to post comments, reviews, feedback or any User generated content (collectively referred to as "Comments"). The Comments are not reflective of SFL’s opinions, and represent the views of the respective Users and not those of SFL. SFL does not endorse such Comments and shall not be liable for User-generated content to the extent permitted under applicable law. SFL reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, edit, or remove any Comments at its sole discretion. By using the Platform and posting Comments, You warrant that You have the legal right to post Comments, and they do not infringe on any intellectual property rights of another party. By posting Comments, You grant SFL a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, fully paid, royalty-free, assignable, and sub-licensable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, publish, and publicly display the Comment across any media now known or developed in the future for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the Platform.

If You share any ideas, suggestions, or feedback regarding SFL’s business, app features, or operations (“Feedback”), You agree that SFL is under no obligation of confidentiality regarding such Feedback. By providing Feedback, You grant SFL a binding, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and global license to use, modify, develop, and commercialize the Feedback without any compensation to you

15. Third Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services for user convenience. Such websites are not under the control of SFL and SFL makes no representations or warranties regarding their content, policies, or practices. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or verification by the Company. Users who access third-party websites do so at their own risk. SFL shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of or reliance on any such third-party websites. SFL reserves the right to request removal of any link to the Platform from websites containing unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.

16. Media Rights

By creating an Account on the Platform, enrolling in any Academy, participating in Tournaments, booking venues, attending events, submitting content, or otherwise engaging with activities facilitated through the Platform, You grant SFL and its Affiliates a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, and sublicensable right and license to capture, use, reproduce, publish, display, transmit, edit, modify, create derivative works from, and distribute photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, live streams, performance statistics, match results, testimonials, comments, and other media or content featuring You or the participating Minor (collectively, “Media”) for purposes including, but not limited to, platform operations, promotional and marketing materials, advertising, social media, public relations, analytics, reporting, and archival purposes, in any media format now known or later developed. You acknowledge that such Media may be shared publicly and may include Your name, likeness, voice, image, performance data, and biographical information as provided on the Platform. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished materials and waive, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, any claims relating to defamation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or moral rights arising from the authorized use of such Media, provided that such use is not misleading, unlawful, or in violation of applicable law. Where the participant is a Minor, the Parent or Legal Guardian provides express consent on behalf of the Minor to the capture and use of such Media as described herein. This clause shall survive termination of these Terms.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, You or, where the participant is a Minor, the Parent or Legal Guardian, may withdraw consent for the future capture and use of Media at any time in accordance with Clause 5 (Eligibility) and the Privacy Policy, save that such withdrawal shall not affect the validity of any consent already given, or any use of Media already made, prior to the date of such withdrawal.

17. Accuracy of Information

While We make every effort to ensure that the information on Our Platform is accurate, We do not warrant its completeness or accuracy. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies, typographical error, clerical errors or omissions, or the reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed or distributed through the Platform and SFL shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from reliance on such information, to the extent permitted under applicable law.. You acknowledge that any reliance on any such opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information shall be at Your sole risk.

18. Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

Participation in sports and physical activities, including but not limited to coaching sessions, academy training, tournaments, practice matches, fitness programs, and recreational play facilitated through the Platform, involves inherent, foreseeable, and unforeseeable risks. Such risks may arise from physical exertion, use or misuse of equipment, condition of playing surfaces or facilities, weather conditions, actions or omissions of other participants, coaches, referees, spectators, venue operators, or other third parties, and other circumstances beyond the control of SFL. These risks include, without limitation, minor injuries, serious bodily injury, illness, fractures, sprains, concussions, permanent disability, property damage, emotional distress, and, in rare circumstances, death. By enrolling in an Academy, registering for a tournament, booking a venue, or otherwise participating in any physical activity facilitated through the Platform, You acknowledge that You fully understand the nature of such activities and the risks involved, and You voluntarily and expressly assume all such risks, whether known or unknown, inherent or otherwise.

You further represent and warrant that You, or the participating Minor, are medically and physically fit to participate in the relevant activity, have not been advised by any qualified medical professional to refrain from such participation, and will take appropriate precautions based on individual health conditions. You acknowledge that SFL does not conduct medical evaluations and does not monitor the health or fitness of participants. Participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken at Your own discretion and risk. In the event of illness, injury, or medical emergency occurring during participation, You authorize SFL and its representatives to seek emergency medical treatment on Your behalf or on behalf of the participating Minor where deemed necessary, and You agree that all resulting medical and related expenses shall be solely Your responsibility.

Medical History Disclosure: At the time of enrolling in an Academy programme, registering for a Tournament, or booking a venue through Pay-and-Play (if necessary), the participant, or where the participant is a Minor, the Parent or Legal Guardian, shall be required to disclose through the Platform whether the participant has any pre-existing medical condition, illness, injury, allergy, or other health-related history that may be relevant to the participant's safe participation in the relevant activity. Where such disclosure is answered in the affirmative, the participant or the Parent or Legal Guardian shall be required to furnish brief details of the relevant condition through the Platform, following which a representative of SFL or the relevant Academy, Tournament organizer, or venue partner shall contact the participant or the Parent or Legal Guardian to discuss the same. Participation in such cases shall be subject to SFL's, the Academy's, or the relevant partner's sole discretion, and may require execution of additional, specific consents and waivers as a condition of participation. SFL reserves the right to decline, defer, or impose conditions on participation, having regard to the disclosed medical condition.

You acknowledge and agree that any decision by SFL, an Academy, Tournament organizer, or venue partner to permit participation notwithstanding a disclosed medical condition, and any related consent or waiver executed in that regard, is based solely on the information provided by You and does not constitute a medical clearance, warranty, or assurance of fitness by SFL. Participation, whether or not undertaken pursuant to any such additional consent or waiver, remains entirely at Your own risk and at the sole risk of the participating Minor.

Where You or the participating Minor have declared, at the time of enrolment or otherwise, that no medical condition, illness, injury, allergy, or other relevant health-related history exists, and such declaration is subsequently found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or false, SFL shall bear no liability whatsoever for any injury, illness, aggravation of any pre-existing condition, or death arising from or in connection with such non-disclosure, and the same shall constitute a breach of these Terms for which You shall indemnify SFL for any losses in accordance with Clause 19 (Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability and Indemnity) below. SFL further reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without any obligation to refund fees paid, to suspend or terminate the participant's enrolment upon becoming aware of any such inaccurate, incomplete, or false disclosure.

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, You agree to release, waive, and hold harmless SFL, its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and authorized representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or in connection with participation in any such activity, except to the extent that such injury, loss, or damage is directly caused by the gross negligence or fraud of SFL, or to the extent such liability cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law . This release applies to claims arising under contract, tort, statute, or otherwise.

Where the participant is a Minor, the Parent or Legal Guardian expressly consents to the Minor’s participation, acknowledges and accepts the risks described above on behalf of the Minor, and agrees to assume full responsibility for the Minor’s participation, conduct, and compliance with these Terms.

19. Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability and Indemnity

The Platform and all Services, content, materials, information, features, and functionalities made available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, timeliness, or performance. SFL does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected. SFL assumes no responsibility for any damage to Your computer system, mobile device, data, or other property resulting from Your access to, use of, browsing of, or downloading of any content, materials, data, or information from the Platform. You acknowledge that Your use of the Platform is at Your sole risk.

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, SFL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of opportunity, loss of goodwill, loss of data, business interruption, or any other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the Platform or any Services facilitated through it, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), statute, strict liability, or otherwise, even if SFL has been advised of the possibility of such damages or such damages were foreseeable. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits SFL’s liability to the extent such exclusion or limitation is not permitted under applicable law.

Without prejudice to the foregoing, except in cases of proven gross negligence, the total aggregate liability of SFL, its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and representatives, arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Platform, or any Services facilitated through the Platform, shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by You to SFL during the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. The existence of one or more claims shall not enlarge this limit. This limitation shall apply cumulatively to all causes of action and claims, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or otherwise.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SFL, its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, contractors, licensors, and representatives (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and court costs) arising out of or in connection with: (i) Your use of the Platform or participation in any Services facilitated through the Platform; (ii) Your breach of these Terms; (iii) any content, data, or information submitted, uploaded, or shared by You; (iv) Your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (v) Your infringement or violation of the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights; or (vi) any act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or wilful act by You that causes injury, damage, or loss to any third party, including other users, venues, Academies, or event participants.

Without limiting the foregoing, the indemnification obligations under this Clause 19 shall extend to any injury, illness, loss, or liability arising from or in connection with any inaccurate, incomplete, or false disclosure of medical history or other health-related information provided by You or on behalf of the participating Minor in connection with enrolment in, or participation in, any Service.

Where the User is a Minor, the Parent or Legal Guardian agrees to be fully responsible for the Minor’s use of the Platform and participation in activities, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from any claims arising from the Minor’s actions, omissions, breach of these Terms, or participation in activities facilitated through the Platform.

The obligations under this clause shall survive termination or expiry of these Terms.

20. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Subject to the terms specified in this clause, the courts in Bengaluru, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matter arising in connection with these Terms.

In consideration for SFL granting You access to and use of the Platform and Services, You agree that in case of any dispute between You and any Third-Party Organizer, venue owner, vendor, or other User, SFL shall not be a party to the same. While SFL is not obligated to mediate or resolve disputes, SFL will assist Users in communicating with each other regarding a dispute. SFL may at its own discretion however, without having any obligation to do so, assist in resolving the disputes between the Users and these third parties.

Any dispute, conflict, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with or relating to the Platform, Services, or these Terms, including those relating to its validity, its construction, or its enforceability, but excluding those provisions where it has been specified that SFL’s decision shall be final (any “Dispute”), shall be, if initiated by the User, first raised by the User to SFL customer support at contact@sportsforlife.in, and if not suitably resolved, the User may raise a grievance to the designated Grievance Officer as per the details provided in these terms.

If such Dispute has not been settled within 30 (thirty) days after the User reaches out to the Grievance Officer, it shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended from time to time. The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually appointed by the Parties. In the event the Parties fail to mutually agree upon the appointment of the arbitrator within fifteen (15) days of invocation of arbitration, the arbitrator shall be appointed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Bengaluru, India, and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in these Terms shall prevent a User who qualifies as a ‘consumer’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 from pursuing remedies before the appropriate consumer disputes redressal commission, and this arbitration agreement shall not be construed to waive or oust such statutory rights. The existence and content of the arbitration proceedings, including documents and briefs submitted by the parties, and correspondence, orders, and awards issued by the sole arbitrator, shall remain strictly confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the express written consent from the other party unless: (i) the disclosure to the third party is reasonably required in the context of conducting arbitration proceedings; and (ii) the third party agrees unconditionally in writing to be bound by the confidentiality obligation stipulated herein.

Where the User is a Minor, the rights and obligations under this Clause 20, including the right to raise a Dispute, participate in the Grievance process, and be bound by any arbitral award, shall be exercised by the Minor's Parent or Legal Guardian on the Minor's behalf.

21. Mobile App Specific Terms

You are responsible for ensuring You download the correct and updated version of the Platform for Your device. SFL or Your applicable software application store may automatically push updates or upgrades to the app. Such updates may modify or remove certain features or functionalities. Failure to install these updates may result in restricted access or loss of functionality. We shall not be liable for issues arising from use of incompatible, unauthorized, or modified devices, to the extent permitted under applicable law.

22. Termination of Account.

SFL reserves the right to terminate or suspend Your access to the Platform and Services, for cause with immediate effect and without liability (including without limitation where You breach these Terms or engage in suspicious or fraudulent activity), and otherwise for convenience upon reasonable prior notice. Where SFL terminates for convenience, SFL will refund the pro-rata portion of any pre-paid fees for Services not yet availed, subject to the applicable refund policy. You may terminate Your agreement with Us at any time by deleting Your Account and discontinuing use of the Platform. Upon termination, Your right to use the Platform will immediately cease.

23. General Provisions

1. (a) Force Majeure. SFL shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms if such performance is prevented, hindered, or delayed by a force majeure event, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, server/network outages, or government restrictions.
2. (b) Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3. (c) Assignment. You may not assign Your rights under these Terms. SFL may freely assign its rights and obligations to any Affiliate, subsidiary, or third party without Your prior consent, provided that any transfer of Your personal data in connection with such assignment shall be effected in accordance with applicable data protection law.
4. (d) Survival. Clauses relating to intellectual property, indemnification, liability disclaimer, and dispute resolution and clauses that are intended to survive the termination or expiry of these Terms shall survive the termination or deletion of Your Account.
5. (e) Waiver. Any failure or delay by SFL to enforce or exercise any provision of these Terms of Use, or any related right, shall not constitute a waiver by SFL of that provision or right. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of SFL.

24. Contact Information

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